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- Page 1 MMA 140 /160 O P E R AT I N G M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Welcome To A Better Way Of Welding
140 /160 welding machine. With normal use, and by following these recommended steps, your MagMate MMA 140 /160 machine can provide you with years of trouble free service. BOC equipment and technical support is available through our national BOC Customer Service Centre or contact your local Gas & Gear outlet. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome to a better way of welding 5.0 Operating Functions Operating Machine 1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines Earthing 2.0 Recommended Safety Precautions 6.0 Technical Specifi cations Health Hazard Information Personal Protection 7.0 Periodic Maintenance Electrical Shock Daily Maintenance User Responsibility Troubleshooting 3.0 Basic Welding Techniques 8.0 Terms of Warranty... -
Page 4: Recommended Safety Guidelines
1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines Some safety precautions BOC recommends are as follows: • Repair or replace defective cables immediately. • Keep fi re extinguishing equipment at a handy location in the shop. • Never watch the arc except through lenses of the correct shade. •... -
Page 5: Recommended Safety Precautions
2.0 Recommended Safety Precautions 2.1 Health Hazard Information • Fumes from the welding of some metals could have an adverse effect on your health. Don’t The actual process of welding is one that breathe them in. If you are welding on material can cause a variety of hazards. -
Page 6: Electrical Shock
2.3 Electrical Shock • Never touch ‘live’ electrical parts. • Always repair or replace worn or damaged parts. • Disconnect power source before performing any maintenance or service. • Earth all work materials. • Never work in moist or damp areas. PLEASE NOTE that under no circumstances Avoid electric shock by: should any equipment or parts be altered... -
Page 7: Basic Welding Techniques
3.0 Basic Welding Techniques 3.1 Fundamentals of Manual in striking and maintaining a stable arc. The electrode tends to stick to the work, Metal Arc (MMA) Welding penetration is poor and beads with a distinct rounded profi le will be deposited. Welding Technique Excessive current is accompanied by Successful MMA welding depends on the... - Page 8 same time, the electrode is fed downwards to keep the correct arc length at all times. Correct travel speed for normal welding applications varies between approximately 100 and 300 mm per minute, depending on electrode size, size of run required and the amperage used.
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Page 9: Machine Specifi Cations And Contents
Power indicator light Welding current adjustment Negative '35' dinse connector Positive '35' dinse connector 4.2 MMA 140 Package Contents 4.3 MMA 160 Package Contents • MMA 140 Power source • MMA 160 Power source • Electrode holder with cable (dinse connector) •... -
Page 10: Operating Functions
5.0 Operating Functions 5.1 Operating Machine Select the current as per the recommendations of the consumable manufacturer. Select the polarity of the electrode cable as per the recommendations (+/-) 5.2 Earthing For the welding process to be most effective Overtemperature control indicator it is important to ensure that there is a solid On/Off switch (behind machine) connection between the work return clamp and... -
Page 11: Technical Specifi Cations
6.0 Technical Specifi cations MagMate ™ MMA 140 MagMate ™ MMA 160 Part No. MAGMMA140DIY MAGMMA160DIY Power voltage (V) Single phase AC 230V ± 15% Single phase AC 230V ± 15% Frequency (Hz) 50 / 60 50 / 60 Rated input plug (A) -
Page 12: Periodic Maintenance
7.0 Periodic Maintenance In maintenance of the unit, take into If problems in use are not solved with above consideration the rate of use and the mentioned measures, please contact your local environment it is used in. When the unit is used BOC representative. -
Page 13: Terms Of Warranty
Warranty for MagMate MMA 140 /160 8.1 Terms of Warranty BOC provides a warranty for the MagMate MMA 140 /160 sold by it against defects in manufacture and materials. Machines under warranty will be exchanged and not repaired. • Valid for 18 months from date of purchase. - Page 16 For more information on MagMate products or service, call the BOC Customer Service Centre on: AUSTRA L IA 131 262 www.boc.com.au NEW Z E ALAN D 0800 111 333 www.boc.co.nz ™ MagMate is distributed by: BOC Limited BOC Limited 970 – 988 Great South Road...
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