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Unimig VIPER MIG STICK 182 Operating Manual Download Page 1

KUMJRVM182

OPERATING MANUAL

Please read and understand this instruction manual carefully

before the installation and operation of this equipment.

© Welding Guns Of Australia PTY LTD 2019

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Summary of Contents for VIPER MIG STICK 182

Page 1: ...KUMJRVM182 OPERATING MANUAL Please read and understand this instruction manual carefully before the installation and operation of this equipment Welding Guns Of Australia PTY LTD 2019...

Page 2: ...ents Secondly they provide a customer support service that is second to none thus ensuring our customers have confidence that they will be well satisfied both now and in the future UNIMIG welders and...

Page 3: ...TION 15 WIRE INSTALLATION SET UP GUIDE 16 MIG TORCH LINER INSTALLATION 17 TORCH WIRE FEED SET UP FOR ALUMINIUM WIRE 18 MIG WELDING GUIDE 20 MMA STICK WELDING SET UP 26 MMA STICK WELDING GUIDE 27 SB15...

Page 4: ...power cable for wear and tear replace the cable immediately if damaged bare wiring is dangerous and can kill Do not use damaged under sized or badly joined cables Do not drape cables over your body W...

Page 5: ...cause gas cylinders are normally part of the welding cutting process be sure to treat them carefully CYLINDERS can explode if damaged Protect gas cylinders from excessive heat mechanical shocks physic...

Page 6: ...mperature inside the equipment The machine will be ready for use again when the internal temperature reaches safe level iii Over Voltage Supply Regarding the power supply voltage range of the machine...

Page 7: ...in the regulator and line for an extended time period In this situation it is recommended to open the cylinder valve set the flow rate to 8 10 L min close the cylinder valve and check after a minimum...

Page 8: ...rder to MIG weld Setup and operation of the VIPER MIG 182 has also been designed to be fast and easy thanks to the inclusion of step less Amperage and Voltage controls With all of this functionality p...

Page 9: ...ars 1 MIG SPECIFICATIONS MIG WELDING CURRENT RANGE 30 180A MIG DUTY CYCLE 40 C 10 180A MIG WIRE SIZE RANGE 0 6 0 9mm MIG WIRE SPOOL SIZE 1kg 5kg MIG WELDING THICKNESS RANGE 3mm 10mm DRIVE ROLLER SIZE...

Page 10: ...Overload LED 8 Wire Feed Adjustment Knob 9 MIG MMA Switch 10 Voltage Adjustment Knob 11 Power Switch 12 Gas Inlet 13 Power Cable 14 Data Plate 15 Wire Spool Holder 16 Burn Back Control 17 Wire Inch Bu...

Page 11: ...less wires The weld power cable goes into the opposing negative or positive socket 5 Connect Gas Line to Gas Regulator and connect the gas regulator to the Gas Cylinder 6 Fit the correct type and size...

Page 12: ...er 16 Adjust the burn back control to prevent the wire sticking in the weld pool Burn back control is located above the wire feed motor 10 Remove the gas nozzle and contact tip from the front end of t...

Page 13: ...en it IMPORTANT When connecting the torch be sure to tighten the connection A loose connection can result in the connector arcing and damaging the machine and gun connector This damage is not covered...

Page 14: ...size contact tip over the wire and fasten tightly into the tip holder 16 Adjust the burn back control to prevent the wire sticking in the weld pool Burn back control is located above the wire feed mot...

Page 15: ...the top pressure roller to avoid deforming the shape of the wire too much tension will push the wire out of shape and cause it to catch in the contact tip Flux Core Gasless Wire these wires are made...

Page 16: ...and screw to hold the new position 2 Note the tension spring adjuster and spool locating pin 5 Feed the wire through the drive roller and into the outlet guide tube of the wire feeder 8 A simple chec...

Page 17: ...nt end parts 9 Fully screw down the liner retaining nut and nip it up tight This compresses the liner inside the torch cable assembly preventing it moving during use and ensures good wire feed 3 Caref...

Page 18: ...the way to exit the torch neck Be careful not to kink the liner 8 Push the liner firmly into the torch lead and tighten the liner retaining nut 9 Install a U groove drive roller of the correct size fo...

Page 19: ...to the machine Euro receptacle 17 Fit the remaining front end parts to the torch neck ready for welding 12 Carefully feed the Polymide liner into the inlet guide tube hole of the torch Euro receptacle...

Page 20: ...r spray transfer and pulsed spray each of which has distinct properties and corresponding advantages and limitations To perform MIG welding the basic necessary equipment is a welding gun a wire feed u...

Page 21: ...flattens out the droplet into the weld pool The heat of the arc melts the end of the wire slightly as it feeds towards the base metal The wire feed speed overcomes the heat of the arc and the wire aga...

Page 22: ...e weld puddle allowing faster travel speeds providing a flatter weld profile with light penetration useful for welding thin materials The welds are wider and flatter allowing for minimal clean up grin...

Page 23: ...uces a good level of control over the weld pool A travel angle greater that 20 will give an unstable arc condition with poor weld metal transfer less penetration high levels of spatter poor gas shield...

Page 24: ...deposit of poor quality Travel Speed Travel speed is the rate that the gun is moved along the weld joint and is usually measured in mm per minute Travel speeds can vary depending on conditions and the...

Page 25: ...ding zone from the atmosphere Too low flow will give inadequate coverage and result in weld defects and unstable arc conditions Too high flow can cause air to be drawn into the gas column and contamin...

Page 26: ...nufacturers information for the correct polarity DC Electrode connected to output socket DC Electrode connected to output socket 3 Set the welding current using the amperage control dial 6 Hold the el...

Page 27: ...melted electrode metal is transferred across the arc into the molten pool and becomes the deposited weld metal The deposit is covered and protected by a slag which comes from the electrode coating Th...

Page 28: ...ow a rate of travel will frequently lead to arc instability slag inclusions and poor mechanical properties MATERIAL AND JOINT PREPARATION The material to be welded should be clean and free of any mois...

Page 29: ...e Terminal 8 UB1521 C Cable Terminal Cover 9 UG8015 Handle Cable Support C W Ball Joint 10 UB1517 30 Hyperflex Cable Assembly x 3mt UB1517 40 Hyperflex Cable Assembly x 4mt UB1517 50 Hyperflex Cable A...

Page 30: ...ndrical Nozzle QTY2 PGN15CON Conical Nozzle QTY2 PGN15TAP Tapered Nozzle QTY2 PGN15SPOT Spot Nozzle QTY2 SB15 LINERS Part No Description SLB3M Blue Steel Liner 3 Metre 0 6 0 8mm SLB4M Blue Steel Liner...

Page 31: ...stubbing during welding Possible Reason Suggested Remedy Holding the torch too far away Bring the torch closer to the work and maintain stick out of 5 10mm Welding voltage set too low Increase the vol...

Page 32: ...t common causes of bad feeding Try to clear the liner by blowing out with compressed air as a temporary cure it is recommended to replace the liner Wrong size liner Install the correct size liner Bloc...

Page 33: ...ode Poor welding technique Use the correct welding technique or seek assistance for the correct technique Poor joint preparation Check the joint design and fit up make sure the material is not too thi...

Page 34: ...ate Wire Feeder Only 3 Years Clause 3 UNI TIG Jasic Inverter TIG Power Source Only 3 Years Clause 3 UNIMIG Water Cooler 1 Year Clause 3 T R Pulse MIG Power Source Only 2 Year Clause 3 T R Pulse MIG SW...

Page 35: ...above and b Where the Goods are unable to be repaired the Goods are returned at your cost within thirty 30 days of the delivery date and c Welding Guns Of Australia PTY LTD will not be liable for Goo...

Page 36: ...Cable Support Gas Connector Handle To Suit PP36 with Knobs All Xcel Arc Magmaweld MIG Welding Wires Electrodes Arc Leads Welding Cable Electrode Holder Earth Clamps TIG Welding Torches and Consumable...

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