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ADVANCEARC 160 • ADVANCEARC 200
Care & Maintenance
Keep your Welding Machine
in Top Condition
The ADVANCEARC 160/200 does not require any
special maintenance, however the user should take
care of the machine as follows:
• Regularly clean the ventilation slots.
• Keep the casing clean.
• Check all cables before use.
• Check electrode holders, work lead/clamps and
welding torches before use.
• Replace worn electrode holders and earth
clamps, which do not provide a good
connection.
• Replace worn consumable parts in a timely
manner.
• Use a soft cloth or brush to clean electrical
components.
• Do not use liquid cleaning products, water or
especially solvents.
• Do not use compressed air to clean electrical
components as this can force dirt and dust
further into components, causing electrical short
circuits.
• Check for damaged parts. Do not use the welder
with damaged parts.
• A damaged welder must be carefully checked by
a qualified person to determine that it will operate
properly. Check for breakage of parts, mountings
and other conditions that may affect its operation.
An authorised service centre should properly
repair a damaged part. Have your welder repaired
by an expert.
This appliance is manufactured in accordance with
relevant safety standards. Only experts must carry
out repairing of electrical appliances, otherwise
considerable danger for the user may result. Use only
genuine replacement parts. Do not use modified or
non-genuine parts.
Storing the Welder
When not in use the welder should be stored in the
dry and frost-free environment.
WARNING!
Before performing cleaning/main-
tenance, replacing cables / connections , make
sure the welding machine is switched off and
disconnected from the power supply.
Electrodes
Size of Electrodes
The electrode size is determined by the thickness of
metals being joined and can also be governed by the
type of welding machine available. Small welding ma-
chines will only provide current (amperage) to run
smaller sized electrodes.
For thin sections, it is necessary to use smaller elec-
trodes otherwise the arc may burn holes through the
job. A little practice will soon establish the most suit-
able electrode for a given application.
Storage of Electrodes
Always store electrodes in a dry place and in their
original containers.
Electrode Polarity
Electrodes are generally connected to the electrode
holder with the electrode holder connected positive
polarity.
The work lead is connected to the negative polarity
and is connected to the work piece. If in doubt consult
the electrode data sheet.
