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OWNER’S MANUAL

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The technical specifications and the wiring diagrams contained in this owner’s manual are valid only

for the model that has the part number indicated below.

M 130 - M 170

M 130

ALW-M120500381

M 170

ALW-M120500382

Air Liquide Welding is a trademark of L’Air Liquide S.A.

Summary of Contents for M 130

Page 1: ... specifications and the wiring diagrams contained in this owner s manual are valid only for the model that has the part number indicated below M 130 M 170 M 130 ALW M120500381 M 170 ALW M120500382 Air Liquide Welding is a trademark of L Air Liquide S A ...

Page 2: ...PLETE WITH 7 2 4 DUTY CYCLE AND OVERHEATING 8 2 5 VOLT AMPERE CURVES 9 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT TO THE MAIN SUPPLY 10 3 2 SELECTING A LOCATION 10 3 3 CHANGING POLARITY 10 3 4 INSTALLING WELDING GUN 10 3 5 INSTALLING WIRE SPOOL AND ADJUSTING HUB TENSION 12 3 6 INSTALLING THE WIRE INTO THE WELDING GUN 12 3 7 INSTALLING SG 185 SPOOL GUN 13 4 OPERATION 4 1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 14 4 ...

Page 3: ...n wet areas or standing on metal surfaces 11 Always turn off welding equipment that is not being used Do not leave welding equipment unattended Significant DC voltage exists after removal of input power or inverters Always discharge input capacitors before touch ing any parts Service work should be complet ed by qualified personnel only 1 2 PERSONAL PROTECTION 1 Welding operations produce radiatio...

Page 4: ...l Always wear a protective mask 3 If the ventilation system is inadequate use an air respirator 4 Beware of gas leaks Shielding gases such as argon are heavier than air and when used in small spaces will replace the air 5 In the event that a welding operation occurs in a confined place the operator should be accompanied by another person 6 Always keep gas cylinders in a well ventilated area Close ...

Page 5: ...ing current flows through welding cables it can cause electromagnetic fields To reduce mag netic fields use the following procedures 1 Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them 2 Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator 3 Do not coil or drape coils around operators body 4 Keep welding power source and cables as far away from the operator as practically possible 5 Connect w...

Page 6: ...priate eye ear and body protection equipment 2 Protect face ears and neck during welding operations Advise other persons in the vicinity to look away and stand clear of arc rays and hot metal The positioning of welding equipment on inflammable sur faces could lead to fire outbreak or explosion 1 Never position equipment on combustible or inflammable surfaces 2 Do not install equipment in the vicin...

Page 7: ... all your aluminum welding needs M 170 is a complete semi automatic constant voltage DC arc welding machine This compact reliable unit capable of welding material thicknesses from 0 5 mm 24 gauge to 6 35 mm 1 4 in is ideal for light fabrica tion the garage or auto body repairs The easy to use M 170 offers versatility and delivers a superior consis tent arc The portable M 170 weighs 28 kg 62 lb and...

Page 8: ...is situation wait fifteen minutes for the unit to cool Reduce amperage or duty cycle before starting to weld again Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty DUTY CHART M 130 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 DUTY CYCLE DUTY CHART M 170 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 DUTY CYCLE OUTPUT AMPERES OUTPUT AMPERES M 130 Duty Cycle M 170 Duty Cyc...

Page 9: ...0 200 220 240 2 5 VOLT AMPERE CURVES Volt ampere curves show the maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of the welding power source Curves of other settings fall under curves shown Volts Volts Amps Amps M 130 Volt Ampere Curve M 170 Volt Ampere Curve ...

Page 10: ...nt must not obstruct corridors or work activities of other personnel 6 Position the power source securely to avoid falling or overturning 7 Understand the risk of falling equipment situat ed in overhead positions 3 3 CHANGING POLARITY TURN OFF WELDER BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS Consult wire data to verify polarity require ments DCEN Straight Polarity 1 Connect the ground cable to the positive recep ...

Page 11: ...11 1 2 3 4 INSTALLING WELDING GUN TURN OFF WELDER BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS Supplied with machine ...

Page 12: ...e pressure assembly on the wire feed er 2 Push wire through guide into gun 3 Close and tighten pressure assembly 4 Remove gun nozzle and contact tip 5 Press the gun trigger until wire comes out of the welding gun Typical Weld Parameter Settings M 130 Fig 2 Typical Weld Parameter Settings M 170 6 Reinstall contact tip and nozzle 7 Feed wire by pressing the gun trigger to check drive roll pressure 8...

Page 13: ...the wire feeder unit See reference 1 in figure 1 5 Connect the male gas connection See reference 2 in figure 2 of the spool gun to the gas hose 6 Remove the male trigger connector See reference 2 in figure 1 7 Connect the male spool gun trigger connector See reference 1 in figure 2 to the female trigger receptacle 8 Connect the power cable lug See reference 3 in figure 2 to the positive receptacle...

Page 14: ...NECT THE POWER SOURCE FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORM ING ANY MAINTENANCE WORK Periodically remove the side panels and blow out the machine with dry compressed air to remove dirt and dust Increase the frequency of cleaning when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 5 1 TORCH MAINTENANCE As required clean the interior of the gas nozzle to prevent buildup of spatter To change the contact tip 1 Sli...

Page 15: ...f present replace rectifler Porous or spongy welds No gas Check presence of gas and gas supply pressure Drafts in the welding area Use a suitable screen Increase gas delivery pressure if necessary Clogged holes in gas diffuser Clear clogged holes using compressed air Gas leakage in supply hoses Check and replace faulty component Solenoid valve blocked Check solenoid operation and electrical connec...

Page 16: ...16 6 M 130 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ...

Page 17: ...17 7 M 170 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ...

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Page 22: ...22 10 M 130 M 170 COMMON SPARE PARTS LIST CODE CODE ...

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