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INVERTER WELDER ARC 160GS WELDING MACHINE USER MANUAL...
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Meet a better way of welding! For your own and other people’s safety, please read the manual carefully before operating. And the user manual must always be available near the welding machine. Disclaimer and Warning Thank you for purchasing our products. The content mentioned in this article concerns your safety and legitimate rights and responsibilities.
1 Safety Guidelines and Precautions Security Definitions It indicates that ignoring safety warnings could result in a major accident, or even death or serious injury. It indicates that ignoring safety warnings could result in minor injuries or property damage. It indicates that ignoring safety warnings could result in equipment failure or damage.
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Operational Safety Guidelines Electrical Shock Grounded all working materials. Never touch ‘live’ electrical parts. Always repair or replace worn or damaged parts. Wearing dry insulated boots, and dry leather gloves. Disconnect power source before performing any maintenance or service. ...
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Welding sparks can cause fire or explosion Do not carry out welding operations in degreasing, cleaning and spraying areas. Do not weld/cut gas-filled pipes, sealing grooves (boxes) and other devices, otherwise explosions or fires are likely to occur. ...
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Noise produced during welding can easily cause hearing loss In order to avoid the harm of noise to you and others, please wear the prescribed protective equipment. Matters needing attention in hoisting The power source with strap or hand is prohibited from using strap or hand for lifting.
2 Overview Product Introduction Manual Metal Arc welding is the process of joining metals where an electric arc is struck between the metal to be welded (workpiece) and a flux-coated filler wire (the electrode). The heat of the arc melts the parent metal and the electrode which mix together to form, on cooling, a continuous solid mass.
Technical Specifications Model ARC 160GS Item Power voltage (V) 1 phase 110V15% 1 phase 220V15% Frequency (Hz) 50/60 50/60 Rated maximum supply current (I 1max Maximum effective supply current (I 14.3 13.4 1eff Output current range (A) 40-110 40-160 Output voltage range (V) 19.6-22.4...
3 Installation Install the Output Cable There are two welding methods for MMA welding, please choose according to the actual needs. Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN): The positive output terminal is connected to the workpiece, and the negative output terminal is connected to the electrode holder. The DCEN is suitable for acid electrodes.
4 Operating Functions Control Panel The panel components of MMA series are described in the following table. Icons Name Description Adjusting Knob Used to adjust welding current Power indicator When the power supply is 110V, the indicator light up. (110V) Power indicator When the power supply is 220V, the indicator light up.
5 Operation Instructions of Operation Steps Steps Description It is suggested to choose the diameter of electrode according to the 1 Select electrode thickness of the workpiece refer to the following table (Diameter of Electrode). Turn on the power switch on the rear panel. Then press the stand-by 2 Starting up...
6 Environment and Problems Environment Note: The power source should not be used in rain or snow environment. The recommended external environment for welding is as follows: Please place the power source in a horizontal position. The inclination of the power source shall not exceed 10°.
Problems During Welding Fittings, welding materials, environment factor, supply powers maybe have something to do with welding. User must try to improve welding environment. Problems Solutions 1. Make sure the quality of electrode. Arc starting is difficult and easy to 2.
7 Periodic Maintenance and Checking Maintenance In maintenance of the unit, take into consideration the rate of use and the environment it is used in. When the unit is used properly and serviced regularly you will avoid unnecessary disturbances in use and production. ...
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Whether the outside color change or get warm Whether the wire feeder pipe is broken,and the connector is loose Outer parts Whether the outer shell or other connecting parts are loose. CABLE Position Checking keys Remarks Wearing-out of the cable insulated material ...
8 Trouble Shooting IMPORTANT: Only authorised repair agents with valid certifications should carry out repairs and internal servicing. Faults symptom Reasons Solutions 1 Fan is not working 1 Power switch is broken. 1 Replace the power switch 2 No welding current 2 The silicon bridge is 2 Replace the silicon bridge.
Appendix A Welding Parameter Please refer to the following table for the welding process parameters of MMA welding, and the details shall be subject to the actual conditions. Electrode Electrode Connection Welding Diameter Current type model type post (mm) range (A) 50~90 90~140 Flat position...
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