WeldCorp MIG 100 Owner's Operating Manual

WeldCorp MIG 100 Owner's Operating Manual

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OWNERS OPERATING MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF A QUALITY WELDCORP WELDER
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY, IT WILL PROVIDE YEARS OF RELIABLE OPERATION.

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  • Page 1 OWNERS OPERATING MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF A QUALITY WELDCORP WELDER MANUFACTURED IN ITALY, IT WILL PROVIDE YEARS OF RELIABLE OPERATION.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 DESCRIPTION OF MACHINES Page 6 MIG 100 Page 6 MIG 120 Page 7 MIG 160 Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 9...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S W h e n u s i n g p o w e r e q u i p m e n t , b a s i c s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s s h o u l d a l w a y s b e f o l l o w e d t o r e d u c e t h e r i s k o f f i r e , e l e c t r i c s h o c k a n d p e r s o n a l i n j u r y , i n c l u d i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g .
  • Page 5 D R E S S P R O P E R L Y : D O N O T w e a r l o o s e c l o t h i n g o r j e w e l l e r y . T h e y c a n b e c a u g h t i n m o v i n g p a r t s .
  • Page 6: Description Of Machines

    D E S C R I P T I O N O F M A C H I N E S These models are portable MIG Gas and Gasless Welders which are compact. The robust format makes them a versatile and efficient for a variety of uses. The weld- ers compliance to current regulations and the optimum quality of materials used will ensure a long working life with complete safety.
  • Page 7: Mig 120

    M I G 1 2 0 G A S / G A S L E S S SPECIFICATIONS Mains Voltage 230—400V Welding Current 40—170 Amps Minimum Electrode 1.6 mm Maximum Electrode 4.0 mm Weight 26.5 Kg ACCESSORIES Torch Cable Work Clamp Hand Held Face Mask Combination Chipping Hammer with Wire Brush...
  • Page 8: Mig 160

    M I G 1 6 0 G A S / G A S L E S S SPECIFICATIONS Mains Voltage 230—400V Welding Current 40—170 Amps Minimum Electrode 1.6 mm Maximum Electrode 4.0 mm Weight 34.7 Kg ACCESSORIES Torch Cable Work Clamp Hand Held Face Mask Combination Chipping Hammer with Wire Brush...
  • Page 9: Assembly Instructions

    A S S E M B L Y I N S T R U C T I O N S For the MIG 120 and MIG 160 Slide the handle into the grooves on top of the machine and secure with screws. For the MIG 160 Slide the handle extension through the handle and secure with screw.
  • Page 10: Set Up Of The Welder (Gas And Gasless)

    S E T U P O F T H E W E L D E R — G A S L E S S MIG TORCH WELDING MACHINE WORK GROUND EARTH CABLE WIRE FEED HOSE S E T U P O F T H E W E L D E R — G A S GAS HOSE MIG TORCH WELDING...
  • Page 11: Operation

    – M o u n t i n g o f t h e R e f i l l W i r e s p o o l For the MIG 100, MIG 120 and MIG 160 Remove empty spool and replace with refill spool as pictured to the left.
  • Page 12 O P E R A T I O N – K e y P o i n t s t o F e e d i n g t h e W e l d i n g W i r e ENSURE THAT YOU CHOOSE THE CORRECT WIRE SIZE GROOVE ON THE WIRE FEED ROLLER It is critical that you choose the right size wire feed roller size.
  • Page 13: Key Points To Feeding The Welding Wire

    O P E R A T I O N – K e y P o i n t s t o F e e d i n g t h e W e l d i n g W i r e ALWAYS EXTEND THE MIG TOURCH LEAD FULLY WHEN FEEDING THE WIRE THROUGH THE TORCH TIP Always ensure that you always extend the welding torch lead to enable the MIG...
  • Page 14: Feeding The Welding Wire

    O P E R A T I O N – F e e d i n g t h e W e l d i n g W i r e For the MIG 100, MIG 120 and MIG 160 Unscrew welding wire clamp nut.
  • Page 15 – F e e d i n g t h e W e l d i n g W i r e For the MIG 100, MIG 120 and MIG 160 Checking the wire feed. Switch the welder on as shown.
  • Page 16: - F I T T I N G T H E G A S B O T T L E

    O P E R A T I O N — F i t t i n g t h e G a s B o t t l e NOTE: GAS BOTTLE IS NOT INCLUDED For the MIG 120 and MIG 160 Clean dust and dirt from the gas bottle nipple.
  • Page 17: Welding Basics

    W E L D I N G B A S I C S When you weld external influences play a large part in what type of result you are going to get. These external influences are sometimes mistaken for machine faults. Below is a list of effects that you may come across and their possible causes.
  • Page 18: Welding Information

    W E L D I N G I N F O R M A T I O N M I G 1 0 0 G A S L E S S TABLE FOR SELECTION OF THE WELDING CURRENT ACCORDING TO THE WIRE SIZE, WIRE SPEED, METAL PROFILE AND METAL THICKNESS Metal Profile Weldable...
  • Page 19: Wire Extensions (Wire Stick Out)

    M I G 1 6 0 G A S / G A S L E S S TABLE FOR SELECTION OF THE WELDING CURRENT ACCORDING TO THE WIRE SIZE, WIRE SPEED, METAL PROFILE AND METAL THICKNESS Metal Profile Weldable Wire Size Wire Shielding AMP /...
  • Page 20: Starting The Arc

    S T A R T I N G T H E A R C STARTING THE ARC Hold the torch with the wire approximately 2 mm from the work piece. Press the torch trigger to begin welding. T E C H N I Q U E S Effect of Electrode Wire Position and Welding Technique PUSH PERPENDICULAR...
  • Page 21: Welding Examples

    W E L D I N G E X A M P L E S GOOD WELD TRAVEL TOO FAST TRAVEL TOO SLOW VOLTAGE TOO LOW VOLTAGE TOO HIGH WIRE FEED SPEED TOO LOW WIRE FEED SPEED TOO HIGH...
  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting Guide

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E FAULT REASON REMEDY Excessive Inadequate / excessive gas Test for correct gas flow, use the gas Wire flow flow charts as a reference. Consumption Excessive heating of torch Check for proper contact.
  • Page 23 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E FAULT REASON REMEDY Extension Ensure that any extension Low quality/ capacity cables will result Cables cables are of adequate in voltage drops and hinder starting. capacity Gas Quality Gas quality / purity must...
  • Page 24: Spare Parts

    S P A R E P A R T S — M I G 1 0 0...
  • Page 25 PRODUCT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION HANDLE S073300SP CROWN S050100SP TORCH M452080SP WIRE SPEED METER M427100SP ON-OFF SWITCH M485200SP LOWER LEFT MANTLE S370059SP POWER CORD M581170SP EARTH CLAMP M610810SP SWITCH M484100SP KNOB S087500SP LOWER RIGHT MANTLE S370054SP PANEL S00455SP MANTLE S00456SP ISOLATED SCREW M364300SP WICKLER S840500SP...
  • Page 26: Mig 120 / 160

    S P A R E P A R T S — M I G 1 2 0 / 1 6 0...
  • Page 27 PRODUCT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION FRONT STICKER [ONLY MIG 120] M00412SP.120 FRONT STICKER [ONLY MIG 160] M00412SP.160 PANEL S325310SP SWITCH M484800SP ON-OFF SWITCH M485100SP KNOB S087500SP RIGHT MANTLE S00471SP POWER CORD M581170SP CABLE + EARTH CLAMP [MIG 120] M611050SP CABLE + EARTH CLAMP [MIG 160] M611000SP DOOR LOCK S087100SP...
  • Page 28 PRODUCT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION CONTACTOR [ONLY MIG 160] M463150SP GUIDE FOR THREAD S088200SP RED HANDWHEEL [ONLY MIG 120] M363250SP BLACK HANDWHEEL [ONLY MIG 120] M363200SP BELT M389100SP BACK S087450SP S840400SP GAS REDUCER M835100SP MASK 90350SP FLUX CORED WIRE S590300SP GAS TUBE M837610SP SUPPORT [ONLY MIG 160] S390320SP...
  • Page 29 N O T E S ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Page 29...
  • Page 30: Warranty

    W A R R A N T Y Subject to the warranty conditions below, this Weldcorp product (hereinafter called “the product”) is warranted by Weldcorp (thereinafter called “the com- pany”) to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase covering both parts and labour.
  • Page 31: Warranty Form

    W A R R A N T Y F O R M THIS WARRANTY FORM SHOULD BE REAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in- warranty service) please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.
  • Page 32: Contact Details

    A D i v i s i o n o f I T W R e t a i l G r o u p P t y L t d . A B N 9 5 0 0 0 0 4 3 8 7 2 73C ELIZABETH STREET WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Free Call: 1800 001 1812 www.weldcorp.net...

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