R-Tech TIG 170 User Manual Download

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TIG 170 AC/DC DIGITAL TIG WELDER

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Page 1: ...www r techwelding co uk email sales r echwelding co uk Tel 01452 733933 Fax 01452 733939 TIG 170 AC DC DIGITAL TIG WELDER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Version 2017 10...

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Page 3: ...w for future reference This information can be found on data plate at rear of machine Product POWER TIG 170EXT DIGITAL Serial No ___________________________________ Date of Purchase __________________...

Page 4: ...ted from overloads beyond the output ratings and duty cycle as per machine specifications with thermostat protection of the output coils and rectifiers Welding Capability Duty Cycle The R Tech POWER T...

Page 5: ...fety Precautions Read entire section before starting installation WARNING Electric Shock can kill Only qualified personnel should perform this installation Turn off input power at the fuse box before...

Page 6: ...as where water rain is around Read and follow the Electric Shock Warnings in the safety section if welding must be performed under electrically hazardous conditions such as welding in wet areas or wat...

Page 7: ...r is as specified on machine rating plate located at rear of machine Have a qualified electrician provide suitable input power as per national electrical codes Make sure machine is earthed grounded Ma...

Page 8: ...rator If connecting this machine to an engine driven generator please ensure the following Minimum Generator KVA Output 5 0 KVA continuous Generator to be fitted with AVR automatic voltage regulation...

Page 9: ...hine is turned on by on switch it will then output power from aux socket Fig1 1 1 Main chassis earth bolt If you experience interference you can fit extra earth to this point Not normally used 2 Gas I...

Page 10: ...to by inserting and twisting until tight and the earth clamp to work bench 4 Torch control socket 7 Pin Connect torch control plug To avoid a High Frequency shock keep the Tig torch in good condition...

Page 11: ...ower connector Connect the earth lead to by inserting and twisting until tight and the earth clamp to work bench 2 Not used for MMA welding 3 Positive power connector Connect the electrode holder by i...

Page 12: ...se the green save LED will now light for about 2 seconds and then go out The parameters have now been stored The red select LED will then come back on if you make any more adjustments these will not b...

Page 13: ...ing foot pedal as well so ensure this is set to above guide 5 Up Slope Adjustable from 0 25 seconds This allows you to gradually increase the amperage from start amps to main amps when using torch tri...

Page 14: ...to be lifted off So you can control the amount of cleaning or penetration Too much cleaning will cause the tungsten to wobble and split Too little cleaning can result in a dirty dull weld So as you in...

Page 15: ...be harder to strike the arc and you may need to scratch the electrode on work a bit more even more so with rusty dirty metals When welding with VRD you may notice a slight delay in the initial striki...

Page 16: ...quence will occur Press and hold the Tig torch switch to start sequence The machine will open gas valve to start flow of shield gas after the set pre flow time to purge air from torch hose the welding...

Page 17: ...switch when main weld is complete The machine will now decrease the welding output current to finish min in down slope time set Once at finish min output you can release the Tig torch switch to end we...

Page 18: ...welding to be carried out Advanced Squarewave is the default mode and offers excellent arc control Soft Square and Sinewave are similar to older transformer style welders Soft Square gives a smooth b...

Page 19: ...n be dangerous Keep your head out of fumes gases produced from welding Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes gases from breathing zone and general area WARNING WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or ex...

Page 20: ...fewer deformations and reduced chance of cracking There are no set rules for pulse welding as this is down to personal choice by the welder Welding in TIG mode with Remote foot pedal 1 Connect the Ti...

Page 21: ...Fit MMA electrode holder to terminal on machine Fig 3 3 2 Fit earth lead to terminal on machine and to work piece Fig 3 1 3 Select stick on front panel Fig 4 15 4 Place electrode in holder 5 Select d...

Page 22: ...orch and cables in good condition 4 Clean air vents to ensure proper air flow and cooling 5 The fan motor has sealed bearings which requires no maintenance Troubleshooting Service repair should only b...

Page 23: ...tput Power light is lit Gas at torch end when trigger pressed Check torch condition possible break in torch power cable replace torch Machine keeps overheating Warning light is lit on machine Check if...

Page 24: ...r leaks in torch gas hoses Black areas along weld bead 1 Clean any oily or organic contamination from the work piece 2 Tungsten electrode contaminated Replace or sharpen 3 Check for leaks or contamina...

Page 25: ...ing current set to high reduce amperage or use thicker electrode Contaminated electrodes or material Electrode sticks in weld puddle Welding current is set too low Arc is too short keep electrode furt...

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