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Fig.1

ASSEMBLY

Remove contents from carton and check all components as follows:

The side panel is hinged at its rear edge: Open by pulling the securing catch
sideways, lay out all components contained within, and check to ensure that they
are all correct according to the list below.

A

-

2 Wheels

B

-

1 Axle

C

-

2 Wheel retaining washers

D

-

2 Wheels

E

-

1 Handle

G

-

2 Fixing screws

LOOSE ITEMS

1x Mask with fixing screws & washers

1x Mask handle

2x Handle retaining screws

1x Transparent glass

1x Dark glass

1x 0.6mm welding tip

1x 0.8mm welding tip

1x Gas regulator

1x welding torch and lead (Torch and hose assembly is factory fitted )

SHOULD ANY PART BE MISSING OR DAMAGED, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR
REPLACEMENT.

A. Handle and Wheels

1.

Slot the axle (B) through the holes at the rear of the machine and slide a
wheel (A) on to each end followed by the retaining washers.

2.

Screw the two casters (D) to the machine.

3.

Attach the  handle to the top of the machine, line upthe holes with those in
the casing, and secure using the screws provided.

Summary of Contents for MIG 160TM

Page 1: ...MIG 160TM OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 0108 Part No 6015530...

Page 2: ...gulations 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 When welding at 75 Amps the...

Page 3: ...ting 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 Di...

Page 4: ...RANTEE 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 p...

Page 5: ...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 ca...

Page 6: ...evel 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...

Page 7: ...d 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 deat...

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 spa...

Page 9: ...f 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 u...

Page 10: ...ging 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 ma...

Page 11: ...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 th...

Page 12: ...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 a...

Page 13: ...ER 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 serv...

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 durin...

Page 15: ...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 Ea...

Page 16: ...washers 1x Mask handle 2x Handle retaining screws 1x Transparent glass 1x Dark glass 1x 0 6mm welding tip 1x 0 8mm welding tip 1x Gas regulator 1x welding torch and lead Torch and hose assembly is fac...

Page 17: ...nel should be replaced when it becomes badly pitted WARNING NEVER look at an electric arc without eye protection as this can injure the eyes permanently ALWAYS use a protection mask or welding helm C...

Page 18: ...own in Fig 5 so that the latch is unlocked and pull off the collar 4 4 Slide the spool on to the shaft ensuring that the Peg A locates snugly in locating hole B ensuring the direction of feed of the w...

Page 19: ...straight and not kinked in any way clip off the end with a sharp pair of snips ensuring there are no burrs or sharp edges Proceed to feed it through the guide tube C Fig 8 over the groove on the rolle...

Page 20: ...the drive roller is selected for the particular wire being used The roller provided has 0 6 and 0 8mm grooves and is factory set with the 0 6mm groove in position To change grooves proceed as follows...

Page 21: ...ive clothing so that all skin areas are covered iv Keep a fire extinguisher handy Tuning The Welder The tuning of a Mig welding machine requires some practice due to the fact that contrary to the arc...

Page 22: ...will result due to air blowing away the protective welding gas 5 Keep wire and wire liner clean Do not use rusted wire 6 Sharp bends or kinks on the welding hose should be avoided 7 Try to avoid getti...

Page 23: ...d 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...

Page 24: ...24 PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 25: ...Feeder 1 EM21690231 19 Input Cable 1 EM20220014 20 Cable Clamp 2 EM04600233 21 Right Side Panel 1 EM33705362 22 Yellow Pilot light Switch 1 EM22200022 23 Right Wire Feeder 1 EM21690230 24 Front Panel...

Page 26: ...8 23005018 0 6mm Contact Tip 1 8 23005019 0 8mm Contact Tip 1 8 23005020 1 0mm Contact Tip 1 9 23005021 Torch Gas Nozzle 1 9a 23005022 Spot Welding Nozzle 1 10 30900019 Rubber Outer Sleeve 1 11 30900...

Page 27: ...27 WIRING DIAGRAM...

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