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MODEL TYPE：BX1-100 130 160 Welder
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Before putting the machine into operation,
read this instruction manual thoroughly.
Contents
What's In The Box
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Electrical Connection Warning
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Putting It All Together
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Fixing the face shield
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Safety Precautions
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Operation
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Adjustment switch
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Overload light
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Using The Welder
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Maintenance
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Trouble Shooting
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Specifications
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Diagrams
Figure 1 UK plug wiring
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Figure 2 Fixing the face shield
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What's In The Box
Thank you for purchasing the BX1-B and BX1-C series portable
moving coil type AC ARC Welder. Please read this manual
carefully before using.
The portable moving coil type AC ARC Welder is designed and
manufactured by our company and has many advantageous
features and excellent performance. This machine is fitted
with automatic temperature control and a wind-cooling device
for ensuring long-term efficient and safe work. It adopts
moving coil controllable current design with 230V, 50 Hz AC
power. It is convenient to use and is a leading portable
product in the domestic market.
The welder is a good performer for thick and thin board
welding. You can use single-phase power so it is particularly
suitable for mobile and field operation.
When you open the box you will see:
Welder with the clamp and torch pre-attached.
Mask.
Mask handle.
Mask glass in small rectangular card box
The main welding machine comes with the following
accessories:
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Mask with welding screening black glass.
Operations manual
This product is in accordance with the relevant EC
Directives
Electrical Connection Warning
This machine MUST be earthed. This welder
must be connected to a 230 V (50 Hz)
supply, having a rated capacity of greater than
12 amps.
A 13 amp (BS1363) plug is NOT supplied for
this device. Connect the three core mains leads to a suitably
fused supply through an isolator and heavy duty plug.
UK only: Ensure the unit is correctly earthed via a three pin
plug.
1. Connect the green/yellow earth wire to the earth terminal
‘E’.
2. Connect the brown live wire to live terminal ‘L’.
3. Connect the blue neutral wire to the neutral terminal ‘N’.
4. After wiring, check that there are no bare wires, that all
wires have been correctly connected, that the cable
external insulation extends beyond the cable restraint and
that the restraint is tight.
Figure 1 UK plug wiring
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WARNING! It is the user’s responsibility to
read, understand and comply with the
following:
You must check all electrical equipment and
appliances to ensure they are safe before using.
You must inspect power supply leads, plugs and all
electrical connections for wear and damage.
You must ensure the risk of electric shock is
minimised by the installation of appropriate safety
devices. An RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker)
should be incorporated in the main distribution
board.
We also recommend that an RCD (Residual Current
Device) is used with all electrical products. It is
particularly important to use an RCD together with
portable products that are plugged into an
electrical supply not protected by an RCCB. If in
doubt consult a qualified electrician.
You may obtain a Residual Current Device by
contacting your dealer.
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You must also read and understand the following instructions
concerning electrical safety.
The Electricity At Work Act 1989 requires all
portable electrical appliances, if used on business
premises, to be tested by a qualified electrician,
using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT), at least
once a year.
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 makes
owners of electrical appliances responsible for the
safe condition of the appliance, and the safety of
the appliance operator. If in any doubt about
electrical safety, contact a qualified electrician.
Ensure the insulation on all cables and the product
itself is safe before connecting to the mains power
supply. Use a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT).
Ensure that cables are always protected against
short circuit and overload.
Regularly inspect power supply leads, plugs and all
electrical connections for wear and damage and
especially power connections, to ensure that none
is loose.
Important: Ensure the voltage marked on the
product is the same as the electrical power supply
to be used and check that plugs are fitted with the
correct capacity fuse. A 13 amp plug may require a
fuse smaller than 13 amps for certain products.
DO NOT pull or carry the powered appliance by its
power supply lead.
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DO NOT pull power plugs from sockets by the
power cable.
DO NOT use worn or damage leads, plugs or
connections. Immediately replace or have repaired
by a qualified electrician.
Ensure an U.K. 3 pin plug with ASTA/BS approval is
fitted. In case of damage, cut off and fit a new plug
according to the following instructions. Discard old
plug safely.
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Putting It All Together
After unpacking your new welder you should check if the
equipment has been damaged during transit and notify your
dealer if there are any missing or broken parts. Ensure that
the packing material is not blocking any air ways in the welder.
Fixing the face shield
Figure 2 Fixing the face shield
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Safety Precautions
Cleanliness: Use clean and dry low-pressure
air to blow dust and dirt from the outer shell
and interior. Clean the dirt, dregs and grime
from the head of welding tongs. In order to
ensure enough circulating air and provide
proper cooling, it is necessary to keep the
airways on the machine clear.
Check if the insulation of cable has been frayed, if the cable
has become frayed, you must replace it before use.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas
invite accidents. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Protective clothing: Please wear the
appropriate protective clothing when
welding:
A welding helmet, face shield and protective
goggles must be worn when in the working area.
The appropriate face shield with filter and skin face
shall be used to protect eyes, face, neck, and ears
from electrical spark and the arc ray.
The user should not directly watch the arc and must
also keep a safe distance away from the arc ray and
splash.
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The appropriate protective clothing, shoes and
helmet shall be worn to protect from arc ray,
spraying and splattering.
All the buttons shall be done up to avoid the
sparking and splattering from coming into contact
with the body.
A non-flammable partition and door curtain shall be
used to protect other workers from the electric ray
and sparking.
Protective goggles must be worn when cleaning
welding spatter.
Fire and explosion: The heat of frame and arc
can cause fire.
Keep the flammable materials including wood, cloth,
liquid fuel and petrol etc. away from the welding
working area.
All the walls and floor in the working area should be
free of any material in order to avoid smouldering
and fire.
Ensure that all the working pieces are cleared
before welding, and do not do weld on a sealed
container.
Fire-fighting equipment should be positioned near
the welding working area.
Do not use the equipments such that it overloads.
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Electric shock: Please do not use the welding
source in the wet or wet areas to avoid any
injury or death.
Ensure the source underpan and earthing system of
the input source is connected.
You must ensure the risk of electric shock is
minimised by the installation of appropriate safety
devices. An RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker)
should be incorporated in the main distribution
board. We also recommend that an RCD (Residual
Current Device) is used with all electrical products.
It is particularly important to use an RCD together
with portable products that are plugged into an
electrical supply not protected by an RCCB. If in
doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Always change the damaged or scuffed cable
before using the machine.
Keep dry, including any cloth, working area, wire,
welding torch, soldering turret and power supply.
Keep the body insulated from the work piece.
The operator should stand on a dry wooden board
or insulating platform of rubble shoes when
working in a sealed on moist area.
Dry and sealed gloves should be worn before
turning on the power.
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Electromagnetic field: Any workers with a
heart pacemaker must consult with their
doctor before doing welding. The
electromagnetic field may disturb the
normal work of a pacemaker.
A worker shall take the following measures to down times and
exposing themselves to the electromagnetic field:
Put the electrode cause and work cable together,
and also the tape can be used if possible.
Do not wind the welding torch cable and work
cable round yourself.
Keep the welding torch cable and work cable to one
side of yourself.
Connect the work cable to the work piece, and
make it to the welding area as soon as possible.
Keep away from welding source and cable as much
as possible.
Fog and gas: The welding fog and gas can
make the worker uncomfortable or ill,
especially in the limited/poorly ventilated
spaces.
The aerator natural or mechanical shall be prepared
in the working area. Do not weld on the following
metals: galvanized, stainless steel, copper, zinc,
read, beryllium or calcium. Also do not breathe the
welding fog and gas in.
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Does not weld near the degreasing or spraying
operation to avoid the poisonous gas phosgene or
other imitate gas.
If you feel irritation to the eyes, nose, etc, stop
welding at once.
Equipment maintenance: The wrong or
inappropriate equipment maintenance can
cause injury or death.
Only licensed people should undertake assembly,
maintenance and similar operations.
The power source should be turned off when any
maintenance work is needed.
Ensure that the cable, earth wire, connector, main
lead and power supply are in the normal conditions.
Do not abuse equipment and accessories.
Store the equipment safely out of the reach of
children.
Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Always use the correct accessories and equipment.
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Operation
Adjustment switch
The adjustment switch is at the face panel of the machine,
each has eight steps. Set the desired welding current for the
type of metal being welded using the eight steps. Thinner
metals use lower current. Heavier metals use higher current.
Size of welding rod/thickness of metal Amperage setting
1/16 14 swg 2.0mm 60-70A
12 swg 2.5mm 75-95A
1/8 10swg 3.25mm 100-140A
4.0mm 140-180A
5.0mm 190-250A
Overload light
If welding with large current for a long time and you exceed
the duty cycle, the overload lamp will light yellow and the
machine will stop working until it once again reaches a safe
temperature. When the overload lamp lights you must turn
the switch to “OFF” position and wait about 15 minutes, then
you can continue.
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Using The Welder
1. Fitting the welding rod
Select the appropriate welding rod, and insert it into
the welding rod holder. It should be approximately the
same thickness as the workpieces being welded.
2.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.
3.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.
4. Attaching the earth clamp
Attach the earth clamp firmly to the workpiece as close
as possible to the point of weld.
IMPORTANT: 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.
5. Switching ON
Select the welding current by turning switch on the
front panel. Switch ON the machine
6. Striking an arc
IMPORTANT: BEFORE you strike an arc, always bring
the face shield up to protect your eyes.
a. Line up the electrode exactly over the spot where
you want to strike.
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b.Position your shield in front of your face and tap the
electrode down firmly. 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, 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.
c.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.
d. Inspect the job carefully, the area of weld should be
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 speed and current. This is a common
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problem, so do not worry as practice will quickly cure
this.
Maintenance
Use clean and dry, low-pressure air to blow dust
and dirt from the outer parts of the unit and torch.
Clear the dirt, dregs and grime from the head of
welding torch.
When the wire on the feed reel is used up, you will
need to replace it. You can purchase replacement
wire from your supplier.
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Trouble Shooting
REASON SOLUTION
Without output
Without voltage in input
terminal.
Improper fuse or breaker.
Overload protective setting.
Check the fuse or
breaker.
Replace fuse or breaker.
After cooling then try to
continue.
Current is too poor
Input voltage is too poor.
Bad connection.
One or more commute element
have been damaged.
Check that if input
voltage is the same with
rated voltage.
Check grounding cable
and make sure have
well connection.
Replace.
After turning on the welder does not work
Control wire broken off.
Circuit plate damaged.
Check and replace.
Replace circuit plate.
Arc does not transfer
Loose of missing connections in
the cables.
Check all cables and
plugs. VIP: unplug at the
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mains first.
Difficulty in arc starting
Torch assembled incorrectly
.
Low voltage problems.
Check torch assembly.
Check electrodes and
nozzles for blockage or
damage.
Keep the voltage as
stable as possible.
If the voltage is higher
than rated input
voltage:
1. The welding current is
too low.
2. The arc may break or
be unstable.
If the voltage is higher
than rated input
voltage:
1. The welding current is
too high.
2. It will make noise.
3. The current adjusts
the rotation of hand
wheel hard.
4. It shortens the
service life of welder.
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Specifications
Model
Item
BX1-100
BX1-130
BX1-160
Output current
100
130
160
Input voltage
230V
230V
230V
Frequency
50Hz
50Hz
50Hz
Input capacity
3.5
5
6.5
Current range
60-100
80-130
55-160
Insulation grade
HHH
Welding rod
diameter
2.0-2.5mm
2.5-3.2mm
2.5-4.0mm
Weight
11.3kg
11.5kg
17kg
External size
415X255X26m
m
415X255X26
mm
42X21X29mm
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EC- Declaration of Conformity
The undersigned, as authorised by: TrueShopping Ltd, Unit
1&2 Dawson Court, Billington Road, Burnley, Lancashire, UK,
BB11 5UB
Declares that the following equipment manufactured by
TrueShopping Ltd (Address Above) conforms to the
Directive/s: -
2006/95/EC
2004/108/EC
EN60974-1
EN60974-10
Product Name/Model: BX1-100, BX1-130, BX1-160, BX1-250, MIG130, MIG-135
Electrical Power: BX1-100(60-100amps), BX1-130(80-130amps),
BX1-160(100-150amps), BX1-250 (80-250amps), MIG-130 (60120amps), MIG-135 (40-120amps)
The technical documentation is kept by: Trueshopping Ltd
Place of Declaration: Trueshopping Ltd (Address Above)
Date: 22/05/2012
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Signed by: Nick Hosker
Position in Company: Finance Director
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