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CIGWELD WeldSkill 185 User Manual
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Version No:
AB
Issue Date:
07-09-2017
Manual No:
0-5492
Art # A-13435_AB
155 Inverter W1008155
185 Inverter W1008185
OUTPUT CURREN
T
DC
OUTPUT CURRENT
DC
STIC
K
ELECTROD
E
3.2mm MAX
STIC
K
ELECTROD
E
4.0mm MA
X
W
ARRANTY*
2
WA
RRANTY
*
2
155A
185A
MIG
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Declaration of Conformity
5
Table of Contents
6
Arc Welding Safety Instructions and Warnings
9
Arc Welding Hazards
9
Principal Safety Standards
13
Introduction
15
How to Use this Manual
15
Equipment Identification
15
Receipt of Equipment
15
Symbol Chart
16
Description
17
User Responsibility
17
Packaged Item
17
Transporting Methods
17
Duty Cycle
18
Specifications
18
Optional Accessories
20
Installation
23
Environment
23
Location
23
Ventilation
23
Mains Supply Voltage Requirements
23
Generators
23
Extension Leads
23
Electromagnetic Compatibility
24
Operation
27
Overview
27
Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features
27
Mig (Gmaw) Welding
33
Shielding Gas Regulator/Flowmeter Operating Instructions
33
Attaching the MIG Torch (Euro)
35
Installing Minispool (100Mm Diameter)
36
Installing Handispool (200Mm Diameter)
37
Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
38
Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment
39
Changing the Feed Roll
39
Wire Reel Brake
40
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded Mig Wire
40
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gasless MIG Wire (Flux Cored)
42
Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded Mig Wire (Weldskill 185 Only)
43
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique
44
CIGWELD MIG Wire Selection Chart
49
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting
50
Stick (Mmaw) Welding
53
Setup for STICK (MMAW) Welding
53
Arc Welding Electrodes
54
Types of Electrodes
54
Size of Electrode
55
Storage of Electrodes
55
Electrode Polarity
55
Effects of Arc Welding Various Materials
56
Arc Welding Practice
56
Welding Position
56
Joint Preparations
57
Arc Welding Technique
58
The Welder
58
Striking the Arc
58
Arc Length
58
Rate of Travel
58
Making Welded Joints
58
Distortion
61
The Cause of Distortion
61
Overcoming Distortion Effects
61
Welding Problems
63
Section 6
53
Section 7
67
Tig (Gtaw) Welding
67
Shielding Gas Regulator/Flowmeter Operating Instructions
67
Setup for Lift TIG (GTAW) Welding
69
TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique
71
TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems
73
Section 8
75
Routine Service Requirements and Power Source Problems
75
Routine Maintenance & Inspection
75
Cleaning the Welding Power Source
75
Cleaning the Feed Rolls
75
Basic Troubleshooting
75
Welding Power Source Problems
76
Section 9: Key Spare Parts
79
Weldskill 155 Key Spare Parts
79
Weldskill 185 Key Spare Parts
80
E-180 MIG Torch 3M (P/N W4018800) Key Spare Parts
81
Appendix 1: Weldskill 155 Circuit Diagram
83
Appendix 2: Weldskill 185 Circuit Diagram
84
Cigweld - Limited Warranty Terms
85
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CIGWELD WeldSkill 185 Specifications
General
Protection Class
IP21S
Input Current
15A
Protection Rating
IP21S
Input Voltage
240V
Welding Process
MMA (Stick)
Duty Cycle
20% @ 185A
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