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Operator’s Manual Model ARC100 100 Amp DC Welder 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: (314) 692-8555 1 Mulch Lane Fax: (314) 692-8578 St.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT Keep children away from this equipment WARNING Protect your self and others from possible injury Pacemaker wearers should consult with their doctor before operating Read and follow all instructions in this manual before operating ...
WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE INJURY, FIRE, OR EXPLOSION Remove all flammable materials from the welding area Always have a charged fire extinguisher available in the welding area When not welding make sure the welding electrode is not grounded, this causes a heat build up and possible fire ...
HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS Do not touch hot parts without wearing protection. Allow the electrode to cool sufficiently before working with parts that could potentially be hot. NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING Prolonged noise exposure from cutting and welding equipment can cause damage if levels of noise exceed the OSHA standards ...
Installation & Set Up Specifications MODEL ARC100 Input Voltage 110 Volts AC Input Amps Phase Output Amps 30 - 85 Amps Working Voltage 23.4 V DC Duty Cycle 100% @ 66 Amps 60% @ 85 Amps Package Contents 1. Welder Assembly 2.
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The Hot Max ARC100 has two (2) possible settings; 1) Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN) - straight polarity and 2) Direct Current Electrode Posi- tive (DCEP) - reverse polarity.
Operation Powering Up the Welder The ARC100 works best on a 20 Amp, 1 pole, 120V circuit breaker. Once the breaker size is confirmed, plug the welder into the appropriate matching recepta- Current Adjustment cle and turn the current adjustment knob to above the Knob 30 Amp setting.
90 days from the date of original purchase. trode cables. The products covered under this warranty are the ARC100, ARC200, AC300, and ACDC300/200. Exclusions and Limitations: KDAR Company, and its affiliates, will repair or KDAR Company makes no other warranty of replace, at KDAR’s sole discretion, parts found to...
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