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EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 Congratulations on your new Strata product! The Strata range from Euroquip uses latest technology design and engineering to produce welding products that combine market leading value and features with durability. Designed for discerning operators who seek professional results and product quality without the price tag of a full professional setup.
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 Contents Know Your Machine............5 Quick Start Guide..............6 Available Parts & Accessories...........7 Wiring Diagram..............8 Care & Maintenance............9 Electrodes.................9 Effects of MMA Welding Various Metals......10 Basic MMA Welding Guide..........11 Welding Techniques............12 Other Knowledge & Resources........15 Troubleshooting..............16 Safety................17 Warranty.................23 www.strata.co.nz...
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EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 MMA (STICK) WELDERS • EZIARC 160 • EZIARC 200 • The EZIARC Series of MMA (stick) Welders pack a punch at a lightweight 3.8kg. Built tough for on-site work & engineering applications they are also very versatile having the latest hot start/antistick technology and easily controlling from 1.6mm to 5.0mm low hydrogen or general...
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 Know Your Machine *Denotes more detailed explanation of function to follow. 1. Power Indicator. Lights when input power connected and machine switched on 2. Error/ Overload Indicator* 3. Welding Current Control Knob 4. Negative (-) Welding Power Output Connection Socket 5. Positive (+) Welding Power Output Connection Socket 6. Welding Output Mode Switch. Sets Power Source in MMA or Lift Tig Mode* 7. Digital Current Display Meter...
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation Electrical Connection mains power switch to ‘on’ to power up the ma- chine. Set the welding mode switch (6) to ‘MMA’. The EZIARC 160/200 is designed to operate on a 15A 230V AC power supply. If an extension cord must be 1.4 Select the required output current using the cur- rent control knob (3). You are now ready to used, it should be a heavy duty version with a mini- mum cable core size of 2.5mm2. It is recommended...
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 Care & Maintenance out repairing of electrical appliances, otherwise considerable danger for the user may result. Use only genuine replacement parts. Do not use modified or Keep your Welding Machine non-genuine parts. in Top Condition Storing the Welder...
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 Effects of MMA Welding Various Materials High Tensile and Alloy Steels Types of Electrodes The two most prominent effects of welding these ARC Welding electrodes are classified into a number steels are the formation of a hardened zone in the of groups depending on their applications. There are...
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 Basic MMA Welding Guide Joint Preparations Flat Position, Down Hand Butt Weld In many cases, it will be possible to weld steel sec- (Fig 1-11) tions without any special preparation. For heavier sections and for repair work on castings, etc., it will be necessary to cut or grind an angle between the...
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 MMA Welding Techniques Lap Joint (Fig 1-19e) A Word for Beginners For those who have not yet done any welding, the simplest way to commence is to run beads on a piece Fillet Joint (Fig 1-19f) of scrap plate. Use mild steel plate about 6.0mm thick...
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 by scratching the electrode along the plate surface The electrode is directed at the weld pool at about 20º in the same way as a match is struck. As soon as from the vertical. The rate of travel has to be adjusted the arc is established, maintain a 1.6mm to 3.2mm so that a well-formed bead is produced.
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EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 A piece of angle iron is a suitable specimen with which The electrode needs to be moved along fast enough to begin, or two lengths of strip steel may be tacked to prevent the slag pool from getting ahead of the arc.
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 3. Overhead Welds Use a short arc, and do not attempt to weave on the first run. When the first run has been completed de- Apart from the rather awkward position necessary, slag the weld deposit and begin the second run at the overhead welding is not much more difficult that bottom.
EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 Safety General Safety Warnings 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the welder. These carry important information. If unreadable or miss- Store and Retain this Manual ing, contact Euroquip for a replacement. Retain this manual for the safety warnings and pre- 2. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure the welder...
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EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 WARNING! WARNING! If this unit falls while plugged in, severe injury, Only use safety equipment that has been ap- electric shock, or fire may result. proved by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved safety equipment may not provide 10. Transportation Methods Lift unit with the handles adequate protection. Eye and breathing protec-...
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EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 Arc Rays can Burn Eyes and Skin 4. If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc., prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side by moving the combustibles to a safe location. If DANGER! relocation of combustibles is not possible, desig- Arc rays from the welding process produce...
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EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 4. Disconnect input power before installing or ser- ground or the work surface. Do not touch hold- vicing this equipment. Lock input power, discon- ers connected to two welding machines at the nect switch open, or remove line fuses so power same time or touch other people with the holder cannot be turned on accidentally.
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EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or 5. Work in a confined space only if it is well venti- replace damaged parts as soon as practical. lated, or while wearing an air-supplied respirator. Shielding ga es used for welding can displace air 13. In confined spaces or damp locations, do not use causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing air a welder with AC output unless equipped with a is safe.
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EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200 9. Do not use a welder to thaw frozen pipes. 10. Remove the stick electrode from the holder or cut off the welding wire at the contact tip when not in use. Sparks & Hot Metal WARNING! Chipping and grinding causes flying metal, and as welds cool they can throw off slag. 1. Wear an AS/NZS approved face shield or safety goggles.
Registered warranty period for the EZIARC 160/200: The decision that an issue with a product qualifies as a warranty claim is made at the sole jurisdiction of Euroquip. Commercial Use: 24 Months...
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