Clarke 6010980 User guide

200 AMP ARC WELDER

MODEL NO: EASIARC 200

PART NO: 6010980

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0122 - rev 2

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE MIG Welder.

Before attempting to operate the machine, it is essential that you read this
manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you
will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can
also look forward to the welder giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY

Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.

In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: AS WITH ALL MACHINERY, THERE ARE CERTAIN HAZARDS
INVOLVED WITH THEIR OPERATION AND USE. EXERCISING RESPECT AND
CAUTION WILL CONSIDERABLY LESSEN THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
HOWEVER, IF NORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE OVERLOOKED, OR
IGNORED, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR MAY RESULT.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Remove the plug from the socket and wait 5 minutes to allow the
capacitors to discharge before carrying out servicing or maintenance.

• Do not touch live electrical parts.

• Never use electrode holders or cables which are damaged.

• Keep working environment, equipment, cables and clothing free from
grease, oil, moisture and dirt.

• Ensure welding machine has been correctly earthed.

• The operator must be insulated from the floor and work bench using a dry
insulation mat.

• Always ensure a second person is present in case of accident.

• Never change electrodes with bare hands or damp gloves.

• Keep welding cables away from power cables.

• Regularly inspect the condition of the cables for signs of damage.

• Remove plug from the mains socket when not in use, do not leave the
machine unattended.

• Ensure earth clamp is secured to bare metal adjacent to weld seam, and
when not in use is insulated for safety. - Keep all equipment well
maintained.

• The operator shall prevent gas cylinders in the vicinity of the work piece
from becoming part of the welding circuit.

FUMES & GASES

• The welding process generates hazardous fumes as a by-product.
Inhalation of these fumes is hazardous to health.

• Keep your head away from the weld to avoid breathing the fumes.

• If welding in confined spaces ensure adequate ventilation and use a fume
extractor.

• By-products of welding can react to create a toxic/explosive environment.

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FIRE OR EXPLOSION

Welding can cause fire and explosions. Precautions should be taken to
prevent these hazards.

• Before starting work ensure the area is clear of flammable materials.

• Move any combustible materials to a safe distance, especially substances
likely to generate a dangerous vapour.

• he welding arc can cause serious burns. Avoid contact with skin.

• Sparks and molten metal are ejected during welding. Take precautions to
prevent fires.

• Sparks and molten metal can pass through gaps. Be aware that fire can
start out of sight.

• Do not weld pressurised containers. or containers containing flammable
vapours e.g. fuel tanks.

• Always have appropriate fire fighting equipment to hand suitable for use in
electrical environments.

• Avoid carrying any fuels with you e.g. cigarette lighters or matches.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

• The body should be protected by suitable clothing.

• The use of neck protection may be necessary against reflected radiation.

• Arc machines generate a magnetic field which is detrimental to
pacemakers. Consult your doctor before going near active welding
equipment/operations.

• The UV and IR radiation generated by welding is highly damaging to the
eyes, causing burns. This can also affect the skin.

• Always use a suitable welding shield equipped with appropriate protective
filters.

• Where there are pedestrians and traffic ensure a protective screen is used
to avoid accidental arc glare.

• Do not weld in the vicinity of children or animals and ensure no-one is
looking before striking an arc.

• Wear hearing protection if required.

• Allow the weld time to cool. Hot metal should never be handled without
gloves.

• Take care when adjusting or maintaining the torch, that it has had time to
cool sufficiently and the welder is disconnected from the mains supply.

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• First aid facilities and a qualified first aid person should be available unless
medical facilities are close by, for immediate treatment of flash burns of
the eyes and skin burns.

• A hard hat should be worn when others are working overhead.

• Flammable hair sprays/gels should not be used by persons intending to
weld or cut.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

• Wear gauntlet gloves designed for use in welding.

• Wear an apron, and protective shoes.

• Wear cuffless trousers to avoid entry of sparks and slag.

• Avoid oily greasy clothing.

• Protective head and shoulder coverings should be worn when welding
overhead.

• wear a helmet or safety goggles or glasses with side shields underneath,
appropriate filter lenses or plates (protected by clear glass). This is a MUST
for welding (and chipping) to protect the eyes from radiant energy and
spatter. Replace cover glass when broken, pitted, or spattered.

NOTE: ALL protective wear inc. masks & head shields MUST comply with PPE
Directive 89/686/EEC

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ARC WELDERS

• NEVER attempt to remove any of the panels unless the machine is
disconnected from the power supply.

• NEVER use the machine with any of the panels removed.

• NEVER attempt any electrical or mechanical repair unless your are a
qualified technician. If you have a problem with the machine contact your
local CLARKE dealer.

• NEVER use or store in a wet/damp environment. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN.

• NEVER allow children or animals in the vicinity of a welding operation.

• ALWAYS remove all flammable materials from the welding area.

• ALWAYS ensure that there is full free air circulating around the outer casing
of the machine, and that the louvres are unobstructed.

• Welding arc can seriously damage your eyes. Both the operator and any
spectators should always use a proper welding face shield or helmet, with
suitable filter lenses. Proper gloves and working clothes should be worn at
all times.

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• ALWAYS wear a pair of safety spectacles/goggles when chipping away
slag after welding. Remember, ordinary eye glasses are not safety gasses.

• ALWAYS ensure there is adequate ventilation or extraction in the work area
as the welding process gives off toxic fumes.

• ALWAYS ensure there is a fire extinguisher on hand.

• ALWAYS ensure that a medical supply is on hand, and that treatment for
burns is available.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE SUPPLY.

WARNING: NEVER FIT A STANDARD 230V, 13AMP (BS1363) PLUG TO
THESE MACHINES

230V SUPPLY

Connect the mains lead to a suitably fused 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply.
The fuse rating should correspond to that shown on the data plate on the rear
panel of the machine. For a full explanation of the rating plate, see page 15.

WARNING! The wires in the power cable of this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Yellow and Green = Earth

If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond
with the markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.

• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked N or coloured Black.

• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked L or coloured Red.

• The wire which is coloured Yellow and Green must be connected to
the terminal which is marked E or or coloured Green.

400V SUPPLY

For connecting to a 400V (Single Phase) supply, the colour codes of the wires
are as follows: Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Live (L1) Brown - Live (L2)

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

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OVERVIEW & INVENTORY

Any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE dealer
immediately. Some of the components are stored within the machine side
compartment and include the following:

• 1 x 200 Amp AC Arc Welder

• 1 x Combination Wire Brush & Hammer

• 1 x Headshield

• 1 x Instruction Manual

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NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION

1 Welding Headshield 6 Earth Clamp

2 On/Off Switch & voltage selector 7 Welding Rod Holder

3 Power Indicator 8 Chipping Hammer

4 Overload indicator 9 Welding Current Selector

5 Visual Scale (welding current)

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ASSEMBLY

FITTING THE HANDLE

1. Remove the two bolts at the top of
the welder.

2. Position the handle as shown and
secure with the two bolts.

FITTING THE WHEELS

1. Place a circlip on the inner groove
on the axle.

2. Carefully remove the wheel cover.

3. Slide the wheel onto the axle.

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4. Place the second circlip on the outer grove on the axle.

5. Replace the wheel cover.

6. Slide the axle through the body of
the welder as shown.

7. Fix the second wheel to the other
end of the axle as described.

DUAL VOLTAGE SUPPLY

This machine is capable of operating
on 230V or 400V (single phase). The
voltage selector is designed so that it
can select only one voltage.

The position of the screw, arrowed in
the illustration, will determine the
voltage selection.

With the screw in:

POSITION 1, the switch may be turned
from O - OFF to 400V.

POSITION 2, the switch may be turned from O - OFF to 230V.

THE WELDING SHIELD

1. Push the two halves of the shield
together as shown, making sure
the hooks and pins on the side
engage correctly.

2. Place the handle into position
and secure using the plastic nut
provided.

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3. Working from the inside of the
shield, insert the clear glass panel
into the recess in the shield,
followed by the dark glass panel.

• The clear glass must be inserted

first.

4. Insert the two plastic screws to
clamp the glass panels from the
inside of the mask.

When replacing the glass panels,
only use parts supplied by Clarke International. The dark panel is a certified,
specific optical class, and should not be exchanged for any other type.

The clear glass panel should be replaced when it becomes badly pitted.

PREPARATION FOR USE

FITTING THE WELDING ROD

1. Select the appropriate welding rod, and insert it into the welding rod
holder.

• It should be approximately the same thickness as the metal being

welded.

PREPARING THE WORKPIECE

The area being welded should be perfectly clean. Any coating, plating or
corrosion must be removed, otherwise a good weld will be impossible to
achieve.

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FEATURES

THERMAL CUTOUT

If the machine stops at any time and
the amber light on the front panel
illuminates, the thermal cutout has
activated.

Wait until the transformer has cooled
sufficiently (the amber light goes out)
before restarting work.

USING THE WELDER

ATTACHING THE EARTH CLAMP

Attach the earth clamp firmly to the workpiece as close as possible to the
point of weld.

Ensure that the earth clamp is attached to clean, solid metal. If necessary
thoroughly clean with a wire brush or similar to guarantee a good connection.

SETTING THE WELDING CURRENT

1. Select the welding current by
turning the adjustment dial and
observing the setting on the scale,
on top of the machine.

The chart below is an indicator of the
thickness of material/ welding rod
thickness and the corresponding
welding current. This is intended as a
guide only.

SIZE OF WELDING ROD / THICKNESS OF METAL AMPERAGE SETTING

1/16” 14 swg 2.0 mm 60-70

12 swg 2.5 mm 75-95

1/8” 10 swg 3.25 mm 100-140

4 mm 140-180

NOTE: With practice you will get a feel for the best current settings for

different welding rod thicknesses.

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STRIKING AN ARC

IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU STRIKE AN ARC, BRING THE FACE SHIELD UP TO
PROTECT YOUR EYES.

1. Switch ON the machine.

2. Line up the electrode exactly over
the spot where you want to strike.

3. Position your shield in front of your
face and tap down firmly with the
electrode. Once you tap down
and contact is made, you must
instantly raise the electrode to the
required arc gap.

• The arc gap should be roughly

the same as the diameter of the electrode.

• If you withdraw the electrode too far once the arc is struck, you will

lose the arc and have to try again.

NOTE: One thing that usually happens when you are striking an arc is that the

electrode sticks to the work. It should come unstuck with a sharp tug. If
it will not free easily, then turn off the welder immediately as it will
quickly overheat, then give the join a tap from the chipping hammer.
As you get more experienced, this will happen less.

4. Once the arc is struck, move the electrode along its intended path,
keeping the tip in the molten pool at all times.

• You must also get used to feeding down the electrode steadily as it

burns away.

• An even crackling noise should be heard, which is an indication of a

good weld.

5. Inspect the job carefully, the area of weld should be a complete fusion of
the electrode and parent metal(s).

• Any slag which forms on the surface should be chipped away with

the hammer/brush supplied.

• If the resultant weld looks messy and irregular, this is an indication of

porosity or slag contamination, and you have almost certainly failed
to achieve the correct combination of working speed and current.
This is a common problem, so do not worry as practice will quickly
cure this.

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WELDING PITFALLS

The arc welding technique is an acquired skill and requires considerable
practice before perfect results are obtained. The diagrams below will help to
explain the pitfalls in your technique and how to overcome them.

ARC TOO SHORT

This causes irregular masses of weld to be deposited, with
slag contamination on an uneven surface.

ARC TOO LONG

This causes poor penetration resulting in a weak weld with
excessive spatter and porosity. Surface of the weld is rough
and the arc makes a hissing sound.

ELECTRODE MOVED TOO SLOWLY

This causes a very wide and heavy deposit which overlaps
at the sides. It is wasteful both in terms of time and electrode
use.

ELECTRODE MOVED TOO QUICKLY

This causes poor penetration with a ‘stringy’ and incomplete
weld deposit. Slag is very hard to remove.

CURRENT TOO LOW

This causes poor penetration and causes the electrode to
easily stick to the workpiece. Also results in a very irregular
and high weld deposit. Slag is very hard to remove.

CURRENT TOO HIGH

This causes excessive penetration with spatter and deep
pointed crater. It may also cause holes to be burned in the
workpiece.

Burns electrodes very quickly.

THE PERFECT WELD

With the correct combination of arc length, current
regulation, inclination and speed of the electrode, you will,
with practice produce the perfect weld.

This should be regular with uniform ripples and no slag
contamination. The arc will make a steady crackling sound.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING: ELECTRICITY CAN KILL - NEVER TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS.

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ALL INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE OPERATION BEWARE HOT SURFACES.

WARNING: ALWAYS LET THE POWER SUPPLY COOL DOWN BEFORE
ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

The frequency of maintenance operations depends on the operating
conditions, how intensively the welder is used and how clean or dirty the
welding site is (aggressive atmospheres etc).

Always inspect the earth return and torch hose before use, to ensure they are
in perfect condition and that the earth clamp is clean and secured correctly
to the cable.

As a general rule the power supply should be inspected at least annually.
Consult your CLARKE dealer for advice if necessary.

DUTY CYCLE

This welder is covered by regulations
EN60974-1 and EN 50199, where the
Duty Cycle (X) is expressed as a
percentage of time the machine may
be used in a given period for a
specified welding current.

i.e. When welding at 80 Amps the
machine may be used for 6 minutes
(60%) in any10 minute period, or, the
machine may be used continuously,
(100%) when welding at 60 Amps.

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THE RATING PLATE

1 Name and address of

manufacturer

2 Model number, part number 14 Energy Input symbol

3 Batch number 15 Rated supply voltage

4 Single phase transformer 16 Rated max supply current

5 British Standards applied 17 Max effective supply current

6 Manual metal arc welding with

covered electrode

7 This symbol indicates that the unit

is suitable for carrying out
welding operations in an
environment which has an
increased risk of electric shock.

8 Welding Current symbol 20 N/A

9 Rated no-load voltage 21 N/A

10 Max welding current and

corresponding load voltages

11 Duty Cycle Percentage 23 Class of protection.

12 Rated Welding current

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13 Conventional Load Voltage

18 N/A

19 N/A

22 Degree of protection

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Easiarc 200

Power Supply 230V / 400V @ 50Hz Single

Phase

Rated Max Input Current I1Max/I1eff 45/14.8 A (230V), 26/

7.3A(400V)

Open Circuit Voltage 48V

IP Rating IP21S

Output Min./Max Current 60 - 200 Amps

Usable Electrodes 2 mm - 4 mm

Dimensions (l x w x h) 498 x 355 x 410 mm

Weight 19.6 kg

Part Number 6010980

CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time
without prior notice.

ACCESSORIES

The following are some of the accessories available from your CLARKE dealer.
Please quote the part numbers shown below:

DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

CWH6 Arc Activated Welding Headshield 6000671

2 mm Welding Electrodes 3050555

2.5 mm Welding Electrodes 3050560

3.25 mm Welding Electrodes 3050565

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY-UK

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY-EU

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