Ross RXT175P General Instruction For Installation Use And Maintenance

Ross RXT175P General Instruction For Installation Use And Maintenance

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RXT175P
Mig Welder
Model: RXT175P
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.
Please retain instructions for future reference.
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  • Page 1 RXT175P Mig Welder Model: RXT175P 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.
  • Page 2: General Description

    RXT175P 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.
  • Page 3 RXT175P 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.
  • Page 4: Switching Off

    RXT175P 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.
  • Page 5: Additional Precautions

    RXT175P 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.
  • Page 6: Warning Symbols

    RXT175P 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.
  • Page 7: The Rating Plate

    RXT175P THE RATING PLATE The rating plate is fitted to the front of the welder and displays the following symbols and information. RXT175P AS60974-1 30A/15.5V to 145A/21.25 100% 145A Uo = 35V 21.25V 17.65V 16.8V = 230V = 25A =10.2A...
  • Page 8: Know Your Welder

    RXT175P KNOW YOUR WELDER 1) On/off switch When the switch is in the “ O” position means the power OFF . When the switch in the “1” position means the power is ON 2) Output power settings Adjust this knob to increase or decrease the welding current.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    RXT175P GETTING STARTED Tension screw Wire reel Polarity selection Holder Upper roller Back tension knob Wire feed Guide tube roller LOADING THE WIRE  Open the side cover of the unit  Remove the back tension knob from the wire reel holder and fit the wire spool onto the wire reel so that the wire will exit the spool from the top.
  • Page 10: Polarity Selection

    RXT175P Warning! The following steps require applying power to the welder. Do not touch anything with the torch or wire as it may result in accidental arcing.  Plug the power cord into its electrical outlet, press the current switch to Max + 2 and turn the welder ON.
  • Page 11: Thermostatic Protection

    RXT175P 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.
  • Page 12: Circuit Diagram

    RXT175P How to attach a Mini gas bottle and Regulator Attach the mini gas bottle brackets to the rear of the machine, then connect up as fol- lows: 1. Remove the protective cap from the cyl- inder outlet and screw on the regulator fully, BUT DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    RXT175P TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Breakdown Analysis Solutions Check the fuse and or No voltage input circuit breaker No current out- Replace with correct rating Wrong Fuse or breaker rating fuse or breaker Thermal over load lamp lit Allow the unit to cool...
  • Page 14: Parts Identification

    RXT175P PARTS IDENTIFICATION Description Description Wire feed assy. 21 Weld current switch Wire spool holder 12 Mains Cable 10-11 Gas bottle holder 27 Earth lead Handle 28 Torch assy. Rectifier assy. 31 Mains switch Fan assy Aux Transformer Main transformer...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Note: Consumable items such as swan necks, nozzles, contacts tips, wire liners etc are not covered by warranty. Distributed in Australia by J W Ross and Sons ( Australia ) Pty Ltd. PO Box 352 North Ryde BC, NSW, 1670...

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