GYS TIG 168 DC HF Mode D'emploi page 16

MADE IN FRANCE
MAINTENANCE / RECOMMENDATIONS
• Maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified person. Annual maintenance is recommended.
• Ensure the machine is unplugged from the mains, and wait for two minutes before carrying out main-
tenance work. DANGER High Voltage and Currents inside the machine.
• Remove the casing 2 or 3 times a year to remove any excess dust. Take this opportunity to have the
electrical connections checked by a qualified person, with an insulated tool.
• Regularly check the condition of the power supply cable. If the power cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its after sales service or an equally qualified person.
• Ensure the ventilation holes of the device are not blocked to allow adequate air circulation.
• Do not use this equipment to thaw pipes, to charge batteries, or to start any engine.
INSTALLATION – FONCTIONNEMENT PRODUIT
DESCRIPTION
The TIG 168/200 HF are portable, single phase ventilated Inverter welding units to be used with non-consumable elec-
trodes (TIG) in direct current (DC). TIG DC welding requires a gaseous protection (Argon). In MMA mode, it allows you
to weld with any kind of electrode : rutile, basic, stainless steel or cast iron. The TIG 168 work with a single phase 230V
input. The TIG 200 FV works on a single phase input between 85V to 265V. They are all protected for a use on electric
generators. The TIG 200 can be equipped with a remote control or foot pedal (This option is supplied separately).
ALIMENTATION-MISE EN MARCHE
• This machine is fitted with a 16A socket type CEE7/7 which must be connected to a single-phase 230V (50 - 60 Hz)
power supply fitted with three wires and one earthed neutral.
The absorbed effective current (I1eff) is displayed on the machine, for optimal use. Check that the power supply and
its protection (fuse and/or circuit breaker) are compatible with the current needed by the machine. In some countries,
it may be necessary to change the plug to allow the use at maximum settings.
• To start the machine up, press the Standby Button «
• NB: If the screen displays
power supply voltage is excessively high (over 265V). If the machine switches on in protection mode, unplug the device
and plug it into a socket delivering the correct voltage.
CONNECTION ON A GENERATOR
The machine can work with generators as long as the auxiliary power matches these requirements :
- The voltage must be AC, always set as specified, and the peak voltage below 400V,
- The frequency must be between 50 and 60 Hz.
It is imperative to check these requirements as several generators generate high voltage peaks that can damage these
machines.
MMA WELDING (ELECTRODE)
Getting Started
• Connect the electrode holder and earth clamp to the corresponding sockets.
• Ensure that the welding polarities and intensities indicated on the electrode packaging are observed.
• Remove the electrode from the electrode holder when the machine is not in use.
Welding Features:
Your device is equipped with 3 specific functions :
Hot Start gives an adjustable* overcurrent at the beginning of the welding.
Arc Force delivers an overcurrent which avoids sticking when the electrode enters the weld pool.
Anti-Sticking allows easy removal of the electrode in case of sticking.
Selection of process and current setting
1- Select MMA mode
Nb. : The TIG 200FV, the welding current will vary depending on the power supply voltage used:
- on 110V, the current can be set from 10 to 120A.
- on 230V, the current can be set from 10 to 200A.
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. this indicates that the device has entered protection mode. This will occur if the
2- Select the desired current using the potentiometer
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