Thermal Arc ARCMASTER 185 AC/DC User Manual

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PHASE
SMAW
GTAW
230
V
CC
AC
DC
208
V
INVERTER
50
60
Hz
ARCMASTER
®
INVERTER ARC WELDER
185 AC/DC
Art # A-07227
Operating Manual
Version No: 1 Issue Date: February 20, 2006 Manual No.: 0-4861
Operating Features:

Thermal Arc ARCMASTER 185 AC/DC Specifications

General

Brand	Thermal Arc
Model	ARCMASTER 185 AC/DC
Category	Welding System
Language	English

Summary

Section 1: Safety Instructions and Warnings

Arc Welding Hazards and Precautions

Details electrical, fume, fire, and noise hazards during welding.

Section 2: Introduction and Equipment Details

Section 3: Installation and Setup

Environment, Location, and Electrical Requirements

Details ideal installation environment, location, and electrical connection specifications.

Power, High Frequency, Duty Cycle, and Specifications

Section 4: Operator Controls and Welding Modes

Control Panel and Parameter Adjustment

Explains front panel controls, parameter settings, and input/output connections.

Weld Process, Mode, and Parameter Selection

Guides on selecting weld processes, modes, and understanding parameter functions and ranges.

Section 5: Welding Procedures

Setup for SMAW (Stick) and GTAW (TIG)

Sequence of Operation

Details operational sequences for stick, TIG, slope modes, and pulse controls.

Basic TIG Welding Guide

Section 9: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Welding and Power Source Issues

Provides guidance for diagnosing and resolving common TIG, stick, and power source problems.

Section 11: Voltage Reduction Device (VRD)

VRD Specifications, Maintenance, and Operation

Switching VRD ON/OFF

Section 12: Power Source Error Codes

Error Code Reference and Solutions

Lists all power source error codes, their causes, remedies, and relevant remarks.