GYS Smartmig142, Operating Instructions Manual

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SMARTMIG
EN
DESCRIPTION
Thank you for choosing this machine. To get the best from your machine, please read the following carefully :
The SMARTMIG is a traditional machine for welding semi-automatic MIG/MAG (DC current), and MMA (SMARTMIG 3P
Only). These machines can weld all types of wire : Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, flux (no gas). The SMARTMIG 3P
is capable of welding electrodes up to 3.2mm.
Adjustment and Setting of these machines is easy with their SMART feature.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
This machine is supplied with a 16A plug (type CEE7/7). The absorbed current (I1eff) is indicated on the device at
maximum usage.
The Smartmig 162/3P/182 must be connected to a 230V 1PH with EARTH protected by a 16A circuit breaker (a 13A
circuit breaker for the Smartmig 142).
The Smartmig 183 must be connected to a 400V 3ph with EARTH protected by a 10A circuit breaker.
DEVICE PRESENTATION (FIG-I)
1- Power Switch Off/On
2- Power Cable
3- Rear handle
4- Wire Reel Support
5- Quick Gas Connector
6- Front Handle
7- Control panel and table for SMART feature
8- Drive Reel
9- Rear Wheels (162, 3P & 182 only)
10- EURO torch connector (162, 3P & 182 only)
11- 200A Rapid Connector (3P only)
12- Front Wheels (162, 3P & 182 only)
13- Fixed Power Cable (142, 162, & 182 only)
14- Case protected against polarity reversal (142, 162 &
182 only)
15- Fastening chain for bottles. Warning: fasten the
bottles correctly.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC WELDING FOR STEEL / STAINLESS STEEL (MAG MODE) (FIG-II)
These machines can weld Steel and Stainless Steel wires of 0.6/0.8 or 1.0mm (except SMARTMIG 142) (Fig II - A)
The machine is delivered equipped to function with Ø 0.8mm Steel/Stainless steel wire, and the contact tip, roller throat
and the sleeve of the torch supplied 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 reversable (0.6 / 0.8mm)
and will need to be inserted into the machine so that the figure 0.6 is visible. For welding with Ø 1.0mm wire, you will
need to use a specific roller and contact tip.
For welding with Steel or Stainless Steel it is necessary to use
For use with Steel/Stainless Steel, the gas requirement is 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) (FIG-II)
The SMARTMIG 162 ,3P, 182 & 183 are delivered equipped for welding with Aluminium wire Ø 0.8 or 1.0mm (fig II-B)
The SMARTMIG 142 is delivered equipped for welding Aluminium of Ø 0.8mm (Occasional and non-intensive). In this
case the wire used should be stiff to facilitate wire feeding.
For use with aluminium, the gas requirement is pure argon (Ar). For the specific gas requirements please contact your
distributor. The gas flow in Aluminium is between 20 and 30 Litres/minute depending on the environment, and the
experience of the welder.
Below are the differences between welding with Steel and Aluminium :
- Specific rollers are needed for welding with Aluminium.
- Adjust the pressure of the drive rolls to prevent the wire being crushed.
- Only use a capilliary tube for welding with Steel or Stainless Steel.
- Use a special Aluminium Torch with a teflon sheath to reduce friction. DO NOT
cut the sheath close to the joint, it is used to guide the wire from the the rollers.
- Contact Tube : Use a special aluminium contact tube specific to the diameter of wire being used.
GASLESS WIRE WELDING (FIG. III)
These machines are capable of "Gasless" wire welding (cored wire) provided that the polarity is reversed.
To do this, turn the machine off, open up the machine (14) and make the electrical connections described in Figure C
of the page below. The Machines are originally configured for Gas welding.