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Tel: 01452 733933 Fax 01452 733939 TIG200PD-DV DIGITAL TIG WELDER Dual Voltage 110V-240V OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Version 2014-1...
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60% duty cycle. We want you to take pride in operating our TIG200PD-DV Digital as much pride as we have taken in making this product for you. Please read all information in this manual before...
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Welding Capability – Duty Cycle The R-Tech TIG200PD-DV Digital is rated at 200 Amps at 60% duty cycle (240V TIG) on a ten minute basis. If the duty cycle is exceeded a thermal protector will shut machine off until the machine cools.
Safety Precautions Read entire section before starting installation WARNING! Electric Shock can kill – Only qualified personnel should perform this installation. Turn off input power at the fuse box before working on this equipment. Do not touch electrically live parts. Always connect the machine to an earthed mains supply as per national recommended standards.
Electrical Installation WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Machine grounding and High Frequency Interference Protection This welder must be grounded to earth. See national electrical codes fro proper grounding methods. The high frequency generator being similar to a radio transmitter may cause interference to radio, TV and other electronic equipment.
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Allow machine to sit for 5 minutes minimum to allow the power capacitors to discharge before working inside this equipment. Do not touch electrically live parts The TIG200PD-DV DIGITAL Inverter Tig Welder requires a 110V/240V 50/60Hz supply. It comes with a 3 metre mains cable attached.
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Connections for TIG200PD-DV Digital Rear machine connections Fig 1 1. On/Off Switch 2. Earth for chassis If experiencing localized interference when using machine, connect workbench to this point using correct graded earth wire (not normally used) 3. Gas input connector Connect input gas hose ensuring connection is tight 4.
Connections for TIG (GTAW) Welding Fig 2 1. Negative power connector - Connect Tig Torch Dinze to power connector by inserting and twisting until tight ENSURE TIG TORCH IS FITTED TO NEGATIVE CONNECTOR OTHERWISE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE TUNGSTEN BURNBACK 2. Gas outlet - Quick release type Connect the torch gas hose 3.
Connections for STICK MMA (SMAW) Welding Fig 3 1. Negative power connector - Connect the earth lead to by inserting and twisting until tight and the earth clamp to work/bench. 2. Positive power connector + Connect the electrode holder by inserting and twisting until tight...
Controls and Settings Fig 4 1. Up slope Adjustment 0-5 seconds. The main welding current raises from minimum amperage to main current selected in time selected when weld started 2. Down slope Down-Slope adjustment 0-5 seconds. The main welding current decreases from main amperage to minimum amperage in time selected when weld finished 3.
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6. TIG mode switch with pulse Sets machine to TIG (GTAW) with pulse on. 7. TIG mode switch without pulse - (Standard TIG mode) Sets machine to TIG (GTAW) with pulse off. 8. 2/4 Way selector switch 2/4 Step trigger mode switch – tig welding can either be done in 2 or 4 step mode. When the trigger mode is in the 2 step position the following sequence will occur Press and hold the Tig torch switch to start sequence.
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If LED turns green during operation, the machine has sensed overload / under voltage. Turn machine off and call R-Tech technical dept. 12. Power LED Lights up when machine is switched on.
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13. LED Display 3 digit LED meter is used to display the main amperage when welding, it will also show current parameter value when using selector buttons to scroll though additional settings I.E Pre-flow gas, start amps, up-slope ,peak amps, slope down, end amps, post flow gas etc. 14.
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lit, you can adjust by turning selector knob (21) and then press knob in to store. 20. MMA settings Arc force % : Set this to how much arc force % you require 1-100% Hot start time : Set this to how much hot start time you require 0.1 - 1.5 Seconds Hot start amps : Set this to how many hot start amps you require 1 - 100 Amps 21.
Operating machine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground Always wear dry insulating gloves WARNING! FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous Keep your head out of fumes &...
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Welding in TIG mode – No Pulse – No remote foot pedal 1. Connect the Tig Torch to machine, connect earth lead to machine & work piece. 2. Set to Tig mode pulse off (Fig 4.7) 3. Set Pulse Switch to Off position 4.
Tig tungsten size / amperage guide All values below are based on using pure argon shielding gas. Other current values may be employed depending on the shielding gas and application ELECTRODE RATINGS Electrode Diameter (mm) 2% Thoriated on DC Pure Tungsten on DC (amps) (amps) Red Tip –...
The troubleshooting guide is provided to help you locate possible machine malfunctions If fault / problem is not listed below check our Tig Welder Support page on our website www.r-techwelding.co.uk/support.php or contact R-Tech by phone. Contact details can be found on front of this manual and our website...
Machine keeps overheating - Warning light is lit on machine Check if fan is running – if not contact R-Tech for repair Check the cooling vents for obstruction, blow out machine with clean dry low pressure air supply. Check for adequate ventilation around machine ...
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Machine stuck on minimum amps when welding although higher amperage has been Make sure machine has not been set to 4-way operation as when in this mode when you press torch switch you get minimum amps and when you let go of switch machine will go to maximum amps set.
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No HF when torch trigger pressed, no blue spark between HF points Examine and clean HF points with clean dry low pressure air line HF PCB faulty – Contact R-Tech for repair MMA Stick welding problems Stick electrode ‘blasts off’ when arc is struck...
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