Metabo 170-230 User Manual

Betriebsanleitung Schutzgas-Schweißgeräte MIG/MAG 170 - 230

Operating Instruction MIG Welding Machines 170 - 230 Amp Models

Notice d´utilisation postes de soudure semiautomatiques MIG/MAG 170 - 230

Gebruiksaanwijzing Lasapparaat MIG/MAG 170/230

Achtung! Lesen Sie diese Anleitung vor der Installation und Inbetriebnahme aufmerksam durch.

Attention! Carefully read through these instructions prior to installation and commissioning.

Attention! Prière de lire attentivement la présente notice avant l'installation et la mise en service.

115 117 3671 / D/GB/F/NL /1303 - 5.1

Attentie! Lees deze instructies voor de installatie en ingebruikname aandachtig door.

Contents

1 Specifications 2 Regulations for the Prevention of Accidents

2.1 Welding Output 3 Operation 4 Installing the Wire Spool 5 Welding Stainless Steel and Aluminium 6 Practical Hints for MIG Welding 7 Maintenance 8 Trouble Shooting 9 Spare Parts List and Accessoires

User Responsibility

This machine will perform in conformity with the description contained in the instructions provided. This machine must be checked periodically. Defective equipment (including service leads) should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, plainly worn, distorted or contaminated, should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or replacement become neccessary, it is recommended that such repairs are carried out by qualified persons approved by the equipment manufacturer or its representative. The user of this machine shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improver use or unauthorized modification from standard specifications, faulty maintenance, damage or improper repair by anyone other than qualifieded persons approved by the equipment manufacturer or its representatives.

Read and understand this manual before commissioning your machine!

We reserve the right to change specifications.

Product Liability/Warranty

These welding machines shall only be used as specified. Any other use requires the written consent of Metabo GmbH, Business Unit Elektra Beckum, P.O.Box 1352, D-49703 Meppen, Germany. This product carries 2 years (5 years on main transformer and choke) manufacturer warranty under the prevailing legal provisions, which may vary from country to country. Retain proof of purchase! You are only entitled to claim warranty against proof of purchase. Please see back cover for manufacturer representative's address nearest you. The warranty period begins with the date of the original purchase by the end user. Proof of purchase should be retained and must be presented in the event of a warranty claim. This warranty excludes and does not cover defects, malfunction and failure caused by natural wear, overload, unreasonable use or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance. In case of a defect notify your dealer or Elektra Beckum distributor, who will decide how to handle your claim. Warranty claims can only be taken care of by your Elektra Beckum dealer or authorized service centre.

1 Specifications

MIG/MAG MIG/MAG 170/30 TL 170/30 TL Combi

Welding range 25 - 160 A 25 - 160 A Open-circuit voltage 15.3 - 22 V 15.3 - 22 V No-load voltage 19 - 37 V 19 - 38 V Input capacity 4.0 kVA 3.6/4.0 kVA Mains 50/60 Hz AC 1 ~ 230 V 1 ~ 230/2 ~ 400 V Frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz Welding steps 6 6 Wire diameter 0.6 - 0.8 mm 0.6 - 0.8 mm Weldable material 0.5 - 5 mm 0.5 - 5 mm Duty cycle (25°c/ 40°C ) 160 A 30%/20% 160 A 30%/20% 100% (25°c/ 40°C ) 90 A/60A 90 A/60A Mains fuse T 16 A T 16 A Cooling F F Protection class IP 21 IP 21 Isulation class F F Welding gun assembly SB 14/2 SB 14/2 Dimensions l x w x h 840x410x580 840x410x580 Weight 61 kg 62 kg

MIG/MAG MIG/MAG MIG/MAG 180/35 ET 200/35 ET 230/40 ET Combi

Welding range 25 - 180 A 25 - 200 A 25 - 230 A Open-circuit voltage 15.3 - 23 V 15.3 - 24 V 15.3 - 25,5 V No-load voltage 17.5 - 33 V 21 - 34 V 19 - 34 V Input capacity 3.6/4.6 kVA 6 kVA 6.5 kVA Mains 50/60 Hz AC 1 ~ 230 V/2 ~ 400 V 3 ~ 400 V 3 ~ 400 V Frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz Welding steps 6 6 6 Wire diameter 0.6 - 0.8 mm 1,0 mm 0.6 - 1.0 mm Weldable material 0.5 - 6 mm 0.5 - 7 mm 0.6 - 9 mm Duty cycle (25°c/ 40°C ) 180 A 35%/25% 200 A 35%725% 230 A 40%/30% 100% (25°c/ 40°C ) 100 A/70A 110 A/75A 140 A/100A Mains fuse T 16 A T 16 A T 16 A Cooling F F F Protection class IP 21 IP 21 IP 21 Isulation class F F F Welding gun assembly SB 15/2 SB 15/2 SB 25/2 Dimensions l x w x h 840x410x580 840x410x580 840x410x580 Weight 68 kg 75 kg 81HAM kg

StandardScope of delivery: Welding machine with MIG/MAG torch c/w contact tip and gas shroud, pressure regulator for shielding gas, earth clamp, wire brush and nozzle anti-clogging spray. delivery:

2 Regulations for the Prevention of Accidents

Know the applicable regulations for electric arc welding and strictly adhere to.

Safety Instructions

● Protection against electrical accidents

- Welding cables are to be firmly connected to ensure proper conducting capacity

- Mains cord and welding cables are to be protected against damages.

- Replace damaged mains cords with genuine Elektra Beckum parts only.

- Place welding gun onto insulating backing during short work break.

- For longer breaks switch off machine.

- When welding, wear dry and insulating gloves and shoes.

- For maintenance and repair work disconnect from power mains.

● Protection against UV rays, burns and fumes

- Wear protective clothing to prevent burns (sleeved gloves, welding apron etc.)

- Always use a welding visor.

- Screen off work place to protect other persons working nearby against UV rays.

- Welding material having a polluted or contaminated surface may generate toxic fumes. Clean surface before welding.

- Zinc-plated or galvanized material should not be welded as zinc fumes are highly toxic.

2.1 Welding Output

Box 6 Welding process Symbol e.g.: Manual metal arc welding with covered electrodes

Tungsten inert-gas welding

Metal inert and active gas welding including the use of flux cored wire

Selfshielded flux cored arc welding Submerged arc welding Symbol for plasma cutting Symbol for plasma gouging

Box 7 Symbol for welding power sources which are suitable for supplying power to welding operations

carried out in an environment with increased hazard of electric shock (if applicable).Box 8

Welding current symbol e.g.:

Direct current Alternating current, and additionally the rated frequency in

hertz e.g.: ~50 Hz

Box 9 U0... V Rated no-load voltage

a) Arithmetic mean value in case of direct current b) RMS value in case of alternating current c) Ur... V Reduced rated no-load voltage in case of a voltage reducing device d) Us... V Switched rated no-load voltage in case of an a.c. to d.c. switching device

Box 10 ... A/... V to... A/... V Range of output, rated minimum and maximum welding current and their

corresponding conventional load voltage. Box 11 X Duty cycle (duty factor) symbol. Box 12 I2 Rated welding current symbol. Box 13 U2 Conventional load voltage symbol. Boxes 11a, 11b, 11c ...% Values of the duty cycle (duty factor).

12a, 12b, 12c ... A Values of the rated welding current.

13a, 13b, 13c ... V Values of the conventional load voltage. These boxes form a table with corresponding values of the three settings: a) ... % duty cycle (duty factor) at the rated maximum welding current; b) 60 % duty cycle (duty factor);

and

b) Welding Output

Box 6 Welding process Symbol e.g.:

Manual metal arc welding with covered electrodes Tungsten inert-gas welding

Metal inert and active gas welding including the use of flux cored wire

Selfshielded flux cored arc welding Submerged arc welding Symbol for plasma cutting Symbol for plasma gouging

Box 7 Symbol for welding power sources which are suitable for supplying power to welding operations

carried out in an environment with increased hazard of electric shock (if applicable). Box 8 Welding current symbol e.g.:

Direct current

Alternating current, and additionally the rated frequency in

hertz e.g.: ~50 Hz

Box 9 U0... V Rated no-load voltage

a) Arithmetic mean value in case of direct current

b) RMS value in case of alternating current

c) Ur... V Reduced rated no-load voltage in case of a voltage reducing device

d) Us... V Switched rated no-load voltage in case of an a.c. to d.c. switching device Box 10 ... A/... V to... A/... V Range of output, rated minimum and maximum welding current and their

12a, 12b, 12c ... A Values of the rated welding current.

and

c) 100 % duty cycle (duty factor) as far as relevant.

Column a) need not be used if the duty cycle (duty factor) for the rated maximum welding

current is 60 % or 100 %.

Column b) need not be used if the duty cycle (duty factor) at the rated maximum welding current is 100 %.

c) Energy input

Box 14 Energy input symbol e.g.:

Input supply, number of phases (e.g. l or 3), symbol for alternating current and the rated frequency (e.g. 50 Hz or 60 Hz)

Engine Motor Belt drive

Box 22 IP.. Degree of protection, e.g. IP21 or IP23. Box 23 Symbol for protection class II, if applicable.

3 Operation

Initiation

Connect cable assembly to central coupling (1). Be sure that collar nut is fully tightened. Plug earth cable into socket (7) and lock in position. Place gas sylinder onto rack at rear of machine and secure with chain. Attach gas hose to pressure regulator and secure with hose clamp provided. Open gas cylinder valve briefly to clear any foreign matter from it, than attach pressure regulator. Set regulator to required gas flow rate (approx. 10 - 13 ltr./min. - 2.5 - 3 GPM).

Caution: Do not dismantle the pressure regulator for any reason. It may explode when assembled incorrectly!

1-Phase Machines

These machines come fitted with a Schuko 2-prong plug with earth contact as standard. For the U. K. and certain other markets machines are supplied without a plug on the power cord. Connect to power mains only by earthed plug and earthed receptacle matchine your local standard. Mains furse 16 amp time-lag required.

3-Phase Machines

Three-phase machines are supplied with a CEE 5-pin plug on the power cord. If a plug matching your local standard has to be installed, connect only as shown at right. The yellow/green earth lead must be connected to the terminal marked .

Wiring diagram for Elektra Beckum 3 phase MIG welding machines

earth lead yellow/green

L1 L2

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