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OWNERS OPERATING MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF A QUALITY WELDCORP WELDER
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY, IT WILL PROVIDE YEARS OF RELIABLE OPERATION.

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  • Page 1 OWNERS OPERATING MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF A QUALITY WELDCORP WELDER MANUFACTURED IN ITALY, IT WILL PROVIDE YEARS OF RELIABLE OPERATION.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 DESCRIPTION OF MACHINES Page 6 ARC 140 Page 6 ARC 170 Page 7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 8 OPERATION Page 9 SET UP OF THE WELDER...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S W h e n u s i n g p o w e r e q u i p m e n t , b a s i c s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s s h o u l d a l w a y s b e f o l l o w e d t o r e d u c e t h e r i s k o f f i r e , e l e c t r i c s h o c k a n d p e r s o n a l i n j u r y , i n c l u d i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g .
  • Page 5 D R E S S P R O P E R L Y : D O N O T w e a r l o o s e c l o t h i n g o r j e w e l - l e r y .
  • Page 6: Description Of Machines

    D E S C R I P T I O N O F M A C H I N E S These models are portable single-phase AC Arc Welders which are compact. The robust format makes them a versatile and efficient for a variety of uses. The weld- ers compliance to current regulations and the optimum quality of materials used will ensure a long working life with complete safety.
  • Page 7 A R C 1 7 0 SPECIFICATIONS Mains Voltage 230—400V Welding Current 40—170 Amps Minimum Electrode 1.6 mm Maximum Electrode 4.0 mm Weight 15.6 Kg ACCESSORIES Electrode Holder Work Clamp Hand Held Face Mask Combination Chipping Hammer with Wire Brush Instructional DVD Built in trolley FEATURES...
  • Page 8: Arc 170

    Slide the right wheel and axle into position. At- tach the left wheel onto the axle and insert the R Clips to retain wheels. For both the ARC 140 and ARC 170 Slide the handle into the grooves on top of the machine and insert screws.
  • Page 9: Operation

    O P E R A T I O N For both the ARC 140 and ARC 170 Plug the welder power supply lead into any earthed domestic power point. Flick on the on/off switch located on the front panel. For both the ARC 140 and...
  • Page 10: Set Up Of The Welder

    S E T U P O F T H E W E L D E R ELECTRODE HOLDER WELDING ELECTRODE MACHINE WORK GROUND EARTH CABLE ELECTRODE LEAD HOW TO SELECT 230/400 V FOR THE ARC 170 To change the voltage you need to unscrew the knob of the commutator.
  • Page 11: Establishing The Arc

    E S T A B L I S H I N G T H E A R C STRIKING THE ARC Strike the metal to be welded with the electrode as pictured. MAKING THE WELD 30—40 The weld is made by feeding the electrode into the molten pool ELECTRODE and at the same time move the...
  • Page 12: Welding Basics

    W E L D I N G B A S I C S The welding surface should be free of rust or paint. Choose the electrode in accor- dance with the material being welded. It is advisable to initially test the electrode and amperage on some scrap metal.
  • Page 13: Welding Information

    W E L D I N G I N F O R M A T I O N TABLE FOR SELECTION OF THE WELDING CURRENT ACCORDING TO THE ELECTRODE AND METAL THICKNESS Weldable Metal Diameter Electrodes Minimum Maximum Thickness E6013 / E7018 Current [A] Current [A] 1.20—1.50 mm...
  • Page 14: Trouble Shooting Guide

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E FAULT REASON REMEDY Excessive Improper size/or geometry Use larger electrode Electrode of electrode for current Consumption required Excessive heating in holder Check for proper contact Contaminated electrode Replace electrode...
  • Page 15 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E FAULT REASON REMEDY Extension Ensure that any extension Low quality/ capacity cables will result Cables cables are of adequate in voltage drops and hinder starting capacity Overheat Overheating of unit...
  • Page 16: Spare Parts

    S P A R E P A R T S — A R C 1 4 0...
  • Page 17 NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRODUCT CODE PICTURE On-Off Switch M485200SP Knob M362100SP Frontal Plastic Mask S087320SP Core Hitch M382000SP Power Cord M581170SP Earth Clamp M610790SP Electrode Holder M610855SP Front Label M00503SP Mantle S00452SP Glass S084350SP Thermostat M493500SP Shunt Index S053260SP Bottom S251890SP Power Transformer S701900SP Black Plastic Mask...
  • Page 18: Arc 170

    S P A R E P A R T S — A R C 1 7 0...
  • Page 19 NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRODUCT CODE PICTURE HANDLE S073410SP 3 POLES SWITCH M480280SP KNOB M362100SP FRONT PLASTIC MASK S0873250SP CORE HITCH M382000SP POWER CORD M581110SP SUPPORT S086600SP EARTH CLAMP M612010SP ELECTRODE HOLDER M610855SP FRONT LABEL M129602SP MANTLE S451890SP GLASS S084350SP BLOCK WHEEL M908100SP AXLE M263270SP...
  • Page 20 N O T E S ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Page 20...
  • Page 21 N O T E S ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Page 21...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    W A R R A N T Y Subject to the warranty conditions below, this Weldcorp product (hereinafter called “the product”) is warranted by Weldcorp (thereinafter called “the com- pany”) to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase covering both parts and labour.
  • Page 23: Warranty Form

    W A R R A N T Y F O R M THIS WARRANTY FORM SHOULD BE REAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in- warranty service) please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.
  • Page 24 A D i v i s i o n o f I T W R e t a i l G r o u p P t y L t d . A B N 9 5 0 0 0 0 4 3 8 7 2 73C ELIZABETH STREET WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Free Call: 1800 001 1812 www.weldcorp.net...

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