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MP200i WELDER
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  • Page 1 Item #20569 MP200i WELDER INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    Eastwood. WARRANTY REPAIR: If Eastwood confirms the existence of a defect covered under this warranty plan, Eastwood will determine whether repair or replacement is the most suitable option to rectify the defect. At Eastwood’s request, the purchaser must return, to Eastwood, any products claimed defective under Eastwood’s warranty.
  • Page 3 (1) Short Black Cap (Installed) – P14 (1) Trafimet ERGOPLUS 24, Tweeco Style (1) Long Black Cap – P15 MIG Torch. 10’ Length (1) Collet Body, 1/8” [3.2mm] (Installed) – P16 (0 .030”/0.8mm contact tip installed) – P7 To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    DUTY CYCLE The rated Duty cycle refers to the amount of welding that can be done within an amount of time. The Eastwood MP200i has a duty cycle of 20% at 200 Amps for 230 Volts and 40% at 90 Amps for 120 Volts. It is easiest to look at your welding time in blocks of 10 Minutes and the Duty Cycle being a percentage of that 10 Minutes.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Welding can be dangerous to you and other persons in the work area. Read and understand this instruction manual before using your Eastwood welding ma- chine. Injury or death can occur if safe welding practices are not followed.
  • Page 6 • Electric welding heats metal and tools to temperatures that will cause severe burns! • Use protective, heat resistant gloves and clothing when using Eastwood or any other welding equipment. Never touch welded work surface, torch tip or nozzle until they have completely cooled.

  • Page 7: Control And Display Panel

    CONNECTING THE WELDER TO A POWER SOURCE The Eastwood MP200i Welder requires a dedicated AC single phase 120V/230V,50/60HZ grounded outlet protected by a (20 Amp @ 120V/ 50 Amp @ 230V) circuit breaker. The plug installed on the Welder is a NEMA 6-50P and should be used with a NEMA 6-50R receptacle.
  • Page 8 • Connect the Male Metal Plug to the Female Cannon Plug connection on the front of the Welder (FIG 5). • Set the Selector Switch [A] located on the Front Panel to the MIG Position (FIG 1). FIG. 4 FIG. 5 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 9 CHANGING THE POLARITY FOR WELDING WITH FLUX CORE WIRE The Eastwood MP200i comes set up to weld with Solid Wire and Shielding Gas (FIG 8). To use a Flux Cored wire, the Polarity of the short Cable Lead attached to the Front Panel must be reversed (FIG 9).
  • Page 10 • Connect either end of the Gas Line included with your Eastwood MP200i to the fitting on the regulator and wrench tighten until snug (FIG 11). • Connect the other end of the gas line to the fitting on the rear of the Eastwood MP200i and wrench tighten until snug (FIG 12).

  • Page 11: Installing The Wire Spool

    • Replace the Tension Arm and re-latch the Pressure Adjuster. INSTALLING THE WIRE SPOOL The Eastwood MP200i can be used with either a 4” or an 8” wire spool. A 4” Spool fits directly on the Spool Shaft. To use the larger 8” spool, the included 8” Spool FIG.
  • Page 12 - Repeat the above step until wire is feeding smoothly with no binding or slippage. 12. Once the wire exits the end of the torch, reinstall the contact tip and nozzle. Cut the wire about 1/4” from the end of the contact tip. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...

  • Page 13: Mig Welding Operation

    • Fumes and gasses released during welding are hazardous. Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the welding operation. Wear an OSHA-approved respirator when welding. • Always work in a properly ventilated area. • Never weld coated materials including but not limited to: cadmium plated, galvanized, lead based paints. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 14 • Verify that the facility power source has properly rated wiring to handle power requirements of this Welder. Your Eastwood MP200i can be used to form many different joints and welds all of which will require practice and testing before using on an actual project piece.
  • Page 15 Stringer or Weave type will create a more aesthetically pleasing weld bead. • Once the entire weld has been completed, allow the metal to cool. If necessary, follow up with a flap disc to grind the weld bead flush. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 16 • Fumes and gasses released during welding are hazardous. Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the welding operation. Wear an OSHA-approved respirator when welding. • Always work in a properly ventilated area. • Never weld coated materials including but not limited to: cadmium plated, galvanized, lead based paints. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 17 Electrode Selection Before beginning welding with your Eastwood MP200i, you will need to purchase electrodes as these are a consumable item in the ARC welding process. There are a variety of different types of rods available and should be selected depending on the project on hand. The chart below is an overview of some of the most popular electrodes.

  • Page 18: Polarity Selection

    POLARITY SELECTION The Eastwood MP200i can weld in both Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP) and Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN). The electrode, or rod, when welding in DCEP is positive and the grounded surface is negative. This polarity is used with electrodes that specify it and is usually the most commonly used polarity when ARC welding for general purpose use.
  • Page 19 • Electric welding heats metal and tools to temperatures that will cause severe burns! • Use protective, heat resistant gloves and clothing when using Eastwood or any other welding equipment. Never touch welded work surface, torch tip or nozzle until they have completely cooled.
  • Page 20 • Use proper equipment, procedures and have adequate help when moving or lifting cylinders. A Shielding Gas Bottle is NOT INCLUDED with your Eastwood MP200i TIG Torch Kit but is necessary for TIG welding. A Shielding Gas Bottle can be bought at most local Welding Supply Stores.
  • Page 21 Tungsten grinding only. A fine grit standard 6” synthetic stone grinding wheel on a bench top grinder is sufficient or our specifically designed Eastwood # 21525 Tungsten Grinders are available. • Shut off the welder.

  • Page 22: Tig Welding Set-Up

    • Use welding blankets to protect painted and or flammable surfaces; rubber weather-stripping, dash boards, engines, etc. • If other persons or pets are in the area of welding, use welding screens to protect bystanders from sparks. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 23 • Electric welding heats metal and tools to temperatures that will cause severe burns! • Use protective, heat resistant gloves and clothing when using Eastwood or any other welding equipment. Never touch welded work surface, torch tip or nozzle until they have completely cooled.
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT NOTE: These instructions are intended only to provide the user with some familiarity of the Eastwood MP200i. TIG welding is a highly complex procedure with many variables. If you have no experience with TIG welding; it is extremely important to seek the advice of someone experienced in TIG welding for instruction, enroll in a local technical school welding course or study a comprehensive how-to DVD and obtain a good quality reference book on TIG welding as there is a moderate learning curve necessary before achieving proficiency in TIG Welding.
  • Page 25 Your Eastwood MP200i can be used to weld aluminum utilizing an Eastwood #20645 Spool Gun (not Included). The Spool Gun is sold as an accessory to the MP200i, and you will also need to purchase a cylinder of 100% Argon gas from your local welding supplier.

  • Page 26: Overload Protection

    OVERLOAD PROTECTION Your Eastwood MP200i Welder is equipped with an overload breaker. This device will protect your Welder if the duty cycle is exceeded. If the output is exceeded, the internal breaker will trip and stop power supply to the drive motor although the fan will still run to cool the unit. If the breaker tripped resulting from an over- load, the Overload Indicator LED [J] will illuminate AMBER.
  • Page 27 Excessive Wire Protruding Penetration length of exposed wire. The MP200i is rated for a maximum thickness of 3/8”, exceeding this will result Material Too Thick in poor penetration. If welding heavy gauge metals, it may be necessary to increase the welding gap Poor Material Prep between the two pieces and also bevel the edges on the weld side of the pieces.

  • Page 28: Tig Welding Troubleshooting

    The angle between the filler metal and the Torch must be less than 90 degrees Poor Weld Incorrect Positioning otherwise the filler metal will prematurely melt and glob off causing poor weld Appearance appearance. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 29 To reduce heat it is best to spread the welding out around the area. This can be Too Much Heat in Material done by using stitch welding techniques, alternating sides, and/or taking your time and allowing the pieces to cool between passes. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 30 WELDER ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC WIRE FEED VOLTAGE SPOT TIMER -15V +15V Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 31 NOTES To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 32: Consumable Items

    If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.343.9353 >> email: tech@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available at eastwood.com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA 800.343.9353 eastwood.com © Copyright 2020 Eastwood Automotive Group LLC 1/20...

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