Operation
Before starting any welding activity ensure that you have
suitable eye protection and protective clothing. Also take
the necessary steps to protect any persons within the
area.
MMA
After connecting the welding leads as detailed you will need
to switch the power switch on the back panel to “ON”
Select MMA by switching to the MMA welding mode. There
is voltage output at both output terminals.
Set the amperage on the machine suitable for the electrode
being used. Please see below a guide to amperages
required. Ensure you check that you have the electrode
polarity correct.
The arc ignition time (hot start) is set internally in the
machine in accordance with the table below. This should
only be carried out by a competent trained person as it
involves removing the machine cover.
Always disconnect the machine from the mains supply
before setting this time position
Tips
It is generally recommended that the Arc ignition current is to
be adjusted to a larger value to facilitate good arc ignition
but it can also be reduced to a lower value to prevent the
burning of the workpiece when the workpiece is too thin or
to reduce spatter during arc ignition.
The arc force current should be adjusted appropriately. If the
arc force current is high enough, electrode sticking seldom
occurs. However, if the arc force current is too high, the
spatter increases. It is very important to choose the correct
arc force current especially welding with thin electrodes or in
all-position welding. Specific parameters are determined by
the welding application requirements.
Remote control
This series of machines has the capability of two types of
remote control:
A remote control with cable
A carrier wave remote control which eliminates the
need for a connection cable.
When using the remote control with cable, insert the control
plug on the remote control cable into the control plug socket
of remote control at the bottom on the front panel of the
welding machine, and tighten it clockwise. After switching
the remote control/local control switch to “
!
” position, the
current control knob and arc force control knob on the front
panel of the machine are ine
ff
ective, while the current control
knob and arc force control knob on the remote control
functions.
When using the wave carrier remote control, wave carrier
receiving board should be installed inside the machine.
Switch the remote control/local control switch on the front
panel to “
!
” position, and connect the two wires of the wave
carrier remote control respectively with the electrode holder
and work clamp. And then the welding current and arc force
current can be adjusted with the remote control.
For details, please consult the operator’s manual for wave
carrier remote control.
When not to use remote control, please switch the “remote
control/Local control” switch on the front panel to “
!
”
position to ensure normal welding.
Note: Either remote control is an optional item.
For welder training please visit our Academy website at
www.wilkinson-welding-academy.com
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Electrode Diameter (mm)
Recommended Welding Current (A)
1.0
20~60
1.6
44~84
2.0
60~100
2.5
80~120
3.2
108~148
4.0
140~180
5.0
180~220
6.0
220~260
SW1 status
Arc ignition
time
SW1 status
Arc ignition
time
300ms
150ms
200ms
70ms (factory
default)
