TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Safety instructions Inverter TIG Pro Welders Installation Operation 9-11 • How to use the machine (Electrode MMA Welding) • How to use the machine (TIG Lift Welding) • Thermal Protection • Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Welding Information •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using power equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following. If used correctly, welders pose little risk to the operator; however, care should always be taken to ensure safety and proper performance.
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• DON’T OVERREACH: Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • DRESS PROPERLY: DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to cover long hair, and gloves and non-slip footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
INVERTER TIG PRO WELDERS This device is a current inverter generator (DC) suitable for welding electrode MMA and TIG LIFT. Thanks to the inverter technology which allows to achieve high performance and low size and weight, the welder is portable and easy to handle. The device is suitable for welding with coated electrodes (rutile, basic, stainless steel and cast iron) and TIG LIFT welding for many metals except aluminium and alloys.
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INVERTER TIG PRO WELDERS (cont.) CONTROL PANEL MENU ACCESS Pushing the knob “MENU”, it is possible to select the MMA or TIG welding. The display will show the corresponding selection. Setting the MMA welding, turning the knob “MENU”, it is possible to select the type and diameter of the electrode or the manual mode.
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INVERTER TIG PRO WELDERS (cont.) MANUAL SELECTION When the manual mode is selected, the display will show “Man”; the selfregulation of welding current is disabled. The user can select the desired setting of the welding current and the type/diameter of the electrode. TIG SELECTION Pushing the knob “MENU”, it is possible to select the TIG welding.
INVERTER TIG PRO WELDERS (cont.) VOICE GUIDE The machine is equipped with a voice synthesizer that accompanies the user during use. For selecting the language, if it was not previously set at factory, perform the following step at first turn on of the machine - when the display shows the desired language, push the knob “MENU”.
INSTALLATION Warning: Use all precautions required in the safety manual before operating the welder, reading carefully the risks linked to the welding process. The installation must be made by trained personnel in compliance to the standard IEC 60974-9 and the current legislation. To lift the machine you must use the handle positioned on top of the product with the machine in OFF position and the welding cable disconnected.
OPERATION (cont.) Warning: Use all precautions required in the safety general manual before operating the welder, reading carefully the risks linked to the welding process. TIG LIFT • Select the proper polarity (direct or reverse) in relation to the type of material to be welded (for more information see the general part of the safety manual).
PROTECTION FROM OVERHEATING The duty cycle is the fraction or percentage of a ten-minute cycle that a power source may be used without overheating. For example, a welding machine with 150 amp - 30% duty cycle can weld continuously at 150 amps for 3 minutes, and then must cool down during the remaining 7 minutes to prevent overheating, with the ambient temperature of 40 “C.
1YEAR WARRANTY Subject to the warranty conditions below, this Weldcorp product (“the Product”) is warranted by ITW Group, a division of ITW Australia Pty Ltd (“the Company”) to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase (“the Warranty Period”).
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WARRANTY FORM 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. PURCHASED FROM SUBURB DATE...
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Manufactured in Italy Cyclone Tools Pty Ltd ABN 89 169 427 061 73C Elizabeth Street Wetherill Park NSW 2164 www.weldcorp.com.au AUS Helpline: 1800 001 812...
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