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ADVANCEMIG 250 MULTI-PROCESS MIG WELDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIFT TIG 230V 50HZ IGBT DIRECT CONSTANT SPOOL GUN POWER MULTI-VOLTAGE SYNERGIC SPIKE/ IP23 CORROSION VOLTAGE INTELLIGENT (OPTIONAL SINGLE INVERTER CURRENT CURRENT/ CAPABLE FACTOR INPUT POWER OPERATION SCREEN & SALT SPRAY REDUCTION GENERATOR...
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ADVANCEMIG 250 Congratulations on your new Strata product! The Strata range from Euroquip uses latest technology design and engineering to produce welding products that combine market leading value and features with durability. Designed for discerning operators who seek professional results and product quality without the price tag of a full professional setup.
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MULTI-PROCESS MIG WELDER • ADVANCEMIG 250 • The ADVANCEMIG 250 is a fully featured synergic multi process MIG welding machine suited to all types of jobs. With inbuilt PFC Technology, IP23 Protection and an Intelligent Protection System (IPS) means that this model is built to withstand the harshest of environments found in the NZ workplace.
ADVANCEMIG 250 Know Your Machine * More detailed explanations of functions on following pages. Positive (+) welding power output connection socket TIG torch gas connector MIG Torch Polarity Change Power Connection Remote connection plug Negative (-) welding power output connection socket. MIG torch euro connector Wire Feeder Spool holder Gas Post Flow Adjustment* Burnback Adjustment* 10. Slow Feed Adjustment* 11. Gas Pre Flow Adjustment* 12. Wire feed tension adjustment (2x) 13. Wire feed tension arm (2x) 14. Drive roller retainer (2x) 15.
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ADVANCEMIG 250 welding circuit stops. 4T is known as ’latching’ mode. Controls Explained The trigger is pulled once and released to activate the welding circuit, pulled and released again to stops the welding circuit. This function is useful to longer welds...
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ADVANCEMIG 250 Slow Feed (10) arc force adjustment, the higher the minimum voltage that the power source will allow. This effect will also Sometimes known as ‘hot start’. When a weld is start- cause the welding current to increase. 0 is Arc Force ed, the workpiece and the wire will be ‘cold’ compared off, 10 is maximum Arc Force. This is practically use-...
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VRD protection is enabled standard for the Advance- Mig 250. If it is not required, the feature can be disa- bled by a Strata service dealer. Lift TIG Mode Lift TIG is an arc ignition system for basic TIG weld- ing that removes the need to ‘scratch’ start or strike the tungsten on the work piece to start the arc, which can have a negative effect on the weld quality due to tungsten contamination. Lift arc starting works by...
ADVANCEMIG 250 Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation Electrical Connection stops. This may need to be adjusted as the wire is used up and the spool weight decreases. The ADVANCEMIG 250 is designed to operate on a WARNING! Excessive spool brake tension will 15A 230V AC power supply.
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ADVANCEMIG 250 ing wire feed tension. There is a number scale on the 2. Gasless Welding Operation tension adjustment lever (12) to indicate the adjustment position. The higher the number indicated, the higher Connect the earth cable quick connector to the the tension that is set.
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For a standard ‘push’ fed torch, a length of no longer than 3m cable may be used, as well as the torch feed When used with the correct Strata spool gun, the weld- liner must be changed to a special Teflon/ PVC liner, ing voltage/ current may be controlled directly from the rather than the conventional steel liner. Also the correct spool gun for the ADVANCEMIG 250. This is especially...
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ADVANCEMIG 250 5. ARC/ MMA Welding Operation 6.2 Insert TIG torch power connection into the nega- 5.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the tive welding power output socket (5). Connect negative welding power output socket (5) Con- TIG torch remote plug to remote socket (4) and nect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact torch gas connection to the TIG gas outlet (2). with the work piece must be firm contact with clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or 6.3 Connect the machine to suitable mains power us-...
ADVANCEMIG 250 These accessories listed are available from your Strata Supplier. Refer to the Strata Catalogue, your Strata Accessories & Spare Parts Supplier or look online at www.strata.co.nz for other accessories and consumables available. ADVANCEMIG 250 Consumables: 17384 Strata Compact Welding Machine Trolley MTL2432T Teflon Liner 1.0 - 1.2mm x 3m MW5KG06 Mig Wire 5kg Spool - 0.6mm 17374 Pro-Grip 26 Torch X 25Ft, Tgc End (Large Dinse) M12 And 9 Pin Hizone Plug MW5KG08 Mig Wire 5kg Spool - 0.8mm...
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ADVANCEMIG 250 Binzel MT240 MIG Torch Range Parts MSN2454 Swan Neck Assembly UG8015 Handle Cable Support C/W Ball Joint B2514 Ergo Handle Kit C/W Lock Nut UG2516 Medium / Large Ergo Trigger 18. MOR1596 Gun Plug ‘O’ Ring 19. MLN1597 Liner Nut All products conform to EN60974-7 and are RoHS, REACH and WEEE compliant www.strata.co.nz...
ADVANCEMIG 250 Care & Maintenance This appliance is manufactured in accordance with relevant safety standards. Only experts must carry out repairing of electrical appliances, otherwise Keep your Welding Machine considerable danger for the user may result. Use only genuine replacement parts. Do not use modified or in Top Condition non-genuine parts.
ADVANCEMIG 250 Safety 6. Protect yourself from electric shock. Do not use the welder outdoors. Insulate yourself from the work piece and the ground. Use non-flammable, dry insulating material if possible, or use dry rubber mats, dry wood or Store and Retain this Manual plywood, or other dry insulating material large enough to Retain this manual for the safety warnings and precau- cover the area of contact with the work or the ground.
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ADVANCEMIG 250 Welding Safety Instructions & Warnings trash, and other debris. Do not use equipment in ar- eas near flammable chemicals, dust, and vapours. WARNING! Do not use this product in a damp or wet location. Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or death. Keep children away. Read the op-...
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ADVANCEMIG 250 When possible, move the work to a location well wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all away from combustible materials. If relocation is not metal parts touching the welding wire are electrically live. possible, protect the combustibles with a cover made Incorrectly installed or improperly grounded equipment is of fire resistant material.
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ADVANCEMIG 250 Personal Safety CAUTION! Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate space surrounding the work area. Al- ways keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use equipment in areas near flammable chemicals, dust, and vapours. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
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ADVANCEMIG 250 Cylinders Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is WARNING! removed from the weld area, the area is well venti- Gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If lated, and if necessary, while wearing an air- supplied damaged, a cylinder can explode.
Registered warranty period for the ADVANCEMIG 250: The decision that an issue with a product qualifies as a warranty claim is made at the sole jurisdiction of Euroquip. Commercial Use: 36 Months...
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Congratulations on your new STRATA product. We are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency visit www.
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