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EZIARC 160 • EZIARC200
Electrical Connection
The EZIARC 160/200 is designed to operate on a 15A
230V AC power supply. If an extension cord must be
used, it should be a heavy duty version with a mini-
mum cable core size of 2.5mm2. It is recommended
to use the Euroquip industrial duty 15A extension
lead, part number; 16895.
Operating Environment
Adequate ventilation is required to provide proper
cooling for the EZIARC 160/200. Ensure that the ma-
chine is placed on a stable level surface where clean
cool air can easily flow through the unit. The EZIARC
160/200 has electrical components and control circuit
boards which may be damaged by excessive dust and
dirt, so a clean operating environment is essential.
Basic Operation
1. ARC/ MMA Welding Operation
1.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the
negative 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.
1.2 Insert an electrode into the electrode holder and
connect the electrode holder and work lead to
the positive welding power output socket (5).
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
Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation
mains power switch to ‘on’ to power up the ma-
chine. Set the welding mode switch (6) to ‘MMA’.
1.4 Select the required output current using the cur-
rent 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 (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.
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. Set the welding mode switch (6) to ‘Lift
TIG’.
2.5 Select the required output current using the
current control knob (3). You are now ready to
weld!
Please note, the EZIARC 160/200 is a DC (Direct Current) out-
put welder only, this means that it is unable to TIG weld reac-
tive metals such as aluminium alloys and brass (which require
AC output). DC TIG output is suitable for steel, stainless steel and
copper. The STRATA ADVANCEARC AC/DC models are designed
for TIG welding Aluminium and its alloy.
