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- Page 1 MIG220TE, MIG255TEC & MIG270TE WELDERS OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11/16...
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Page 2: Guarantee
GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Guarantee ....................2 Specifications ..................2 General Safety Precautions for all Welding ........4 Additional Safety Precautions for MIG Welding ......... 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMC) ..........9 Electrical Connections ............... 11 Principles of MIG Welding ..............12 Declaration of Conformity ..............12 Unpacking and Parts Identification ........... -
Page 4: General Safety Precautions For All Welding
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF WELDING WARNING: As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked, or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. - Page 5 C) Fire and explosion prevention Causes of fire and explosion are: 1) combustibles reached by the arc, flame, flying sparks, hot slag or heated material; 2) misuse of compressed gases and cylinders 3) short circuits. BE AWARE that flying sparks or falling slag can pass through cracks, along pipes, through windows or doors, and through wall or floor openings, out of sight of the goggled operator.
- Page 6 A) BURN PROTECTION The welding arc is intense and visibly bright. It’s radiation can damage eyes, penetrate lightweight clothing, reflect from light coloured surfaces and burn the skin and eyes. Skin burns resemble acute sunburn, those from gas - shielded arcs are more severe and painful. DON’T GET BURNED! FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! Protective clothing Wear long sleeved clothing (particularly for gas shielded arc) in addition to gloves, apron and...
- Page 7 Magnetic fields from high currents can affect pacemaker operation. Persons wearing pacemakers should consult with their doctor before going near arc welding or spot welding operations. E) PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK: Keep body and clothing dry. Never work in damp area without adequate insulation against electric shock.
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Page 8: Additional Safety Precautions For Mig Welding
PREPARATION OF THE WORKING AREA The working area must be sufficiently spacious, not humid, and well-ventilated as to avoid any fumes which develop from the welding process and from incidental material adhering to the pieces to be welded (oils, paints, tars...) which may cause danger to the operator. Avoid welding tanks which may contain flammable residuals. -
Page 9: Electromagnetic Interference (Emc)
17 NEVER allow the earth cable or torch hose to become wrapped around the operator or any person in the vicinity. A comprehensive range of CLARKE safety equipment for use when welding is available from your local dealer. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMC) Whilst this unit complies with EMC regulations, the user is responsible for installing and using the welding equipment correctly. - Page 10 It may be possible to avoid the above by choosing the time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out. The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities taking place.
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Page 11: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. MIG 220TE & 255TEC Connect the mains lead, through a suitably fused isolator switch, to a 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply, having a fuse rating in accordance with that given in the specification chart on page 2. A standard 13 Amp plug MUST NOT be used with this machine. -
Page 12: Principles Of Mig Welding
MIG WELDING - PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding is a process in which a power wire electrode is fed continuously into the weld pool at a controlled, constant rate. The wire is connected to the positive side of a rectified voltage supply. -
Page 13: Unpacking And Parts Identification
UNPACKING & PARTS IDENTIFICATION Unpack and lay out the components, checking against the following list. Any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE dealer immediately. Some components are stored within the side compartment. To open the compartment, slide the recessed handle backwards. -
Page 14: General Layout
GENERAL LAYOUT Fig.2... -
Page 15: Assembly
Should you wish to use Carbon Dioxide, it will be necessary to purchase an appropriate regulator with a female connector. Your Clarke dealer will be happy to advise in this regard. Ensure the outlet of the gas bottle is clean, then screw on the regulator and nip up... do not overtighten. -
Page 16: The Welding Shield
It is important to pay attention to the notes on welding shield maintenance, given on page 25. When replacing the glass panels, always use parts supplied by Clarke International. The dark panel is a certified, specific optical class, and should not be exchanged for any other type. -
Page 17: Preparation For Use
PREPARATION FOR USE Installing the Welding Wire NOTE: These machines are designed to accept either the Clarke 5kg or 15kg wire spools of mild steel, stainless steel or aluminium according to the type of metal you wish to weld. Wire spools must be purchased separately. See your Clarke dealer for full details. - Page 18 Fig.7 Unscrew the pressure roller bracket securing knob (A, in Fig 7), whilst holding down the pressure roller bracket (B), against spring pressure, so that the screw rod hinges out of its slot. This releases the pressure roller bracket which, when released, will pivot upwards under spring pressure.
- Page 19 10. Close the side panel of the machine and switch on at the mains or isolator. 11. Set the wire feed rotary switch on the front panel to position 6 or 7, switch on the machine and press the trigger. The wire will feed through the hose and when it appears at the torch end, release the trigger, switch off the machine and disconnect from the mains supply.
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Page 20: Operation
OPERATION Each time you use the machine it will be necessary to perform the following operations: Check the Welding Wire Check to ensure the correct type of welding wire is installed for the job in hand and is correctly adjusted. Prepare the Work MOST IMPORTANT! It is vital that the workpiece is perfectly clean at the point of weld. - Page 21 (i) WELDING CURRENT CONTROL Select the welding current according to the type of metal and thickness to be welded. The control has 7 positions as indicated in the chart below. Experience will determine the optimum setting for the job in hand, but the chart gives general settings from which to work. Steel Wire Wire Speed Diameter...
- Page 22 The Earth Clamp Attach the earth clamp to the workpiece as close to the point of weld as possible, without it being intrusive. Ensure there is good contact and if necessary, clean the area with a wire brush beforehand..Remember, the contact MUST be on bare metal - thoroughly clean. The Gas Valve Open the gas valve on the gas cylinder.
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Page 23: General Information
For plug welding, a special nozzle is required, (see your CLARKE dealer) which is pressed hard against the two pieces of material to be welded, as the trigger is pressed. The arc will last for a predetermined time, depending upon the control setting, melting the metal and fusing the two parts together. -
Page 24: Welding Tips
When welding at 170 Amps the machine may be used for 6 minutes (60%) in any 10 minute period......or, the machine may be used continuously, (100%) when welding at 135 Amps ACCESSORIES A full range of accessories is available from your Clarke dealer. -
Page 25: Maintenance
Replacement clear and dark lenses are available from your Clarke dealer - see Parts Lists for details. NEVER use any dark filter lens other than that provided by CLARKE International, or one with the same certified ‘Optical class’... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Your Clarke Mig Welder has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If, however, having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully, you still encounter problems, the following points should help identify and resolve them. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY 1. -
Page 27: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAM - MIG220TE... - Page 28 WIRING DIAGRAM - MIG255TEC...
- Page 29 WIRING DIAGRAM - MIG270TE...
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Page 30: Parts Lists And Diagrams
PARTS DIAGRAM - MIG220TE... - Page 31 PARTS LIST - MIG220TE Part No. No. Description Motor + Pinion EM04600147 Motor Control PCB EM22710190 Gas Solenoid Valve EM22900035 Thermostat + Support EM04600113 Rectifier EM22400085 Fan 220V EM22800002 Front Panel EM33710295 Plastic Front Frame EM21690285 Binzel / Euro Torch Adaptor...
- Page 32 PARTS DIAGRAM - MIG255TEC...
- Page 33 PARTS LIST - MIG255TEC No. Description Part No. No. Description Part No. Wire Feed Motor 42V EM22810006 Resistor EM22305004 P.C. Board EM22710051 Transformer EM44120147 Gas Solenoid Valve EM22900035 Capacitor EM22315003 Complete Thermostat EM04600113 Complete Fan EM22800021 Rectifier EM22400086 Castor EM21625003 EM22800002 Switch Knob EM04600268...
- Page 34 PARTS DIAGRAM - MIG270TE...
- Page 35 PARTS LIST - MIG270TE No. Description Part No. No. Description Part No. Input Cable EM20220030 Wire Feed Motor 42V EM22810006 Black Hose EM30900027 P.C. Board EM22710051 Rear Wheel EM21625048 Gas Solenoid Valve EM22900035 Castor EM21625003 Thermostat + Support EM04600113 Switch Knob EM04600268 Rectifier EM22400029...
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