Ironton 45432, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ANUAL WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 45432 ...

Page 2: ...It is intended for use for welding steel stainless steel cast iron and hard surfacing using electrodes from 1 16 inch to 5 32 inch For best performance on steel we highly recommend an 1 8 inch 6013 electrode Stick welding gives the operator the flexibility to use this welder for mobile applications including outdoor applications Stick electrodes contain a flux making welding easy and does not requ...

Page 3: ...in free from flammable materials Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible to your welding environment Always have a qualified person install and operate this equipment Make sure the area is clean dry and ventilated Do not operate the welder in humid wet or poorly ventilated areas Always have your welder maintained by a qualified technician in accordance with local state and national codes Always...

Page 4: ...heat your welder Allow proper cooling time between duty cycles Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts and stay away from the drive rolls Do not point torch at any body part of yourself or anyone else Always use this welder in the rated duty cycle to prevent excessive heat and failure 1 4 Specific Areas of Danger Caution or Warning Electrical Shock Electric arc welders can produce a shock th...

Page 5: ...hade 10 lens for above 160 Amps use a shade 12 Refer to the ANSI standard Z87 1 for more information Cover all bare skin areas exposed to the arc with protective clothing and shoes Flame retardant cloth or leather shirts coats pants or coveralls are available for protection Use screens or other barriers to protect other people from the arc rays emitted from your welding Warn people in your welding...

Page 6: ...ody while welding Wrap MIG gun and ground cable together whenever possible Keep MIG gun and ground cables on the same side of your body Shielding Gas Cylinders Can Explode High pressure cylinders can explode if damaged so treat them carefully Never expose cylinders to high heat sparks open flames mechanical shocks or arcs Do not touch cylinder with MIG gun Do not weld on the cylinder Always secure...

Page 7: ...m Description Power Supply 230V 50A 60 HZ Single Phase No Load Voltage 50 Volts AC Output Range 65 200 Amp AC Duty Cycle 10 180A Suggested Electrode E6013 Electrode Diameter 1 16 inch to 5 32 inch Dimensions 17 3 x 14 8 x 28 1 Weight 57 lbs KNOW YOUR WELDER Description The IRONTON ARC 200 is an AC Arc Welder and comes complete with a handle and wheels for portability It operates on 230V AC Single ...

Page 8: ...ound cable and clamp are attached to the work piece to complete the circuit allowing the flow of current needed to weld Welding Cable and Electrode Holder One end of the cable is connected to the output connector of the welder The electrode is held in the electrode holder for welding Current Adjustment Current adjustment is on the front panel of the machine It has infinite current output adjustmen...

Page 9: ...washers provided You may want to use a wooded block to hold the welder up for this step 2 3 Finally install the handle using four sets of screw and washers as following Make sure the welder is disconnected to the power supply when assembling When machine is laid on its side do it gently or the impact could damage internal components During installation use caution not to do personal injury from li...

Page 10: ...er 25 ft in length OPERATION High voltage danger from power source Consult a qualified electrician for proper installation of receptacle at the power source This welder must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock If you are not sure if your outlet is properly grounded have it checked by a qualified electrician Do not cut off the grounding prong or alter the plug in ...

Page 11: ...nection A poor connection at the ground clamp will waste power and heat Make sure the ground clamp touches the metal 5 ELECTRODE The welding electrode is a rod coated with a layer of flux When welding electrical current flows between the electrode rod and the grounded metal work piece The intense heat of the arc between the rod and the grounded metal melts the electrode and the flux For best perfo...

Page 12: ...high and irregular 6 2 b The arc will be difficult to maintain 6 3 When the rod is too large 6 3 a The arc will burn through light metals 6 3 b The bead will undercut the work 6 3 c The bead will be flat and porous 6 3 d Rod may be freeze or stick to work piece Note Rate of travel over the work also affects the weld To ensure proper penetration and enough deposit of rod the arc must be moved slowl...

Page 13: ...ding arc can cause blindness and burns Never strike an arc or begin welding until you are adequately protected Wear flame proof welding gloves a heavy long sleeved shirt trousers without cuffs high topped shoes and an ANSI approved welding helmet Scratch the work piece with the end of electrode to start arc and then raise it quickly about 1 8 inch gap between the rod and the work piece see followi...

Page 14: ...tal position it is performed very much the same as the flat weld except that the angle is different such that the electrode and therefore the arc force is directed more toward the metal above the weld joint This more direct angle helps prevent the weld puddle from running downward while still allowing slow enough travel speed to achieve good penetration A good starting point for your electrode ang...

Page 15: ...y or injury to other parts of the head hands or exposed portions of the body Wear goggles or safety glasses with side shields and protect the hands and other exposed parts of the body with protective garments or if possible work with a shield between the body and the work piece The intense heat produced at the arc sets up strains in the metal joined by welding Peening the weld not only removes the...

Page 16: ...cted To The Work Piece Amperage Too Low for Electrode Consult the electrode packaging for correct amperage settings Not using recommended electrodes This is an AC unit Only use AC electrodes For best results we suggest using 6013 electrodes Poor Welding Performance excessive spatter Damp Electrode Use fresh and dry electrodes Electrode Sticks The electrode is kept in contact with the work piece fo...

Page 17: ...Page of 19 17 DIAGRAM PARTS LIST ...

Page 18: ...ICATOR LIGHT WIRING 1 10 2 07 80 721 POWER SWITCH 1 11 2 05 05 201 CABLE HOLDER 2 12 1 2 08 02 0556 GROUND CABLE WITH CLAMP 1 13 1 2 08 01 0036 WELDING CABLE WITH ELECTRODE HOLDER 1 14 1 1 01 05 0016 BRAKE 1 15 1 1 01 04 0046 FRAME PLATE 1 16 2 07 89 004 FAN 1 17 2 06 21 104 COTTER PIN 2 18 2 06 17 019 FLAT WASHER 2 19 1 3 07 02 0841 WHEEL 2 20 1 1 03 01 0005 AXLE BRACKET left 1 21 2 01 29 958 AXL...

Page 19: ...for Northern Tool Equipment welding carts and welding cabinets This warranty covers the absence of or defective parts 1 year Parts and Labor on MIG gun parts except those listed under normal wear items cables regulator plasma torch except those listed under normal wear items Any shipping related to warranty repair is the responsibility of the customer 1 year 3 year Please see your product informat...