175 amp gas/gasless mig with euro torch (17 pages)
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RXT180E Inverter Welder Model: RXT180E General instruction for installation use and maintenance Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information, warnings, and cautions. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to product or property.
RXT180E IMPORTANT Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using this product. Please pay particular attention to all sections of this manual that carry warning symbols and notices. WARNING! This is a Warning symbol. This symbol is used throughout the manual whenever there is a risk of personal injury.
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RXT180E WARNING! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The user of this welder is responsible for his own and the safety of others. It is most impor- tant to read, learn and respect the rules in this user guide. When using this welder, basic safety precautions, including the following, should be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
RXT180E SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS … cont DRESS PROPERLY Use protective gloves and fire resistant protective clothing when using the welder. Avoid ex- posing skin to the ultraviolet rays produced by the arc. ALWAYS USE THE WELDING MASK Under no circumstances should the welder be operated unless the welding mask is protecting the eyes and face.
RXT180E ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS WELDING OPERATIONS: In environments with increased risk of electric shock; In confined spaces; In the presence of flammable or explosive materials; MUST BE evaluated in advance by an “expert supervisor” and must always be carried out in the presence of other people trained to intervene in emergencies.
RXT180E WARNING SYMBOLS The following warning symbols are to remind you of the safety precautions you should take when using the welder. WARNING! Read this User Guide carefully before using the welder and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
RXT180E THE RATING PLATE The rating plate is shown on the side of the welder and displays the following symbols and information. RXT180E 26.8A 20.8A IP21S Single phase frequency conversion and Output open circuit voltage rectifier Manual metal arc welding with covered...
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RXT180E Know you welder. ON/OFF Switch Output current control. The position of the knob will indicate the approximate welding current. Note: Set the welding current based on the size of welding electrode to be used. See page 9. Keep the welding current as low as possible for the job at hand to maintain the best duty cycle and easy removal of slag.
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RXT180E ARC WELDING PROCEDURE Before commencing, make sure that your hand held welding mask or welding helmet is in po- sition to protect your eyes. It is also advisable to wear gloves and clothing, which cover the hands and arms to prevent flash burns.
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RXT180E TIG WELDING PROCEDURE Before commencing, make sure that your hand held welding mask or welding helmet is in po- sition to protect your eyes. It is also advisable to wear gloves and clothing, which cover the hands and arms to prevent flash burns.
RXT180E THERMOSTATIC PROTECTION This welder is automatically protected from overheating by a thermal overload cut out protec- tor. If the transformer overheats the overload cut out protector will activate and cut off. The amber light will illuminate to show that the cut out has operated.
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