HValley Tools ARC 120 User Manual

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Page 1 ARC 120 Inverter Welding Machine USER GUIDE...
Page 2 ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide HValley Tools LLC 1065 Industrial Blvd Southampton PA 18966 215-938-5060 HValleyTools.Com Info@HValleyTools.Com Copyright © HValley Tools LLC Version A...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Precautions and Safe Use ........4 2. Operating / Working Environment ......5 3. Safety Tips and Recommendations ......6 4. Welding Fundamentals ..........8 5. Parts List / Box Contents .......... 9 6.
Page 4: Precautions And Safe Use
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide PRECAUTIONS AND SAFE USE Welding may result in injury to you and others, so please implement proper protections and precautions when welding. Electric shock-may result in serious injury or even death! Ensure devices are properly grounded.
Page 5: Operating / Working Environment
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide Excessive noise can be harmful to people’s hearing. Wear proper hearing protection when welding. Ensure onlookers have a proper hearing protection or distance to avoid injury. Magnetic field can impair cardiac pacemaker operation. People with a cardiac pacemaker should consult their physician prior to attempting to use welding equipment.
Page 6: Safety Tips And Recommendations
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide Safety Tips and Recommendations This unit is equipped with an over-current/over-voltage/over- heating protection circuit. When the supplied voltage, output current or inner temperature exceeds these limits, the unit will stop automatically. Please check those conditions prior to restarting.
Page 7 ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide Safety Tips and Recommendations 4. Fault/Halt Indicator 4.1. A sudden halt may occur and the red indicator on the front panel is lit. 4.2. The welder has exceeded the standard duty cycle which triggers temperature alert due to overheating.
Page 8: Welding Fundamentals
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide Welding Fundamentals Welding is a relatively simple process for bonding two pieces of metal together. As an example, soldering two wires together is the same concept. To connect the wires, we use heat to melt solder onto the wires to create the connection and a permanent bond and circuit.
Page 9: Parts List / Box Contents
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide WHAT IS IN THE BOX / PARTSLIST The ARC120 system is a clean, simple and easy to use design. NOTE: The Safety Face Shield is shown assembled and consists of three parts. Main Welding Unit...
Page 10: Features And Functions
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Rear View Front View Digital current meter. Readout indicates output power Overheating LED indicator. When illuminated this indicates that the temperature inside the machine is too high and the machine is under overheating protection status.
Page 11: Safety Face Shield Assembly
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide SAFETY FACE SHIELD ASSEMBLY Proper eye and face protection is required and essential! Here are the steps to assemble the basic handheld safety face shield. Copyright © HValley Tools LLC Version A...
Page 12: Setup And Operation
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide SETUP AND OPERATION The picture above illustrates how the welder unit and cables are connected for proper operation. The connections outlined below are for “Basic Operation”. 1. Verify that the Welding Main Power Switch is in the OFF position.
Page 13: Operating Your Welder
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide OPERATING YOUR WELDER At this point, you can now begin your welding project! 1. Clip the desired electrode securely into the electrode clamp. 2. Turn the Welding Unit on and verify that it is operating, all displays are on, and the cooling fan is operating.
Page 14: Comon Arc Welder Electrodes
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide COMMON ARC WELDER ELECTRODES Copyright © HValley Tools LLC Version A...
Page 15: Common Problems And Solutions
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide Common Problems and Solutions Problem Causes and Solutions 1) Verify the unit is plugged Turn on the machine, the into a power outlet. power indicator is off, the fan 2) Verify that unit has been...
Page 16: Recommended Maintenance
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide Recommended Maintenance Periodically check that all connector and connections are in good condition, connectors are properly fastened. Tighten any loose connections. If there is any oxidization on the connectors, carefully remove it with fine steel wool or a high grit sandpaper and then reconnect.
Page 17: Technical Specifications
ARC 120 Inverter Welder User Guide Technical Specifications Unit of Model Specification Measure ARC120 AC110V ± 15% Rated input voltage 50/60 HZ Rated input power 20-120 Welding current range (MMA) 20.8-24.8 20-160 Welding current rang (TIG) 10.8-16.4 Rated duty cycle...
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