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MAC TOOLS MW135 User Manual

MAC TOOLS MW135
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Processes
OM-210 089B
September 1998
MW 135 / MW 175
And GA16C2 Gun
Arc Welding Power Source And Wire
Feeder
Description
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
®

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

MAC TOOLS MW135 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMAC TOOLS
ModelMW135
CategoryWelding System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

Symbol Usage

Explains the meaning and application of various warning symbols used in the manual.

Arc Welding Hazards

Details critical hazards like electric shock, arc rays, fire, explosion, gases, hot parts, and magnetic fields associated with arc welding.

Additional Symbols and Standards

Covers additional symbols for installation/operation and lists principal safety standards.

EMF Information

Discusses electromagnetic fields, their potential effects, and mitigation strategies.

Specifications

Model Specifications

Lists technical specifications for 120 VAC and 230 VAC models, including output, input, and dimensions.

Duty Cycle and Overheating

Explains duty cycle percentages and indicators of overheating for the welding unit.

Volt-Ampere Curves

Illustrates the minimum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of the welding power source.

Installation

Gun and Gas System Setup

Instructions for installing the welding gun, changing polarity, and setting up the gas supply.

Wire Spool and Input Power Connection

Covers installing the wire spool, adjusting hub tension, and connecting input power for 120/230V models.

Threading Welding Wire

Step-by-step guide for feeding welding wire through the machine and gun assembly.

Operation

Controls and Settings

Explains the function of each control knob and switch on the welding unit.

Weld Parameters for 120/230 VAC Models

Provides recommended weld parameters (wire size, gas, voltage, speed) for various materials and applications.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Routine Maintenance and Overload Protection

Outlines scheduled maintenance tasks and explains the unit's overload protection system.

Gun and Wire Feed System Maintenance

Details procedures for changing drive rolls, wire guides, contact tips, and gun liners.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

A table listing common welding problems and their corresponding solutions and remedies.

Electrical Diagrams

120 VAC Model Diagrams

Provides detailed electrical circuit diagrams for the 120 VAC and 120 VAC CSA models.

230 VAC Model Diagram

Offers a detailed electrical circuit diagram for the 230 VAC model.

MIG Welding Guidelines

Process Setup and Connections

Illustrates typical MIG process connections and lists common shielding gases and their applications.

Welding Technique and Parameters

Guides on setting parameters, gun positioning, movement, bead characteristics, and weld quality.

Troubleshooting Weld Defects

Covers common weld defects like spatter, porosity, penetration, fusion, burn-through, waviness, and distortion with solutions.

Parts List

Main Assembly Parts

Lists all components and part numbers for the main welding machine assembly.

Optional Drive Rolls

Details the available optional drive rolls and their compatible wire diameters.

GA16C2 Gun Assembly Parts

Lists all components and part numbers for the GA16C2 welding gun.

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