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MMA 160

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Page 1: ...MMA 160 O P E R AT I N G M A N U A L 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7 indd 1 28 03 13 8 59 AM...

Page 2: ...ility for updating any information or correcting any error or omission which may become apparent after the document has been issued Neither BOC nor any of its agents has independently verified the acc...

Page 3: ...s of Manual Metal Arc MMA Welding 8 3 2 Fundamentals of GTAW TIG Welding 10 4 0 Machine Specifications and Contents 12 4 1 Operating Controls 12 5 0 Operating Functions 13 5 1 Operating Machine 13 5 2...

Page 4: ...or venting containers 1 0 Recommended Safety Guidelines Diagram and safety explanation Electrical safety alert Welding electrode causing electric shock Fumes and gases coming from welding process Weld...

Page 5: ...all times Keep your head out of the fumes rising from the arc Fumes from the welding of some metals could have an adverse effect on your health Don t breathe them in If you are welding on material suc...

Page 6: ...immediately CylinderValve Safety When working with cylinders or operating cylinder valves ensure that you wear appropriate protective clothing gloves boots and safety glasses Ensure cylinder value is...

Page 7: ...ur arm 2 4 User Responsibility Read the Operating Manual prior to installation of this machine Unauthorised repairs to this equipment may endanger the technician and operator and will void your warran...

Page 8: ...ectrode tends to stick to the work penetration is poor and beads with a distinct rounded profile will be deposited Excessive current is accompanied by overheating of the electrode It will cause underc...

Page 9: ...l frequently lead to arc instability slag inclusions and poor mechanical properties Correct work preparation The method of preparation of components to be welded will depend on equipment available and...

Page 10: ...ing little particulate fume although it is capable of generating ozone in appreciable amounts and is not regarded as a high productivity process Operation Direct or alternating current power sources w...

Page 11: ...olarity DCEP is used for aluminium alloys when welding with pure helium as the shielding gas since this polarity has a strong cathodic cleaning effect capable of removing the tenacious aluminium oxide...

Page 12: ...ft TIG indicator 4 Welding current adjustment 5 Process selector switch MMA Lift TIG 6 Negative 35 dinse connector 7 Positive 35 dinse connector 4 0 Machine Specifications and Contents 4 1 Operating C...

Page 13: ...ouched onto the workpiece The arc will be initiated as the electrode is moved upwards and the current will revert to the adjusted current Connecting the shielding gas Fit the supplied shielding gas re...

Page 14: ...A 15A MMA TIG Output current adjustment A 40 160 20 160 Output voltage V 21 6 26 4 10 8 16 4 No load voltage V 64 Duty cycle 20 Power factor 0 73 Efficiency 80 Insulation grade F Housing protection gr...

Page 15: ...ventilation 7 2 Troubleshooting Main switch signal light is not lit Unit does not get electricity Check mains fuses Check mains cable and plug Unit does not weld well Arc is uneven and goes off Elect...

Page 16: ...warranty is in addition to any other legal rights you may have Electrode holders and torches are not covered 8 2 Limitations on Warranty The following conditions are not covered Non compliance with op...

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Page 20: ...inting Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation no liability for injury or damage resulting from its improper use can be accepted BOC Limited 970 988 Great South Road Penrose Auckland NEW...

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