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INSTALLATION – PRODUCT OPERATION
Only qualified personnel authorized by the manufacturer should perform the installation of the welding equipment.
During set up, the operator must ensure that the machine is disconnected from the mains. Connecting generators in
series or in parallel is forbidden. It is recommended to use the welding cables supplied with the unit in order
to obtain the optimum product settings.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 173E is an Inverter technology based welding machine, portable, single phase, fan cooled, designed for coated elec-
trode welding (MMA) and tungsten electrode arc welding (TIG Lift) in direct current (DC). In MMA mode, this machine
can weld all types of electrodes: rutile, stainless steel, cast iron and basic. In TIG mode, this machine can weld most
metals except aluminium and its alloys. They are protected to work on generators (230 V +- 15%).
POWER SUPPLY – STARTING UP
• This machine is fitted with a 16 A socket type CEE7/7 which must only be used on a single-phase 230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
mains 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 required by the machine. In some countries,
it may be necessary to change the plug to allow the use at maximum settings.
• The device is switched on by pressing the «
• The device turns into protection mode if the mains voltage is over 265 V (to indicate this default, the screen displays
)
Normal operation resumes once the power supply is back within the range.
CONNECTION TO A GENERATOR
The machine can work with generators as long as the auxiliary power matches these requirements:
- The voltage must be AC, set as per specifications, and with a peak voltage below 400V,
- The frequency must be between 50 and 60 Hz.
It is imperative to check these requirements as many generators generate high voltage peaks that can damage the
machine.
COATED ELECTRODE WELDING (MMA)
CONNECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• Connect the cables, electrode holder and earth clamp to the connectors,
• Follow the welding polarities and power recommendations indicated on the electrodes boxes,
• Remove the electrode from the electrode holder when the machine is not in use.
• The machine has 3 features exclusive to Inverters:
- The Hot Start creates an overcurrent at the beginning of the welding.
- The Arc Force creates an overcurrent which prevents the electrode from sticking to the weld pool.
- The Anti-Sticking technology makes it easier to unstick the electrode from the metal.
MMA WELDING PROCESSES
• MMA STANDARD
The MMA STANDARD mode is recommended for most applications. It can weld any type of electrode: rutile, basic, cel-
lulosic... and on any materials: steel, stainless steel, cast iron.
Activating the MMA mode and setting the intensity:
MMA
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• Select the MMA mode (2) using the switch (5).
• MMA blinks for 1 second every 5 seconds (display (1)).
• Set the desired intensity using the keys (4).
• The machine is ready to operate.
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