background image

MIG-160ER 

 

 

 

SAFETY MEASURES 

 
Caution: Improper use of any welding machine can result in injury or death. 

CONNECT THE WELDING APPLIANCE ONLY TO THE APPROPRIATE ENERGY SOURCE. This 
information is given on the rating plate on the welding machine. When welding outdoors, use only an 
extension cord designed for such use. 

WORK WITH THE APPLIANCE ONLY ON A DRY AREA AND ON A SOLID GROUND. Make sure the 
work area is clean and tidy. 

MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES IN THE WORKING AREA. 

KEEP CLEAN CLOTHES WITHOUT TRACE OF GREASE OR OIL AT WORK. 

MAKE SURE THE CABLES DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH GREASE OR OIL and never 
wrap them around your shoulders. 

SAFE WORK WITH CLAMPS or in other means, do not overdo it. 

NEVER ESTABLISH AN ARCH ON A PRESSURE GAS TANK. 

THE UNINSULATED PART OF THE ELECTRODE HOLDER SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE 
GROUND WHILE THE CURRENT IS FLOWING! 

IT IS NECESSARY TO TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT THE CABLES WHEN REPAIRING OR 
ADJUSTING THE APPLIANCE. Check the device before each use. Use only original spare parts. 

FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURER'S RULES regarding modification, and adjustment of the device. 

APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE NON-FLAMMABLE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR AGAINST HEAT 
AND FLAMMES MUST BE CARRIED AT WORK. The welder should be dressed in a work suit made 
of non-combustible fibbers during welding. The dress should be dry, clean, not too loose and without 
cut-outs or pockets. Shoes should be closed, high. The use of non-flammable gloves, a hat, a 
protective mask, and a leather apron is mandatory. Low shoes, self-made fibber dresses and short 
gloves are not suitable for welding. 

ALWAYS WARE A WELDING MASK WITH APPROPRIATE EYE PROTECTION WHEN WELDING. 
Sparks can cause blindness during welding, so always wear protection under the welding mask. 

BE CAREFUL OF HOT METAL PARTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN WELDING OVER YOUR HEAD. 
Always wear head, arm, leg, and body protection. 

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER ALWAYS AT YOUR HAND. 

DO NOT SKIP THE MACHINE OPERATING CYCLE. The estimated cycle of the welding machine is a 
percentage of ten minutes, with this in mind the machine can operate safely in terms of output power. 

PREVENT CHILDREN, ANIMALS AND THIRD PARTIES FROM ACCESSING THE WORK AREA. 
When storing equipment, make sure it is out of the reach of children. 

PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Do not work when you are tired or under the 
influence of drugs, alcohol, or other illicit substances. Do not allow the body to come into contact with 
grounded surfaces. 

 

SPECIAL WARNINGS: 
 

 

Welding is not allowed in rooms with flammable and explosive materials, 

 

it is not allowed to weld in / on containers where there were gases, oils, paints…, 

 

more demanding welds should be welded only by certified welders, 

 

persons with a pacemaker should consult a doctor before welding. 

Summary of Contents for MIG-160ER

Page 1: ... o i p o t o o l s e u T h a n k y o uf o r p u r c h a s i n go u r w e l d i n gma c h i n e B e f o r eu s i n gt h ep r o d u c t p l e a s er e a da n df o l l o wt h ei n s t r u c t i o n s a n ds a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s c a r e f u l l y T h e s ei n s t r u c t i o n s a p p l y t oI P O T O O L Sb r a n dp r o d u c t s p u r c h a s e di nE u r o p e I N S T R U C T I O NMA N ...

Page 2: ...ATING CONDITIONS WORKING ENVIRONMENT 6 BEFORE STARTING WORK 6 CONTROL PANEL 7 WELDING WIRE INSTALATION 8 CONNECTION SETTINGS 9 MIG MAG welding with without gas 9 MMA Welding 10 WELDING TIPS 11 MIG MAG WELDING WHICH WELDING WIRE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 PROPER DISPOSAL 14 MANUFACTURER WARRANTY 14 ...

Page 3: ...users in the hobby sector MAIN FUNCTIONS MIG MAG WELDING Direct current DC gas protection welding with inert gas MIG welding e g argon or with active gas MAG welding a mixture of carbon dioxide CO2 and argon WELDING WITH FLUX CORED WIRE Welding with FLUX cored wire welding without protective gas MMA Welding with stick electrodes DIGITAL DISPLAY Digital control of the individual welding parameters ...

Page 4: ...ustible fibbers during welding The dress should be dry clean not too loose and without cut outs or pockets Shoes should be closed high The use of non flammable gloves a hat a protective mask and a leather apron is mandatory Low shoes self made fibber dresses and short gloves are not suitable for welding ALWAYS WARE A WELDING MASK WITH APPROPRIATE EYE PROTECTION WHEN WELDING Sparks can cause blindn...

Page 5: ...ble liquids petrol oil varnishes as there is a high risk of explosion FIRE HAZARD Follow these instructions Remove combustible materials within 5m of the welding site Cover openings cracks and other objects that can trap sparks Keep fire extinguishers nearby After welding inspect the welding area again Do not weld on containers with flammable liquids Shielding gas cylinders must be protected again...

Page 6: ...iful weld and the welding itself takes place quietly and without spattering The device is small in size light and thus easy to transport TECHNICAL INFORMATION Type MIG MAG Inverter Welding Machine MIG 160ER Welding procedures MMA MIG MAG LIFT TIG Connection voltage 230V 1 Phase Frequency 50 60Hz Housing protection IP21S Overload display Yes Cooling Fan Magnetic valve Yes MIG Duty Cycle 160A 60 125...

Page 7: ...TARTING WORK Before welding it is necessary to read and understand the instructions of use Check the machine for any defects or damage To ensure the safety of persons and equipment it is necessary to properly install the earthing with a 4 mm2 conductor depending on the requirements of the power supply system Welding must take place in a dry and well ventilated area Objects in the vicinity must be ...

Page 8: ... of the control panel and the front and back of the appliance 1 Digital display Amps 2 Overload display 3 Choice FLUX MIX Co2 LIFT TIG MMA 4 Control knob Wire ampere feed 5 Control knob Voltage deviation 10V You can see more on our website ...

Page 9: ...ce move the star knob towards you and lift the lid of the clamping system Make sure that depending on the welding wire diameter the appropriate wire feed roller e g 0 8mm 1 0mm etc is in the wire feed system the wire feed roller side with the correct mm specification must point towards the wire feed Unscrew the screw of the wire locating pin place the corresponding welding wire on the wire locatin...

Page 10: ...s to turn on the unit make sure the torch cord is straight and remove the nozzle and nozzle assembly from the gun You can then pull the wire to the torch nozzle either with the button on the torch or with the Fast Wire Drive button After the wire comes out of the gun reattach the nozzle and nozzle assembly to the gun CONNECTION SETTINGS MIG MAG welding with without gas Connect the torch and the ea...

Page 11: ...or MIX selection If you use CO2 as the shielding gas set the Co2 setting with the button or if you use the argon CO2 mixture as the shielding gas you must select the MIX setting with the key Use the control knob 4 to set the appropriate welding current depending on the diameter of the welding wire Then place the control knob 5 in the middle During welding both control buttons must be adjusted unti...

Page 12: ...etermine the desired current range in which you will be welding You set the amperage on the front of the device with the welding control button which you can also read on the digital display To know which area to select refer to the information in the table below Stick electrode Ø mm Current MIN MAX Ø1 6mm 44A 84A Ø2 0mm 60A 100A Ø2 5mm 80A 120A Ø3 2mm 100A 150A Ø4 0mm 140A 180A LIFT TIG mode Pres...

Page 13: ... a thin metallic jacket that is filled with powder and layered with metal compounds and then rolled into a cylinder to shape the finished wire At high temperatures the FLUX wire creates an atmosphere with protective gas which means that you do not need a gas cylinder or manometer for use The cored wire is softer than the solid wire and behaves in a similar way to the aluminium wire when it is fed ...

Page 14: ...hose package clogged Clean the gas nozzle and grease the burner with nozzle grease or spray with nozzle spray blow out the hose package Draft at the welding point Shield the welding point or increase the gas flow Dirty workpiece Remove rust grease or paint Bad wire quality or unsuitable shielding gas New welding wire use suitable shielding gas or mixed gas 4 Constant gas leakage Solenoid valve def...

Page 15: ...e take it to the system provided for this purpose the local recycling centre so that it can be disposed of there For this purpose the public waste disposal authorities set up collection points where old devices from private households in their area can be accepted free of charge The legal disposal authorities may also collect the old devices from private households Please check your local waste ca...

Page 16: ...er point 2 Technical Scope The warranty refers to components which are inside the device especially the circuit board and the inverter It does not include the housing the components of the housing as well as connections ground cables and hose packages It also does not cover the accessories and wearing parts supplied 2 1 Material Scope of Application The seven year warranty applies only to electron...

Page 17: ...tee the presentation of the original invoice from which the product and buyer data result is a requirement 2 10 Shipping Costs The customer bears the shipping costs to IPO Technik Handels GmbH The costs of the return shipment from the manufacturer IPO Technik Handels GmbH to the customer shall be borne by IPO Technik Handels GmbH If the shipping address of the buyer at the time of the warranty cla...

Reviews: