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R-Tech TIG160FPP Operation Instructions Manual

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TIG160FPP DC TIG WELDER 240V
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Version 2020-12

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  • Page 1 Tel: 01452 733933 Fax 01452 733939 TIG160FPP DC TIG WELDER 240V OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Version 2020-12...
  • Page 3 35% duty cycle. We want you to take pride in operating our TIG160FPP as much pride as we have taken in making this product for you. Please read all information in this manual before operation PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt from the courier.
  • Page 4 160 Amps Welding Capability – Duty Cycle The R-Tech TIG160FPP is rated at 160 Amps at 35% duty cycle on a ten-minute basis. If the duty cycle is exceeded a thermal protector will shut machine off until the machine cools.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Read entire section before starting installation WARNING! Electric Shock can kill – Only qualified personnel should perform this installation. Turn off input power at the fuse box before working on this equipment. Do not touch electrically live parts. Always connect the machine to an earthed main supply as per national recommended standards.

  • Page 6: Electrical Installation

    Electrical Installation WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Machine grounding and High Frequency Interference Protection This welder must be grounded to earth. See national electrical codes for proper grounding methods. The high frequency generator being similar to a radio transmitter may cause interference to radio, TV and other electronic equipment.
  • Page 7 Allow machine to sit for 5 minutes minimum to allow the power capacitors to discharge before working inside this equipment. Do not touch electrically live parts The TIG160FPP Inverter TIG Welder requires a 240V 50/60Hz supply. It comes with a 3 metre mains cable attached.
  • Page 8 Connections for TIG160FPP Rear machine connections Fig 1 1. On/Off Switch 2. Earth for chassis If experiencing localized interference when using machine, connect workbench to this point using correct graded earth wire (not normally used) 3. Gas input connector Connect input gas hose ensuring connection is Tight 4.
  • Page 9 Connections for TIG (GTAW) Welding Fig 2 1. Negative power connector - Connect TIG Torch Dinze to power connector by inserting and twisting until Tight ENSURE TIG TORCH IS FITTED TO NEGATIVE CONNECTOR OTHERWISE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE TUNGSTEN BURNBACK 2. Gas outlet - Quick release type Connect the torch gas hose 3.
  • Page 10 Connections for STICK MMA (SMAW) Welding Fig 3 1. Negative power connector - Connect the earth lead to by inserting and twisting until Tight and the earth clamp to work/bench. 2. Positive power connector + Connect the electrode holder by inserting and twisting until Tight...

  • Page 11: Controls And Settings

    Controls and Settings Fig 4 1. Up slope Adjustment 0-5 seconds. The main welding current raises from minimum amperage to main current selected in time selected when weld started 2. Down slope Down-Slope adjustment 0-10 seconds. The main welding current decreases from main amperage to minimum amperage in time selected when weld finished In MMA mode this knob will set the MMA Arc Force.
  • Page 12 6. TIG / MMA mode selector Sets machine to TIG (GTAW) or MMA (Stick). 7. TIG mode selector Off = Standard TIG mode – no pulse Low = Pulse TIG mode 0.2 – 20Hz High = Pulse TIG mode 20 – 250Hz 8.
  • Page 13 If LED turns green during operation, the machine has sensed overload / under voltage. Turn machine off and call R-Tech technical dept. 12. Power LED...
  • Page 14 13. LED Display 3 digit LED meter is used to display the main amperage when welding. 14. TIG starting control HF - Mode: The arc will automatically start when trigger pressed without touching tungsten electrode to workpiece Lift - Mode: The arc will start by touching the tungsten electrode to work piece, when the tungsten is then lifted of the work piece the arc will start.

  • Page 15: Operating Machine

    Operating machine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground Always wear dry insulating gloves WARNING! FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous Keep your head out of fumes &...

  • Page 16: Tig Tungsten Size / Amperage Guide

    Welding in TIG mode – No Pulse – No remote foot pedal 1. Connect the TIG Torch to machine, connect earth lead to machine & work piece. 2. Set to TIG mode 3. Set HF on 4. Set Pulse Switch to Off position 5.
  • Page 17 Welding in TIG mode – with Pulse – No remote foot pedal 1. Connect the TIG Torch to machine, connect earth lead to machine & work piece. 2. Set to TIG mode 3. Set HF on 4. Set Pulse mode either low or high 5.
  • Page 18 Welding in TIG mode – with Remote foot pedal 1. Connect the TIG Torch to machine, connect earth lead to machine & work piece. 2. Connect remote foot pedal to machine 3. Set to TIG mode 4. Set HF on 5.
  • Page 19 Welding in STICK MMA (SMAW) Mode 1. Fit MMA electrode holder to + terminal on machine 2. Fit earth lead to - terminal on machine and to work piece 3. Select MMA (stick) on front panel 4. Place electrode in holder 5.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    5. The fan motor has sealed bearings which requires no maintenance Troubleshooting Service & repair should only be performed by R-Tech welding trained personnel. Unauthorised repairs performed on this welding equipment may result in danger or injury to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your warranty.

  • Page 21: Tig Welding Problems

    Machine keeps overheating - Warning light is lit on machine • Check if fan is running – if not contact R-Tech for repair Check the cooling vents for obstruction, blow out machine with clean dry low-pressure air supply. Check for adequate ventilation around machine Porosity in weld –...
  • Page 22 • Machine stuck on minimum amps when welding although higher amperage has been set Make sure machine has not been set to 4-way operation as when in this mode when you press torch switch you get minimum amps and when you let go of switch machine will go to maximum amps set.
  • Page 23 No HF when torch trigger pressed, no blue spark between HF points • Examine and clean HF points with clean dry low-pressure airline HF PCB faulty – Contact R-Tech for repair MMA Stick welding problems • Stick electrode ‘blasts off’ when arc is struck...

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