TCIW 170 - Welding machine EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

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USER MANUAL TCIW 170 EINHELL

1. Safety regulations

2. Layout and items supplied

5. Before starting the equipment

8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

9. Disposal and recycling

Danger! - Read and follow the operating instructions and safety information before using for the fi rst time. Caution! Wear a breathing mask. Toxic vapors might develop while you are welding. It is vital therefo- re to wear a suitable breathing mask and to ensure adequate ventilation. Caution! Wear special welders‘ gloves. Glowing particles might fl y around while you are welding. It is vital therefore to protect your arms and hands with special welders‘ gloves. Caution! Never work without eye protection! Use a welding screen on all jobs posing a hazard to your face and your exes. Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 17Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 17 10.01.2017 14:25:0310.01.2017 14:25:03GB

Danger! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in- formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet. Danger! Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regula- tions and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. Pacemakers Persons using an electronic life support device (e.g. a pacemaker) should consult their doctor before they go near electric sparking, cutting, burning or spot-welding equipment in order to be sure that the combination of magnetic fi elds and high electric currents does not aff ect their devices.

2. Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Potentiometer for setting the welding current

2. Welding current scale

3. Indicator lamp for operation

4. Warning lamp for overheating

5. Positive quick-lock coupling

6. Negative quick-lock coupling

8. Cable with electrode holder

9. Cable with ground terminal

12. Selector switch for electrode/TIG welding

Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Check to see if all items are supplied.

Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period. Danger! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

Original operating instructions

The inverter welder is designed for welding all standard electrodes with a diameter of 1.6-4.0 mm. Thanks to the harness it is very well suited for mobile use. The inverter welder is ideal for carrying out repairs, maintenance and assembly jobs in the home. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes. Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 18Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 18 10.01.2017 14:25:0310.01.2017 14:25:03GB

EN 60974-1 European standard for welding sets for manual arc welding with limited on time. 1~ f

Single-phase static frequency converter transfor- mer rectifi er.

Symbol for welding power supplies which are sui- table for welding in environments with increased electrical danger. ~ 50 Hz Alternating current and rated frequency value [Hz]

Rated idling voltage [V]

Welding current [A] Direct current Line input; number of phases, the alternating cur- rent symbol and the rated frequency value.

1max Highest rated value of the line current [A]

1eff Eff ective value of the highest line current [A] Symbol for falling characteristic curve Manual arc welding with sheathed rod electrodes TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding Fuse with rated value in A in the mains connec- tion Do not store or use the equipment in wet or damp conditions or in the rain. IP 21 S Protection type

Danger! The electric power tool generates an electro- magnetic fi eld during operation. Under certain circumstances this fi eld may actively or passively impede medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using the equipment.

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data. Warning! Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment. Connecting the welding cable (Fig. 4) Danger! Always make sure the machine is un- plugged before carrying out any connection work on the welding cable (8/9)! Connect the welding cable as shown in Fig. 4. To do so, connect the two connectors on the elec- trode holder (8) and the ground terminal (9) to the corresponding quick-lock couplings (5/6) and lock the connectors in place by turning them in a clockwise direction. The cable with the electrode holder (8) is normally connected to the positive pole (5) and the cable with the ground terminal (9) to the negative pole (6) for welding with coated rod electrodes. Switching ON/OFF (Fig. 2/3) Switch on the machine by moving the On/Off switch (11) to the “ON” position. The indicator lamp for operation (3) then comes on. Switch off the machine by moving the On/Off switch (11) to the “OFF” position. The indicator lamp for operati- on (3) then goes out. Caution! Before you switch on the machine, make sure that the selector switch for electrode/ TIG welding (12) is set to electrode welding. Welding preparations Connect the earth terminal (9) direct to the part to be welded or to the support on which the part is resting. Ensure that the earth terminal is in direct contact with the part to be welded. You should therefore avoid coated surfaces and/or insulation materials. The electrode holder cable has a special clamp at one end, which is used to secure the electrode. The welding safety shield must be used at all times for welding. It protects your eyes from the radiation emitted by the arc while still enabling you to watch the welding process (not included).

Welding After you have made all the electrical connections for the power supply and for the welding circuit, you can proceed as follows: Most coated electrodes are connected to the positive pole. However, some types of electrode have to be connected to the negative pole. Ensu- re that you observe the information supplied by the manufacturer in relation to the type of electro- de and correct polarity. Insert the unsheathed end of the electrode into the electrode holder (8) and connect the earth ter- minal (9) to the part you wish to weld. Ensure that a good electric contact is made. Switch on the machine at the On/Off switch (11) and use the potentiometer for setting the wel- ding current (1) to set the welding current which matches the electrode you want to use. Hold the safety shield in front of your face and rub the tip of the electrode on the part you wish to weld as if you were striking a match. This is the best method of igniting the arc. Check on a test part that you have the correct electrode and current strength. Electrode (Ø mm): Schweißstrom (A)

Caution! Do not dab the workpiece with the electrode since it could be damaged, making it more diffi cult to ignite the arc. As soon as the arc has ignited, try to keep it at a distance from the workpiece which is equal to the diameter of the electrode being used. This distance should be kept as constant as possible Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 20Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 20 10.01.2017 14:25:0410.01.2017 14:25:04GB

during the welding process. The angle of the electrode in the direction in which you are working should be 20/30°. Caution! Always use tongs to remove spent electrodes and to move parts that you have just welded. Please note that the electrode holder (8) must always be put down in an isolated position after you have completed the welding work. Do not remove the slag until the weld has cooled. If you want to continue a weld after an interrupti- on, the slag from your initial attempt must fi rst be removed. TIG welding Before you begin TIG welding with the machine, make sure that the machine has been switched off at the On/Off switch (11). Then set the selec- tor switch for electrode/TIG welding (14) to TIG welding. For details of how to proceed, please read the instructions provided with your TIG welding torch set. Caution! If large gas cylinders are used, they must be se- cured against tipping over! Overheating guard The welding set is fi tted with an overheating guard that protects the welding transformer from overheating. If the overheating guard trips, the control lamp (4) on your set will be lit. Allow the welding set to cool for a time.

7. Replacing the power cable

Danger! If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

8. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Danger! Always pull out the mains power plug before star- ting any cleaning work.

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.

We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.

Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could at- tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu- re that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

8.3 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Article number of the machine

Identification number of the machine

Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre- vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 21Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 21 10.01.2017 14:25:0410.01.2017 14:25:04GB

Before transporting the equipment to a diff erent location, remove all connections. The equipment is then free for transport. Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 22Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 22 10.01.2017 14:25:0410.01.2017 14:25:04GB

For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot. Recycling alternative to the return request: As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac- cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 23Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 23 10.01.2017 14:25:0410.01.2017 14:25:04GB

Warranty certifi cate Dear Customer, All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product

neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which

you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applica- tions. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by ex- posing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance. - Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for ex- ample by dropping it). - Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Gu-

arantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info.

Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identifi cation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement. Of course, we are also happy off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address. Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions. Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 24Anl_TC_IW_170_SPK1.indb 24 10.01.2017 14:25:0410.01.2017 14:25:04F

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