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80002 Rev 80002-20080228 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA Made in China Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions 60-90A MIG WELDER...
Introduction Introduction This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the Congratulations on your purchase of a accuracy and completeness of the Champion Power Equipment portable information in this manual. We reserve the welder. CPE designs and builds welders to right to change, alter and/or improve the strict specifications.
Manual Conventions CAUTION Manual Conventions CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous This manual uses the following symbols to situation which, if not avoided, result in help differentiate between different kinds of minor or moderate injury. information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment.
Safety Rules DANGER Safety Rules ARC rays can burn eyes and skin. WARNING Use welding helmet with correct shade of filter lens. Wear welders cap and safety glasses underneath Read this manual thoroughly before operating helmet. Use ear protection if welding in an area your welder.
Controls and Features Controls and Features Read this owner’s manual before operating your welder. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. MIG/Flux Welder Carrying handle (1) Amperage control (6) – Dial adjustment, from 26amps to 90amps.
Controls and Features Parts Included Your 8000 ARC Welding unit ships with the following parts: Handheld Welding Mask Wire Brush/Slag Hammer Torch Nozzle(1) Wire Feed Roller (.6 dia. And .8 dia.) Contact Tip (2) Rev 80002-20080228...
Assembly Assembly Your welder requires some assembly. If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your welder, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999. Please have your serial number and model number available. This unit can be used for MIG/MAG (CO2 gas-protected) welding or Flux wire (non- gas) welding.
Assembly NOTE Changing Polarity If the wire does not feed, view the Wire Feed The model 80002 welder is wired for Flux Unit and see if the wire is being pushed. If it is core welding (straight polarity). This means not, turn the welder OFF and add more tension that the welding gun is attached to the to the Wire Feed Adjusting Spring.
Operation Starting the Welder (MIG) Operation NOTE Unit must have MIG conversion kit installed Welder Location Place on a flat surface free of vibration. This unit may be placed on a certified Obtain gas cylinder and secure to welding cart (not included) and can be set at stationary support.
Maintenance and Storage Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt. Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt Maintenance and debris from the welder. Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to The owner/operator is responsible for all ensure that they are clean and unobstructed.
Specifications Specifications Rated Input 80002 Voltage 120V Phase 1 Frequency 60Hz Current 20A Duty Cycle and Overheating Duty Cycle is a percentage of 10 minutes that the unit can weld at a given rated load without overheating. For example a 20% duty cycle means 2 minutes welding, 8 minutes resting. If unit overheats, wait 15 minutes for unit to cool, reduce amperage or duty cycle when welding resumes.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No weld output and fan is not running Power switch is OFF Switch ON Fuse overload Reset breakers if necessary Weld output but fan does not run Blocked fan movement Remove item that is blocking fan or replace fan motor Erratic weld current Loose cable connections...
Warranty as spark plugs, air filters, adjustments, fuel Warranty system cleaning and obstruction due to buildup is not covered by this warranty. CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Other Exclusions Effective September 1, 2006. Replaces all undated This warranty excludes: warranties and all warranties dated before September 1, 2006.