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NO GAS MIG WELDER

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

MIG85ENC

0606

NO GAS MIG WELDER

Part No. 6014001

Summary of Contents for MIG85ENC

Page 1: ...NO GAS MIG WELDER OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MIG85ENC 0606 NO GAS MIG WELDER Part No 6014001 ...

Page 2: ...l technical specification for your welder is to be found printed in a table on the rear panel of the machine The meaning of the markings and symbols shown in the table are explained as follows ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS EXPLAINED Symbol for the mains supply and No of phases Symbol for manual arc welding and covered electrodes Symbol for dropping characteristic Duty Cycle expressed as a in a 10 min period ...

Page 3: ...ation 15 Assembly Installing Welding Wire 16 Welding Shield 18 Preparation for Use Preparing the Work 19 Setting the Controls 19 Attaching the Earth Clamp 20 Control Settings Reference Tables 20 MIG Welding Operation 21 Thermal Overload 21 Welding Tips 22 Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting 23 Parts Lists 24 Wiring Diagrams 28 Parts Service Contacts 28 Welder Specifications 29 Accessories 29 Electrical...

Page 4: ...that other equipment being used in the environment is compatible This may require additional protection measures It may be possible to avoid the above by changing the time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place The surrounding area may ext...

Page 5: ...ts bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the operator could receive a shock by touching these metallic components and the electrodes at the same time The operator should be insulated from all such bonded metallic components 2 5 Earthing of the workpiece Where the workpiece is not bonded to earth for electrical safety nor connected to earth because of its size and position e g ships ...

Page 6: ...hat welding or cutting may produce Prevent them with adequate ventilation NEVER ventilate with oxygen Lead cadmium zinc mercury and beryllium bearing materials when welded or cut may produce harmful concentrations of toxic fumes Adequate local exhaust ventilation must be used or each person in the area as well as the operator must wear an air supplied respirator For beryllium both must be used Met...

Page 7: ...for some time after welding or cutting if a appreciable combustibles including building construction are within 10m b appreciable combustibles are further than 10m but can be ignited by sparks c openings concealed or visible in floors or walls within 10m can expose combustibles to sparks d combustibles adjacent to walls ceilings roofs or metal partitions can be ignited by radiant or conducted heat...

Page 8: ...s must be replaced IMMEDIATELY Replace clear cover plate when broken pitted or spattered WE SUGGEST you wear flash goggles with side shields under the helmet to give some protection to the eyes should the helmet not be lowered over the face before an arc is struck Looking at an arc momentarily with unprotected eyes particularly a high intensity gas shielded arc can cause a retinal burn that may le...

Page 9: ...spot welding operations 3F TO PROTECT AGAINST SHOCK Keep body and clothing dry Never work in damp area without adequate insulation against electrical shock Stay on a dry duckboard or rubber mat when dampness or sweat can not be avoided Sweat sea water or moisture between body and an electrically LIVE part or earthed metal reduces the body surface electrical resistance enabling dangerous and possib...

Page 10: ...nd mains lead a Replace fuses as necessary If problem persists return welder to your local dealer b Check fuse size 2 No wire feed Motormalfunction Return welder to your local dealer 3 Feed motor operates a Insufficient Feed Roller Pressure a Increase roller pressure but wire will not feed b Burr on end of wire b Re cut wire square with no burr c Liner blocked or damaged c Clean with compressed ai...

Page 11: ...he welder is used and how clean or dirty the welding site is aggressive atmospheres etc Always inspect the cables both earth and torch cable before use to ensure they are in perfect condition Ensure the earth clamp is clean and secured correctly to the cable Check the hose for security and serviceability As a general rule the covers should br removed and the transformer and other components should...

Page 12: ...s increased from MIN to MAX and vice versa Therefore once the ideal speed is achieved by fine tuning it should not be necessary to adjust this control when the welding current is changed Listen to the sound made An irregular crackling sound denotes too high a wire speed Decrease the speed until a regular strong buzzing sound is heard Thermal Overload Should your welder cut out for no apparent reas...

Page 13: ...OF NO GAS MIG WELDING 1 No need for cumbersome or short life gas bottles 2 Better outdoor use as wind has less chance of disturbing the gas shroud 3 50 faster welding time 4 Operator training time kept to a minimum 5 There is no slag removal thus eliminating almost all post welding cleaning operations 6 Minimum waste of welding consumables 7 Overall a faster more efficient way of getting the job d...

Page 14: ...over fitted 3 Should you wish to replace a detachable fuse carrier ensure that the correct replacement is used as indicated by marking or colour code Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local dealer or most electrical stockists Fuse Rating The fuse in the plug must be replaced with one of the same rating 13 amps and this replacement must be ASTA approved to BS1362 Extension Cable If ...

Page 15: ...e shield Securing them with the plastic screws provided Slotthetwopiecestogetherasshown and enter the threaded end of the handle through the holes provided Thread on the plastic nut and tighten B ASSEMBLING THE WELDING SHIELD Fig 2 15 UNPACKING PARTS IDENTIFICATION Unpack and lay out the components checking against the following list Any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE deale...

Page 16: ...eft in the wire liner D pulling it from the nozzle end of the hose 17 Pull out the end of the wire from the rim of the spool taking care NOT to release it The spool is wound firmly and should remain this way Ensuring the wire is straight and not kinked in any way clip off the end cleanly ensuring there are no burrs or sharp edges Proceed to feed it through the guide tube E over the groove on the r...

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