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ADVANCEARC 160 • ADVANCEARC 200
Electrical Connection
- The ADVANCEARC 160 is designed to operate on a
10A 230V AC power supply.
- The ADVANCEARC 200 is designed to operate on a
15A 230V AC power supply.
The AdvanceArc Multivoltage technology allows the
machine to operate on a very wide range input volt-
ages down as low as 90V. This means that limited ca-
pacity power supplies and long extension leads may
be used without damaging the welder. However, as
the supply voltage decreases, the maximum output
current and duty cycle will also decrease. To utilise
the full output capacity of the machine using an ex-
tension cord, it should be a heavy duty version with
a minimum cable core size of 2.5mm2. It is recom-
mended to use the Euroquip industrial duty 15A ex-
tension lead, part number; 16895.
Operating Environment
Adequate ventilation is required to provide proper
cooling for the ADVANCEARC 160/200. Ensure that
the machine is placed on a stable level surface where
clean cool air can easily flow through the unit. The
ADVANCEARC 160/200 has electrical components
and control circuit boards which may be damaged by
excessive dust and dirt, so a clean operating environ-
ment is important.
Basic Operation
1. ARC/ MMA Welding Operation
1.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the
negative welding power output socket (5) Con-
nect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact
with the work piece must be firm. Contact with
clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or
scale at the contact point.
1.2 Insert an electrode into the electrode holder and
connect the electrode holder and work lead to
the positive welding power output socket (4).
Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation
Note: This polarity connection configuration is valid for most
GP (General Purpose) MMA electrodes. There are variances to
this. If in doubt, check the electrode specifications or consult the
electrode manufacturer.
1.3 Connect the machine to suitable mains power
using the mains input power lead. Switch the
mains power switch to ‘on’ to power up the ma-
chine. Select MMA welding mode (7) using the
button (8).
1.4 Select the required output current using the
current control knob (3). You are now ready to
weld!
2. Lift TIG Operation
Note: Lift TIG operation requires an optional valve control TIG
torch, and argon gas cylinder.
2.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the
positive welding power output socket (4). Con-
nect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact
with the work piece must be firm contact with
clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or
scale at the contact point.
2.2 Insert TIG torch power connection into the nega-
tive welding power output socket (4). Connect
valve TIG torch gas line to the regulator, ensur-
ing all connections are tight.
2.3 Open gas cylinder valve and adjust regulator,
flow should be between 5-10 l/min depending
on application. Re-check regulator flow pressure
with torch valve open as static gas flow setting
may drop once gas is flowing.
2.4 Connect the machine to suitable mains power
using the mains input power lead. Switch the
mains power switch to ‘on’ to power up the ma-
chine. Select Lift TIG welding mode (6) using the
button (8).
2.5 Select the required output current using the cur-
rent control knob (3). You are now ready to
weld!
