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MIG Welders
WARNING: Do not assemble, install, or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual
and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual.
KDAR Company
15009 Manchester Road #283
Ballwin, MO 63011
Operator's Manual
Models 100/135/175WFG
Wire Feed Welders
Tel: 866-939-9013
Fax: 636-922-4622
Web Site: www.hotmaxtorches.com
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Page 1: Mig Welders
Wire Feed Welders MIG Welders WARNING: Do not assemble, install, or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual. KDAR Company Tel: 866-939-9013 15009 Manchester Road #283 Fax: 636-922-4622 Ballwin, MO 63011 Web Site: www.hotmaxtorches.com... -
Page 2: Electric Shock Can Kill
The area must be well ventilated or an air supplied hood must be used. The coatings and chemicals when burned cause highly irritating and toxic fumes. • Do not weld containers with toxic, flammable, or reactive elements stored in them. They must be emptied and properly prepared before welding. KDAR Company... -
Page 3: Cylinders Can Explode If Damaged
Ground the equipment in accordance with the US National Electrical Code HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS • Do not touch hat parts without wearing protection. • Allow the torch to cool sufficiently before working with parts that could potentially be hot. KDAR Company... -
Page 4: Noise Can Damage Hearing
NFPA Standard 70, National Electric Code • NFPA Standard 51B, Cutting and Welding Processes AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE • ANSI Standard Z87.1, Safe practices for Occupation and Educational Eye and Face Protection • ANSI Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting KDAR Company... -
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications Description 100WFG 135WFG 175WFG Power Source Frequency Phase Rated No-Load Voltage Rated Input Current Rated Input Capacity Rated Duty Cycle Rated Output Current/Voltage 88/18.4 115/19.8 130/20.5 Output Current Range 22~100 25~135 30~175 Insulation Grade Cooling Case Protection Class IP21S... -
Page 6: Safety Considerations
2. Ground Clamp Cable Assembly 3. Gun Cable Assemblies 4. 10# Spool Adapter 5. 5’ Gas Hose 6. Gas regulator 7. Gas Shield Nozzle 8. 5 Contact Tips 9. Hex Wrench 10. Face shield with welding lens Figure 1 KDAR Company... -
Page 7: Selecting A Location
These units are not made to be stacked and therefore should never be set on top of one another. Output Connections 1. Ground Clamp 1/4 turn Connection Port 2. Gun Cable Connection Port 3. Gun Lead Connections 4. Connector Block 5. Positive (+) & Negative (-) Output Terminals 6. Wire Feed Gearbox 7. Thumbscrew Figure 2 KDAR Company... -
Page 8: Gun Installation
With the connector all the way in the connector block tighten the thumb- screw in the connector box. 2. Insert the gun cable terminals to the two gun lead connectors. It does not matter which terminal goes in which connector. KDAR Company... -
Page 9: Gas Connection
(1) and tighten securely with a wrench. 5. Test to insure the flow regulator is closed by opening cylin- der valve slightly. If the regulator is not closed turn the Open black knob counter clockwise until the flow of gas has stopped. Figure 5 KDAR Company... -
Page 10: Input Connections
The WFG 175 has a 30 amp, 230 volt three prong crow foot plug (NEMA Type 6-50R) installed at the factory. This plug must be connected to a mating grounded outlet that is connected to a minimum 30 amp circuit with nominal voltage rating of 210 to 240 volts, 60 Hertz, AC only. KDAR Company... -
Page 11: Operation
Arc Rays Can Burn Skin and Eyes Always were eye, ear and body protection. • Cutting Sparks Can Cause Injury, Fire , or Explosion Do not use near flammable material. • Do not cut or gouge on containers that have held combustibles. • KDAR Company... - Page 12 Re- leasing the trigger stops the welding output, wire feed and gas operation. Releasing the trigger also starts the burn back function to prevent the weld- ing wire from sticking to the working weld. Figure 8 KDAR Company...
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Page 13: Loading Wire
1/4 to 1/2 turn. The intent is for the friction break to produce just Figure 10 enough friction to prevent the spool from continuing to turn after the drive motor has stopped. KDAR Company... -
Page 14: Wire Feeding
10. Remove nozzle (6) and contact tip (7) from end of gun. Figure 13 KDAR Company... - Page 15 11. If there is no more welding top be done, close the valve on the gas cylinder (if gas was used) and pull the trigger on the gum to release the gas pressure and then turn of the Hot Max WFG. KDAR Company...
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Page 16: Changing Drive Roll
(5). Line up the drive roll grove with the weld- MIG DC+ .030 Dia 308L 98% Argon/ ing wire and tighten with the hex wrench. Make sure Stainless Steel 2% Oxygen Wire the set screw is on the flat part of the shaft. Table 2 KDAR Company... -
Page 17: Electrical Shock Can Kill
Contact KDAR Company for instructions if 2. Take the contact tip off of the gun. Blow low you have problems that can not be corrected by fol- pressure air through the liner from the gun end lowing the trouble shooting instructions. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
If it is, make sure the drive roll is the correct size and is installed properly. 2. Check to insure the cable liner and/or tip are not clogged. 3. Check to insure the correct sized cable liner and tip are installed. KDAR Company... - Page 19 Note: For problems that can not be corrected by following the troubleshooting proce- dures listed above; please contact KDAR Company. NEVER attempt to work on any part of the welder not listed above. Unauthorized repairs to the unit may result in danger to the operator and will void the factory warranty.
- Page 20 Additional Hot Max Products Hot Max Plasma Cutter 25 Amp Hot Max Stick Welders 300 Amp AC 300/200 Amp ACDC Big Max Propane Torch Little Max Hot Max Propane Torch Kit Cutting Torch Kit Mobil Max Portable Torch Kit KDAR Company...
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Page 21: Suggested Settings
Suggested Settings KDAR Company... - Page 22 Suggested Settings KDAR Company...
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- Page 24 KDAR Company 15009 Manchester Rd. #283 Ballwin, MO 63011-4626 Phone: 866-939-9013 Fax: 636-922-4622...
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