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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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SAFETY AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
Purchase Date (Attach Receipt to Cover For Proof of Purchase)
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Issue Date: 04/25/2023
Publication: AHP231MS-0307
© Ahp Welding Systems
380 Swift Ave. #11 South San Francisco, CA 94080

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Contact: tech@ahpwelds.com 925-391-3599 (Ext. 102) SAFETY AND USE INSTRUCTIONS Purchase Date (Attach Receipt to Cover For Proof of Purchase) Serial Number Issue Date: 04/25/2023 Publication: AHP231MS-0307 © Ahp Welding Systems 380 Swift Ave. #11 South San Francisco, CA 94080...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting Quick Setup Guide This AHP welding product is designed for use by individuals with a both knowledge and skills in MIG ,TIG NOTICE: and Stick welding. It is designed with commercial operation in mind. AHP cannot be held accountable for instruc- tion and training of inexperienced users or damage or malfunctions that may result from use by inexperienced us- ers or improper installation.

  • Page 3: Shipping Issues

    IMPORTANT! This unit has been thoroughly tested and inspected for function at the factory. However, you should be prepared to inspect and test this unit completely within 72 hours after receipt. Please do not delay in doing this. Ahp needs to know if there is any damage caused in shipping as soon as possible.

  • Page 4: Ca Proposition 65 Warning

    Ahp Welding Systems makes no warranty for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or application. Any claims of such are expressly denied by Ahp Welding Systems. Fur- thermore, Ahp Welding Systems does not accept liability for injury or damages, consequential or incidental, resulting...

  • Page 5: Safety First Information

    SAFETY FIRST! Ahp Welding Systems takes safety seriously. You should as well. Please read this entire manual before using. Keep a copy of this manual available for all employees or potential users of this machine to read and thoroughly review before use.

  • Page 6: Safety Warning, Dangers, Cautions And Instructions

    If you or the operator needs further instruction, contact AHP welding support or seek qualified professional advice and training. WARNING! High Frequency (HF) energy can interfere with the operation of pacemakers and can dam- age pacemakers.
  • Page 7 Safety Warnings, Dangers, Cautions and Instructions DANGER! Welding and cutting operations pose serious inhalation hazards. Some of these hazards are immediate while others are cumulative in their effect. Do not weld in enclosed spaces or in areas without adequate ventilation. Fumes and gases released in the welding and cutting opera- tions can be toxic.
  • Page 8 Safety Warnings, Dangers, Cautions and Instructions CAUTION! Welded metal can stay hot long after welding is completed. Burns may occur. Always wear gloves or use tongs/pliers when handling welded or cut metal. Remember the heat from the metal may catch other material on fire. Always have a fire-proof area ready to place welded compo- nents until they fully cool.

  • Page 9: About The Alphamig 231Ms

    The AHP Golden Circle Warranty: shops as well as production facilities. All new AHP welders, shall be warrantied to the original owner for a The MIG process gives the user the ability to join nearly any metal. period to extend for 3 years from date of purchase against breakage, Even aluminum can be joined with ease (1/8-5/16”).

  • Page 10: Specifications

    231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information AlphaMIG 190MP Specifications IMPORTANT: Be responsible. Consult a local, licensed electrician before wiring your electrical connections. Reference Article 630 of the NEC for correct welder wiring code information. The code is dif- Input/Output Operating Range ferent for wiring a welder circuit than for household circuits.

  • Page 11: Generator Operation Information

    231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Generator Operation Information intentionally and repeatedly surpassing the duty cycle will shorten the lifespan of the unit. Routine overheating damage will usually leave signs that can be determined during warranty repair. Damage caused This unit may be used with any clean power rated 240V by intentional abuse of the duty cycle will not be covered under war- generator with a 9500W Surge Watt rating.

  • Page 12: Shielding Gas And Regulator Information

    (a.k.a Spray Arc) transfer with .035” steel or stainless wire for up to 3/8 to 1/2” in multiple passes. However, extended use will overheat the standard gun. Contact AHP for larger gun options. How- ever, since Aluminum sprays at a much lower threshold, and Axial...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Regulator

    An 125CF cylinder noid may have stuck. Contact AHP for maintenance (cleaning) may last anywhere from a day to three days of fabrication. A large and repair solutions.

  • Page 14: Installing The Mig Gun

    231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Installing the MIG Gun issue. Incorrect polarity can also cause undesirable operation of the welder such as excess spatter, birds nesting of the wire, wire/ electrode sticking, excessive Tungsten/consumable wear, poor pene- After inspecting the unit for power up, it is necessary to con- tration and even arc instability.

  • Page 15: Mig Wire Installation And Tensioning

    231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information ing from Flux-Cored to MIG or to Stick or vice versa. If the unit acts as if there is no output check that both positive and negative connec- See the illustrations below for proper polarity for MIG and Flux-Cored setup.
  • Page 16 Aluminum. Minimum weld thick- ness for Aluminum is usually considered between 11 gauge and 1/8” due to the spray arc nature of it. The AHP 200A Spool gun is calibrat- The unit comes with and .035” and .045” drive rolls installed. NO- ed and best synchronized for this unit.
  • Page 17 231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Cored drive rolls in the packaging that have a serrated edge to the groove, which grips the softer, cored wire. Viewing a flux-core drive roll from the top, you will see a “zipper” like pattern. This should never be used to feed hard steel or stainless wire or aluminum wire.

  • Page 18: Spool Gun Installation

    Euro-Quick connector as it welds. It does not come through the control cable. When using the optional AHP spool gun the wire speed control is located on the side of the gun handle. This allows you to control wire speed without having to return to the unit to readjust.

  • Page 19: Stick Polarity And Electrode Types

    R.P.M meter. This is done for you at the factory and can only be recalibrated in an authorized AHP service Stick welding is usually performed in DC with the electrode positive center.

  • Page 20: Front Panel View

    231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Front Panel View Component Identification Component Note Operator Panel Interface See Operator Panel Page for detailed information Door and Latch Keep door closed while in use. Only open for wire replacement and starting. MIG and Spool Gun Euro Style Connector The MIG gun and spool gun connect to this same fitting.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel View

    2 240V Cooler Outlet This is a low Amp 240V receptacle. Use only with AHP 240V coolers. Other use may cause damage or fire. Do not attempt to modify this receptacle or wiring. This outlet is switched via the main power switch and will not supply power while the machine is off.

  • Page 22: Operator Panel

    The Power symbol LED will be on when the unit is switched on. The warning light will only come on if there is a unit fault. An error code will be displayed when certain codable errors occur. Contact AHP if codes cannot be resolved.

  • Page 23: Series 24Kd Mig Torch

    231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Series 24KD Torch...

  • Page 24: Explanation Of Terms And Features/Mig And Stick

    231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Explanation of Terms and Features To help understand the settings and features of this basic machine, a downloadable apps and online calculators, every filler metal manufac- basic explanation of the terms and proper use is necessary. The fol-...
  • Page 25 231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Explanation of Terms and Features the most sound and reliable welds for a beginner. Stringer welds NOTICE: leave little or no room for contaminates to enter the weld and are the While welding, the Wire Feed Speed display changes function. It chang- fastest to produce without creating an opportunity for cold lap.
  • Page 26 231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Explanation of Terms and Features oughly cleaned and ground before welding. MIG and TIG ER70S-2 and flat puddle. However, if the weld is to take place vertically, or in an ER70S6 are the same except that TIG wire is cut to lengths and MIG open root, or even in the overhead position, less inductance is desira- wire is continuous.
  • Page 27 231ms Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Explanation of Terms and Features necessary on restarts. If the wire sticks in the puddle or continues to best results, take a look at the manufacture’s on-box recommenda- feed out after welding has stopped, increase burn back time until this tions on Amp range for the rod type and diameter.

  • Page 28: Dragging Versus Pushing Technique

    alphaMIG 190MP Specifications and Need-to-Know Information DRAGGING VERSUS PUSHING: cause excess spatter. However, If you are welding flux-core, the gun angle is reversed and it is welded at a drag angle due to the flux accumulation possibility in front of the weld. Remember: If it has gas, you use a push MIG Welding is fairly simple if you keep travel angle and direction in mind angle.

  • Page 29: Different Types Of Welds

    alphaMIG 190MP Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Explanation of Terms and Features Different Types of Welds Besides a butt joint (Flat edge to flat edge) and lap joint (overlapping edg- es) which are often used for thinner metal gauges, consider using one of these groove joints for best welding results.

  • Page 30: Pin Connector

    alphaMIG 190MP Component Identification and Explanation of Function 7 PIN CONNECTOR Bridge a Jumper to Pin 7 To Torch Switch ON/OFF Bridge a Jumper to Pin 6 To Torch Switch ON/OFF High Middle Potentiometer (VR)

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Solenoid is sticking. flow. Adjust for higher flow of gas. Listen for audible click of gas solenoid. If no click is heard, then contact AHP Support. Clean weld properly. Increase pre flow or post flow. Unstable Arc. Spatter.

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