Operation; Front Panel Controls; Back Panel Controls; Maintenance And Troubleshooting - Air Liquide M 132 User Manual

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

4.1
1. WIRE SPEED CONTROL
Use this control to adjust wire feed speed. When
wire speed is increased, welding amperage
increases. When wire feed speed decreases,
welding amperage decreases.
2. VOLTAGE SWITCH
Use this control to turn the wire feed unit on and to
adjust welding voltage. Thicker material will
require higher voltage settings.
Do not switch under load
The same switch is to be used to turn the power ON and OFF.

5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

DISCONNECT
SOURCE FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE WORK.
Periodically, remove the side panels and blow out
the machine with dry compressed air to remove
dirt and dust.
Increase the frequency of cleaning when operat-
ing in dirty or dusty conditions.
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4. OPERATION

THE POWER
3. DATA PLATE
M 132
M 172

BACK PANEL CONTROLS

4.2
1. GAS CONNECTIONS
2. INPUT POWER CORD

TORCH MAINTENANCE

5.1
As required, clean the interior of the gas nozzle to
prevent buildup of spatter.
To change the contact tip:
1. Slide off the gas nozzle.
2. Unscrew the contact tip.
3. Fit the new contact tip.
4. Replace the gas nozzle.
To change the gas diffuser:
1. Slide off the gas nozzle.
2. Unscrew the contact tip.
3. Unscrew the gas diffuser and replace.
4. Fit the contact tip.
5. Fit the gas nozzle.