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R-Tech INV160 Operation Instructions Manual
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Www.R-techwelding.Co.Uk email: sales@r-techwelding.Co.Uk tel: 01452 733933 fax 01452 733939 inv160 portable inverter mig welder operation instructions.
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3 thank you for selecting the r-tech inv160 portable inverter mig welder. The inv160 has many benefits over traditional transformer mig welders, including infinite power control, adjustable arc force and a compact wire feed mechanism to provide very smooth wire feed and weld characteristics we want ...
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4 introduction the r-tech inv160 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 than traditional welders 2. Infinite welding voltage to allow fine tuning of weld ch...
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5 amperage range 0.8mm wire 50-160 amps suitable wire diameter 0.6mm 0.8mm gross weight 18 kg insulation class f 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 t...
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6 read and follow the ‘electric shock warnings’ in the safety section if welding must be performed under electrically hazardous conditions such as welding in wet areas or water on the work piece. Electrical installation warning! Electric shock can kill machine grounding and high frequency interferen...
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7 make sure fuse or circuit breaker is correct rating for machine. Using fuses or circuit breakers smaller than recommended will result in ‘nuisance’ shut off from welder inrush currents even if welding at low amperages. Failure to follow these instructions can cause immediate failure within the wel...
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8 connections for mig inv160 setup machine as per two diagrams below: fig 1 fig 2 1. Earth / workpiece connector connect the earth lead (negative - ) to this connector. Insert male connector into socket and twist clockwise until tight. Secure other end of earth lead to workpiece via the earth clamp....
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9 controls and settings fig 3 1. Welding voltage this adjusts the welding voltage (weld power) from 0 to 10. Adjust knob for power output required by job, preset welding voltage is shown in led (fig3.4) 2. Wire speed this adjusts the wire feed speed from 0-100% adjust the wire speed to suit welding ...
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10 this allows the machine to be calibrated to bs if required by your company 5. Amperage led display this shows the preset wire feed speed when no welding is being carried out when welding this shows the actual welding amperage this allows the machine to be calibrated to bs if required by your comp...
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11 wire spool fitment 1. Wire reel retainer push and twist in, to retain wire roll adaptor onto wire reel 2. Roller tensioner do not over tighten wire feed pressure roller as this can cause premature motor and roller failure. Correct way to adjust tensioner is to slacken off pressure so that mig wel...
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12 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 & gases...
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13 operating machine once you have set machine up as per above instructions. 1. Select welding voltage (power) required on front panel 2. Select wire feed speed required on ‘wire speed’ knob 3. Set arc force switch to middle position for medium weld inductance (know as choke on traditional welding p...
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14 gasless wire = negative torch – positive earth 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 t...
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15 or contact r-tech by phone. Contact details can be found on our website 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 chec...
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16 wiring diagram.
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