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Invertig 160DC
Owner's Manual
HTP America, Inc. • 3200 Nordic Road • Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4729
1-800-USA-WELD • 847-357-0700 • FAX: 847-357-0744 • www.usaweld.com
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  • Page 1 America Inc. Invertig 160DC Owner’s Manual HTP America, Inc. • 3200 Nordic Road • Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4729 1-800-USA-WELD • 847-357-0700 • FAX: 847-357-0744 • www.usaweld.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HTP America, Inc. will repair and replace, at its factory, any part or parts thereof, products to be returned to HTP America, Inc. with transportation charges prepaid and which its examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to have been thus defective.
  • Page 3: Safety Suggestions

    Safety Suggestions Electric arc welding produces ultra-violet rays, which are For more information, refer to the following standards and harmful to skin and eyes. Ultra-violet radiation can penetrate comply as applicable. lightweight clothing, reflect from light colored surfaces, and 1. ANSI Standard Z49.1 SAFETY IN WELDING AND burn the skin and eyes.
  • Page 4: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connection Your Invertig 160DC can operate on either 110-volt or single-phase 230-volt power. The machine comes from the factory set up for 230-volt operation and is not shipped with a plug. The input power cord has 3 wires. The yellow-green wire is ground, and the blue and brown wires are the hot leads.
  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    This lamp is illuminated when the On-Off switch on the back When the Welding mode is in the TIG 2T Mode, TIG 4T of your Invertig 160DC is turned to either the "220" position, Mode, or the PROGRAM Mode, this knob allows you to for operation on 220-volt power or the "110"...
  • Page 6 This knob determines the welding amperage. The amperage B) TIG 2T Mode – With the torch trigger or foot pedal on your Invertig 160DC can be adjusted from 5 to 160 amps. depressed, your Invertig 160DC will start the arc.
  • Page 7 knob (#8) to 100 amps. Now, when you fully depress the To TIG Weld using the Lift Arc Mode, simply touch the foot pedal, the maximum amperage will be 100 amps. This tungsten to the workpiece, activate the torch trigger or makes the foot pedal less sensitive and makes it easier to depress the foot pedal and lift off.
  • Page 8: Front Panel Connections

    When you turn the machine on, the power indicator lamp (#1) will be illuminated green on the front panel of the welder. This is an indication your Invertig 160DC is on and 2) 3 Pin Trigger Connection ready for use.
  • Page 9: Tungsten Electrodes

    It is possible to weld thick aluminum castings with your 2% Thoriated TT2-7040 TT2-7116 TT2-7332 TT2-718 Invertig 160DC for cylinder head repair. To do this, an ultra 2% Ceriated TC2-7040 TC2-7116 TC2-7332 TC2-718 high purity helium must be used, and exceptional care must be used to make sure the area to be welded is clean.
  • Page 10: Filler Rod

    Use a 3/32" diameter rod for 1/8" and thicker. 6) Lift Arc/HF set to HF 7) Ground Clamp plugged into Positive receptacle The following Filler Rod is available from HTP in 1 lb. 8) TIG Torch into Negative receptacle Tubes which are tightly sealed to prevent oxidation.
  • Page 11: Volt Amp Curve

    Volt/Amp Curve - HTP Invertig 160 DC Current (A) Duty Cycle Curve - HTP Invertig 160 DC Current (Amps)
  • Page 12: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 13: Tig Torch Parts Breakdown

    17 Series Air-Cooled Tig Torch Parts Breakdown Tungsten Diameter Illus # Description 0.040" 1/16" 3/32" 1/8" Standard Configuration Alumina Nozzle 10N49 10N48 10N47 10N46 Collet Body 10N30 10N31 10N32 10N28 Collet 10N22 10N23 10N24 10N25 Gas Lens Configuration (optional) Alumina Nozzle 54N17 54N16 54N15...
  • Page 14: Pyrex Cup Kits

    Pyrex Cup Kits Nothing makes welding easier than being able to see what you are doing. HTP’s Pyrex Cup kits do just that! The clear Pyrex cup gives you unparalleled visibility of the arc and work. The Pyrex Cup kit also comes standard with our special gas saver gas lens kit.
  • Page 15 Pyrex Cup Parts Tungsten Diameter Illus # Description 0.040" 1/16" 3/32" 1/8" Price For 9 and 20 Tig Torches Pyrex Cup PYR8S PYR8S PYR8S PYR8S Tungsten Adapter PYR040TA PYR116TA PYR332TA PYR18TA Collet Body PYR20CB PYR20CB PYR20CB PYR20CB Wedge Collet PYR20C040 PYR20C116 PYR20C332 PYR20C18...
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Trouble Shooting Guide - HTP Invertig 160 DC Replace the PCB which Visually check the inside of the machine. has damaged Are there burnt or swollen parts? component Turn on the Which kind of problems do you machine have after turning on?
  • Page 17 Are there 3 secondary Is there 230 Vac voltage Replace TR voltages on TR AUX (0- on input TR AUX? 9V/0-18V/0-24V)? Go to the A point Replace front panel Are thermo Replace broken switches NC and thermo switch their harness OK? Is there 230 Vac Replace front panel.
  • Page 18: Parts List

    Part List...
  • Page 19: Accessories

    Side Label 660312 Male 1/4 BSP Gas Fitting 63197 Invertig 160DC Accessories Part # Description 60546 Invertig 160DC - Power source only 70200-FP Foot Pedal - 25' 70200-HC Hand Control - 25' w/velcro straps 70200-CART Cart SR17-25 25' SR17 Super Flex Tig Torch SR17-12.5...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Invertig 160DC #70160DC Input Voltage 110 volts 230 volts Input Amperage 30 amps 18 amps Amperage Range 5-130 amps 5-160 amps Duty Cycle 60%@130 amps 40%@160 amps 100%@120 amps 100%@120 amps No Load Voltage 90 volts Welding Voltage 10 – 16.4 volts...

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