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product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could
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IN973801AV  5/08

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual 

Models WF2150, WF2154,

WG2160 and WG2164

Wire Feed
Arc Welder

Description

These Campbell Hausfeld wire feed
welders are designed to be used on
standard 120V outlets. The welder is
equipped with infinite wire speed
control to accurately select the proper
wire feed rate needed for various
welding conditions. Internal components
are thermostatically protected.

The WF2150 and WF2154 are designed
for use with the Flux Cored Arc Welding
(FCAW) process.  The WG2160 and
WG2164 are designed for use with the
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) or the
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process.
As delivered from the factory, this welder
can weld with .030 in. (0.8mm) diameter
flux core wire. A starter spool of .030 in.

CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS

This equipment requires a dedicated
120 volts. Refer to the following chart
for correct circuit breaker or fuse
rating for 120 volt models. Do not run
other appliances, lights or tools on this
circuit while operating this equipment.
Extension cords are not recommended.
Blown fuses and tripped circuit
breakers can result from failure to
comply with this recommendation.

COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS
(FIGURE 1)

1. Work Clamp – connects to work

piece.

2. Torch with .030 in. tip.

3. Power Cord – plug into 120 volt

outlet.

4. Light – illuminates if thermostat has

automatically shut welder off.

5. Infinite Wire Speed Control – turn

clockwise to increase wire speed and
counterclockwise to decrease wire
speed.

6. Off/Heat Selector - Selects welding

power and turns welder on. 
Four selections are possible: 
1 – 2 – 3 – 4.

See page 8 for supply cable
replacement instructions.

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Need

Assistance?

Call Us First!

1-800-746-5641

(0.8 mm) flux cored wire is included.

To use the GMAW process with the
WG2160 or WG2164, it is necessary to
purchase shielding gas and MIG wire
only. 

Unpacking

When unpacking, inspect carefully for any
damage that may have occurred during
transit. Make sure any loose fittings and
screws, etc., are tightened before putting
unit into service. 

Report any missing or

damaged items by calling 
1-800-746-5641.

For parts, manuals, product & service information

visit 

www.chpower.com

© 2008 Campbell Hausfeld/ Scott Fetzer

REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes!

Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.

Circuit Breaker or 

Heat

Slow Blow Fuse for 

Selector

120V Models

1-2-3

15 amp

4

20 amp

Figure 1 - Welder Components and Controls

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1

6

4

5

2

Summary of Contents for WF2150

Page 1: ...this circuit while operating this equipment Extension cords are not recommended Blown fuses and tripped circuit breakers can result from failure to comply with this recommendation COMPONENTS AND CONTR...

Page 2: ...equipment off and unplug power cord prior to moving the unit Always attach the work lead first Verify work piece is securely grounded Always shut off electric arc welding equipment when not in use an...

Page 3: ...ures of one or more of these gasses are suitable for MIG welding Never lift cylinders off the ground by their valves or caps or with chains or slings ADDITIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS ANSI Standard Z49 1 fr...

Page 4: ...Use of an extension cord is not recommended for electric arc welding machines Voltage drop in the extension cord may significantly degrade performance of the welder Assembly WIRE INSTALLATION NOTE Bef...

Page 5: ...inder gas is under high pressure Point cylinder outlet away from yourself and any bystanders before opening 1 With cylinder securely supported stand on side of cylinder opposite cylinder outlet then r...

Page 6: ...must wear protective welding gear including eye protection with proper shade flame resistant clothing leather welding gloves and full foot protection If heating welding or cutting galvanized zinc plat...

Page 7: ...tal of the weld wire flows into the molten crater and forms a bond with the work piece as shown Figure 5 Arc Welding Basics Six basic techniques affect weld quality These are wire selection heat setti...

Page 8: ...int that it is no longer glowing red the slag can be removed Removal is done with a chipping hammer Lightly tap the slag with the hammer and break it loose from the weld bead The final clean up is don...

Page 9: ...r replace wire liner 3 Clean or replace contact tip 4 Replace 5 Tighten tension knob 1 Clean slag from gun nozzle 2 Replace nozzle 1 Be sure all connections are secure and attaching surface is clean 2...

Page 10: ...024 in 0 6 mm 11 lb Spool ER70S6 WE301500AV MIG Weld Wire 0 030 in 0 8 mm 2 lb Spool ER70S6 WE300501AV MIG Weld Wire 0 030 in 0 8 mm 11 lb Spool ER70S6 WE302000AV MIG Weld Wire 0 035 in 0 9 mm 2 lb Sp...

Page 11: ...be used Lap Joint a joint between two overlapping members in parallel planes Open Circuit Voltage OCV the voltage between the electrode and the work clamp of the welding machine when no current is fl...

Page 12: ...UCT Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so above limitations may not apply to you C This warranty does not apply to any accessory items included with the product...

Page 13: ...l arc avec fil fourr FCAW Le mod le WG2160 et WG2164 sont con u pour tre utilis avec le proc s de soudure l arc avec fil fourr FCAW ou de soudure l arc sous protection gazeuse GMAW sa livraison de l u...

Page 14: ...utilisation Toujours mettre l quipement hors circuit et le d brancher avant de le d placer Toujours brancher le conducteur de travail en premier lieu V rifier que l objet sur lequel vous travaillez s...

Page 15: ...possibilit de flammes et d explosions Enlever tous les mat riaux inflammables moins de 35 pieds 10 7 m de l arc de soudage Si l enlevage n est pas possible bien couvrir les mat riaux inflammables avec...

Page 16: ...oupage Norme CSA W117 2 de l Association Canadian Standards Association Standards Sales 178 Rexdale Boulevard Rexdale Ontario Canada M9W 1R3 Proc d s de Coupage et Soudage Norme NFPA 51B le l Associat...

Page 17: ...nant dans le sens horaire d un quart de tour 5 Tenir le fil et couper le fil du bout de la bobine Ne pas permettre que le fil se d m le S assurer que le bout du fil soit droit et sans barbures 6 Faire...

Page 18: ...t non pollu par la peinture le vernis la corrosion ou autres mat riaux non m talliques 5 Tourner le contr le de vitesse de fil au r glage indiqu sur le d calque l int rieur du compartiment d alimentat...

Page 19: ...r les r glages et comparer les soudures avec la Figure 7 G n ralit s Le mod le WF2150 et WF2154 peut tre utilis avec le proc s de soudure l arc avec fil fourr FCAW Le mod le WG2160 et WG2164 peut tre...

Page 20: ...sera un crachement et le fil se br lera dans la pointe de contacte Une vitesse trop rapide peut aussi causer un bruit de crachement et le fil s enfoncera dans la plaque avant de se fondre Un bruit con...

Page 21: ...Hausfeld offre ces pi ces dans sa trousse WT2531 Appeler le 1 800 746 5641 pour commander Directives De Soudage suite 21 Fr TECHNIQUE POUSSER VS TIRER Le type et l paisseur de la pi ce de travail indi...

Page 22: ...sjoncteur ou remplacer le fusible 1 Utiliser la taille appropri e de pointe de contact 2 Nettoyer ou remplacer la doublure du fil 3 Nettoyer ou remplacer la pointe de contact 4 Remplacer 5 Resserrer l...

Page 23: ...ement constante 2 Augmenter le r glage de chaleur de sortie 3 Utiliser le gaz pour la m thode MIG ou remplir la bouteille 4 Utiliser le gaz Argon 100 seulement 5 N utilisez pas un cordon prolongateur...

Page 24: ...10 lb bobine E71T GS WE201000AV Fil de soudure fourr 0 9 mm 0 035 po 0 9 kg 2 lb E71T GS WE200501AV Fil de soudure fourr 0 9 mm 0 035 po 4 5 kg 10 lb bobine E71T GS WE201500AV Fil de soudure fourr 0 6...

Page 25: ...ux pi ces en chevauchement Tension au Repos la tension entre l lectrode et le collier de mise la terre quand il n y a pas de flux de courant pas de soudage Ceci d termine la vitesse auquelle l arc est...

Page 26: ...itation des dommages fortuits ou indirects La limitation ou exclusion pr c dente peut donc ne pas s appliquer C Les accessoires qui sont compris avec le produit et qui sont soumis l usure par l usage...

Page 27: ...soldadora autom ticamente 5 Control de velocidad de alambre infinito gira en sentido de las agujas del reloj para aumentar la velocidad del alambre y en sentido contrario al de las agujas del reloj p...

Page 28: ...a y la tierra o la pieza de trabajo conectada a tierra al mismo tiempo Cualquier condici n o posici n de soldadura dif cil puede ser el ctricamente peligrosa Cuando se agache arrodille o en elevacione...

Page 29: ...unca utilice gases inflamables con soldadoras MIG S lo los gases inertes o no inflamables tales como di xido de carbono arg n helio o mezclas de uno o m s de estos gases son adecuados para la soldadur...

Page 30: ...t conectada s lo al circuito de suministro de energ a Refi rase a la tabla de la p gina 1 para la capacidad correcta del circuito No se recomienda el uso de un cord n de extensi n para m quinas de sol...

Page 31: ...ocasionarse una situaci n muy peligrosa 9 Con cuidado deslice la punta de contacto sobre el alambre enrosque la punta en el extremo del soplete y vuelva a instalar la boquilla Ver la Figura 3 Corte el...

Page 32: ...extremo de la manguera al empalme del regulador Aseg rese de que la manguera del gas no est retorcida o doblada 4 Mientras est parado frente a la toma del cilindro abra lentamente la v lvula de ste Ve...

Page 33: ...l metal fundido del alambre de soldadura fluye hacia dentro del cr ter y forma una soldadura con la pieza de trabajo tal como se muestra Figura 5 Principios b sicos de la soldadura por arco Seis t cni...

Page 34: ...nsi n del electrodo largo del electrodo que sobresale de la boquilla es la distancia entre el extremo de la punta de contacto y el extremo del alambre de soldadura La extensi n recomendada del electro...

Page 35: ...suelda aluminio Si no se utiliza arg n es muy improbable que se logre la penetraci n met lica Cuando se suelda aluminio se recomienda el recubrimiento de Teflon para el alambre el rodillo de alimenta...

Page 36: ...ficie est limpia 3 Reduzca la carga del circuito active el cortacircuito o reemplace el fusible 1 Use una punta de contacto de tama o correcto 2 Limpie o reemplace el forro de alambre 3 Limpie o reemp...

Page 37: ...de extensi n es muy largo 6 Aluminio Posiblemente se est n formando residuos de xido en la superficie 1 El alambre est h medo 2 La velocidad del alambre est muy r pida 3 Est utilizando el alambre ina...

Page 38: ...mm Bobina de 11 libras ER70S6 WE301500AV Alambre de soldadura MIG 0 030 in 0 8 mm Bobina de 2 libras ER70S6 WE300501AV Alambre de soldadura MIG 0 030 in 0 8 mm Bobina de 11 libras ER70S6 WE302000AV A...

Page 39: ...erte como protecci n Soldadura por arco de tungsteno de gas GTAW tambi n llamado TIG es un proceso de soldadura utilizado con un equipo soldador con un generador de alta frecuencia El arco se crea ent...

Page 40: ...unos estados no permiten la exclusi n o limitaci n de los da os incidentales o derivados por lo que esta restricci n tal vez no rija para Ud C Esta garant a no se aplica a cualquier accesorio incluido...

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