6. Set Up & Operation
Please ensure you follow these instructions whilst setting up your i-TECH MIG150:
6.1. Power cable connection
Connect the power input lead to a suitable 240v single phase plug.
6.2. MIG welding with gas
6.2.1. Set up
1. Connect the welding torch to the output socket on the front panel of the
machines and tighten it.
2. Connect the earth return to the negative (-) terminal on the front panel of the
machine.
3. Insert the dix plug on the wire feeder into the “GAS” output socket on the
internal panel and tighten it clockwise.
4. Fix the welding wire coil to the rack axis on the wire feeder, ensuring that the
groove in the wire feed wheel is aligned with the torch wire
feed hole.
5. Unfasten the tensioner on the wire-pressing wheel and feed the wire
into the appropriate groove in the wire feed roller, pressing it in securely but not
too tightly.
NOTE: ensure the correct roller is fitted i.e. 0.8mm
wire needs a
0.8mm
groove on the roller.
6. Thread the wire into the welding torch manually and then press the wire feed
button to feed it out of the end of the torch.
7. Connect the gas hose tightly to the regulator on the gas bottle.
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