GYS TIG 168 DC HF Mode D'emploi page 9

DESCRIPTION
Congratulations for choosing this product, which has been designed with great care. Please read the following
instructions carefully and keep this instruction manual for future reference.
The TIG 168/200 HF are portable, single phase ventilated Inverter welding units to be used with non-consumable
electrodes (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).
POWER SUPPLY – STARTING UP
• TIG 168 and 200 are delivered with a 16A plug (type CEE7/7).
• TIG 168 must be connected to a 230V (50-60Hz) EARTHED power supply. The 200FV integrates a « Flexible
Voltage » system and can be used on a power supply variable between 85V and 265V (50 – 60 Hz) WITH earth.
• The absorbed current (I1eff) is indicated on the device at maximum usage. Check that the power supply and its
protection (fuse and/or circuit breaker) are compatible with the current needed for use. In some countries, it
might be necessary to change the plug to allow maximum performance. For intensive use, a 25 A plug for TIG
168 may be required.
• 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.
• Behaviour of the ventilator : in MMA mode, the ventilator will stay on permanently. In TIG mode, the ventilator
only works during welding, and will stop after cooling.
• These are Class A devices. They are designed to be used in an industrial or professional environment. In a
different environment it can be difficult to ensure electromagnetic compatibility, due to conducted disturbances as
well as radiation.
• From 1st December 2010, the new standard EN 60974-10 will be applicable for
materials do not comply with IEC 61000-3-12. If they are to be connected to a low-voltage mains supply, it is the
responsibility of the user to ensure they can be connected. If necessary consult the operator of your electrical
distribution system
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. For 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
TIG 168 : Warning: these
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