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Thank you for selecting the R-Tech PROARC175 Inverter Arc Welder

 

 

The PROARC175 has many benefits over traditional transformer arc welders, including 

infinite power control, anti stick and hot start technology to aid easy arc starting and the 

inverter power source provides smooth weld characteristics 

 

We want you to take pride in operating our PROARC175 as much pride as we have taken in 

making this product for you. Please read all information in this manual before operation 

 

 

 

PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY 

 

When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt from the courier.  

Consequently all claims for material damaged in shipment must be made by purchaser against the 

transportation company used. 

 

Please record your equipment identification below for future reference. This information can be found on 

data plate at rear of machine. 

 

Product PROARC175 

 

Serial No. ___________________________________ 

 

Date of Purchase _____________________________ 

 

Where Purchased _____________________________ 

 

Whenever you request replacement parts or information on this equipment please always supply 

information you have recorded above 

 

This product is covered by our 2 year collect and return UK warranty, External items, torch, earth lead 

etc are covered by 3 months warranty. Any faults/damage found caused by customer will be charged 

pro-rata. 

 

 

Please read this operator manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. 

 

Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided you for your protection 

 

The level of seriousness to be applied to each section is explained below 

 

WARNING

 

 

This statement appears where the information must be followed exactly to avoid serious personal 

injury. 

 

CAUTION 

 

This statement appears where the information must be following to avoid a minor personal injury or 

damage to this equipment. 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PROArc 175

Page 1: ...www r techwelding co uk Email sales r techwelding co uk Tel 01452 733933 Fax 01452 733939 ProArc 175 INVERTER ARC WELDER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Version 2014 1...

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Page 3: ...on can be found on data plate at rear of machine Product PROARC175 Serial No ___________________________________ Date of Purchase _____________________________ Where Purchased ________________________...

Page 4: ...R Tech PROARC175 is recommended for the MMA welding processes within its output capacity of 175 Amps DC Equipment Limitations The R Tech PROARC175 is protected from overloads beyond the output ratings...

Page 5: ...cles towards the welder An abundance of conductive material can cause plant failure Stacking This machine cannot be stacked Transport Unloading Never underestimate the weight of equipment never move o...

Page 6: ...and cracks that allow high frequency leakage 4 Keep the torch in good repair and all connections tight to reduce leakage 5 Keep earth lead connection to work in good condition Clean area on workbench...

Page 7: ...according to national coding Brown wire Live Blue wire Neutral Green Yellow Wire Earth Ground Front machine connections Fig 1 1 Negative welding power connector MMA Connect the earth cable dinse plug...

Page 8: ...8 Rear machine connections Fig 2 1 On Off Switch This switches machine on off 2 Mains input cable Connect electrical plug as required...

Page 9: ...occurred due to over work or poor airflow Fan will continue to run and once machine has cooled down light will go off and machine is ready to use Note This light will come on for 1 2 seconds when fir...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...re always live take care and do not touch electrode and earth by person at same time otherwise electric shock will occur Maintenance Routine and periodic maintenance WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Tu...

Page 12: ...1 No output LED display is not lit Check machine on off switch is in the on position Check Input power to machine Check plug wiring Check mains trip fuses 2 No output Fan runs LED display is lit Warni...

Page 13: ...Humidity in electrodes Long arc get electrode closer to work TIG welding problems 1 Tungsten electrode blasts off when arc is started Welding current set too high reduce welding current or use larger...

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