Weldmatic 150 Operators Manual Contents Section General Information Page Safe Practices Introduction Receiving Specifications Controls Installation Normal Welding Sequence Basic Welding Information General Maintenance Trouble Shooting Service Information Assembly and Parts Lists 11.1 Power Source 11.2 Wirefeed assembly 11.3 Gun and Cable Assembly 21...
Recommended Shade Filter Lens Plastic Handles on Power Source Pulsed Amps MMAW Please note that the handles fitted to the Weldmatic 150 power source are 0-100 12-13 intended for carrying the equipment by 100-150 12-13 hand only.
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Weldmatic 150 Operators Manual Flammable hair preparations should not be and floor near work should be protected by used by persons intending to weld or cut. heat-resistant covers or shields. A person acting as Fire Watcher must be Toxic Fumes standing by with suitable fire extinguishing...
The Weldmatic 150 has been designed to be used with consumable wires in the range from 0.6mm to 1.2mm diameter. The smaller wire sizes are used when welding at lower currents, such as sheet-metal applications.
Weldmatic 150 Operators Manual 3 Specifications Manufactured to Australian Standard Cooling AS1966.1. Rated to ISO 60974-1. Fan cooled, air drawn in through rear grille. Primary Voltage Insulation 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz Class H, 140°C Rise Rated Primary Current Spool Sizes...
Operators Manual Weldmatic 150 4 Controls Fig 1 Power Source Controls 1 Wire Speed Control 5 Positive Welding Output Terminal This control provides adjustment of the 6 Negative Welding Output Terminal wirefeed speed. Rotating the dial in a clockwise direction will increase the wirefeed speed, thereby increasing the welding current.
The effective primary current for the Weldmatic 150 is 12 Amps. The minimum recommended mains circuit breaker rating for a Weldmatic 150 is 16 Amps. Note : Due to normal variations of sensitivity, To gun cable the tripping time of some 16A circuit breakers...
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Operators Manual Weldmatic 150 Fitting the gas cylinder Feeding the Consumable Wire Place the gas cylinder on the tray at the rear of At the wirefeed assembly, release the the optional welder trolley (if using). Retain the compression screw by swivelling it outwards.
The gas valve is energised and gas flow available. commences; The recommended shielding gases for use with • The power source contactor is initiated. the Weldmatic 150 are: Welding voltage is applied between the work piece and the consumable wire. • Mild Steel Argon + 5 to 25% Carbon Dioxide;...
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Operators Manual Weldmatic 150 Fig 4 Weld Setting Charts Quality, Reliability, Performance Model No. CP115-0, Iss E 02/05...
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Weldmatic 150 Operators Manual The wirefeed speed determines the welding Gun Position current; increasing the speed increases the For “down hand” fillet welding with gas current, and decreasing it decreases current. shielded solid wires, the gun is normally The selected wirefeed speed must be matched positioned as shown in Figure 7a below, with with sufficient arc voltage;...
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5 min period over 4 hours. The Weldmatic 150 is rated 135 Amps, 25% duty cycle. If the machine is operated at a reduced welding current, a higher duty cycle is available.
Weldmatic 150 Operators Manual 8 General Maintenance 7 Welding wire is straight and free of buckles or ‘waviness’. To check, remove 2 or 3 metres of wire from the spool. Clamp one end in a vice or similar, then holding the Before removing the equipment other end pull the wire out straight.
‘O’ 1 Check the rating of the mains supply circuit rings. Replace as required breaker. The Weldmatic 150 should be supplied from a 16 Amp or larger circuit 4 Check the gun nozzle is free from spatter breaker.
Weldmatic 150 Operators Manual 10 Service Information. The following information is intended for Before removing the equipment use by qualified service personnel. When cover, ENSURE that the equipment is the unit is energised LETHAL VOLTAGES disconnected from the mains power supply.
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Operators Manual Weldmatic 150 10-2 Circuit Diagram Fig 10 Weldmatic 150 Circuit Diagram Quality, Reliability, Performance Model No. CP115-0, Iss E 02/05...
Weldmatic 150 Operators Manual 11.1 Assembly and Parts List - Weldmatic 150 Power Source 7 27 Fig 11 Weldmatic 150 Power Source Assembly Quality, Reliability, Performance Model No. CP115-0, Iss E 02/05...
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Operators Manual Weldmatic 150 Item # Part # Description PST003 Panel Set W29-1/20 Slam Action Catch LST00 Label Set Complete WF001-6 Euro Surround, Plastic WF007 Euro adapter W41-0/1 Hinge Set Left Hand W41-0/2 Hinge Set Right Hand MZ208015 Handle Assembly...
Weldmatic 150 Operators Manual 11.2 Assembly and Parts List - Wirefeed Fig 12 Wirefeed Assembly Item # Part # Description WF001-5 Compression Screw WF001-4 Top Roller Arm W26-0/13 Inlet Guide W27-0/9 Retaining Screw WF006 Feedplate WF007 Euro Adapter (includes outlet guide and gas barb)
Operators Manual Weldmatic 150 11.3 Assembly and Parts List - Gun and Cable Assembly Fig 11 BEQ1510AO7CE (180 amp) Gun and Cable Assembly To replace liner: Disconnect gun/cable assembly Item # Part # Description at the Euro adaptor. Remove nozzle (1) and...
IN THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT. This limited warranty supersedes all previous WIA (Welding Industries of Australia) In the event of a warranty claim covered by warranties and is exclusive with no other this warranty, the exclusive remedies shall be, guarantees or warranties expressed or implied.
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