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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

GC0320

WELDER GENERATOR

MODEL NO: WH215

PART NO: 8130535

Summary of Contents for 8130535

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0320 WELDER GENERATOR MODEL NO WH215 PART NO 8130535 ...

Page 2: ...t 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 which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior p...

Page 3: ...NOTE ALL protective wear including masks head shields MUST comply with PPE Directive 89 686 EEC 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 and beryllium bearing materials when welded or ...

Page 4: ...rking in paint spray rooms dip tanks storage areas ventilators If the work cannot be moved move any combustibles away from sparks and heat or protect against ignition with suitable fire resistant covers or shields Walls ceilings and floors near the work should be protected by heat resistant covers or shields A fire watcher must be standing by with suitable fire extinguishing equipment during and f...

Page 5: ...painful DON T GET BURNED FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear long sleeved clothing particularly for gas shielded arc in addition to gloves apron and strong shoes As necessary use additional protective clothing such as leather jacket or sleeves flameproof apron and fire resistant leggings Avoid outer garments of untreated cotton For bare skin protection wear dark substantial clot...

Page 6: ... rupture or lead to such a rupture later under rough handling D SHOCK PREVENTION Exposed live conductors or other bare metal in the welding circuit or in unearthed electrically LIVE equipment can fatally shock a person whose body becomes a conductor DO NOT STAND SIT LIE LEAN ON OR TOUCH a wet surface when welding without suitable protection E PROTECTION FOR WEARERS OF ELECTRONIC LIFE SUPPORT DEVIC...

Page 7: ...d possibly lethal shock from bare cable Cables with damaged areas may be taped to give resistance equivalent to original cable Keep the cable dry free of oil and grease and protected from hot metal and sparks 5 TERMINALS AND OTHER EXPOSED PARTS Terminals and other exposed parts of electrical units should have insulating covers secured before operation 6 ELECTRODE a Equipment with output on off con...

Page 8: ...ses this remedial action may be as simple as earthing the welding circuit see Note In other cases it could involve constructing an electromagnetic screen enclosing the power source and the work complete with associated input filters In all cases electromagnetic disturbances must be reduced to the point where they are no longer troublesome NOTE The welding circuit may or may not be earthed for safe...

Page 9: ...e welding power source enclosure MAINTENANCE OF THE WELDING EQUIPMENT The welding equipment should be routinely maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations All access and service doors and covers should be closed and properly fastened when the welding equipment is in operation The welding equipment should not be modified in any way except for those changes and adjustments covered in ...

Page 10: ... the workpiece to earth should be made by a direct connection to the workpiece but in some countries where direct connection is not permitted the bonding should be achieved by suitable capacitance selected according to national regulations SCREENING AND SHIELDING Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment in the surrounding area may alleviate problems of interference Screening...

Page 11: ...NEVER start the engine if there is a fuel spill Any spillage must be wiped clean and the machine allowed to dry before attempting to start the engine PREVENTION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ALWAYS store the machine undercover when not in use and away from damp or wet conditions NEVER use the machine when it is raining or snowing or in wet or damp conditions NEVER operate the machine with wet hands NEVER use ...

Page 12: ...els removed NEVER attempt any electrical or mechanical repair unless your are a qualified technician If you have a problem with the machine contact your local CLARKE dealer NEVER use or store in a wet damp environment DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN NEVER allow children or animals in the vicinity of a welding operation ALWAYS remove all flammable materials from the welding area ALWAYS ensure that there is f...

Page 13: ...defect The length and cross section of conductors should be selected according to the job to be done The table below is an indication of the sizes that should be used IMPORTANT Ensure the cable is fully unwound when in use to avoid overheating and the placing of extra load on the generator WARNING OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING FUEL ALWAYS REFUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM A...

Page 14: ...at C Fig 2 is set to the deliver the appropriate output 115V or 230V 4 Turn the Gen Weld knob A Fig1 to GEN 5 Turn the Welding Current knob B Fig 1 to GEN 230V 6 Withtheengine running smoothly connect the appliance to the appropriate receptacle BLUE 230V YELLOW 115V 7 Switch ON the appliance NOTE If the AC circuit is overloaded the circuit protection switch will trip To reset the circuit first dis...

Page 15: ...sult in damage PREPARATION FOR WELDING 1 Set the GEN WELD knob A Fig 1 to WELD 2 Set the Welding Current knob B Fig 1 to the appropriate welding current noting that TWO ranges are provided HIGH and LOW High range is indicated in RED Low range in BLACK 3 Connect the welding lead to the appropriate DIN socket 135 Amp LOW range 200 Amp HIGH range 4 Connect the earth lead to the COM DIN socket Ensure ...

Page 16: ...ngine manual DUTY CYCLES This model is covered by regulations EN 60974 1 and EN 50199 where the Duty Cycle X is expressed as a percentage of time the machine may be used in a given period for a specified welding current i e using the example above When welding at 170 Amps the machine may be used for 6 minutes 60 in any 10 minute period or the machine may be used continuously 100 when welding at 12...

Page 17: ...ode along its intended path keeping the tip in the molten pool at all times An even crackling noise should be heard which is an indication of a good weld NOTE This is the most difficult aspect for most beginners It is recommended that you practice on some scrap material in order to get a feel of the operation If the electrode is not withdrawn quickly enough once the arc is primed there is a possib...

Page 18: ...18 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com WELDING MISTAKES ...

Page 19: ...19 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com TYPES OF JOINT ...

Page 20: ...e adequately prepared Please refer to the engine manual for details IMPORTANT ALWAYS switch the engine OFF before servicing or cleaning ELECTRICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING Consult the suppliers engine manual Problem No AC Output CAUSE REMEDY Selector switch in the wrong position Set selector switch Tripped circuit breaker Re set AC safety trip Poor connection or damaged lead Check c...

Page 21: ...21 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS EXPLAINED ...

Page 22: ...ower 13HP Fuel tank capacity fuel type 6 5Litres Unleaded Spark plug type BPR 6ES Fuel consumption 313g KwH Fuel consumption 75 power 2 15Litres Hour Cooling system Air Choke type Manual Auxiliary Generator Rated output power 6 5kVA 230V 5 2kW 4kVA 115V 3 2kW Rated output 23amps 230V 35amps 115V Operating voltages 230 115V 1ph Run time rated load max 2 hours Earthing type Floating Operating temper...

Page 23: ...23 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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