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CARMIG
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Thank you for choosing this machine. To get the best from your MIG welding machine, please read the following instruc-
tions carefully :
PRESENTATION
The CARMIG is a traditional machine for welding semi-automatic MIG/MAG (DC current). This machine can weld all
types of wire : Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium. Adjustment and Setting of these machines is easy with their SMART
feature.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
The absorbed current (I1eff) is indicated on the device. Check that the power supply and its protection (fuse and/or
circuit breaker) are compatible with the current that is needed. In some countries, it might be necessary to change the
plug to allow use at maximum output.
The device must be placed in such way that the power socket is always accessible.
Do not use an extension cord which has a wire section inferior to à 2.5 mm².
The Carmig has to be plugged on a 400 V (50Hz) power socket WITH earth and protected by a circuit breaker 10A and
1 differential 30mA. This device should only be used with a three-phase power supply system with four wires and an
earthed neutral one.
DEVICE PRESENTATION (FIGURE II, PAGE 2)
1- On / Off switch
2- Power Settings - 1 switches with 7 positions: for ad-
justment of the welding voltage output. The adjustment
of the output voltage is proportional to the thickness of
the work piece.
3- Control panel and table for SMART feature
4- European standard torch connection.
5- Thermal Protection light: Indicates when a cool-down
period is necessary following intensive use.
6- Torch support.
7- Power Cable (3m).
8- Earth cable connector
9- Gas bottle support (max 1 bottle of 10m3).
10- Fastening chain for bottles. Warning: fasten the
chain securely (see V-1)
11- Reel support Ø 200 mm/ 300mm.
12- Drive Reel
13- Gas connector
14- Torch Cable support
SEMI-AUTOMATIC WELDING FOR STEEL / STAINLESS STEEL (MAG MODE)
These machines can weld Steel and Stainless Steel wires of 0.6/0.8 or 1.0mm (fig III - A)
The machine is delivered equipped to operate with Ø0.8mm Steel/Stainless steel wire: contact tip, roller throat and
sleeve of the torch are suitable for this application.
Should you wish to use 0.6mm wire, you will need to change the contact tip. The wire reel is reversible (0.6 / 0.8 mm)
and will need to be inserted into the machine so that the figure 0.6 is visible. For welding with Ø 1.0 mm wire, you will
need to use a specific roller and contact tip.
For welding with Steel or Stainless Steel we recommend to use Argon + CO2 (Ar+CO2). The proportion of CO2 required
will vary depending on the use. For specific gas requirements, please contact your gas distributor. The gas flow in steel
is between 12 and 18 Litres/minute depending on the environment and experience of the welder.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC WELDING FOR ALUMINIUM (MIG MODE)
This device can also weld Ø0.8 mm aluminium wire (fig III-B)
Welding on aluminium needs a specific gas: Argon (Ar). When welding aluminium, the gas flow-rate should be tuned
between 15 and 25l/min according to the environment and the welder experience.
Here are the differences between use with steel and use with aluminium :
- Rollers: use specific rollers for aluminium welding.
- Pressure of motor pressure rolls on the wire: put a minimum of pressure in order not to squash the wire.
- Capillar: use the capillar only for welding with steel and stainless steel wire.
- Torch: use a special aluminium torch which is equipped with a Teflon (not included) sheathing in order to reduce fric
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tion. DO NOT cut the sheathing close to the joint! The sheathing is needed to guide the wire from the rolls.
- Contact tube: use a Ø0.8 mm special aluminium contact tube (ref.: 041509 – not included).
PROCESS OF REELS AND TORCHES ASSEMBLY (FIGURE V, PAGE 3)
• Remove the Nozzle from the torch by turning clockwise and then remove the contact tip, leaving the support and the
spring on the torch.
