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Version Due to product version upgrades or other reasons, the contents of this document are not regularly updated. Unless otherwise agreed, this document is intended as a guide only and all statements, information and recommendations in this document do not constitute any guarantee, expressed or implied. The pictures in this document are for reference only.
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To much tension on the drive roller or not enough tension. Attention Using the wrong size roller for wire. Not connecting the mig to the + or- terminal before trying to weld. 1.2 Technical Parameters Machine type FM-215 Supply voltage (V) 1 phase AC 120V/240V±15% Frequency (Hz) 50/60 120V 240V 50.7 (MIG)
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120V 240V 40-162 (MIG) 40-215 (MIG) Output current adjustment (A) 20-162 (STICK) 20-215 (STICK) 15-162 (TIG) 15-215 (TIG) 120V 240V 16-22.1 (MIG) 16-24.8 (MIG) Output voltage (V) 20.8-26.5(STICK) 20.8-28.6(STICK) 10.8-16.5 (TIG) 10.8-18.6 (TIG) 50±2 No load voltage (V) Duty cycle (%) Power factor Efficiency (%) Wire feeder type...
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hand to prevent in the wire from suddenly unwinding from the reel, loosen the free end of the wire from the edge of the reel. Snip off the crooked or bent tip and insert the tip of the wire into the metal spring wire guide of the wire feeder. 0.030”(0.8mm)/0.035”(0.9mm)diameter 0.030 ”...
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2.2 MIG & TIG Torch Exploded Diagram -TIG torch is not included in standard accessories Torch nozzle 1 and contact tip 2 are consumables. Please change when needed. 2.3 Gas Shielded Welding Installation. ① MIG Welding The gas cylinder containing the carbon dioxide gas, mixture gas or argon gas must be tightly connected to the regulator or flow meter must to tightly so that there are no gas leaks.
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3 Operating Instructions 3.1 Operation Panel Interface MIG welding torch switch (Effective only in MIG 0.8/FLUX 0.8/FLUX 0.9):The welding machine only be operated with the Spool gun torch in the Spool gun torch mode; The MIG torch only be used for welding in the MIG torch mode.Please check the switch status when using.
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3.2 Welding Operation Instruction On display After turning on the power supply. 【 Multifunctional data display window 】 Flash 3 seconds (Or any buttons and knobs on the front panel). Polarity Selection Procedures There are two basic ways to configure the welder: Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP):The electrode cable (MMA stinger, MIG gun) connected to the positive (+) connector on the front panel, The workpiece is connected to negative (-) connector by the work clamp cable.
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Operating Procedures for MIG Gas Protection Welding-Solid wire Welding wire Installation. ( Refer to 2.1) Use the V-groove roller for stainless steel and carbon steel. Connection of the gas cylinder(Refer to 2.3) Insert the quick connect end of the MIG Gun selection cable into the positive connector on the front panel (DCEP).Insert the quick connect end of the working clamp cable into the negative connector on the front panel on the machine.Check wire...
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Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP):The electrode Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN):The cable (MMA stinger, MIG gun) connected to the positive workpiece is connected to the positive (+) connector on (+) connector on the front panel, The workpiece is the front panel. The welding electrode cable (MMA connected to negative (-) connector by the work clamp stinger, MIG gun, TIG Gun) is connected to the cable.
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How to weld wires of other diameters Based on the powerful intelligent capability of the digital control panel, the machine has automatically set the current and voltage parameters of welding wires with different diameters in different modes, which is very friendly to novice users.However, due to the space limitation of the operation panel, the machine cannot display all the welding wire specifications with different diameters on the panel for the user to choose, and can only select the most commonly used welding wire specifications for the user to choose.
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4 Trouble Shooting And Error Checking Notes:The following operations must be performed by qualified electricians with valid certifications. Before maintenance, you are suggested to contact local distributor to verify qualification. Malfunctions Solution Confirm the power switch is on. The meter show nothing; ...
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Turn on power supply or not? Welding Power Operation 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 Phase Lacking Turn on gas supply Gas Cylinder and Gas Residual Amount of Gas in the cylinder 〇 〇 Regulator ...
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5 Daily Maintenance And Checking 5.1 Daily Maintenance Remove dust regularly with dry compressed air. If the welding machine is used in surroundings with heavy smoke and polluted air, it is necessary to remove dust at least one time one month. ...
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Wire diameter and the tube inner diameter Reason of unstable arc, please use the suitable match or not tube. Reason of poor wires sending and unstable arc, Partial winding and extended please change. Block caused by dirt in the tube, and the Reason of poor wire sending and unstable arc, remains of the wire plating lay.
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6 Attention The precautions listed in this manual are intended to ensure the safe use of the machine and to protect you and others from harm and injury. The design and manufacture of the welding machine power take full account of the safety, be sure to comply with the precautions in this manual, otherwise it will cause serious accidents.
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6.2 Symbol Definition: This Manual contains symbols as blow, please refer to their means expressed Symbol Definition Texts beginning with this symbol indicate potentially serious dangers and, if not avoided, could result in serious accidents that could result in death or serious injury to personnel. Texts beginning with this symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor injury to persons or property damage.
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Please let qualified people or persons which with relevant knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair the welder. To ensure safety, please understand the contents of this manual. To avoid electric shock, please observe the rules : ...
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When welding plated or coated steel plates, harmful fumes and gases are generated. Please use respiratory protection equipment. To avoid harm to you and others caused by arc, splashing, welding slag, noise, etc., please use the specified protective equipment. ...
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When the welder is equipped with gas cylinders and wire feeders, these two devices should be taken from the power supply and the welder level should be kept as far as possible. When moving the gas shielded welding machine on the ground, be sure to When the welding power supply is lifted by lifting fork lift, to prevent dumping, please install from side.
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7 Appendix Ⅰ Welding Parameter List The values listed in the following table are the general specification values under standard condition. Plate Wire Interval Voltage Welding Wire Gas flow Current thickness diameter (mm) ( V ) speed extension rate ( A ) (...
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Plate Wire Welding Current Voltage Welding Wire Gas flow thickness diameter gun vertical ( A ) ( V ) speed extension rate ( mm ) ( mm ) angle(°) (cm/min) ( mm ) ( L/min ) 0.8,0.9 70 ~ 80 17 ~...
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8 Service Guarantee This product is made of high quality material and great care has been taken in its manufacture.It is designed to give good performance provided it is properly operated and maintained.The product is sold subject to the understanding that if any defect in manufacture or material shall appear within 12 months from date of consumer sale,if any defect in main parts over 12 months,the warranty period is subject to country Consumer Law , Our Service will arrange for such defect to be rectified without change under the following warranty items and conditions.
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