CLARKE MIG Welder, designed to operate with or without gas..so-called GAS/NO-GAS welders. This is explained in greater detail within the manual. Before attempting to operate the machine, it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMC) Whilst this unit complies with EMC regulations, the user is responsible for installing and using the welding equipment according to the manufacturers instructions. If electromagnetic disturbances are detected then it shall be the responsibility of the user of the welding equipment to resolve the situation. In some cases this remedial action may be as simple as earthing the welding circuit, see ‘Note’.
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take additional precautions such as filtering of the mains supply. Consideration should be given to shielding the supply cable of permanently installed welding equipment, in metallic conduit or equivalent. Shielding should be electrically continuous throughout its length. The shielding should be connected to the welding power source so that good electrical contact is maintained between the conduit and the welding power source enclosure.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF WELDING 1. WARNING: As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked, or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
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C) Fire and explosion prevention Causes of fire and explosion are: 1) combustibles reached by the arc, flame, flying sparks, hot slag or heated material; 2) misuse of compressed gases and cylinders; 3) short circuits. BE AWARE THAT flying sparks or falling slag can pass through cracks, along pipes, through windows or doors, and through wall or floor openings, out of sight of the goggled operator.
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3. ELECTRIC ARC (MIG, TIG) WELDING Comply with precautions in 1 above, and this section. Arc welding, properly done, is a safe process, but a careless operator invites trouble. The equipment carries high currents at significant voltages. The arc is very bright and hot. Sparks fly, fumes rise, ultraviolet and infrared energy radiates, weldments are hot.
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3C) FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION Comply with precautions in 2C. Equipment’s rated capacity. Do not overload arc welding equipment. It may overheat cables and cause a fire. Loose cable connections may overheat or flash and cause a fire. Never strike an arc on a cylinder or other pressure vessel.
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4) Cables Frequently inspect cables for wear, cracks and damage. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE those with excessively worn or damaged insulation to avoid possibly lethal shock from bared cable. Cables with damaged areas may be taped to give resistance equivalent to original cable. Keep cable dry, free of oil and grease, and protected from hot metal and sparks.
NEVER attempt any electrical or mechanical repair unless your are a qualified technician. If you have a problem with the machine contact your local CLARKE dealer. ✗ NEVER use or store in a wet/damp environment. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT A comprehensive range of CLARKE safety equipment for use when welding is available from your local dealer. NO-GAS MIG WELDING - PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding is a process in which a power wire electrode is fed continuously into the weld pool at a controlled, constant rate.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. These welders are fitted with a standard 13 amp BS 1363 plug, fitted with a 13 amp fuse. Connect to a 230 volt (50Hz) domestic electrical supply and we strongly recommend that this be done via a Residual Current Device (RCD). IMPORTANT: If the welder is fitted with a plug which is moulded onto the electric cable (i.e.
UNPACKING & PARTS IDENTIFICATION Unpack and lay out the components, checking against the following list. Any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE dealer immediately. Most of the components are stored within the side compartment. To open the compartment, pull the side panel up sharply.
It is important to pay attention to the notes on welding shield maintenance, given on page 23. When replacing the glass panels, use ONLY those parts supplied by Clarke International. The dark panel is a certified, specific optical class, and should not be exchanged for any other type.
C. INSTALLING THE WELDING WIRE NOTE: These machines are supplied with a Clarke ‘Mini’ spool of mild steel flux cored welding wire. A 5kg spool is available from your Clarke dealer. See ‘Accessories’ for full details. IMPORTANT: Ensure that theelectrical supply is disconnected.
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IMPORTANT! If you are changing the size of wire, you must also select the appropriate groove on the feed roller. See p. 19 Fig.5 Re: Fig.5 Pull out the end of the wire from the rim of the spool, taking care NOT to release it. The spool is wound firmly and should remain this way.
(3) Selecting the Correct Drive Roller Groove As previously mentioned, it is important that the correct groove in the drive roller is selected for the particular wire being used. Two grooves, 7mm and 9mm are provided. The 7mm groove should be used with 6mm dia. wire and the 9mm groove for all 8mm wire and 9mm flux cored wire.
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Always use the appropriate gas for the material being welded. Three types are provided by Clarke International, as follows: Carbon Dioxide (CO ) ..For Mild Steel ....Part No. 6000642 Argon ........For Aluminium ....Part No. 6000661 CO2/Argon Mix ....For Thin Sheet metal Mild Steel/ Stainless ..
PREPARATION FOR USE A. PREPARE THE WORK MOST IMPORTANT! It is VITAL that the workpiece is perfectly clean at the point of weld. Any coating, plating or corrosion MUST be removed, otherwise a good weld will be impossible to achieve. B.
Models 90EN, 1010EN and 105EN are provided with two, 2-position switches marked 1- 2 and MAX - MIN respectively, as shown in Fig 10. Model 150EN is provided with three 2-position switches, marked A-1, 2-3 and MAX-MIN. These controls areused to control the welding current according to the type and thickness ofmaterial to be welded, and in accordance with the charts shown in the‘Reference Tables’...
OPERATION With the welding current set, and welding wire trimmed, set the wire feed control to 6 , (8 for Aluminium). Plug the machine into the mains supply or switch on at the isolator and ensuring all precautions have been taken and with the machine set up correctly, lower the torch to the workpiece with one hand, whilst holding the welding mask in the other.
Replacement clear and dark lenses are available from your Clarke dealer - see Parts Lists for details. NEVER use any dark filter lens other than that provided by CLARKE International, or one with the same certified ‘Optical class’...
RENEWING THE WIRE LINER Fig.12 If the liner becomes damaged or kinked, it will be necessary to replace it. Before commencing work, ensure the electrical supplies disconnected. Open the side cover, and remove the welding wire from the hose and torch assembly. (Refer to ‘Installing Welding Wire’...
TROUBLESHOOTING Your Clarke Mig Welder has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If, however, having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully, you still encounter problems, the following points should help identify and resolve them. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY 1.
CONTROL SETTINGS - REFERENCE TABLES B. MIGs 151EN STEEL 0.6 mm Gas Welding Wire 0.8 mm Gas Welding Wire Workpiece Welding Wire Speed Welding Wire Speed Thickness Position Position Adjustment Adjustment (mm) 0.5 - 0.6 0.6 - 0.8 0.8- -1.0 2/3 MAX 2/3 MAX 1.0 - 1.2...
8132040 4. Gas Regulator 8132000 In addition to the above, your Clarke dealer can provide you with a wide range of welding accessories, safety equipment etc., to increase productivity where necessary and to simplify and assist in the welding process.
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6 minutes and must have a down time of 4 minutes. Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
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