ESAB Caddy Mig C160i Instruction Manual

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Valid for serial no. 924-xxx-xxxx0440 000 001GB 20120110

Caddy

Mig C160i

Instruction manual

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1 SAFETY 4...........................................................

2 INTRODUCTION 6...................................................

2.1 Equipment 6................................................................

3 TECHNICAL DATA 7.................................................

4 INSTALLATION 8....................................................

4.1 Lifting instruction 8..........................................................

4.2 Location 8..................................................................

4.3 Mains power supply 9........................................................

5 OPERATION 9.......................................................

5.1 Connection and control devices 10.............................................

5.2 Operation 11................................................................

5.3 Polarity change 11...........................................................

5.4 Wire feed pressure 12........................................................

5.5 Replacing and inserting wire 13................................................

5.5.1 Changing the feed roller groove 13.........................................

5.6 Shielding gas 13.............................................................

5.7 Overheating protection 13.....................................................

6 MAINTENANCE 14....................................................

6.1 Inspection and cleaning 14....................................................

6.2 Changing the wire liner 14.....................................................

7 FAULT TRACING 15..................................................

8 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 15......................................

DIAGRAM 16............................................................

ORDER NUMBER 17.....................................................

WEAR PARTS 18........................................................

ACCESSORIES 19.......................................................

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1 SAFETY

Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or
near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the
requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be ob
served in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.

All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the equip
ment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result in in
jury to the operator and damage to the equipment.

1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:

S its operation
S location of emergency stops
S its function
S relevant safety precautions
S welding and cutting

2. The operator must ensure that:
S no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is

started up.

S no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck

3. The workplace must:

S be suitable for the purpose
S be free from drafts

4. Personal safety equipment
S Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-proof

clothing, safety gloves.

S Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become

trapped or cause burns.

5. General precautions

S Make sure the return cable is connected securely.
S Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
S Appropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
S Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.

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WARNING

Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.

Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precautions when welding and
cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard
data.

ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill

S Install and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards.
S Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
S Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
S Ensure your working stance is safe.

FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health

S Keep your head out of the fumes.
S Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone

and the general area.

ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin.

S Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective

clothing.

S Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.

FIRE HAZARD

S Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.

NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing

S Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
S Warn bystanders of the risk.

MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

WARNING

Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.

CAUTION

This product is solely intended for arc welding.

CAUTION

Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where
the electrical power is provided by the public low-voltage supply system.
There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility of class A equipment in those locations, due to conducted
as well as radiated disturbances.

CAUTION

Read and understand the instruction manual before
installing or operating.

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Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling facility!

In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electrical and/or
electronic equipment that has reached the end of its life must be disposed of at a
recycling facility.

As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your responsibility to obtain
information on approved collection stations.

For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer.

ESAB can provide you with all necessary welding protection and accessories.

2 INTRODUCTION

ESAB's accessories for the product can be found on page 19.

Mig C160i is a portable welding power source in a compact design, intended for

MIG/MAG welding.

It is possible to switch between welding with solid wire/shielding gas and welding
with selfshielded cored wire without gas.

The power source operates with wire diameters from ∅0.6 to ∅1.0 mm. Pure argon,
mixed gas or pure CO2 may be used as shielding gases.

ESAB's accessories for the product can be found on page 19.

2.1 Equipment

The power source is supplied with:

S Instruction manual
S Welding gun MXL 180 (3m, fixed)
S Return cable with clamp (3m, fixed)
S Mains cable (3m, fixed, with plug)
S Shoulder strap (see page 8)
S Gas hose with quick connection (4.5m)

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