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Sealey SuperMig185 User Manual

Sealey SuperMig185
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SUPERMIG
Models:
Supermig185 195/9. 0051 (2) 180900
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Sealey SuperMig185 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Voltage230 V
Output Range30 - 185 A
Wire Diameter0.6-1.0mm
Weight25 kg
Output Current185 A
Wire Capacity5kg
Gas TypeCO2 / Argon mix
Cooling SystemFan

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

User responsibility for electrical safety, checking equipment, leads, plugs, and connections.

GENERAL SAFETY

Safety precautions for welder operation, environment, personal protective equipment, and handling.

GAS SAFETY

Safe handling and storage of gas cylinders, including temperature limits and cylinder identification.

ASSEMBLY

Wheel Assembly

Steps for attaching the wheels to the welder unit.

Connecting the gas cylinder

Procedure for connecting the gas cylinder, fitting the regulator, and setting gas flow.

Fitting a reel of wire

Guide on how to mount a wire spool, feed wire through the torch, and secure it.

MIG/MAG WELDING PRINCIPLES

PREPARATION FOR WELDING

Essential steps before welding, including earth lead connection and setting welder controls.

Welding mild steel

Guidance on using CO2 or Argon/CO2 mixtures for welding mild steel and achieving desired weld quality.

Welding aluminium

Specific requirements for welding aluminium, including gas type, contact tip, and wire.

MAINTENANCE

Wire feed unit

Routine checks and cleaning of the wire feed unit, rollers, and wire guides for consistent performance.

Torch

Care and maintenance of the torch cable assembly, including cleaning the liner.

Changing Feed Roller

Procedure for changing the feed roller, adjusting tension, and cleaning rollers.

Contact Tip

Importance of replacing the contact tip when enlarged and keeping it free from spatter.

Gas Cup

Instructions for removing and replacing the gas cup, and the importance of keeping it clean.

Replacing the Liner

Steps for replacing the wire liner in the torch assembly.

Changing gears

Checking for worn gears in the wire feed motor and their replacement.

Changing Fuses

Reasons for fuse blowing and when it might need changing.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Power source stops

Cause of power source stopping (overheating) and the automatic reset procedure.

No weld current, fuse blowing in 13amp plug

Troubleshooting steps for no weld current and blown fuse, including checking connections and leads.

No weld current

Diagnosing and resolving issues causing no weld current, like bad connections or torch leads.

Feed motor not working, lamp is on

Identifying causes for the feed motor not working when the lamp is on, like fuse or gear issues.

Wire does not feed, feed roller rotates

Solutions for wire not feeding when the roller rotates, such as adjusting pressure or cleaning the liner.

Wire feeds unevenly

Causes and remedies for uneven wire feed, including liner dirt and defective parts.

Unstable arc

Troubleshooting an unstable arc, checking settings, gas cup, and workpiece condition.

Porous weld

Identifying causes of porous welds, such as gas issues, torch angle, or dirty workpiece.

Electrode sticking in gas cup (nozzle)

Resolving electrode sticking by checking nozzle condition and roller tension.

Irregular weld head

Causes and fixes for irregular weld heads, including torch angle and wire speed.

Weld bead too narrow and raised

Adjusting voltage and wire speed to correct narrow and raised weld beads.

Weld bead too wide

Adjusting voltage and wire speed to correct wide weld beads.

Poor penetration

Remedies for poor penetration, involving increasing voltage, wire speed, or bringing torch closer.

Excessive penetration

Solutions for excessive penetration, such as decreasing voltage/speed or moving torch faster.

Fuse blowing

Common causes for fuse blowing, including high tension or clogged contact tips.

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