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R-Tech I-MIG200 Operation Instructions Manual
Summary of I-MIG200
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I-mig200 mig/mma welder operation instructions www.R-techwelding.Co.Uk.
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3 thank you for selecting the r-tech i-mig 200 compact inverter mig welder. The i-mig200 has many benefits over traditional transformer mig welders, including infinite power control, adjustable arc force and features a heavy duty 4-roll geared wire feed mechanism to provide very smooth wire feed and...
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4 4 introduction the r-tech i-mig 200 is a member of our field acclaimed family of welding products. Premium features include:- 1. Inverter power source – more efficient to operate, provides smoother weld characteristics. 2. Heavy duty 4-roll geared wire feed unit for long working life and consisten...
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5 5 safety precautions read entire section before starting installation warning! Electric shock can kill – only qualified personnel should perform this installation. Turn off input power at the fuse box before working on this equipment.Do not touch electrically live parts. Always connect the machine...
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6 6 electrical installation warning! Electric shock can kill machine grounding and high frequency interference protection this welder must be grounded to earth. See national electrical codes fro proper grounding methods. The high frequency generator being similar to a radio transmitter may cause int...
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7 7 turn the input power off at the mains switch & fuse box before working on this equipment. Have a qualified electrician install & service this equipment. Allow machine to sit for 5 minutes minimum to allow the power capacitors to discharge before working inside this equipment. Do not touch electr...
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8 8 connections for i-mig 200 rear machine connections fig 1 1. Fuse holder fuse for wire feed motor protection 2. Auxiliary ac output for water cooler – maximum load 3a – do not connect to power tools etc 3. Gas inlet connection connect gas hose to rear of machine and then to regulator on gas bottl...
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9 9 front machine connections fig 2 1. Euro torch connector connect euro type mig torch to euro torch connector, align torch connector to machine connector and then turn retaining ring clockwise to secure. Ensure torch is secured tightly to avoid weld power problems to avoid electric shock keep the ...
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10 10 controls and settings fig3 1. Spot welding this adjusts the amount of time the weld will last. When you press the torch switch the machine will do a single spot weld according to the time you have set and then stop, then release torch switch. Press torch switch again to do another spot weld. 2...
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11 11 5. On/off power switch this turns the i-mig200 mig welder on and off. 6. Wire speed this adjusts the wire feed speed from 0-100% adjust the wire speed to suit welding voltage (fig 3.1) and job requirements when adjusting the wire feed speed a value is shown in the amperage led (fig 3.8) this f...
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12 12 wire spool adjustment fig 4 1. Wire reel retainer this screws onto wire reel holder to secure wire reel roll 2. Wire reel tensioner nut this adjusts the tension on wire feed reel which stops the reel from over running and causing wire to come of reel (birds nest) when torch switch is released....
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13 13 2. Burnback control knob this sets amount of time welding power stays on after torch button released and wire feed has stopped. If too little burnback is set, wire may stick to work after trigger released, if too much burnback is set wire will burnback into welding tip. 3. Wire tensioners do n...
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14 14 operating machine safety precautions warning! Electric shock can kill do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground always wear dry insulating gloves warning! Fumes and gases can be dangerous keep your head out of fumes & ga...
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15 15 operating machine 1. Ensure machine has been setup as previously stated 2. Fit reel of wire to machine, ensuring correct size rollers are fitted. For steel only use wire of 0.6mm, 0.8mm and 1.0mm, for aluminium only use wire of 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm. Do not use 1.2mm steel wire as this will over...
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16 16 maintenance routine and periodic maintenance warning! Electric shock can kill turn the input power off at the mains switch & fuse box and remove mains plug from socket before working on this equipment. Have a qualified electrician install & service this equipment. Allow machine to sit for 5 mi...
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17 17 output problems • no output - power light is not lit check machine on/off switch is in the ‘on’ position check input power to machine check plug wiring check mains trip / fuses • no output - fan runs - power light is lit check torch connections are secure and torch switch operation, try replac...
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18 18 wiring diagram.
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