SIP T126 - Operating Instructions: Gas and Polarity; Gas Selection for T136;T166 Models; Polarity Settings for T136;T166 Models

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: In order to use gas you will need to purchase a gas bottle and a regulator, disposable
gas cylinders all use the same regulator. Refillable gas bottles Argon, Argon CO
2
and Argon
O
2
use the same regulator with a male thread , CO
2
uses a different regulator
.
GAS SELECTION (T136 & T166)
The Weldmate T126 has 2 power settings (see left diagram).
Low
High
POWER SETTINGS
The polarity of the welding torch and earth return lead is based on the wire type to be
used, see table below.
SETTING THE POLARITY (T136 & T166)
Metal Type Wire Type Link Lead Earth Lead Gas
Steel Solid
+ -
CO
2
or Argon CO
2
Steel Gasless Flux core
- +
None
Stainless Steel Solid
+ -
Argon o
2
Aluminium Solid
+ -
Argon
Note: The Weldmate T126 Mig is a gasless machine and does not require
gas.
Material Gas To Use
Mild Steel Argon / CO² Mix or CO²
Stainless Steel Argon / O² Mix
Aluminium Argon
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WELDER….cont
WELDMATE T166 MIG
Ref. No. Description Ref. No. Description
1.
Welding Torch
7.
Earth Return Lead
2.
Thermal Overload Indicator
8.
Earth Clamp
3.
Power Switch
9.
Gas Hose Fitting
4.
Handle
10.
Fan Grill
5.
Output Selector Switch
11.
Bottle Bracket Slots
6.
Wire Speed Control
12.
Mains Lead
Rear View
11
1
5
4
2
3
6
7
8
9
10
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