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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read This Instruction Manual Completely before operating this equipment. Save this
manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the hazards and safety
precautions provided for your protection and for the protection of those in the immediate vicinity
where this device is to be used. Contact your distributor if you do not fully understand this
manual or require additional information.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT: Read This Instruction Manual Completely before operating this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the hazards and safety precautions provided for your protection and for the protection of those in the immediate vicinity where this device is to be used.
  • Page 2 The information in this manual may be reproduced for personal or in-house use without permission from GWS. Otherwise, no part of this manual may be reproduced in any material form or transmitted to any persons without permission from GWS or as permitted under the New Zealand Copyright Act 1994.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.0 Recommended Safety Precautions ....2 1.1 Personal Safety Warning Signs ......2 1.2 Arc Welding Risks ........... 2 1.3 Electrical Shocks ............. 4 1.4 User Responsibilities ..........4 2.0 Introduction ............4 2.1 Working Principle ........... 5 2.2 Volt-Ampere Characteristics ........5 3.0 Installation and Adjustment ......
  • Page 4: Recommended Safety Precautions

    1.0 Recommended Safety Precautions CLOTHING: 1.1 Personal Safety Warning Signs Suitable clothing must be worn to prevent excessive skin exposure to UV radiation, sparks and molten metal. Flame- proof, loose fitting cotton clothing buttoned to the neck, protective leather gloves, spats, apron and steel toe safety boots are also highly recommended.
  • Page 5 • Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin and that of your assistants from the arc rays. • Protect nearby personnel with a suitable, non-flammable ROTATING PARTS MAY BE DANGEOUS: screen and/or warn them not to watch the arc, hot spatter •...
  • Page 6: Electrical Shocks

    1.3 Electrical Shock 2.0 Introduction WELDARC Arc Series welders are general MMA arc welders • Never touch ‘live’ electrical parts. which adopt the latest pulse width modulation (PWM) • Earth clamp all work materials. technology as well as an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power module.
  • Page 7: Working Principle

    2.1 Working Principle 2.2 Volt-Ampere Characteristic WELDARC Arc Series welders have excellent volt-ampere The working principle of WELDARC Arc welders is shown in characteristics and are displayed in the following graph. the flowchart below. With MMA welding, the relation between the rated loading The single phase 110V-220V±10% work frequency (50/60 Hz) voltage U and welding current I...
  • Page 8: Installation And Adjustment

    3. Installation & Adjustment 3.1 Parameters Machine ARC 200 Power Supply Voltage (V) 1-220/230/240±10% Frequency (Hz) 50/60Hz Function Rated input power (KW) 20.7 Rated Input Current (A) 10.4 Effective Current (A) 25%200A 25%200A Duty Cycle (40°C 10min) 60%130A 60%130A No Load Voltage (V)
  • Page 9: Welding Polarity Connection Way

    3.3 Welding polarity connection way 3.3.1 MMA ARC200 ARC200 Electrode Electrode Workpiece Workpiece DCEN DCEP Choosing the connection of DCEN or DCEP is based on the arc stable burning condition. Different electrodes need different connections. Please refer to the electrode manual. 3.3.2 TIG ARC200 Welding Torch...
  • Page 10: Operation Control And Connectors

    4.0 Operation control and connectors 4.1 Layout for front & rear panel 1. Power pilot lamp This pilot lamp, when lit, indicates that the machine is on. 2. Alarm pilot lamp When the machine has low voltage and a high current, over-heating may occur. The pilot lamp will illuminate and the auto-protection system will initiate.
  • Page 11: Welding Current Adjustment

    4.3.2 Manipulation of electrode 4.2 Welding Current Adjustment Electrode Weld Workpiece 1. Electrode Moving 2. Electrode swing right & left 3. Eletrode movement along the weld Welding current range is 5~200A. In MMA welding, there are three motions being matched on the end of the electrode: the electrode WELDarc Arc Series welders have the function to moving to the molten pool along the axis, the pre-set welding currents.
  • Page 12: Tig Operation

    The electrode diameter selection is based on the workpiece thickness, welding position, joint form, welding layer, etc. Please refer to the following table. The welding current reference for different electrode diameters Electrode diameter/mm Welding current/A 25~40 50~80 100~130 The relation between the welding current(I)’ factor(K) & electrode(d) (I=K*d: Carbon electrode) Electrode diameter/mm 2~2.5 Factor/K...
  • Page 13: Arc Welding Defects & Preventative Measures

    4.6 Arc Welding Defects & Preventative Measures Issue Cause Preventative measures Welding seam The groove angle is incorrect. Choosing the proper groove angle & assembly gap, doesn’t meet the The root face and assembly gap is not equal. improve the assembly quality. requirement Welding techniques parameters Choosing the proper welding parameters.
  • Page 14: Operation Environment

    4.7 Operation Environment • 0m to 1000m above sea level • Operation temperature range:-10°C~+40°C. • Relative humidity is below 90%(+20°C). • Inclination of power source not to exceed 15 degrees. • Protect the machine against heavy rain or hot direct sunlight. •...
  • Page 15: Warranty Schedule

    5.0 Warranty Schedule 2021 GWS welding equipment is designed and tested for professional industrial environments. As a guarantee of high quality, we offer a warranty. Valid only from the sale by GWS or an accredited distributor of the equipment or product.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    6.0 Troubleshooting Troubles Reasons Solutions Light damaged or has a bad Test/repair the inside circuit of power When the machine is powered connection. light Pr3. on, the fan works but the power light is not on. Power PCB Failures. Repair or change power PCB Pr2. When the machine is powered There is something in the fan.
  • Page 17 200 AMP DC MMA/Stick Welder Analogue Package POWER FACTOR DIRECT IP23 CORROSION CORRECTION CURRENT (OPTIONAL) & SALT SPRAY OUTPUT Package includes: • ARC200 Power Source • Earth and Arc Set • Chipping Hammer • ArcOne 1000F Helmet • Gloves Contents: Earth Lead Set Replaceable Consumables:...
  • Page 18: Parts & Accessories

    Parts & Accessories Package Includes ARC ® ARC ® WELD Earth Lead WSAL2504 WELD ARC Lead WSEL5004 OKC Male 500 Amp OKC Male 500 Amp 4 Meters 35-50mm 4 Meters 35-50mm Optional Extras ® SAH1000F ArcOne Vision Welding WHOTBOX WELD 5Kg Variable Helmet Black 1000F Temperature Electrode...

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