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Version No:
AB
Issue Date:
09-10-2021
Manual No:
0-5617
Art # A-14825_AB
EasyWeld 160: W1201160
HandyWeld 160: W1200160
OUTPUT CURRENT
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Table of Contents
Main Page
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
18
Duty Cycle
18
Specifications
19
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 Gun (Euro, Easyweld 160 Only)
36
Installing Minispool (100Mm Diameter)
36
Installing Handispool (200Mm Diameter)
37
Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
38
Feed Roll Pressure Adjustment
39
Changing the Feed Roll
40
Wire Reel Brake
40
Setup for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Gasless MIG Wire
41
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
44
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique
47
CIGWELD MIG Wire Selection Chart
52
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting
53
Stick (Mmaw) Welding
57
Setup for STICK (MMAW) Welding
57
Arc Welding Electrodes
58
Types of Electrodes
58
Size of Electrode
59
Storage of Electrodes
59
Electrode Polarity
59
Effects of Arc Welding Various Materials
60
Arc Welding Practice
60
Welding Position
60
Joint Preparations
61
Arc Welding Technique
62
The Welder
62
Striking the Arc
62
Arc Length
62
Rate of Travel
62
Making Welded Joints
62
Distortion
65
The Cause of Distortion
65
Overcoming Distortion Effects
65
Welding Problems
67
Routine Service Requirements and Power Source Problems
71
Routine Maintenance & Inspection
71
Cleaning the Welding Power Source
71
Cleaning the Feed Rolls
71
Basic Troubleshooting
71
Welding Power Source Problems
72
Section 8: Key Spare Parts
75
Key Spare Parts
75
Easyweld 160 MIG Gun 3M Model no CMG16EL Spare Parts
76
Handyweld 160 MIG Gun 3M CMG16DL Part No: W52BR16D3 Spare Parts
77
Appendix 1: Circuit Diagram
79
Cigweld - Limited Warranty Terms
81
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ESAB Cigweld EasyWeld 160 Specifications
General
Brand
ESAB
Model
Cigweld EasyWeld 160
Category
Welding System
Language
English
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