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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY...………………………………………………………………………..4

SPECIFICATIONS…….………………………………………………………..9

General Description

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What’s Included

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Power Supply Rating

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What You Need to Operate This Machine

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Control Panel Information

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Machine Rear

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Front Control Panel

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INSTALLATION………………………………………………………………..14

Before Installation

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Setup Instructions

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Installation Diagrams

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TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………………...17

How to Use the Troubleshooting Guide

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Common Problems

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Troubleshooting Welding

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OTHER ACCESSORIES……………………………………………………….20

Summary of Contents for TIG200

Page 1: ...LOTOS TIG200 TIG Stick Welder www uwelding com ...

Page 2: ...You Need to Operate This Machine 12 Control Panel Information 12 Machine Rear 13 Front Control Panel 13 INSTALLATION 14 Before Installation 14 Setup Instructions 15 Installation Diagrams 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 How to Use the Troubleshooting Guide 17 Common Problems 17 Troubleshooting Welding 18 OTHER ACCESSORIES 20 ...

Page 3: ...is manual Write the invoice number and date of purchase on the inside of the manual Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future use Operation Manual Carefully read the operation manual prior to using installing and maintaining the electric welding machine for the purpose of preventing damages such as fire electric shock and etc from occurring Please keep the manual for future re...

Page 4: ...ds Keep children away Children must be never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle machines tools or extension cords Store idol equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach of children Do not force tool It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended Do not use inappropria...

Page 5: ...cement parts Use of any other parts will void warranty Only use accessories intended for use with this welder Approved accessories are available from www uwelding com Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not operate the welder Maintenance...

Page 6: ...ound clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld area as possible This will give the least resistance and best weld Maintain the welding torch work clamp power cable and welding machine in good safe operating condition Replace damaged insulation Always wear dry protective clothing and leather welding gloves and insulated footwear You have to the wear the welding gloves and auto darken...

Page 7: ...ry or death Always work in a properly ventilated area Read and understand the manufacturer s instructions for this equipment and the consumables to be used including the material safety data sheet MSDS and follow your employer s safety practices MSDS forms are available from your welding distributor or from the manufacturer WELDING SPARKS can cause a fire or an explosion Remove fire hazards from t...

Page 8: ...nd face away from the cylinder valve outlet when opening the cylinder valve Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for use ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT can be dangerous Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment Install equipment in accordance with the local codes and the...

Page 9: ...enthusiast who is looking to get industrial quality features in a durable and affordable welder 200 amp AC DC square wave inverter TIG Stick MMA Welder Automatic dual voltage dual frequency 110 220 volt 50 60Hz HF start hand torch control and precise foot pedal welding heat control Suitable for welding stainless steel mild steel aluminum and other metal materials WHAT S INCLUDED Power Supply TIG T...

Page 10: ...10 HAND HELD SHIELD WIRE BRUSH ETC ARGON REGULATOR ARGON HOSE FOOT PEDAL ...

Page 11: ...t power cable length 6 1 8m Material2 Mild Steel Welding Capacity 3 8 9 6mm Stainless Steel Aluminum Other Metals Warranty New Unit 1 Year Warranty Refurbished Unit 60 Day Warranty 1 Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 minutes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating 2 Production weld thickness are the results of Lotos laboratory testing Production speeds are approximately 80 of maximum For...

Page 12: ...al switch 4 When the switch is on the OFF position the current is adjusted by using the Current adjustment knob 5 when it is on the PEDAL position the current is adjusted dynamically by foot pedal 5 Current adjustment knob 5 Note it only works when switch 4 pedal off is on the OFF position If switch 4 is set on the PEDAL mode the current would be fully controlled by using the foot pedal instead 6 ...

Page 13: ...w Time Adjustment 4 Foot Pedal Switch 5 Voltage Adjustment 6 Clearance Effect Pulse Width Adjustment 7 Opening for Ground Cable 8 Stick Welding TIG Welding Switch 9 AC DC Switch 10 Tig Torch Gas Connector 11 Stick Welding Cable Connector 12 Tig Torch Electrical Connector 13 Foot Pedal Connector 14 Ground Cable Connector 1 Post Flow 8s 2 s 5 1 s 0 1 s Pre Flow Clearance Effect 5 Downslope 1 1 0 0 1...

Page 14: ...ION The Inverter will operate in harsh environments Even so it is important that simple preventative measures are followed in order to assure long life and reliable operation The machine must be located where there is free circulation of clean air such that air movement in the back and out the front will not be restricted Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine should be kept to a minimum...

Page 15: ...m welding please set Knob 9 to the DC mode For aluminum welding set Knob 9 to the AC mode 7 For Stick MMA welding you do NOT need gas supply Just hook your Stick Electrode Holder cable to Connector 11 and hook the Ground Cable to connector 14 and attach your Ground Clamp to the work piece Set Switch 8 to MMA mode Set the machine to AC mode for aluminum stick welding and DC for non aluminum stick w...

Page 16: ...16 INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS ground clamp manual welding workpiece Ar ground clamp TIGwelding torch workpiece ground clamp workpiece TIGwelding torch Ar ...

Page 17: ... contribute to the machine symptom Step 3 RECOMMENDED ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely contact your dealer COMMON PROBLEMS BLACK WELDING SPOT It might have been caused by an over oxidized welding spot Please make sure there is sufficient gas flow Make sure that the valve o...

Page 18: ... between the filler metal and the torch must be less than 90 degrees Crater at the End of the Weld Bead Keep the torch on the base metal while the post flow shielding gas flows to protect the metal and tungsten Reduce current with pedal and add more filler at the end of the weld Weld Bead is Cracking Reduce the heat more times between passes Preheat the base metal and reduce the filler wire size M...

Page 19: ...ure the setting for the foot pedal switch is correct Arc Runs Around and Heat Cannot be Concentrated in a Specific Area Check Tungsten type and tip size Adjust the rate of gas flow Make sure the Tungsten is not contaminated Make sure the Tungsten is held 1 8 to inches off the work piece Make sure the machine is securely grounded Make sure the metal piece is not contaminated Shift Knob 6 towards ne...

Page 20: ...20 OTHER ACCESSORIES The following accessories and consumables can be purchased on www uwelding com or call 408 739 2329 to order ACCESSORIES TT132 DTE10 AAR10 HELMET ...

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