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OPERATOR MANUAL 

ISSUE 2

XTS166 RC

Summary of Contents for XTS166 RC

Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL ISSUE 2 XTS166 RC ...

Page 2: ... 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 manufacturer of MIG TIG and Plasma torches and cons...

Page 3: ...ng connection 6 5 4 Output Polarity Connections 6 5 5 Torch Installation 7 5 6 Work return lead connection 7 6 0 Operation 7 6 1 MMA Welding guide 7 6 2 Basic TIG welding guide 7 7 0 Fault finding 8 8 0 Accessories 10 8 1 Torch spares 11 8 2 Gas equipment 12 8 3 Remote control Pendant 12 9 0 EC declaration of conformity 14 9 1 RoHS Compliance Declaration 14 9 2 WEEE Statement 15 9 3 Statement of w...

Page 4: ... health FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous Keep your head out of the fumes Do not breathe the fumes If inside ventilate the area and or use local forced ventilation at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases If ventilation is poor wear an approved respirator Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS s and the manufacturer s instructions for metals consumable coatings cleaners and de...

Page 5: ...from some processes or equipment can damage hearing 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 mechanical shocks physical damage slag open flames sparks and arcs Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary support or cylinde...

Page 6: ...ply without modifiying the machine in any way Have a qualified electrician connect the input plug For long runs over 30m larger copper wires should be used The green yellow wire in the input cable connects to the frame of the machine This ensures proper grounding of the machine when the machine plug is inserted into the receptacle 5 4 Output Polarity Connections Electrode polarity MMA electrodes a...

Page 7: ...ions There are a great number of electrodes used for specialized industrial purposes which are not of particular interest for everyday general work These include some low hydrogen types for high tensile steel cellulose types for welding large diameter pipes etc The range of electrodes dealt with in this publication will cover the vast majority of applications likely to be encountered are all easy ...

Page 8: ...s used on heavy cold plate b Welding current is too low c Wrong electrode angle d Travel speed of electrode is too high e Scale or dirt on joint surface a Use larger electrodes and preheat the plate b Increase welding current c Adjust angle so the welding arc is directed more into the base metal d Reduce travel speed of electrode e Clean surface before welding Tungsten electrode types Electrode ty...

Page 9: ...t edges of weld or excessive burn through Welding current is too high Decrease weld current Description Possible Cause Remedy Weld bead too small or insufficient penetration or ripples in bead are widely spaced apart Travel speed too fast Reduce travel speed Weld bead too wide or excessive bead build up or excessive penetration in butt joint Travel speed too slow Increase travel speed Uneven leg l...

Page 10: ...on the primary supply voltage b Switch on the welding power source c Have a qualified service engineer repair the connection Maximum output welding current cannot be achieved with nominal mains supply voltage Defective control circuit Have a qualified service engineer inspect then repair the welder Welding current reduces when welding Poor work lead connection to the work piece Ensure that the wor...

Page 11: ...t Pressure E700140 Argon Preset Regulator 3 0 Bar E700141 Argon Indicator Regulator 3 0 Bar E700113 1 Gauge Argon 30 lpm flow E700123 2 Gauge Argon 30 lpm flow Flow Meters Features Designed from brass bar whilst the tube and cover are moulded from high quality polycarbonate to ensure high impact resistance and clarity Calibrated to operate at an inlet pressure of 30PSI Sensitive needle valve provi...

Page 12: ...Valved Tig Torch c w 2 Piece Power Cable and dinse connection WP17V 12 2 IX WP17V 25 2 IX Valved Flexible neck Tig Torch c w 2 Piece Power Cable and dinse connection WP17VFX 12 2 IX WP17VFX 25 2 IX B 1 2 5 9 10 13 6 7 8 14 15 17 C D E F G A 1 A H I J 18 K A L 4 1 17 16 19 3 11 12 3 89 BSP 12 ACCESSORY ...

Page 13: ...ens Body 040 1 0mm Bore 45V25 Gas Lens Body 1 16 1 6mm Bore 45V26 Gas Lens Body 3 32 2 4mm Bore 45V27 Gas Lens Body 1 8 3 2mm Bore Standard Gas Lens Cup Stock Code Description I 54N18 Standard Gas Lens Cup 1 4 6mm Bore 54N17 Standard Gas Lens Cup 5 16 8mm Bore 54N16 Standard Gas Lens Cup 3 8 10mm Bore 54N15 Standard Gas Lens Cup 7 16 11mm Bore 54N14 Standard Gas Lens Cup 1 2 13mm Bore 54N19 Standa...

Page 14: ...homogeneous component parts being controlled to ensure material contents as per the list below Cadmium 0 01 by weight Lead 0 1 by weight Mercury 0 1 by weight Hexavalent chromium 0 1 by weight Polybrominated biphenyl s pbbs 0 1 by weight Polybrominated diphenyl ethers pbdes 0 1 by weight It should be noted that under specific exempted applications where lead is used as an alloying element the foll...

Page 15: ...t such defects by suitable repair or replacement at Parweld s sole option of any components or parts of the product determined by Parweld to be defective Parweld makes 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 Limitation of Liability Parweld shall not u...

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