HOMER tools MG-160, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...ALFA IN a s www alfain eu HOMER MG 160 manual EN 07 WELDING MACHINE HOMER MG 160 OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 4 3 CONDITIONS OF USE 7 4 TECHNICAL DATA 8 5 ACCESSORIES 8 6 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 10 7 GETTING STARTED 12 8 WELDING 15 9 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 16 10 STATEMENT OF WARRANTY 17 11 DISPOSAL 18 12 WARRANTY LIST 18 ...

Page 3: ...ained in this manual represents the manufacturer s best judgement the manufacturer assumes no liability for its use Welding machine HOMER MG 160 of our private brand HOMER tools is aimed for MIG MAG welding The machine can weld various types of joints butt single sided double sided fillet lap etc using wire diameter from 0 6 to 0 8 mm respectively 1 0 mm flux cored wire of different metals and all...

Page 4: ...ator to the controls and connectors 11 When the welding machine is operating all its covers and doors must be closed and well fixed 12 Do not expose the welding machine to direct sunlight or to heavy rain This equipment conforms to protection rating IP21S 13 The operator must wear gloves clothes shoes and a helmet or a welder s helmet which protect and are fire resistant in order to protect him ag...

Page 5: ...ld containers that have previously contained petrol lubricants gas or similar flammable materials even if the container has been empty for a considerable time THERE IS A VERY HIGH RISK OF EXPLOSION 27 The operator must be aware of all the special regulations which he needs to conform to when cutting in enclosed spaces with a high risk of explosion 28 To prevent electric shock we strongly suggest t...

Page 6: ...uch a way that in case of a fault developing in the rectifier for example open circuit short circuit or lack of power the permitted values cannot be exceeded The welding machines of this type can be marked with the symbol S 38 Before opening the machine switch off the machine and disconnect it from the power socket 39 Only personnel authorised by this company can carry out maintenance on the machi...

Page 7: ...Relative humidity below 90 at 20 C 7 Up to 3000 m altitude 8 Place the machine the way that the cooling air can enter the vents without restriction to It is necessary to ensure that no impurities especially metal particles are not drawn into the machine 9 Welding machine in terms of interference suppression is intended primarily for industrial premises In the case of use of other areas may be need...

Page 8: ...I2 A 7 160 Voltage steps 6 Protection IP 21 S Standards EN 60 974 1 EN 60 974 10 cl A Dimensions w x l x h mm 265 x 490 x 360 Weight kg 28 2 Wire speed m min 2 0 16 5 Spool diameter mm 200 Spool weight kg 5 5 ACCESSORIES DELIVERED WITH THE MACHINE 1 Welding torch 2 5 m 150 A 2 Ground cable 3 Feeding roll 0 6 0 8 mm 4 Operating manual ACCESSORIES TO ORDER 1 Pressure Reducer BASECONTROL Ar 2 manomet...

Page 9: ... 9 ALFA IN a s www alfain eu 6 Welding helmets Barracuda S777C Variours designes ...

Page 10: ... 10 ALFA IN a s www alfain eu 6 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE MAIN PARTS Fig 1 Main parts ...

Page 11: ...d potentiometer 6 Welding torch 7 Minus terminal 8 Plus terminal 9 Wire feeder 10 Spool holder 11 Inlet WIRE FEEDER Fig 2 Wire feeder Pos No Description 12 QTB106 Feeder inlet liner 13 QTB107 Fixing shaft 14 QTB108 Pressure arm 15 QTB109 Roll with plastic cup 15 6042 Roll 0 6 0 8 Homer MG 160 15 6043 Roll 0 6 0 8 Homer MG 160 TD 16 QTB110 Torch inlet liner ...

Page 12: ...GETTING STARTED Getting started must be consistent with technical data and conditions of use Homer MG 160 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 used the groove of 0 8 mm For all types of wires is used the roller w...

Page 13: ... 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 the nozzle CHANGING THE WIRE FEEDER ROLL Every wire feeding roll in ALFA IN machines can be used for two different diameters of welding wire the rolls have two grooves 1 Open the wire feeder by means of the fixi...

Page 14: ...MER MG 160 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 Connect the gas hose to gas outlet F8 on the valve and the gas inlet on the machine 3 Open the F2 cylinder valve 4 Set the voltage switch 2 to the position 5 Adjust the amount...

Page 15: ...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 100 A Setting the welding current is performed so that the selected welding voltage settles the desired welding current by increasing or decreasing wire feed speed until th...

Page 16: ...6 6 1 3 7 8 468 1 0 3 12 12 2 24 1440 1 2 4 18 18 3 54 3240 TABLE OF GAS CONSUMPTION DURING WELDING Wire diameter mm Gas flow l min Gas consumption per 1 hour of welding l hour 0 6 6 6 60 360 0 8 8 8 60 480 1 0 10 10 60 600 1 2 12 12 60 720 1 6 16 16 60 960 2 0 20 20 60 1200 9 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION The only routine maintenance required for the machines is a thorough cleaning and inspectio...

Page 17: ...ial or workmanship when operated in accordance with the written instructions as defined in this operating manual 2 ALFA IN welding products are manufactured for use by commercial and industrial users and trained personnel with experience in the use and maintenance of electrical welding and cutting equipment 3 ALFA IN will repair or replace at its discretion any warranted parts or components that f...

Page 18: ...ether with household waste material In accordance with European Council Directive 2002 96 EC on electrical and electronic equipment waste and its implementation in accordance with national law electric tools that have reached the end of their service life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility 12 WARRANTY LIST As a warranty list serves proof o...