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Specifications
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.)
Current
Rated Output
Range
120 A, 17 VDC at
25 – 180 A
20% Duty Cycle
Certified by Canadian Standards Association to both Canadian and U.S. Standards.
* Auto Power™ technology will adjust as low as 3.5 A based on input power available.
TREK 180 Welding Guide
Settings are approximate. Adjust as required. Thicker materials can be
welded using proper technique, joint preparation and multiple passes.
Material
Wire Type,
Suggested
Being
and
Shielding Gases
Welded
Polarity Setting
20–30 cfh Flow Rate
Flux Core
No Shielding Gas Required
E71T-GS
Good for Windy or
(DCEN)
Outdoor Applications
Steel
C
Gas Mixture
25
Solid Wire
75% Ar / 25% CO
ER70S-6
Produces Less Spatter
(DCEP)
Better Appearance
Changing
Welding Gun Consumables
Polarity
DCEP
Electrode Positive
A
For Solid Wire
A) Nozzles
.500" orf flush
Flux Cored
B) Tips
.023" ( 0.6mm )
DCEN
.030" ( 0.8mm )
Electrode Negative
For Flux Cored Wire
.035" ( 0.9mm )
C) Retaining Ring
D) Contact Tip Adaptor
E) Head Tube
Control Panel
1
2
3
2
Max. Open
Wire Feed
Circuit Voltage
Speed Range
30 V
40 – 400 IPM
Diameter
24 gauge
of Wire
.024 inch
Being Used
( 0.6 mm )
.030" ( 0.8 mm )
.035" ( 0.9 mm )
.024" ( 0.6 mm )
0 / 20
2
.030" ( 0.8 mm )
.035" ( 0.9 mm )
• Set Tension Knob Setting to 3 at start. Adjust tension per instructions in the manual.
• Wire Speed listed is a starting value only. Wire speed setting can be fine-tuned while welding. Wire speed
also depends on other variables such as stick out, travel speed, weld angle, cleanliness of metal, etc.
B
C
D
E
Dual Grooved
Stock No.
169715
226190
VK – Groove
087299
000067
000068
170470
169716
242831
Liners
.023" / .025"
194010
.030" / .035"
194011
5
4
6
7
30
3
8
2
20
1
9
10
10
V
VOLTAGE
READY
OVER TEMP
CHARGING
STATUS
CHARGING
80% CHARGED
TRIGGER
100% CHARGED
WARNING
• UNPLUG TRIGGER
BEFORE TRANSPORTING
OR STORING.
TREK
TM
180
BATTERY POWERED WIRE FEED WELDER
25-180 AMP OUTPUT
Amps Input at Rated Load, 60 Hz
115 V
KVA
KW
12*
1.38
0.75
Recommended Voltage and Wire Speed Settings for Thickness of Metal Being Welded
Number on Left is Voltage Setting / Number on Right is Wire Feed Setting
22 gauge
20 gauge
18 gauge
.030 inch
.036 inch
.048 inch
( 0.8 mm )
( 0.9 mm )
( 1.2 mm )
—
—
—
1 / 0
—
—
—
—
0 / 30
2 / 40
4 / 40
—
0 / 10
1 / 10
2 / 20
—
—
—
—
Drive Rolls
See Owner's Manual
Match drive roll groove to diameter of wire being used.
Wire
Groove
Size
.024" - .030" / .035"
V – Groove
( 0.6mm - 0.8mm / 0.9mm )
.030" / .035" - .045"
( 0.8mm / 0.9mm - 1.2mm )
Battery Must Be Recharged After Each Use.
For Maximum Battery Life, Unit Should Be
Plugged In When Not In Use
USE ONLY FACTORY AUTHORIZED BATTERIES
Stock No. 232612
50
60
40
70
80
4
90
100
WIRE FEED
5
6
7
LOW BATTERY
8
WORK
RATED WELD OUTPUT
VOLTS
17
AMPS
120
DUTY CYCLE
20%
MAX OCV
30
AMP RANGE
25-180
Dimensions
H: 13-5/16 in. (338 mm)
W: 17 in. (433 mm)
D: 7-7/8 in. (200 mm)
16 gauge
14 gauge
12 gauge
.060 inch
.075 inch
.105 inch
1/8 inch
( 1.5 mm )
( 1.9 mm )
( 2.7 mm )
( 3.2 mm )
2 / 5
3 / 10
5 / 30
6 / 40
—
—
—
5 / 20
7 / 60
8 / 80
10 / 100
10 / 100
3 / 30
3 / 40
5 / 50
7 / 50
3 / 10
5 / 20
6 / 25
7 / 30
LED Status
Stock
READY
OVER TEMP
No.
237338
202926
Unit is charged, ready to weld
Over Temp has occurred, stop welding
and allow unit to cool down
Low Battery, plug in welder to charge
See Owner's Manual for Other LED Combinations
1. Voltage Control
2. Welder Ready Light
3. Trigger Receptacle
4. Wire Speed Control
5. Over Temperature Light
6. Charging Status Light
7. Battery Status Light
8. Work Lead Receptacle
Net
Shipping
Weight
Weight
51.87 lb.
61 lb.
(23.5 kg)
(27.7 kg)
3/16 inch
1/4 inch
5/16 inch
( 4.8 mm )
( 6.4 mm )
( 7.9 mm )
8 / 70
10 / 100
—
8 / 40
10 / 50
10 / 60
—
—
—
10 / 60
10 / 60
—
9 / 35
10 / 40
—
CHARGING
LOW BATTERY
STATUS
Batteries Charging
Batteries 80% Charged
Batteries Fully Charged
232680-A
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