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| Product type | Inverter welding machine |
| Brand | Herkules |
| Model | IW 100 |
| Supply voltage | 230/240 V ~ 50 Hz |
| Welding current | 10 - 80 A |
| No-load voltage | 85 V |
| Power consumption | 2500 W (at 80 A) |
| Duty cycle | 12% at 80 A, 60% at 40 A, 100% at 35 A |
| Fuse protection | 16 A |
| Recommended electrode diameter | 1.6 mm / 2 mm / 2.5 mm |
| Weight | 5 kg |
| Protection rating | IP 21 S |
| Insulation class | H |
| Functions | Welding current adjustment, overheating protection, service indicator |
| Delivery contents | Device, instruction manual, safety instructions, shoulder strap, electrode holder cable, ground cable |
| Maintenance and cleaning | Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, blow with low-pressure compressed air, do not use aggressive cleaning agents |
| Safety | Read the instructions, disconnect before cleaning, do not use in humid environments |
| Wear parts | Electrode holder, ground clamp (not included) |
| Warranty | 60 months |
| Recycling | Do not dispose of with household waste, take to a collection center |
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USER MANUAL IW 100 Herkules
GB Original operating instructions Inverter welder
Danger! - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury
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Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions 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 information 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 regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.
2. Layout and items supplied
2.1 Layout (Fig. 1)
- Potentiometer for adjusting the welding current / ON/OFF switch
- Welding current scale
- Indicator lamp for operation
- Warning lamp for overheating
- Positive quick-lock coupling
- Negative quick-lock coupling
- Power cable
- Cable with electrode holder
- Cable with ground terminal
- Carrying strap
2.2 Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as specified 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 equipment 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 suffocating!
- Weldingset
• Original operating instructions - Safetyinstructions
3. Proper use
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed 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 injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Important information about the power connection
This equipment falls under Class A of the standard EN 60974-10, i.e. it is not designed for use in residential areas in which the power supply is based on a public low-voltage supply system because given unfavorable conditions in the power supply the equipment may cause interference. If you want to use the equipment in residential areas in the which the power supply is based on a public low-voltage supply system, you must use an electromagnetic filter which reduces the electromagnetic interference to the point where the user no longer notices any disturbance.
In industrial parks or other areas in which the power supply is not based on a public low-voltage supply system the equipment can be used without such a filter.
General safety information
It is the user's responsibility to install and use the equipment properly in accordance with the instructions issued by the manufacturer. If electromagnetic interference is noticed, it is the user's responsibility to eliminate said interference with
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the technical devices mentioned in the section "Important information about the power connection".
Reduction of emissions
Main current supply
The welder must be connected to the main current supply in accordance with the instructions issued by the manufacturer. If interference occurs, it may be necessary to introduce additional measures, e.g. fitting a filter to the main current supply (see above in the section "Important information about the power connection"). The welding cables should be kept as short as possible.
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 affect their devices.
For commercial users the guarantee period is 12 months and for normal users 24 months, beginning from the date of purchase.
4. Symbols and technical data
EN 60974-1
European standard for welding sets for manual arc welding with limited on time.

Single-phase static frequency converter transformer rectifi err
50 Hz
Mainsfrequency
U _1
Mainsvoltage
U.
Welding voltage [V]
1. max
Rated maximum mains current
I_1eff
Effective value of the highest line current [A]

Fuse with rated value in A
U_0
Rated idling voltage
l_2
Weldingcurrent
∅ mm
Electrodediameter

Symbol for falling characteristic curve

Symbol for manual arc welding with sheathed rod electrodes

Single-phase mains connection

Do not store or use the appliance in wet or damp conditions or in the rain.

Thoroughly read and understand the operating instructions prior to using the welder.
IP 21S
Protectiontype
H
Insulationclass
X
On-loadfactor
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Mains connection: 230/240 V \~ 50 Hz
Welding current 10 - 80 A
On-load factor X
12%....80 A
60% 40 A
100%....35 A
Idling voltage (V) 85
Power input 2500 VA at 80 A
Fuse (A) 16
Weight....5 kg
5. Fitting the carrying strap (Fig. 3/4)
Attach the carrying strap (11) as shown in Fig. 3/4.
6. Starting up
Connecting to the mains power supply Before you connect the power cable (7) to the mains power supply, make sure that the data on the rating plate is the same as that for your mains supply.
Danger! The mains plug may only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
Connecting the welding cable (Fig. 5)
Danger! Always make sure the device is unplugged before carrying out any connection work on the welding cable (8/9)! Connect the welding cable as shown in Fig. 5. To do so, connect the two connectors (12) on the electrode holder (8) and the ground terminal (9) to the corresponding quick-lock couplings (5/6) and lock the connectors (12) 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).
Switching ON/OFF (Fig. 2)
To switch on the device, turn the potentiometer (1) in a clockwise direction from the zero position on the welding current scale (2). The indicator lamp for operation (3) then comes on. To switch off the device, turn the potentiometer (1) in a counterclockwise direction back to the zero position on the welding current scale (2). The indicator lamp for operation (3) then goes out.
7. 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 insulated 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 and nevertheless enables you to watch the welding process.
8. Welding
Connect all the electrical connections for the power supply and for the welding current circuit. Most coated electrodes are connected to the positive pole. However, some types of electrode have to be connected to the negative pole. Ensure that you observe the information supplied by the manufacturer in relation to the type of electrode and correct polarity. Fit the welding cables (8/9) to the quick-lock couplings (5/6) accordingly. Then fasten the unsheathed end of the electrode in the electrode holder (8) and connect the ground terminal (9) to the part you wish to weld. Ensure that a good electric contact is made. Switch on the device and set the welding current, depending on the electrode used, using the potentiometer. 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 an arc. Check that you have the correct electrode and current strength on a test part.
Electrode ( mm): ....Welding current (A)
1,6....40-50 A
2 40 - 80 A
2,5 60 - 110 A
Important!
Do not dab the workpiece with the electrode since it could be damaged, making it more difficult to ignite the arc.
As soon as the arc has ignited, attempt to keep it a distance from the workpiece equivalent to the diameter of the electrode.
This distance should be kept as constant as possible during the welding process. The angle of the
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electrode in the direction in which you are working should be 20/30°.
Always use tongs to remove spent electrodes and to move parts that you have just welded. Please note that the electrode holder (1) must always be put down so that it is insulated 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 interruption, the slag from your initial attempt must first be removed.
9. Overheating guard
The welding set is fitted 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.
10. 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.
11. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts
Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.
11.1 Cleaning
- 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 attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases
the risk of an electric shock.
11.2 Maintenance
There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.
11.3 Ordering replacement parts:
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:
• Type of machine
• 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
12. Disposal and recycling
The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent 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 offices.
13. Storage
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.
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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 accessories 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
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Service information
We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.
Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.
| Category Example | |
| Wear parts* Electrode holder, mass tongs | |
| Consumables* | |
| Missing parts |
* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
In the effect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.isc-gmbh.info. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:
• Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
• Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?
Describe this malfunction.
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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 or the sales outlet from where you bought the device. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:
- 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 affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
- 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 rectification 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 applications. 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.
- 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 exposing 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 example 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.
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The guarantee is valid for a period of 60 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee 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 fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.
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Please report the defective device on the following internet address to register your guarantee claim: www.isc-gmbh.info. 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 device.
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.
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□2006/42/EC
Annex IV
Notified Body:
Notified Body No.:
Reg. No.
□ 2000/14/EC_2005/88/EC
□ Annex V
Annex VI
P = KW; L/∅ = cm
Notified Body:
□ 2004/26/EC
Emission No.:
Noise: measured L_ = dB(A) ; guaranteed L_ = dB(A)
Standard references: EN 60974-1; EN 60974-10
Subject to change without notice
Archive-File/Record: NAPR013199
Documents registrar: Robert Gehard
Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

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