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R-Tech TIG160PDC Operation Instructions Manual
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Www.R-techwelding.Co.Uk email: sales@r-techwelding.Co.Uk tel: 01452 733933 fax 01452 733939 tig160pdc dc tig welder operation instructions version 2014-1.
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Thank you for selecting the r-tech tig160pdc inverter dc tig welder. The tig160pdc has many benefits over traditional tig welders, including pulse welding, slope up/down and an industrial 35% duty cycle. We want you to take pride in operating our tig160pdc as much pride as we have taken in making th...
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4 introduction the r-tech tig160pdc 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. Pulse welding in dc tig welding mode 3. Hf arc start – easy arc striking and ...
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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 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 inter...
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7 input connections make sure the voltage, phase and frequency of input power is as specified on machine rating plate located at rear of machine. Have a qualified electrician provide suitable input power as per national electrical codes. Make sure machine is earthed / grounded. Make sure fuse or cir...
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8 connections for tig160pdc rear machine connections fig 1 1. Mains input cable fit required plug as per your electrical installation 2. On/off switch 3. Gas input connector connect input gas hose ensuring connection is tight 4. Earth for chassis if experiencing localized interference when using mac...
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9 connections for tig (gtaw) welding fig 2 1. Negative power connector - connect tig torch dinze to power connector by inserting and twisting until tight 2. Gas outlet connect the torch gas hose 3. Positive power connector + connect the earth lead to by inserting and twisting until tight and the ear...
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10 connections for stick mma (smaw) welding fig 3 1. Negative power connector - connect the earth lead to by inserting and twisting until tight and the earth clamp to work/bench. 2. Gas outlet – not used in mma mode 3. Positive power connector + connect the electrode holder by inserting and twisting...
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11 controls and settings fig 4 1. Up slope adjustment 0-5 seconds. The main welding current raises from minimum amperage to main current selected in time selected when weld started 2. Down slope down-slope adjustment 0-5 seconds. The main welding current decreases from main amperage to minimum amper...
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12 7. Pulse on/off switch this turns the pulse welding on and off. 8. 2/4 way selector switch 2/4 step trigger mode switch – tig welding can either be done in 2 or 4 step mode. When the trigger mode is in the 2 step position the following sequence will occur press and hold the tig torch switch to st...
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13 press and hold the tig torch switch to start sequence. The machine will open gas valve to start flow of shield gas, after a 0.5 seconds pre-flow time to purge air from torch hose the welding output of machine will be turned on and the arc will be started. After the arc is started the output curre...
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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 & gases...
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15 welding in tig mode – no pulse 1. Connect the tig torch to machine, connect earth lead to machine & work piece. 2. Set the tig/mma switch to tig 3. Set pulse switch to off position 4. Select 2 or 4 way torch operation 5. Connect argon gas and set flow to approx 8-12 lpm 6. Set gas post flow to 3 ...
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16 welding in stick mma (smaw) mode 1. Fit mma electrode holder to machine 2. Fit earth lead to machine and to work piece 3. Select mma on mma/tig switch 4. Place electrode in holder 5. Select desired welding base current 6. Strike arc and weld warning! Electric shock can kill when machine is switch...
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17 maintenance routine and periodic maintenance warning! Electric shock can kill 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 capa...
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18 tig welding 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 repl...
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19 • poor weld penetration check condition of earth lead and clamp and ensure clamp is connection via a clean area on work piece check condition of tig torch, try other tig torch • machine stuck on minimum amps when welding although higher amperage has been set make sure machine has not been set to ...
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20 4 gas flow may be insufficient, increase gas flow, reduce tungsten stick out from ceramic • no hf when torch trigger pressed, no blue spark between hf points examine and clean hf points with clean dry low pressure air line hf pcb faulty – contact r-tech for repair mma stick welding problems • sti...
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