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    HOMER MG-150 MANUAL EN 1.doc            

 

 

MIG/MAG WELDING MACHINES 

HOMER MG-15 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

Content: 

1.

 

INTRODUCTION

 

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2

 

2.

 

SAFETY

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

AND

 

WARNINGS

 

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2

 

3.

 

CONDITIONS

 

OF

 

USE

 

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6

 

4.

 

TECHNICAL

 

DATA

 

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6

 

5.

 

ACCESSORIES

 

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7

 

6.

 

DESCRIPTION

 

OF

 

THE

 

APPLIANCE

 

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9

 

7.

 

GETTING

 

STARTED

 

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10

 

8.

 

WELDING

 

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13

 

9.

 

ROUTINE

 

MAINTENANCE

 

&

 

INSPECTION

 

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14

 

10.

 

STATEMENT

 

OF

 

WARRANTY

 

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15

 

11.

 

DISPOSAL

 

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15

 

12.

 

DECLARATION

 

OF

 

CONFORMITY

 

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16

 

 

Summary of Contents for MG-15

Page 1: ...ION MANUAL Content 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 2 3 CONDITIONS OF USE 6 4 TECHNICAL DATA 6 5 ACCESSORIES 7 6 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 9 7 GETTING STARTED 10 8 WELDING 13 9 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 14 10 STATEMENT OF WARRANTY 15 11 DISPOSAL 15 12 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 16 ...

Page 2: ...ed fillet lap etc using wire diameter from 0 6 to 0 8 mm respectively 1 0 mm flux cored wire of different metals and alloys carbon and alloy steels aluminium alloys etc HOMER MG 150 is especially designed for bodywork operations or maintenance work Very good welding can be achieved under a protective atmosphere of CO2 The machine welds very well by means of using high quality self shielding wire n...

Page 3: ...raviolet rays produce the same harmful effect as sun burning on unprotected skin The operator is obliged to warn anyone near the welding area of the risks that welding involves and to arrange to provide adequate protection equipment Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area Keep your head out of the fume plume Use an air supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove all fumes...

Page 4: ...e electric equipment is correctly connected and operational The operator must be insulated from the metal components connected to the return wire The earthing of the piece being worked could increase the risk of injury to the operator EN 60974 1 Standard Open circuit voltage During the operation of the machine the highest voltage with which it is possible to come into contact is the open circuit v...

Page 5: ... electromagnetic emissions generated could prove not be compatible with the maximum permitted levels for some classes of electrical equipment such as the following Domestic electronic appliances radios TVs videos telephones burglar alarms etc Computers robots electro medical instruments and life support systems Radio television transmitters and receivers Pacemakers and hearing aids All very sensit...

Page 6: ...whether a hazard exists Never aim the torch against the eyes body or other person 3 CONDITIONS OF USE This equipment must only be used by qualified personnel During installation any electric work must only be carried out by trained personnel Do not expose the plasma machine to direct sunlight or to rain or snow This equipment conforms to protection rating IP23S Place the machine the way that the c...

Page 7: ... 100 I2 U2 A V 50 16 5 Welding current DC 60 I2 U2 A V 60 17 0 Welding current DC x I2 U2 A V 10 140 21 0 Voltage steps 4 Insulation class F Protection IP 21 S Standards EN 60974 1 Dimensions w x l x h mm 260 x 450 x 390 Weight kg 27 0 Wire speed m min 1 5 17 5 Spool diameter mm 200 Spool weight kg 5 5 ACCESSORIES 5 1 DELIVERED WITH THE MACHINE Welding torch Ground cable Brush Feeding roll 0 6 0 8...

Page 8: ...n eu CO2 Gas pre heating cable Reduction valve KU 5 K 2 Gay cylinder Torch consumables Feed rolls 0 6 0 8 mm for carbon steels aluminium flux core wires Welding helmets S777s Variours designes Welders Cart HOMER tools Ordering No 5 0228 ...

Page 9: ...page 9 of 16 ALFA IN a s www alfain eu 6 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 6 1 MAIN PARTS Fig 1 Main parts ...

Page 10: ...6 2 WIRE FEEDER Fig 2 Wire feeder Pos Description 16 Feeder inlet liner 17 Fixing shaft 18 Pressure arm 19 Roll Plastic cup 20 Torch inlet liner 7 GETTING STARTED Homer MG 150 is equipped with a roller with two grooves 0 6 and 0 8 mm These grooves are intended for steel or aluminium solid wires of corresponding diameter For the flux cored self protective wire diameter of 0 8 mm 0 9 mm or 1 0 mm is...

Page 11: ... position 7 Adjust the pressure of the Fixing shaft 17 that way that it provides constant movement of wire but it does not deform wire 7 2 INSERTING THE WELDING WIRE INTO THE WELDING TORCH 1 Take off the torch gas cup 2 Take off the torch tip 3 Press the torch trigger the wire will start feeding into the torch 4 When the wire reaches the end of the torch release the trigger screw on the tip and th...

Page 12: ...essure Reducer F5 High Pressure Manometer F6 Low Pressure Manometer F7 Adjusting Screw F8 Gas outlet F9 Solenoid Valve F10 Chain The gas cylinder cannot be fixed to the HOMER MG 150 It can be fixed onto the welders cart or other fixing appliance according to the user s manual of such appliance and in accordance with the safety rules 1 Connect the pressure reduction valve on the gas cylinder 2 Conn...

Page 13: ...iven current without switching off by means of the thermal protection For orientating adjusting of the welding current and voltage you can use empirical relation U2 14 0 05 2 From that you can specify desired voltage According to this relation one can determine the required voltage When setting the voltage has to considered the decline in load welding The voltage drop is approximately 4 5 5 0 V at...

Page 14: ...th sensitive electronic components and cause damage to the welder 2 To clean the welder disconnect it from the mains supply voltage then open the enclosure and use a vacuum cleaner to remove any accumulated dirt and dust The welder should also be wiped clean If necessary solvents that are recommended for cleaning electrical apparatus may be used 3 Troubleshooting and repairing of HOMER tools weldi...

Page 15: ...ny other party other than ALFA IN s own service personnel or with prior written consent obtained from ALFA IN Service Department Equipment that has been used beyond the specifications established in the operating manual Installation not in accordance with the installation operating manual Any product that has been subjected to abuse misuse negligence or accident Failure to clean and maintain inclu...

Page 16: ...page 16 of 16 ALFA IN a s www alfain eu service life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility 12 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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