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Welcome

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Parweld. This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you 
get the most out of your Parweld products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will 
help you protect yourself against potential hazards in the workplace. With proper maintenance this 
equipment should provide years of reliable service. All our systems conform to ISO9001: 2000 and are 
independently audited by NQA. 

The entire product range carries the CE mark, and is constructed in accordance with European 

directives and the product specific standards where they apply. 

Further Information

Parweld is the UK’s leading supplier of MIG, TIG and Plasma torches and consumables.
For more information about Parweld’s complete range visit: www.parweld.com

Summary of Contents for XTE-171C

Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL ISSUE 1 XTE 171C XTE 181C XTE 201C...

Page 2: ...er maintenance this equipment should provide years of reliable service All our systems conform to ISO9001 2000 and are independently audited by NQA The entire product range carries the CE mark and is...

Page 3: ...Polarity Connections 7 6 5 Changing drive roll sets 7 6 6 Welding wire installation 7 6 7 torch installation 8 6 8 Work return lead connection 8 6 9 Shielding gas connection 8 7 0 Operation 9 7 1 Fee...

Page 4: ...ual Wear a safety harness if working above floor level Keep all panels and covers securely in place Clamp work cable with good metal to metal contact to work piece or worktable as near the weld as pra...

Page 5: ...Wear approved ear protection if noise level is high Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure CYLINDERS can explode if damaged Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat mecha...

Page 6: ...luminates allow the machine to cool with the fan still running until it extinguished If the light does not go off when the power source has cooled down then have the machine checked by a qualified eng...

Page 7: ...plug is inserted into the receptacle 6 4 Output Polarity Connections The welder as shipped from the factory is connected for electrode positive polarity This is the normal polarity for MIG welding wit...

Page 8: ...Once the electrode wire has stopped refit the tip adaptor diffuser contact tip and gas nozzle 6 Trim the electrode wire to within 5mm of the face of the nozzle this will facilitate jolt free arc init...

Page 9: ...ound and remain LIVE several seconds after the gun trigger is released WARNING When using an open arc process it is necessary to use correct eye head and body protection 2 Position wire over joint The...

Page 10: ...wire feed speed Improper welding technique Place stringer bead in proper locations at joint during welding Adjust work angle or widen groove to access bottom during welding Momentarily hold arc on gr...

Page 11: ...cables Wire feed unit operates but does not feed Insufficient drive roll pressure Incorrect drive rolls Excessive wire spool brake tension Incorrect liner Blocked liner Bird nesting Burn back Bird ne...

Page 12: ...B1504 Shroud Spring 2 B1507 L H Tip Adaptor 3 ECO1501 Swan Neck c w Tip Adaptor Insulation Sleeve 4 ECO1502 One Piece Neck Insulation Sleeve 5 B2519 Hexagonal Fitting 6 B1515 ER Ergo Handle Location...

Page 13: ...XP2024 12 40 Steel Liner 0409 0459 1 0mm 1 2mm x 13ft 4m XP2024 12 50 Steel Liner 0409 0459 1 0mm 1 2mm x 16ft 5m NI XP2024PC 12 30 Polyamide Copper Liner 0309 0459 0 8 1 2mm x 10ft3m XP2024PC 12 40...

Page 14: ...Directive European standard BS EN IEC 60974 1 2012 Arc welding Equipment Part 1 Welding power sources EN 60974 10 2014 Arc welding Equipment Part 10 EMC compatibility requirements EN 60974 5 2013 Arc...

Page 15: ...es no other warranty express or implied This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all others including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Limitati...

Page 16: ...Parweld Limited Bewdley Business Park Long Bank Bewdley Worcestershire England DY12 2TZ tel 44 1299 266800 fax 44 1299 266900 www parweld com info parweld co uk...

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