Weldmatic 150 Contents Section General Information Page Safe Practices Introduction Receiving Specifications Controls Installation Normal Welding Sequence Basic Welding Information General Maintenance External Trouble Shooting Service Information 10.1 PWA-006 Control Board 18 10.2 Circuit Diagram Assembly and Parts Lists 11.1 Power Source 11.2 Wirefeed assembly...
Recommended shade filter lens Plastic Handles on Power Source Pulsed Amps MMAW Please note that the handles fitted to 0-100 12-13 the Weldmatic 150 power source are intended for carrying the equipment 100-150 12-13 by hand only. 150-200 10-11 11-12 12-13...
Weldmatic 150 Burn protection coating is removed from the work surface, the area is well ventilated, or the operator The welding arc is intense and visibly bright. wears an air-supplied respirator. Its radiation can damage eyes, penetrate Work in a confined space only while it is...
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Operators Manual Walls touching combustibles on opposite Shock Prevention sides should not be welded on or cut. Walls, Exposed conductors or other bare metal ceilings, and floor near work should be in the welding circuit, or ungrounded protected by heat-resistant covers or shields. electrically alive equipment can fatally shock A person acting as Fire Watcher must be a person whose body becomes a conductor.
The Weldmatic 150 has been designed to be used with consumable wires in the range from 0.6mm to 1.2mm diameter. The smaller wire sizes are used when welding at lower currents, such as sheet-metal applications.
Operators Manual 3 Specifications Manufactured to Australian Standard If the supply cable is damaged it must AS60974.1. be replaced by the manufacturer, their service agent or a similarly qualified Primary Voltage person. 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz Rated Primary Current Cooling 12 Amps Fan cooled, air drawn in through rear grille.
Weldmatic 150 4 Controls Fig 1 Power Source Controls 1 Wire Speed Control 4 Over Temprature Indicator This control provides adjustment of the Lights up if the unit over heats wirefeed speed. Rotating the dial in a clockwise direction will increase the wirefeed...
Supply G.M.A.W. with solid consumable wires is carried out with the work piece Negative and The Weldmatic 150 is factory fitted with a the welding wire Positive. 3 metre, 3 core 30/0.25 Heavy Duty PVC mains power supply cable with moulded 3 To setup for this condition, connect the pin, 15 Amp, Single Phase plug.
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Do not over recommend quality WIA AUSTMIG ES6. tighten. Dirty, rusty or kinked wire will not feed With the equipment energised, operate the...
The gas valve is energised and gas flow mixtures are available. commences; The recommended shielding gases for use • The power source contactor is initiated. with the Weldmatic 150 are: Welding voltage is applied between the work piece and the consumable wire. • Mild Steel Argon + 5 to 25% Carbon •...
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Weldmatic 150 Weldmatic 150 Settings Chart Fig 4 Weld Setting Charts Model No CP121, Iss B 07/08...
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Weldmatic 150 Establishing a Weld Setting the arc voltage, or by increasing both wirefeed speed and arc voltage to achieve a Once the consumable wire type, wire size higher current weld setting. and shielding gas have been chosen, the two variables that are adjusted in order to obtain a the desired weld setting are;...
10 min period over 4 hours. The Weldmatic 150 is rated 150 Amps, 20% duty cycle. If the machine is operated at a reduced welding current, a higher duty cycle is available.
Weldmatic 150 8 General Maintenance 4 Feed roll pressure is not excessive. The Before removing the equipment pressure should be just sufficient to feed cover, ENSURE that the equipment the wire evenly. Excessive pressure will is disconnected from the mains deform the electrode wire and make power supply.
1 Check all electrical connections in the the fault condition, the equipment welding current circuit, including weld should be returned to a WIA Service agent. Phone 1300 300 884 for details cable, work clamp and gun/cable assembly. of your nearest service agent.
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Weldmatic 150 4 All connections in the external welding circuit are clean and tight. Problems may show as hot spots 5 Work piece surface is not contaminated. Water, oil, grease, galvanising, paint, or oxide layers can severely disturb the welding arc and result in a poor weld.
Operators Manual 10 Service Information The following information is intended Before removing the equipment for use by qualified service personnel. cover, ENSURE that the equipment When the unit is energised LETHAL is disconnected from the mains VOLTAGES are present on the electrical power supply.
Operators Manual 11.1 Assembly and Parts List - Weldmatic 150 Power Source Fig 11 Weldmatic 150 Power Source Assembly Quality Quality Reliability Reliability Performance Performance • • • •...
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Weldmatic 150 Item # Part # Description W29-1/20 Slam Action Catch PAN072 Side Door WF001-6 Euro Surround, Plastic W41-0/1 Hinge Set Left Hand W41-0/2 Hinge Set Right Hand MZ208015 Handle Assembly PAN073 Side/Top Cover CP110-10/1N Rotary Switch (including knob and dust cover)
Weldmatic 150 11.3 Assembly and Parts List - Gun and Cable Assembly Fig 13 GUN001 (200 amp) Gun and Cable Assembly Item # Part # Description BE4392 Nozzle, Brass, Tapered see ‘Tips’ page 24 Contact Tip BE4335 Gas Diffuser (Head)
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Operators Manual Tips Wire diameter Short series (25mm) 0.6mm BE7497 0.8mm BE7488 0.9mm BE7489 1.0mm BE7496 1.2mm BE7490 To replace liner: Disconnect gun/cable assembly at the Euro adaptor. Remove nozzle (1) and head (3). Withdraw old liner from the wirefeeder end. Insert new liner and refit gun/cable assembly to the wirefeeder.
Limited Warranty normal wear. Subject to the terms and conditions below, WIA 2 Equipment that has been modified by any warrants to its original retail purchaser that new party other than WIA, or equipment that...
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WIA’s option of repair or replacement will be F. O. B. Factory at Melrose Park, Adelaide, or F. O. B. at a WIA authorised service facility as determined by WIA. Therefore no compensation or reimbursement for transportation costs of any kind will be allowed.
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