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ARCCAPTAIN MIG165 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Inverter Welding Machine MIG165 User Manual www.arccaptain.com...
  • Page 2 Whatsapp: +19892449456 This manual is designed to help you get the most out of your ARCCAPTAIN products. Please save this manual and take time to read the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance. They will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite.
  • Page 3 CONTENTS 1. SAFETY............................1 1.1 General Safety..........................1 1.2 Electrical Safety........................1 1.3 Fire Safety..........................2 1.4 Fumes and Gases Safety....................... 2 1.5 Arc Rays and Noice Safety.....................2 1.6 Gas Shielded Welding – Cylinder Safety................3 1.7 Additional Safety Information....................3 2.
  • Page 4 If you encounter any issues during installation or operation, refer to the relevant sections in this manual for inspection. If you're still unsure or unable to resolve the problem, please contact ARCCAPTAIN professional support. 1.1 General Safety Do NOT use the welder if the switch does not turn it on and off.
  • Page 5 Only experts should replace machine parts. Avoid dropping foreign objects into the  machine during component replacement. Ensure correct wire connections after replacing PCBs to prevent property damage. 1.3 Fire Safety WARINING BEWARE OF FIRE HAZARD! Place the machine on non-combustible surfaces to prevent fires.
  • Page 6 2. PRODUCT INSTRUCTION 2.1 Function Overview This is MIG165, with advanced technology, perfect function and high performance. This ultra-portable welding system is suitable for various application needs. Synergic MIG: Automatically adjusts voltage and wire feeding speed based on wire diameter.
  • Page 7 Ground clamp 9.8ft Electrode holder 9.8ft Gas hose 9.8ft Adapter 220V to 110V Welding wire Operator’s manual For MIG165 2.3 Technical Parameters Model Technical Parameter Units MIG165 Rated input voltage AC110V±15% 50/60HZ AC220V±15% 50/60HZ Rated input power Rated input current 47.6...
  • Page 8 Figure 1 Size OPERATION CONTROL AND INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Panel Instruction Part Picture 1. LED Display 2. MIG Torch 3. Polarity changeover plug 4. Negative Welding Terminal(-) 5. Positive Welding Terminal(+) 6. adjustment knob Figure 2...
  • Page 9 7.Power Switch 8. Power Input Cable 9. Gas Inlet 10. Cooling Fan Figure 3 3.2 Multi-function Digital Operation Description Figure 4 operation panel Detailed description for operation panel functions：  Picture Description Item Function Input Voltage Parameter Value Display...
  • Page 10 Welding Workpiece thickness Current Welding Workpiece thickness unit MMA VRD mode is open Parameter Value Display selection Voltage area 2 Default voltage regulation Parameter switch button Flux MIG LED Welding mode MIG LED selection area MMA LED Lift TIG LED selection button Φ0.030 inch wire diameter LED...
  • Page 11 4T mode Long press for 5 seconds control Mode to turn on/off VRD Turn Adjust the value Adjustment knob/button 3.3 Wire Feeding Description Part name Function Picture 1. Feed Fixed the Idler Arm and adjusts the Tensioner pressure on the wire 2.Idler Arm...
  • Page 12 If you find rust on a wire spool, it's best to throw it away. But before you do, unwind a bit of wire to see if the rest is still good. If it's also rusty, get rid of the whole spool. NOTE: MIG165 is NOT available Aluminum wire.
  • Page 13 4.2 Checking the Torch Accessories ! WARINING DO NOT set up without SWITCH OFF ! Before welding, verify that the contact tip size in your MIG torch matches your welding wire type. Do as following steps. Description Picture 1. Continuously rotate the nozzle clockwise, as if pulling it upwards.
  • Page 14 Description Picture 1.Pull up on the Door Latch, then open the Door. Then you will see Wire Spool and wire feeder. Figure 10 Door latch 2. Start to install the wire: Turn counterclockwise to remove the spool knob, then remove the spring.
  • Page 15 4.4 Wire Feeding Installation ! WARINING DO NOT set up without SWITCH OFF ! Feed Hold Wire NOTE: MUST Securely hold onto Guide Securely the end of the welding wire and keep tension on it during the following steps. If this is not done,...
  • Page 16 NOTICE: DO NOT release the wire 4.Trim all bent and crimped wire. Ensure the cut end is smooth without any burrs or sharp edges; re-cut if necessary. 5.Keep tension on the wire and guide at least 12 inches of wire through the Wire Inlet Liner, over the Feed Roller, and into the gun liner.
  • Page 17 3. Connect the polarity changeover plug to “+” Positive polarity NOTICE: The polarity changeover plug MUST be tightly connected to the socket to avoid power short circuit. 4. With assistance, place an 100% CO2 cylinder...
  • Page 18 2. DO NOT touch internal Welder Components while it is plugged in. The MIG165 operates with a 110V or 220V power supply. Plug the Power Cord into a properly grounded. Set MIG Gun down on nonconductive, nonflammable surface away from any grounded objects.
  • Page 19 3. Press and hold the gun trigger to load the wire through the gun, until the wire feeds through the end of the Gun. NOTE: Before feeding, Remove the nozzle and contact tip before  feeding the wire to ensure smooth wire feeding.
  • Page 20 Turn the knob to find the required current NOTICE: • Always weld clean, dry and well-prepared material. • Hold gun at a 45° angle to the workpiece with nozzle about 1/2” from the surface. • Move the gun smoothly and steadily as you weld.
  • Page 21 2. DO NOT touch internal Welder Components while it is plugged in. The MIG165 operates with a 110V or 220V power supply. Plug the Power Cord into a properly grounded. Set MIG Gun down on nonconductive, nonflammable surface away from any grounded objects.
  • Page 22 Description Picture 1.Set the Mode Switch to Flux MIG setting. 2. Inching In MIG mode, not during welding, press torch trigger for at least 3S, the welder will go in fast inching status, closing output port voltage and gas valve. Release torch trigger,the welder will stop inching.
  • Page 23 Function with Part Select synergic Select MIG Select wire diameter Turn the knob to find the required current Clamp the Ground clamp onto the workpiece, The Ground clamp must be securely connected to the  workpiece. NOTICE: • Always weld clean, dry and well-prepared material.
  • Page 24 Description Picture 1. Connect the ground clamp to “-” Negative polarity NOTE: The ground clamp connecter MUST be tightly  connected to the socket to avoid power short circuit. Ensure the ground clamp is connected on clean,  bare metal (not rusty or painted).
  • Page 25 NOTICE: The following steps require applying power to the Welder with the cover open. To prevent serious injury from fire or electric shock: 1.DO NOT touch anything, especially not the ground clamp, with the gun or welding wire or an arc will be ignited.
  • Page 26 7. The initial settings may need to be adjusted after stopping and carefully inspecting the weld.Proper welding takes experience. 8. When finished welding; lift the Electrode from the workpiece, then set Electrode Holder down on nonconductive, nonflammable surface away from any grounded objects.
  • Page 27 1. With assistance, place an 100% Argon cylinder (not included) onto a cabinet or cart near the Welder and secure the cylinder in place with two straps (not included) to prevent tipping. 2. Remove the cylinder’s cap. Stand to the side of the valve opening, then open the valve briefly to blow dust and dirt from the valve opening.
  • Page 28 3. Thread Collet Body into the front of the Torch. 4. Make sure Ceramic Nozzle size is appropriate for application. 5. Thread Ceramic Nozzle onto Collet Body. 6. Insert Collet into back of Torch and into Collet Body. 7. Insert Tungsten Electrode into Collet on front of Torch.
  • Page 29 4. Turn the Power Switch ON. NOTE: Set TIG Torch down on nonconductive, nonflammable surface away from any grounded objects. The Operation interface will light up and the Cooling fan will rotate. Figure 38 5. Select Lift TIG NOTE: Welder is now energized and open circuit Voltage is present.
  • Page 30 • Disconnect Gas Hose from Welder. • Store and secure gas cylinder. • Clean, then store Welder and its accessories indoors out of children’s reach. Strap Installation 1. Thread the strap through the strap hole in front of the welder Figure 39 2.
  • Page 31 4. Thread the strap through the nylon buckle as shown in the diagram Figure 42 5. The strap installation is complete Figure 43 MIG Basic Welding Technique WARINING BEWARE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! NOTICE: The following steps require applying power to the Welder with the cover open.
  • Page 32 Perpendicular Technique  In the perpendicular technique, the wire is fed directly into the weld. This method is primarily used in automated situations or when necessary. It typically results in a higher weld profile and deeper penetration. Drag Technique ...
  • Page 33 Figure 46 Stick Out  Stick out is the length of the unmelted wire protruding from the end of the contact tip. A constant even stick out of 0.2-0.4in will produce a stable arc, and an even current flow providing good penetration and even fusion.
  • Page 34 Make sure that the entire Mig gun is completely cool and that the power cord is unplugged from the  electrical outlet before proceeding. Torch accessories are consumables, ARCCAPTAIN provided more for your replacement.  10.2 Daily maintenance The power of the switching box and the welding machine should be shut down before daily checking (except appearance checking without contacting the conductive body) to avoid personal injury accidents such as electric shock and burns.
  • Page 35 Whether the fan sounds normal when the machine is running; Whether there is abnormal smell, abnormal vibration or noise when the machine is running. Clean the grooves in the drive rolls frequently. This can be done by using a small Cleaning the wire brush.
  • Page 36 The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom. Recommended Course of Action  This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause, generally it states to contact you local after-sales service center.
  • Page 37 When the torch trigger is The earth cable is not well Reconnect it. pushed, there is gas output, connected with the workpiece. but there is no output current, and the alarm indicator does not The torch trigger fails.
  • Page 38 ● Replace wire with one of better quality severely ●Welding wire is of poor quality If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely, contact arccaptain.com for after-sale service. Save for future reference: Product： Date Purchased:...
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