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- Page 1 Buddy™ Tig 160 Instruction manual 0463 267 001 GB 20150427 Valid for: serial no. 31311101199...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Electrode selection................... 15 MAINTENANCE ....................16 Power source...................... 16 Welding torch ..................... 16 FAULT-TRACING....................17 ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................18 ORDERING NUMBERS .....................19 DIAGRAM ........................20 ACCESSORIES ......................21 Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. 0463 267 001 © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 4: Safety
1 SAFETY 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 observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace. - Page 5 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! This product is solely intended for arc welding. 0463 267 001 - 5 - © ESAB AB 2015...
- Page 6 1 SAFETY ESAB can provide you with all necessary welding protection and accessories. DISMANTLING AND SCRAPPING NOTE! Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling facility! In observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its...
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Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION TIG 160 is a welding power source intended for TIG welding and for use with MMA welding (coated electrodes). ESAB's accessories for the product can be found in the "ACCESSORIES" chapter of this manual. Equipment The power source is supplied with: •... -
Page 8: Technical Data
Equipment marked IP23 is intended for indoor and outdoor use. Application class The symbol indicates that the power source is designed for use in areas with increased electrical hazard. 0463 267 001 - 8 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 9: Installation
Mains cable area mm Phase current I (TIG) 10.2 A 1eff Phase current I (MMA) 14.6 A 1eff NOTE! Use the welding power source in accordance with the relevant national regulations. 0463 267 001 - 9 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 10: Operation
Connect the return cable to the remaining welding terminal on the power source. Secure the return cable's contact clamp to the work piece and ensure that there is good contact. 0463 267 001 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 11: Symbols And Functions
If the air inlet or outlet is blocked or get clogged with unwanted material the power source might get overheated. Make sure that the airflow through the power source is not blocked. 0463 267 001 - 11 - © ESAB AB 2015... - Page 12 High welding current = longer post flow gas time. MMA welding MMA welding may also be referred to as welding with coated electrodes. Striking the arc melts the electrode, and its coating forms protective slag. 0463 267 001 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2015...
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Page 13: Tig Welding
Check welding cable and TIG torch polarity matches electrode requirements. Select desired welding current level. 5.4.1 Welding current setting The power source has an adjustable welding current from 5 to 160 Amps. Current 0463 267 001 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 14: Mma Welding
[1]; a small oscillation maybe neccessary to achieve the desired width of the melt pool [2]; the electrode moving along welding way [3]. 0463 267 001 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 15: Anti-Electrode Pick-Up
In the welding process, the arc must not be too long; otherwise, it will cause unstable arc burning, large spatter, light penetration, undercut, blowhole, etc. If the arc is too short, it will cause electrode stick. 0463 267 001 - 15 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 16: Maintenance
Clogged or blocked air inlets and outlets otherwise result in overheating. Welding torch Wear parts should be cleaned and replaced at regular intervals in order to achieve trouble-free welding. 0463 267 001 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 17: Fault-Tracing
Check that the welding current supply and return cables are correctly connected. • Check that the correct current value is set. • Check that the correct electrodes are being used. • Check the gas flow. 0463 267 001 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 18: Ordering Spare Parts
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS ORDERING SPARE PARTS CAUTION! Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorised ESAB service technician. Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts. Tig 160 is designed and tested in accordance with the international and European standards EN 60974-1, 60974-3 and EN 60974-10. -
Page 19: Ordering Numbers
Ordering no. Description Type 0700 300 886 Welding power source Buddy™ Tig 160 0459 839 067 Spare parts list Buddy™ Tig 160 Technical documentation is available on the Internet at: www.esab.com 0463 267 001 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 20: Diagram
DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 0463 267 001 - 20 - © ESAB AB 2015... -
Page 21: Accessories
200A, OKC 50, 5 m 0700 006 900 Welding cable 200A, OKC 50, 3 m 0700 006 884 Welding cable 200A, OKC 50, 5 m 0700 300 860 ET17 TIG torch, 4 m 0463 267 001 - 21 - © ESAB AB 2015... - Page 22 ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices Europe NORWAY North and South America SOUTH KOREA AS ESAB ESAB SeAH Corporation Larvik Kyungnam AUSTRIA ARGENTINA Tel: +47 33 12 10 00 Tel: +82 55 269 8170 ESAB Ges.m.b.H CONARCO Vienna-Liesing Fax: +47 33 11 52 03...
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