Chicago Electric 61792 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Chicago Electric 61792 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

145 mma, 165 tig, 240 v

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Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
REV 14e
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Operating Instructions.................12 TIG TORCH Operating Instructions..............14 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING................15 TROUBLESHOOTING....................16 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY............17 WELDER PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM...........18 TIG TORCH PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM..........19 PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION..............20 Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 2...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    There is not avoided, could result in an increased risk of electric shock if minor or moderate injury. your body is grounded. Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3...
  • Page 4 Do not overreach. Keep proper working conditions and the work to footing and balance at all times. be performed. Use of the power tool Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 4...
  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    Electromagnetic fields in close insulation is secure. Do not weld proximity to heart pacemaker could Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...
  • Page 6 Wear dry, insulating a fire watch, equipped with a fire gloves and protective clothing. extinguisher, during the cutting process and for at least one half hour after the cutting is completed. Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 6...
  • Page 7 Do not breathe the ground. Use nonflammable, dry fumes. Use enough ventilation or insulating material if possible, or exhaust, or both, to keep fumes and use dry rubber mats, dry wood or Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7...
  • Page 8 240 volt, grounded, 3-prong Power Cord Plug. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the Power Cord Plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with this product. Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 8...
  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    Set the argon regulator to 18-22 PSI. Follow the gas cylinder manufacturer’s instructions for set-up and use. Connect the cable to the Welder. Twist to lock in place. Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9...
  • Page 10: Welder Features

    Welder to prevent the unit from overheating. (See Figure C.) Power Switch (26): The Power Switch must illuminate before welding operations can begin. (See Figure C.) Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 10...
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    (See Figure A.) to protect others in the work area and Connect the Electrode Holder Cable limit the spray of sparks. to the POSITIVE (+) terminal. (See Figure A.) Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11...
  • Page 12: General Operating Instructions

    Power Switch ON. (See Figure C.) unit. When the unit overheats; it automatically shuts down, then Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 12...
  • Page 13 Welder will automatically shut off until it cools down. Please wait until the welder automatically restarts after the yellow “overheating” light turns off. (See Figures B and C.) Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13...
  • Page 14: Tig Torch Operating Instructions

    Connect the Tig Torch Cable to the at the argon bottle. NEGATIVE (-) terminal. Attach the welder’s Ground Clamp to a clean uncoated metal part of the workpiece near the welding location. Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 14...
  • Page 15: Maintenance And Servicing

    Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked electrode holder head or other broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    1. Circuit Breaker is too low 1. Install a dedicated 25 amp Circuit off frequently. amperage. Breaker. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Welder. Disconnect power supply before servicing. Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 16...
  • Page 17: Please Read The Following Carefully

    Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 17...
  • Page 18: Welder Parts List And Assembly Diagram

    Yellow LED IGBT Heat Sink Potentiometer Knob Fan Cover Ground Clamp Capacitor Electrode Holder Power Switch Temperature Controller Power Cord Clip Rectifier Tube STTH6003CW Power Cord Rectifier Tube Heat Sink Relay Heat Sink Quick Connector Relay Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 18...
  • Page 19: Tig Torch Parts List And Assembly Diagram

    Collet 2.4  m m Collet 1.6  m m Collet Housing 2.4  m m Collet Housing 1.6  m m Ceramic Nozzle size 6 Ceramic Nozzle size 5 Tungsten Electrode 2.4  m m Tungsten Electrode 1.6  m m Hose Clip Gas Flow Knob Item 61792 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 19...
  • Page 20: Product Warranty Information

    LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.

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