General - ESAB Heliarc 161 Instruction Manual

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Heliarc 161
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AC/DC
Square wave AC output gives superior welding
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with improved cleaning and lack of rectification
AC wave balance control - allows adjustment
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from maximum cleaning to maximum penetration
Built-in Automatic Arc force - fine tunes arc for
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stick welding from soft to a high penetration arc
Two Stroke / Four Stroke Non HF DC Starting or
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Two Stroke / Four Stroke with HF starting
Direct connections for Tig torch and electrode
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holder for maximum convenience
Adjustable postflow gas control - protects weld
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area and extends tungsten life
12 ft. (3.6 m) gas hose
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Protected against overheating and overcurrent
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Small and portable, inverter based
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10 to 160A AC & DC TIG Welding
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Trigger Lock
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Adjustable downslope control
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Presettable start current
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Low current draw
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Specifications
Heliarc 161 AC/DC
Primary Input Voltage/Phase ................ 208/230Vac, 1 ph., 50/60 Hz.
Primary Input Current @ Rated Load ............................. 30/27 Amps
Efficiency .................................................................................... 83%
Power Factor ................................................................................ .81
Welding Current Output ................................... DC/AC, AC Balance
TIG Duty Cycle & Rated Output ................ 40% - 160 amps @ 16.4 v
STICK Duty Cycle & Rated Output ........... 35% - 160 amps @ 26.0 v
Open Circuit Voltage (max) ......................................................... 50v
Arc Voltage - Electrode .................................................... 20.2 - 26.4
Arc Voltage - TIG ............................................................. 10.2 - 16.4
Regulation Range ................................................................ 5 - 160A
Hot Start ............................................................. Automatic (built-in)
Arc Force ........................................................... Automatic (built-in)
Ignition - Electrode ............................................................... Scratch
Ignition - TIG ................................................................................ HF
Post Gas .......................................................................... 0 - 20 sec.
Slope Down ..................................................................... 0 - 10 sec.
Trigger Mode ........................................ Momentary or Trigger Latch
Weight ...................................................................... 28.7 lbs. (13 kg)
W x L x H ........ 8.0in. (200mm) x 14.4in. (360mm) x 16.4in. (410mm)
Ordering Information
Heliarc 161 Power Source
AC/DC
Heliarc 161 packages listed below include power source, HW-17V,
spare parts kit, work cable, TC-3A Torch Control, Reg/Flowmeter, gas
hose, 15 ft Work Cable & 1# Electrodes.
Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 12 1/2 ft .................... 0558002775
Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 12 1/2 ft
& Electrode Holder/FC-5B ....................................... 0558002776
Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 25 ft .......................... 0558002777
Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 25 ft .............................................
& Electrode Holder/FC-5B ....................................... 0558002778
Options & Accessories
R-33 FM 580 Reg/Flowmeter ................................................. 21557
Primary Extension Cord (25 ft) 50 amp ................................... 37833
FC-5B Foot Control ................................................................ 33646
Work Cable 15 ft TL ................................................................ 35881
Gas Hose 6' ........................................................................... 31503
Gas Hose 12 1/2' .................................................................... 40V77
Gas Hose 25' ......................................................................... 34V38
HW-17V TL 12 1/2' ................................................................. 35857
HW-17V TL 25' ....................................................................... 35856
Accessory Kit, HW-17 .......................................................... 999126
Electrode Holder 15' 175 amp ....................................... 0558001791
Tee Connector (1 Male/2 Female) ..................................... 13792804
Torch Adaptor HW-17 Std to Twist Lock ......................... 0558002692
(This adaptor allows a standard one piece HW-17 to a 50m Twist
Lock.)
TC-3A Remote Torch Switch - 30 ft cable with 14 pin plug ..... 35783
Provides on/off contactor control. (Note: Does not provide current
control.)
TC-2B Torch Control - 25 ft cable with 14 pin plug .................. 33839
Attach to torch handle. Provides remote current and contactor
control.
Sales Literature, order numbers
Heliarc 161 ................................................................. ARC-23101
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