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MW175

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MMA INVERTER Welder 170Amp 230V

MW175     Issue No.1    27/10/11

Summary of Contents for MW175

Page 1: ...MW175 Model INSTRUCTIONS FOR MMA INVERTER Welder 170Amp 230V MW175 Issue No 1 27 10 11 ...

Page 2: ...on extends beyond the cable restraint and that the restraint is tight Double insulated products which are always marked with this symbol are fitted with live brown and neutral blue wires only To rewire connect the wires as indicated above DO NOT connect either wire to the earth terminal 1 1 10 Products which require more than 13 amps are supplied without a plug In this case you must contact a qual...

Page 3: ...he IGBT drivers which control regulation The control board also determines the dynamic response of the current transient during the phases of electrode fusion instant short circuit and is responsible for the safety system 2 description 3 specification 3 1 SPECIFICATION Model No MW175 Peak Power 195A Output 15 170A Duty Cycle 8 160A Electrode Capacity Ø1 6 4 0mm Max Absorbed Power 5kW Mains Voltage...

Page 4: ...ay the cable into the back of the arm with the bare wire under the plate Tighten the clamp screw 5 1 3 Slide the black rubber sleeve back over the clamp arm 5 2 Electrode Holder See fig 3 B 5 2 1 Undo the handle retaining screw Pull the handle from the head and thread the free end of the cable through it as shown Remove the pre cut section of insulation from the cable end 5 2 2 Loosen the clamp sc...

Page 5: ...re striking the arc 9 1 ARC WELDING 9 1 1 Strike the electrode tip on the workpiece as if you were striking a match WARNING DO NOT hit the electrode on the workpiece as this may damage the electrode 9 1 2 As soon as the arc is struck maintain a distance from the workpiece equal to the diameter of the electrode Keep this distance as constant as possible for the duration of the weld As you advance a...

Page 6: ...uit may or may not be earthed for safety reasons Changing the earthing arrangements should only be authorised by a person who is competent to assess whether the changes will increase the risk of injury e g by allowing parallel welding cutting circuit return paths which may damage the earth circuits of other equipment Further guidance is given in IEC 974 13 Arc Welding Equipment Installation and Us...

Page 7: ...k a connection bonding the workpiece to earth may reduce emissions in some but not all instances Care should be taken to prevent the earthing of the workpiece increasing the risk of injury to others or damage to other electrical equipment Where necessary the connection of the workpiece to earth should be made by a direct connection to the workpiece but in some countries where direct connection is ...

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