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EZITIG 180
Electrical Connection
The EZITIG 180 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 minimum
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 EZITIG 180. Ensure that the machine
is placed on a stable level surface where clean cool
air can easily flow through the unit. The EZITIG 180
has electrical components and control circuit boards
which may be damaged by excessive dust and dirt, so
a clean operating environment is important for reli-
able product life.
Basic Operation
1. ARC/ MMA Welding Operation
1.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the
negative welding power output socket (7) 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
mains power switch to ‘on’ to power up the
machine. Set the welding mode switch (2) to
‘MMA’.
1.4 Select the required output current using the
current control knob (9). You are now ready to
weld!
Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation
2. TIG Operation
Note: TIG operation requires an argon gas supply.
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 (7). Connect
TIG torch remote plug to remote socket (8) and
torch gas connection to the TIG gas outlet (6).
2.3 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 ‘2T’ or ‘4T mode using the mode
selector switch (2).
2.4 Assemble the female gas quick connector to
the gas line and to the regulator outlet fitting.
Connect the gas regulator to a gas cylinder (not
included with machine) and connect the female
quick connector to the male gas inlet on the rear
of the machine. Ensure all connections are tight.
Open gas cylinder valve and adjust regulator,
flow should be between 5-10 l/min depending
on application. Re-check regulator flow pressure
with the torch triggered as static gas flow setting
may drop once gas is flowing.
2.5 Set the welding current (9), down slope (4) and
gas post flow (3) as required. You are now ready
to weld!
Please note, the EZITIG 180 is a DC (Direct Current) output welder
only. This means that it is unable to TIG weld reactive metals such
as Aluminium alloys and Brass (which require AC output). DC TIG
output is suitable for steel, stainless steel and copper.
The ADVANCETIG AC/DC series are the models designed for TIG
welding Aluminium and its alloys.
