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® Weldarc 145i + 185i Weldarc 145i Weldarc 185i Arc/TIG Welder Arc/TIG Welder Model No. MC106-0 Model No. MC107-0 Iss A Iss A Operators Manual 05/20 MC106-40C Model MC106-0 Iss A & MC107-0 Iss A...
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Welding Industries of Australia An ITW Company Telephone: 1300 300 884 Facsimile: 1300 301 884 Email: Info@welding.com.au www.welding.com.au Weldwell New Zealand A Division of ITW New Zealand Telephone: 06 8341 600 Email: info@weldwell.co.nz www.weldwell.co.nz...
Weldmatic 145i & 185i Contents Section General Information Page Safe Practices Introduction Receiving Specifications Features 4.1 VRD 4.2 Fan on Demand 4.3 Shoulder Strap Controls Installation Basic Welding Information 10-12 General Maintenance External Trouble Shooting Service Information 10.1 Circuit Diagram 14-15 Assembly and Parts Lists Power Source...
Operators Manual Safe practices when using Read First welding equipment The information contained in this These notes are provided in the interests manual is set out to enable you of improving operator safety. They should to properly maintain your new be considered only as a basic guide to Safe equipment and ensure that you obtain Working Habits.
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Weldmatic 145i & 185i Burn protection coating is removed from the work surface, the area is well ventilated, or the operator The welding arc is intense and visibly bright. wears an air-supplied respirator. Its radiation can damage eyes, penetrate Work in a confined space only while it is light-weight clothing, reflect from light- being ventilated and, if necessary, while coloured surfaces, and burn the skin and...
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Operators Manual A person acting as Fire Watcher must be a person whose body becomes a conductor. standing by with suitable fire extinguishing Ensure that the equipment is correctly connected and earthed. If unsure have the equipment during and for some time after welding or cutting if;...
A ceramic WIA supplies a wide range of mild steel and nozzle surrounds the tungsten electrode and special purpose electrodes which cater for home directs a flow of inert gas, usually Argon, workshop, rural, and industrial requirements.
Operators Manual 2 Receiving If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their Check the equipment received against the service agent or a similarly qualified shipping invoice to make sure the shipment person. is complete and undamaged. If any damage has occurred in transit, please immediately notify your supplier.
Change VRD Function If the VRD function does not suit the application, the VRD can be enabled or disabled by an authorised WIA service agent. Electrode Striking and Restriking - VRD Enabled When the electrode is struck on the work...
Weldmatic 145i & 185i 5 Controls Power Switch Located on the rear panel WIN598A Note: Control panel diagram instructions are also suited to the Weldarc 185i. 1 VRD Safe Mode Indicator 4.3 Setup Mode This light is on when the voltage across the In Setup Mode the VRD status can be checked.
Operators Manual 6 Installation 7 Basic Welding Information Connection to Electrical Mains Power Stick Welding (MMAW) Supply Connection for Stick Welding The Weldarc 145i is fitted with a 10 Amp It is important to select the electrode polarity plug and socket. in accordance with the manufacturers The Weldarc 185i is fitted with a 15 Amp recommendations for that electrode.
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Weldmatic 145i & 185i Current Range for General Purpose Select an appropriate welding current for Electrodes the electrode diameter by setting the knob on the machine front panel. WIA Austarc Diameter (mm) Current (Amps) electrodes will give the best results. 40 - 60...
Operators Manual 8 General Maintenance TIG Welding Operation Before removing the equipment Connect the Work Clamp to the work piece. cover, ENSURE that the equipment is disconnected from the mains Turn on the power switch located on the rear power supply. When the equipment panel.
Check the mains voltage supply. Long fault condition, the equipment should extension cords can cause low weld voltage. be returned to a WIA Service agent. As some generators cannot supply peak Phone 1300 300 884 for details of currents required by inverter, which can cause your nearest service agent.
Operators Manual 11.1 Assembly and Parts List - Weldarc 145i Power Source Fig 12 Weldarc 145i Power Source Assembly Trusted by the best...
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Weldmatic 145i & 185i 11.1 Assembly and Parts List - Weldarc 145i Power Source Item # Part # Description M0064 Handle PAN170 Outer Cover D0043 IGBT R0032 Thermistor Output PWA046 PCB Main Control 145i E0093 Current Shunt M0065 Front Panel Plastic PWA047 PCB Front Panel 145i M0058...
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Operators Manual 11.2 Assembly and Parts List - Weldarc 185i Power Source Fig 13 Weldarc 185i Power Source Assembly Trusted by the best...
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Weldmatic 145i & 185i 11.2 Assembly and Parts List - Weldarc 185i Power Source Item # Part # Description M0055 Handle PAN171 Outer Cover PWA054 PCB Filter PWA048 PCB Main Control 185i R0032 Thermister D0043 IGBT PWA055 PCB Rectifier M0056 Front Panel Plastic PWA049 PCB Front Panel 185i...
3 Year Warranty Statement • The customer being able to provide Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) proof of purchase of the Product and the warrants to the original retail purchaser that purchase price paid for the Product;...
Weldmatic 145i & 185i New Zealand Warranty Information New Zealand Warranty WIA Weldmatic MIG & Weldarc Equipment purchased in New Zealand have identical warranty conditions as Australia, with the below conditions: In the event of defects listed in the Australian...
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Operators Manual WIA Blue Helmet Part No: 235620 DESIGNED FOR THE WELDER WHO WANTS PROTECTION, PERFORMANCE & COMFORT AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. • Lens and helmet comply with • 1 year warranty Australian Standards AS/NZS (Auto-Darkening lens only) 1338.1 (Auto-Darkening) and AS/ •...
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