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CRAFT-STICK | Version 1.12

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Introduction

1

Introduction

You have made a good choice by purchasing the 
Schweißkraft electrode inverter.

Read the operating manual thoroughly before com-
missioning the device. 

It gives you information about the proper commissioning, 
intended use and safe and efficient operation and main-
tenance of your electrode inverter

The operating manual is part of electrode inverter pac-
kage. Always keep this operating manual in the location 
where your electrode inverter is being operated. All local 
accident prevention regulations and general safety in-
structions for the operating range of your electrode inver-
ter must also be complied with. 

1.1 Copyright

The contents of these instructions are copyright. They 
may be used in conjunction with the operation of elec-
trode inverter. Any application beyond those described is 
not permitted without the written approval of Stürmer Ma-
schinen GmbH. 

For the protection of our products, we shall register tra-
demark, patent and design rights, as this is possible in 
individual cases. We strongly oppose any infringement 
of our intellectual property.

1.2 Customer service

Please contact your dealer if you have questions con-
cerning your electrode inverter or if you need technical 
advice. They will help you with specialist information and 
expert advice. 

Germany:

Stürmer Maschinen GmbH 
Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 
D-96103 Hallstadt 

Repair service:

Fax: 

0049 (0) 951 96555-111 

E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.schweißkraft.de

Spare part orders:

Fax: 

0049 (0) 951 96555-119 

E-Mail: [email protected]

We are always interested in valuable experience and 
knowledge gained from using the application which then 
could be shared and be valuable to develop our products 
even further.   

1.3 Limitation of liability

All information and notes in these operating instructions 
were summarised while taking applicable standards and 
rules, the state-of-the-art technology and our long-term 
knowledge and experiences into consideration. 

In the following cases the manufacturer is not liable for 
damages: 

- Non-observance of the operating instructions, 

- Inappropriate use 

- Use of untrained staff, 

- Unauthorised modifications 

- Technical changes, 

- Use of not allowed spare parts. 

The actual scope of delivery may deviate from the expla-
nations and presentations described here in case of spe-
cial models, when using additional ordering options or 
due to latest technical modifications.

The obligations agreed in the delivery contract, the gen-
eral terms and conditions as well as the delivery condi-
tions of the manufacturer and the legal regulations at the 
time of the conclusion of the contract are applicablen.

2

Safety

This section provides an overview of all important safety 
packages for the protection of the operating personnel 
as well as for safe and fault-free operation. Other task 
based safety notes are included in the paragraphs of the 
individual phases of life.

2.1 Symbol explanation

Safety instructions

The safety notes in these operating instructions are high-
lighted by symbols. The safety notes are introduced by 
signal words which express the concern of the risk. 

DANGER!

This combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates an imminently dangerous situation which may 
lead to death or severe injuries if they are not 
avoided.  

WARNING!

This combination of symbols and signal words indica-
tes a possibly dangerous situation which may lead to 
death or severe injuries if they are not avoided.

Summary of Contents for 1073141

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions CRAFT STICK 141 Electrode Inverter CRAFT STICK 161 CRAFT STICK 161P CRAFT STICK 201P CRAFT STICK 141 CRAFT STICK 201P ...

Page 2: ...y 3 2 1 Symbol explanation 3 2 2 Personal protective equipment 4 2 3 General safety regulations 4 2 4 Safety labels on device 4 3 Intended Use 5 4 Technical Data 5 4 1 Type plate 5 4 2 Tables 6 5 Transport packaging storage 7 5 1 Delivery and Transport 7 5 2 Packaging 7 5 3 Storage 7 5 4 Installation requirements 7 6 Operating principle 7 6 1 Principle of electrode welding 7 6 2 Principle of TIG w...

Page 3: ... and knowledge gained from using the application which then could be shared and be valuable to develop our products even further 1 3 Limitation of liability All information and notes in these operating instructions were summarised while taking applicable standards and rules the state of the art technology and our long term knowledge and experiences into consideration In the following cases the man...

Page 4: ...ry and damage to property They must be replaced immediately If the safety mar kings are not visible and understandable at first glance the device must be taken out of operation until new safety labels have been applied CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal words indi cates a possibly dangerous situation which may lead to minor or light injuries if they are not avoided ATTENTION This combin...

Page 5: ...inverter Claims of any kind for damage due to improper use are excluded 4 Technical Data 4 1 Type plate Fig 2 Type plate CRAFT STICK 141 and CRAFT STICK 201P WARNING This Class A welding device is not intended for use in residential installations where the power supply is provided by a low voltage public power supply system It may be difficult to ensure electromagnetic compatibility in these areas...

Page 6: ... to 6 0 Parameter CRAFT STICK 161P CRAFT STICK 201P Supply voltage 50 60 Hz 230 V 230 V Type of current AC AC Input current MMA 22 1 A TIG 14 7 A MMA 28 8 A TIG 19 5 A Total power 5 1 3 4 kVA 6 6 4 5 kVA Required generator output 5 1 kVA 6 6 kVA Norm Marking EN 60974 1 2012 EN 60974 10 2014 CE Power consumption Electrode 5 1 kVA 6 6 kVA Power consumption WIG DC 3 4 kVA 4 5 kVA Slow blow fuse 16 A ...

Page 7: ...ated and deactivated The Arc Force control adjusts the dynamics to the wel ding process and can be controlled The unit is cooled with an air fan If the permissible temperature of the po wer components is overshot the welding current is auto matically switched off This is indicated by a control lamp on the control panel The housing protects the compo nents against external influences and direct con...

Page 8: ...used for welding all mate rial thicknesses and root layers with thicker cross secti ons The TIG process achieves the best results compa red to other welding processes due to pore free welds with a very high tensile strength Fig 4 Principle of TIG welding Direct current welding For welding alloyed steels and non ferrous metals The tungsten electrode is ground to a point The arc burns stable Lift Ar...

Page 9: ...r until the fusion bath is formed Fig 6 Preparing the work area Step 2 The electrode must be positioned approx 6 mm away from the workpiece Once the bath is for med proceed slowly and at a constant speed to form a bath of uniform thickness and width Fig 7 Work area Step 3 Hold the rod at a distance of about 20 mm from the workpiece when using an fill material Fig 8 Rod workpiece distance Step 4 Re...

Page 10: ...n the TIG mode only models 161P and 201P a low current is initially set until the arc is generated by lifting the electrode after light contact with the workpiece The current is then increased to the preset value VRD Function 11 VRD stands for voltage reduction device This is a safety device that reduces the voltage in MMA mode as long as there is no welding process to reduce the risk of electric ...

Page 11: ...urised containers Do not weld in environments where dust gas or ex plosive vapours are present Do not use damaged or leaking gas cylinders Never touch the gas cylinders with the electrode or other live parts RISK OF FIRE Avoid the dispersion of open fire which can be cau sed by sparks slag and glowing material Fire protection devices must be in the vicinity of the workplace Remove flammable materi...

Page 12: ...ng The electrode holder cable must be connected to the connection according to the instructions of the electrode manufacturer Step 1 Connect the cables to the particular terminal on the unit and tighten clockwise bayonet lock If the polarities are reversed according to the instructi ons of the electrode manufacturer make the connecti ons as shown in Fig 12 DCEN right Step 2 Switch on the unit with...

Page 13: ... 6 Check the mains connection and connect the de vice to the mains Step 7 Turn on the power with the ON OFF switch on the rear panel The power indicator will light Step 8 Select the LIFT TIG mode with the MMA MMA VRD LIFT TIG knob Pos 1 Fig 11 Step 9 Set the welding current with the knob Pos 5 Fig 11 for setting the welding current Step10 Open the gas valve on the handle of the TIG torch and start...

Page 14: ... 3 Electrode used at the wrong angle 4 Too fast movement of the electrode 5 Slag or dirt on the surface of the workpiece 1 Use electrodes with a larger diameter and preheat the workpiece 2 Increase the welding current 3 Correct the welding angle towards the base plate 4 Reduce the speed of the electrode 5 Clean the surfaces before welding Non metallic material in the weld pool slag inclusions 1 Pa...

Page 15: ... gas 1 Raise the gas flow or check the gas supply pipe Arc during TIG welding is unstable 1 Tungsten electrode too large for the welding current 1 Select the correct electrode size The welding arc does not stabilize 1 Grounding clamp not attached to the workpiece or clamp not connected to the correct poles 2 Burner cable not connected 3 Wrong gas flow bottle empty or valve closed 1 Connect the ear...

Page 16: ...15 Overcurrent yellow light thermal protection permanently on E16 Overload of the wire feeder E17 Overload wire feed slide E18 Wire feeder cover opened E19 Input voltage error Switch E20 Key error on the operating panel after the machine was switched on yellow light thermal protection permanently on E21 Other error on the control panel when the machine was switched on yellow light thermal protecti...

Page 17: ...r secure seating Clean dirty or rusted screws and bolts replace defective parts or contact customer service Check every three months Check display check whether set values and dis played values correspond Replace defective parts or contact customer service Check yearly Measure the insulation impedance between the main circuit the printed circuit board and the housing If it is less than 1 MΩ the in...

Page 18: ...alth are endangered by incorrect disposal Material recycling helps to reduce the consumption of raw materials For more information about recycling this product contact your local commu nity municipal waste management company or the store where you purchased the product 12 Spare parts 12 1Spare parts orders Spare parts are available from authorised retailers or di rectly from the manufacturer Conta...

Page 19: ...ntended to help identify the necessary spare parts To order please send a copy of the list of spare parts with the marked components to your dealer Spare parts drawing Craft Stick 141 Fig 14 Spare parts drawing CRAFT STICK 141 Spare parts drawing Craft Stick 161 Fig 15 Spare parts drawing CRAFT STICK 161 ...

Page 20: ...20 CRAFT STICK Version 1 12 Spare parts Spare parts drawing Craft Stick 161 P and 201 P Fig 16 Spare parts drawing CRAFT STICK 161P and 201 P ...

Page 21: ...CK Version 1 12 21 Electrical circuit diagrams 13 Electrical circuit diagrams Electrical circuit diagram CRAFT STICK 141 and CRAFT STICK 161 Fig 17 Electrical circuit diagram CRAFT STICK 141 and CRAFT STICK 161 ...

Page 22: ...22 CRAFT STICK Version 1 12 Electrical circuit diagrams Electrical circuit diagram CRAFT STICK 161P Fig 18 Electrical circuit diagram CRAFT STICK 161P ...

Page 23: ...CRAFT STICK Version 1 12 23 Electrical circuit diagrams Electrical circuit diagram CRAFT STICK 201P Fig 19 Electrical circuit diagram CRAFT STICK 201P ...

Page 24: ...mply with the requirements of this Directive and comply with the safety requirements for arc welding equipment in accordance with the following product standards The following harmonised standards have been applied EN 60 974 1 2012 Arc welding equipment Part 1 Welding power sources EN 60 974 10 2014 A1 2015 Arc welding equipment Part 10 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC requirements Filter class A...

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