Ensure that the workpiece is correctly secured before operating the welder.
WARNING! Use a welding head shield to protect eyes and avoid exposing skin to ultraviolet rays given off by electric arc.
Wear safety welding gauntlets.
Remove ill fitting clothing, remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and contain long hair.
Ensure that the workpiece is correctly secured before operating the welder.
Avoid unintentional contact with workpiece. Accidental or uncontrolled use of the torch may be dangerous and will wear the nozzle.
Keep unauthorised persons away from the work area. Any persons working within the area must wear protective head shield and gloves.
Operators must receive adequate training before using the welder.
Stand correctly, keeping a good footing and balance, and ensure that the floor is not slippery. Wear non-slip shoes.
Turn machine OFF when not in use.
DO NOT
operate the welder if it or its cables are damaged and
DO NOT
attempt to fit any unapproved torch or other parts to the welder
unit.
DO NOT
get welder wet or use in damp or wet locations or areas where there is condensation.
DANGER! DO NOT weld near flammable materials, solids, liquids, or gases, and DO NOT weld containers or pipes which
have held such products. Avoid operating on materials cleaned with chlorinated solvents or near such solvents.
DO NOT
stand welder on a metal workbench, car bodywork or similar object.
DO NOT
touch any live metal parts of the torch or electrode while the machine is switched on.
DO NOT
pull the welder by the cable or the torch and
DO NOT
bend or strain cables. Protect cables from sharp or abrasive items and
DO NOT
stand on them. Protect from heat. Long lengths of slack must be gathered and neatly coiled.
DO NOT
place cables where
they could endanger other people.
DO NOT
touch the torch or workpiece immediately after welding as they will be very hot. Allow to cool.
DO NOT
operate welder while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or intoxicating medication, or if tired.
When not in use store the welder in a safe, dry, childproof area.
1.3.
GAS SAFETY
Store gas cylinders in a vertical position only and ensure that the storage area is correctly secured.
DO NOT
store gas cylinders in areas where temperature exceeds 50°C.
DO NOT
use direct heat on a cylinder. Always keep gas
cylinders cool.
DO NOT
attempt to repair or modify any part of a gas cylinder or valve and
DO NOT
puncture or damage a cylinder.
DO NOT
obscure or remove any official cylinder labels. Always check the gas identity before use. Avoid getting gas cylinders oily or
greasy.
DO NOT
lift a cylinder by the cap, guard or valve. Always keep caps and guards in place and close valve when not in use.
Manufactured with a pressed steel outer casing, these units are lighter than traditional models, with weights of up to only 15kg. Inverter welders
offer many advantages over the traditional transformer type, giving greater duty cycles and more power factor efficiency. Fan cooled DC power
supply, suitable to weld steel, stainless steel, copper, nickel, titanium and their alloys. Thermal overload protection which automatically switches
the welder off when it exceeds maximum temperature. Front panel includes dials for voltage output and wire speed with indicator lights for input
power and alarm status. Includes 1.8mtr MIG torch, 1.8mtr earth cable, gas hose, industrial regulator and 0.6, 0.8 and 0.9mm contact tips.
4.1.
Connecting the gas cylinder
4.1.1. When using Argon or Argon mixtures, you will need to use the “bull nose adaptor”. Fit the bull nose adaptor to the cylinder with a spanner.
(If you intend to use CO² gas the regulator will fit directly onto the cylinder).
4.1.2. Fit the gas regulator on to the bull nose adaptor as shown in fig.1.
4.1.3. Push the clear gas tube provided (fig.1) onto the gas inlet nozzle and retain it with the wire clip provided. Push the other end of the tube
onto the gas outlet nozzle on the regulator and retain it with the other wire clip provided (fig.2)
4.1.4. When you are ready to weld set the regulator flow rate to 5-8 litres/min depending on the material to be welded, and whether there are
draughts which are strong enough to disturb the gas flow.
Model No:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMIG160
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMIG180
Welding Current: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-160A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-180A
Duty Cycle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% @ 160A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% @ 180A
Wire Capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5kg
Cooling System:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forced Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forced Air
Gas Type:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CO², Argon, CO²/Argon Mix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CO², Argon, CO²/Argon Mix
Torch: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8mtr Non-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8mtr Non-Live
Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230V
Weight:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.5kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.5kg
2. INTRODUCTION
3. SPECIFICATION
4. SETTING UP
fig.1
fig.2
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Original Language Version
IMIG160,IMIG180 Issue: 1 - 05/01/16
