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MODEL BOSS Inverter MIG 165 BOSS Inverter MIG 200 Operating Manual (Owner’ s Manual) IMPORTANT: Read these instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this system. First Edition September, 2008 Manual No. B0804...
Do not use the welding torch in an area where combustible or explosive gases or materials are located. Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors of chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all sources of these vapors. - 4 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
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Keep helmet and safety glasses in good condition. Replace lenses when cracked, chipped or dirty. Protect others in the work area from the arc rays. Use protective booths, screens or shields. - 5 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
Lift unit with handle on top of case. Use handcart or similar device of adequate capacity. If using a fork lift vehicle, place and secure unit on a proper skid before transporting. - 6 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
40 degrees C. WARNING 1 BOSS advises that this equipment be electrically connected by a qualified electrician. The following Primary Current recommendations are required to obtain the maximum welding current and duty cycle from this Power Supply:...
Notice: Fuse size is based on not more than 200 percent of the rated input amperage of the welding power source (Based on Article 630, National Electrical Code). Figure 1 Electrical input connections - 8 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
Due to variations that can occur in manufacture products, claimed performance, voltages, ratings, all capacities, measurements, dimensions and weights quoted are approximate only. Achievable capacities and ratings in use and operation will depend upon correct installation, use, applications, maintenance and service. - 10 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
12. Warning Indicator— Activates under the following conditions: Input voltage is too low/ too high Thermal overload 13. AC Power Indicator— Lights when in the ON position. 14. Input Gas Fitting. 15. Fuse. - 11 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
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WF2 motor Spool gun motor Table 5 WARNING When the welder is connected to the primary supply voltage, the internal electrical components maybe at primary potential with respect to earth. - 12 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
The Burnback time allows the electrode wire to burn out of the molten metal weld pool, to separate the electrode wire from work piece. Table 7 Weld parameter description for Inverter Mig series - 13 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
Primary power supply is switched off. CAUTION 2: Remove any packaging material prior to use. Do not block the air vents at the front or rear of the Welding Power Source. - 14 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
Speed at which a weld travels influences the width of the weld and penetration of the welding run. 5.05 Electrode Wire Size Selection The choice of electrode wire size in conjunction with shielding gas used depends on: - 16 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
1£® Coarse & fine voltage selector switches and wire speed control. Select higher voltage selector switch positions and set the wire speed control between 354 to 590ipm (9~15 meters/ minute) 2£® Mode selector switch. 3£® Spot Time. 4£® Burnback Time. - 17 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
WARNING There are extremely dangerous voltages and power levels present inside this product. Do not attempt to open or repair unless you are an accredited BOSS service agent and you have had training in power measurements and troub leshooting techniques.
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9. The current decrease in the Faulty cable connected to work Make sure the cable positive connect weld process. piece. to the work piece correctly. Table 9 - 19 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
Wire spool brake is too tight Feed roller driven by motor in the cabinet will slip. Wire spool brake is too loose Wire spool can unwind and tangle. Worn or incorrect feed roller size - 20 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
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If the work lead has a poor electrical contact to the work piece then the connection point will heat up and result in a reduction of power at the arc. Bent liner This will cause friction between the wire and the liner thus reducing wire feed ability. - 21 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
Gas valve has jammed open due Have an accredited BOSS service agent the gun trigger switch to impurities in the gas or gas line. repair or replace gas valve. has been released. Table 11 - 23 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
When long -time does not use, every two months should electrify a time, a humidity month of every two week should electrify use a time, by use own thermal row of tide. - 28 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
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