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User Manual 160 DualArc ENG   

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REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS 

 
 
 
 
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions for more information on safety during welding operations: 
 
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OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, 29CFR 1910, obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.  Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. 

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ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W.  LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126. 

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NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC WELDING AND GAS WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.  Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. 

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ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR OCCUPATION AND EDUCATIONAL EYE AND FACE PROTECTION, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. 

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ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S SAFETY-TOE FOOTWEAR, obtainable from the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. 

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ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 

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AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126. 

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NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND ALLIED PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 

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NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 

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NFPA Standard 51B, CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 

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CGA Pamphlet P-1, SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES IN CYLINDERS, obtainable from the Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202. 

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CSA Standard W117.2, CODE FOR SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. 

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NWSA booklet, WELDING SAFETY BIBLIOGRAPHY obtainable from the National Welding Supply Association, 1900 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. 

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American Welding Society Standard AWSF4.1, RECOMMENDED SAFE PRACTICES FOR THE PREPARATION FOR WELDING AND CUTTING OF CONTAINERS AND PIPING THAT HAVE HELD HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, obtainable from 
the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126. 

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ANSI Standard Z88.2, PRACTICE FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. 

Summary of Contents for FLOW160DA000

Page 1: ...1 160 DualArc AC Stick Welder Model FLOW160DA000 Operator s Manual and Parts List Florida Power Welding International LLC 1 305 698 2220 www flopower com...

Page 2: ...SPECIFICATIONS 3 FLOPOWER LIMITED WARRANTY 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 6 COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES 7 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 8 OPERATION 9 ARC WELDING BASICS 10 12 BASIC CARE 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14...

Page 3: ...it a versatile and low cost choice Before attempting to use the welder please make sure to read this manual carefully Should you have any technical problems or questions regarding this unit contact us...

Page 4: ...s authorized resellers or repair service providers The reseller where the unit was purchased must be notified within 30 days of such defect or failure and transport costs will be borne by the reseller...

Page 5: ...ts MSDS that should be supplied with the material you are welding These MSDS s will give you the information regarding the type and amount of fumes and gases that may be dangerous to your health For i...

Page 6: ...rotect your eyes always wear a welding helmet or shield Also always wear safety glasses with side shields goggles or other protective eye wear The protective shade must be number 10 or higher for weld...

Page 7: ...lding electrode 3 Input power cable comes without plug 4 Rotating Amperage control knob 5 Power selector switch to choose between OFF 110V and 220V input 6 Power indicator light green lights when mach...

Page 8: ...d electrician must install on the machine a NEMA rated plug of at least 80A with proper grounding The welding machine should be used in a dedicated circuit with a slow blow fuse or a circuit breaker r...

Page 9: ...t power plug to the power outlet being used d Secure the welding electrode in the electrode holder fix it on the non coated end e Connect the ground clamp on the metal being welded near the weld area...

Page 10: ...e thicker the metal and the electrode the higher the amperage setting needed to weld this can be seen on the chart on the top portion of the welding machine Read the instructions of the electrode you...

Page 11: ...e To ensure a proper weld a correct weld angle must be maintained during the welding process The electrode must form a 70 to 80 angle with the surface being welded Arc Length Arc length is the distanc...

Page 12: ...heat Overheat protection The unit will automatically shut down once the duty cycle is reached Ensure proper air flow in out of the vents of the machine to avoid premature overheating The unit should h...

Page 13: ...should be kept at temperatures ranging from 25 C 13 F to 55 C 131 F and at relative humidity of no more than 90 measured at 25 C when stored and not in use While being utilized the welder should be k...

Page 14: ...Input Current Input Power Cable Input Capacitance Open Circuit Voltage Rated Output Voltage Insulation Grade Case Protection Grade Overload Protection Cooling 55 160A AC 110VAC or 220VAC 1 Phase 60Hz...

Page 15: ...11 Cable connection FLOW160DA011 12 Work cable clamp FLOW160DA012 13 Welding cable holder FLOW160DA013 14 Power selector switch FLOW160DA014 15 Underpan FLOW160DA015 16 Sliding iron Core FLOW160DA016...

Page 16: ...weld current is generated There is a bad or no connection between work clamp and work piece Insufficient input current is available Incorrect Voltage has been selected Properly connect work clamp and...

Page 17: ...to the weld metal or is attached too far from the weld area Power line is being shared by other electrical apparatuses Reduce electrode size or increase Amperage Secure the work clamp properly Use a d...

Page 18: ...ble from American Welding Society 550 N W LeJeune Rd Miami FL 33126 8 NFPA Standard 51 OXYGEN FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR WELDING CUTTING AND ALLIED PROCESSES obtainable from the National Fire Protection Ass...

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