Boss MIG 165 Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT: Read these instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this system.
First Edition
September, 2008
MODEL
BOSS Inverter MIG 165
BOSS Inverter MIG 200
Operating Manual
(Owner' s Manual)
Manual No. B0804

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING-------------------------------------------------------------------------18 7.01 Check the item and excrescent phenomenon exclusion method-----------------------------18 7.02 Solving Problems Beyond the Welding Terminals -----------------------------------------------20 7.03 Weld Problems--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22 7.04 Power Supply Problems--------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 PART LIST---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 REMARK-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 - 1 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
  • Page 3: Symbol Legend

    Gas Pre-Flow Time Voltage Reduction 4T (GTAW) Device Circuit — Repeat Function (GTAW) Negative Spot Function (GTAW) Positive High Frequency Starting Gas Input (GTAW) Lift Start £¨ GTAW£© Gas Output - 2 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
  • Page 4: Statement Of Warranty

    BOSS ‘ s sole option, of any components or parts of the product determined by BOSS to be defective.
  • Page 5: General Information

    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...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7: Transporting Methods

    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...
  • Page 8: Installation Recommendation

    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:...
  • Page 9: Electrical Input Connections

    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...
  • Page 10: Installation Of Mig/Mag

    Install appropriately, there is no faulty after inspecting, you can start welding. Wire Size 2WZKIDLE001 WF 82E Idle Roll 2WZKVY0R6X0R8 2WZKKVY0R6X0R8 2WZKUL0R6X0R8 0.6/0.8mm 2WZKVY0R8X1R0 2WZKKVY0R8X1R0 2WZKUL0R8X1R0 0.8/1.0mm Drive 2WZKVY0R9X1R2 2WZKKVY0R9X1R2 2WZKUL0R9X1R2 0.9/1.2mm Roll 2WZKVY1R0X1R2 2WZKKVY1R0X1R2 2WZKUL1R0X1R2 1.0/1.2mm 2WZKKVY1R2X1R2 1.2/1.2mm Table 3 - 9 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 12: Operator Controls

    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...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14: Inverter Mig Series Control Methods

    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...
  • Page 15: Set-Up For Mig/Mag

    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...
  • Page 16: Power Supply Controls Indicators And Reatures

    Wire Feed Speed Control. Voltage Control. Selector Control— 2T / 4T Inductance Control. Meter Selection. Voltage Indicator. Speed Indicator. Amperage Indicator. 10. Digital Meter. 11. Warning Indicator. 12. AC Power Indicator. - 15 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
  • Page 17: Basic Mig Welding Guide

    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...
  • Page 18: Spot Welding Operation

    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...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21: Solving Problems Beyond The Welding Terminals

    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...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23: Weld Problems

    7. Cold weld puddle connection. B Check all welding cable connections. C Low primary voltage. C Contact supply authority. Table 10 - 22 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
  • Page 24: Power Supply Problems

    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...
  • Page 25: 8.0 Part List

    8.0 PART LIST - 24 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
  • Page 26 Figure 9 - 25 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
  • Page 27 BOARD,PCB,POWER (7.823.003-01) 3KITP002601202 BOARD,PCB,RELAY-INPUT (7.828.009) 3KITP000112005 VALVE DC24V 3KITP002701030 BOARD,PCB,FILTER (7.820.006C-02) (Inside) 4SNOCS300B SENSOR 300B 3KITP002706016 BOARD,PCB,DISPLAY-B (7.824.002B-02) 3KITP002706011 BOARD,PCB,DISPLAY-A (7.824.002A) 3KITP003403000 BOARD,PCB,CONTROL-WIRE DRIVE(7.820.506A-02) 3KITP002205030 BOARD,PCB,RELAY (7.828.011-01) 2BAR65000 SUPPORT SPOOL - 26 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
  • Page 28 4FUSH15X250XD6 FUSE HOLDER 4XSP6BH3 SOCKET 115V 4FANCSA1725 FAN COVER 4WRKSSBS26 BUSHING SNAP BS26 (Inside) 4WRNB1216 BUSHING SNAP (Inside) 4JFT35X50 MOUNT NPRN 2FP7854018 INSULATOR WIRE DRIVE 4FAN001SA1725 4FUSH5A FUSE LINE HOLDER - 27 - BOSS Inverter Mig 165¡¢ 200 Operating Manual...
  • Page 29: Remark

    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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