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MIG WELDER

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Model Nos.

195TE • 205TE • 230TE

1104

Summary of Contents for 195TE

Page 1: ...MIG WELDER OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Model Nos 195TE 205TE 230TE 1104 ...

Page 2: ...g with a MIG 205TE at 80amps a 60 duty cycle applies This means that over a 10 minute period the welding time is 6 minutes the down time is 4 minutes USABLE WIRE SIZES Mild Steel Wire 0 6 0 8mm 0 6 0 8mm 0 6 0 8mm Stainless Steel Wire 0 8mm 0 8mm 0 8mm Aluminium Wire 0 8mm 0 8mm 0 8mm USABLE GASES MAIN USES 75 Argon 25 CO2 Thin Sheet Metal Mild Steel 100 Argon Welding Aluminium Stainless Steel 100...

Page 3: ...cting the Gas Supply 20 Welding Shield 20 Preparation for Use Tuning the Welder 21 MIG Welding Operation 21 Wire Specification Chart 22 Welding Tips Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting 23 Parts Lists and Diagrams 24 29 Wiring Diagrams 30 31 For Spare Parts and Service please contact your nearest dealer or CLARKE International on one of the following numbers PARTS SERVICE TEL 020 8988 7400 PARTS SERVICE...

Page 4: ...s around you and you can also look forward to the welder giving you long and satisfactory service GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for whi...

Page 5: ...F AREA Before installing welding equipment the user shall make an assessment of potential electromagnetic problems in the surrounding area Avoid using your inverter in the vicinity of a other supply cables control cables signalling and telephone cables above below and adjacent to the welding equipment b radio and television transmitters and receivers c computer and other control equipment d safety...

Page 6: ...level 2 4 Equipotential bonding Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be considered However metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the operator could receive a shock by touching these metallic components and the electrodes at the same time The operator should be insulated from all such bonded metallic components 2...

Page 7: ...ed space A hard hat should be worn when others work overhead Flammable hair preparations should not be used by persons intending to weld or cut B Toxic fume prevention Severe discomfort illness or death can result from fumes vapours heat or oxygen enrichment or depletion that welding or cutting may produce Prevent them with adequate ventilation NEVER ventilate with oxygen Lead cadmium zinc mercury...

Page 8: ... during and for some time after welding or cutting if a appreciable combustibles including building construction are within 10m b appreciable combustibles are further than 10m but can be ignited by sparks c openings concealed or visible in floors or walls within 10m can expose combustibles to sparks d combustibles adjacent to walls ceilings roofs or metal partitions can be ignited by radiant or co...

Page 9: ...of sparks 2 Eye and head protection Protect eyes from exposure to arc NEVER look at an electric arc without protection Welding helmet or shield containing a filter plate shade no 12 or denser must be used when welding Place over face before striking arc Protect filter plate with a clear cover plate Cracked or broken helmet or shield should NOT be worn radiation can pass through to cause burns Crac...

Page 10: ...uging or spot welding operations 3F TO PROTECT AGAINST SHOCK Keep body and clothing dry Never work in damp area without adequate insulation against electrical shock Stay on a dry duckboard or rubber mat when dampness or sweat can not be avoided Sweat sea water or moisture between body and an electrically LIVE part or earthed metal reduces the body surface electrical resistance enabling dangerous a...

Page 11: ...n so equipped the electrode wire becomes electrically LIVE when the power source switch is ON and welding gun switch is closed Never touch the electrode wire or any conducting object in contact with the electrode circuit unless the welding power source is off b Equipment without output on off control no contactor Welding power sources used with shielded metal arc welding and similar processes may ...

Page 12: ...S use a proper welding face shield or helmet with suitable filter lenses Proper gloves and working clothes should be worn at all times ALWAYS check that the pressure regulator and gauges where fitted are working correctly DO NOT lubricate the regulator ALWAYS use the correct regulator Regulators are designed to be used with a specific gases ALWAYS inspect the hose before use to ensure it is in goo...

Page 13: ...VER point the MIG torch at any person or animal NEVER touch the MIG torch nozzle until the welder is switched OFF and the nozzle has been allowed to cool off NEVER connect disconnect or attempt to service the MIG torch until the machine is switched OFF and disconnected from the mains supply NEVER allow the cables to become wrapped around the operator or any person in the vicinity DANGER ELECTRIC S...

Page 14: ... wire which is fed by the wire feed motor is fed into the weld pool burning itself off at a rate dependent upon the selected wire feed speed To protect the weld pool from oxidation and impurities during the welding process a shielding gas flows over and around the weld pool This gas flow must be sufficient to protect the weld but not wasteful NOTE Poor gas coverage will result in poor welding Exce...

Page 15: ...s in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following colour code Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live Connect GREEN YELLOW coloured cord to plug terminal marked with a letter E or Earth symbol Connect BROWN coloured cord to plug terminal marked letter L Connect BLUE coloured cord to plug terminal marked letter N We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains s...

Page 16: ...p 1 x 1 0mm welding tip 1 x Gas regulator 2 x Worm drive clips for gas hose connections 1 only for MIG 230TE 1 x Welding torch and lead 1 x Plastic cover for hose support bracket MIG195TE 205TE only 2 x Self tapping screws for cover MIG195TE 205TE only SHOULD ANY PART BE MISSING OR DAMAGED CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT 2 Slot the axle B through the holes at the rear of the machine and ...

Page 17: ...o feed the electrical connectors 11 14 through at the same time Continue to feed the hose assembly through the brass collar 5 in the bracket assembly 4 C You will notice a large ring terminal 3 roughly in position to be threaded on the end of the hose assembly as it appears through the brass collar 5 in the bracket assembly 4 Thread the terminal on the hose assembly followed by the washer 2 and sc...

Page 18: ...g 7 Plastic Nut 1 IMPORTANT Ensure that the gas and electrical supplies are disconnected 2 To fit the wire spool firstly open the side compartment by pulling the recessed catch backwards 3 Turn the plastic knob with cam 7 to the position shown in Fig 4 i e with the flat uppermost so that the latch is unlocked and pull off the collar 6 4 Slide the spool on to the shaft ensuring that the Peg A locat...

Page 19: ... so that the groove is directly in line with the Wire Liner Firmly secure it in that position with the Hex Socket Screw 7 Clip the end of the wire on the spool cleanly ensuring there are no burrs or sharp edges and ensuring it is straight feed it through the guide tube over the channel on the roller and into the wire liner by approx 10 15cm 8 Reposition the pressure roller and plastic knob and tig...

Page 20: ...ce Shield To assemble the welding shield insert the clear glass panel first followed by the dark glass panel into the recess in the shield i e the clear glass MUST be on the outside of the shield Securing them with the plastic screws provided Slot the two pieces together as shown and enter the threaded end of the handle through the holes provided Thread on the plastic nut and tighten Always mainta...

Page 21: ... of the welding voltage leads to a longer arc without substantially affecting the current Conversely a decreased welding voltage results in a shorter arc the current again is not substantially changed A change in wire diameter results in changed parameters A smaller diameter wire requires an increase in wire feed speed to reach the same current If certain limits are exceeded a satisfactory weld ca...

Page 22: ... inside of the welder Thiskeepsthemachinerunningcooler Note donotblowairovertheprinted circuit board and electronic components 10 The wire feed roller will eventually wear during normal use With the correct tension thepressurerollermustfeedthewirewithoutslipping Ifthepressurerollerandthewire feed roller make contact when the wire is in place between them the wire feed roller must be replaced 11 Ch...

Page 23: ...ed 8 Poor quality welds 9 Wire jams in tip when welding aluminium Drum brake too slack a Drum brake too light b Feed roller worn c Insufficient pressure on feed roller d Wire dirty rusty damp or bent e Liner partially blocked a Loosen drum brake slightly b Check and replace if necessary c Increase pressure on feed roller DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN d Re cut wire and ensure it is clean e Clear with compres...

Page 24: ...24 PARTS DRAWING MIG 195TE ...

Page 25: ...Chain 0 76 23 EM21690309 Potentiometer Knob 2 24 EM33705292 Right Panel 1 25 EM22225006 Contactor 220V 10A 1 26 EM44135017 Choke 40x50 Cu 1 27 EM22225018 Auxiliary Contact 1 28 EM22210016 Thermostat 16A 1 29 EM44120016 Transformer 230v 45x90 Cu 1 30 EM22315002 Capacitor 12000 MF 63V 50x80 4 31 EM21605010 Cable Clamp For Hole D 20 2 32 EM20220020 PVC Input Cable 3x2 5 M 2 1 33 EM33710306 Front Pane...

Page 26: ...26 PARTS DRAWING MIG 205TE ...

Page 27: ...ic Front Frame 1 22 EM21690309 Potentiometer Knob 2 23 EM22225006 Contactor 220V 10A 1 24 EM44135017 Choke 40x50 1 25 EM22210016 Thermostat 16A 1 26 EM44120093 Transformer 230V 45x90 1 27 EM33715091 Rear Panel 1 28 EM21605010 Cable Clamp D 20 2 29 EM20220020 PVC Input Cable 3x2 5 M 2 5 1 30 EM30900027 Black Hose D 5x10 5 L 2500 1 31 EM33710306 Front Panel 1 32 EM22205016 Switch 16 A 1 33 EM2169031...

Page 28: ...28 PARTS DRAWING MIG 230TE ...

Page 29: ...0 5 L 2500 1 24 EM33705292 Right Panel 1 25 EM21690309 Potentiometer Knob 2 26 EM22205016 Switch 16 A 1 27 EM21690312 Switch Knob D 38 1 28 EM22225006 Contactor 220V 10A 1 29 EM44135017 Choke 40x50 1 31 EM22210016 Thermostat16A 1 32 EM44120016 Transformer 230v 45x90 1 33 EM22315002 Capacitor 12000 mF 63V 50x80 4 34 EM21605010 Cable Clamp For Hole D 20 2 35 EM20220020 Input Cable 3x2 5 M 2 5 1 36 E...

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