EISA162 - Welding machine Holzmann - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electrode Inverter Welding Unit (MMA)
Model	EISA162
Brand	Holzmann
Power Supply Voltage	AC 230V ±10%, Single Phase, 50/60 Hz
No-Load Voltage	60-80 V
Welding Current Range	10 – 150 A
Rated Output Current	150 A
Rated Duty Cycle	15% (at 150 A)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	290 x 128 x 215 mm
Weight	6 kg
Protection Class of Enclosure	IP21S
Operating Temperature	+5°C to +40°C
Max. Relative Humidity	50% at 40°C, 90% at 20°C
Insulation Class	Not specified (typically Class H for inverters)
Welding Cable Connection	Quick-connect output terminals (+ and -)
Cooling	Forced air cooling (fan)
Overload Protection	Thermal overload protection with warning light
Intended Use	Manual metal arc (MMA) welding with coated electrodes
Safety Features	Overheat protection, warning indicators, grounding terminal
Included Accessories	Welding torch, electrode holder, ground clamp, manual
Maintenance	Keep clean; check connections; ensure ventilation; no user-serviceable parts inside
Spare Parts	Use only original Holzmann spare parts; contact dealer or service center
Reparability	Repairs by qualified technician only; contact Holzmann service center
Disposal	Do not dispose in household waste; follow local regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - EISA162 Holzmann

What is the power supply requirement for the EISA162 welding machine?

The EISA162 requires a single-phase AC 230V ±10% power supply at 50/60 Hz. The distribution board should have a capacity of at least 5 kVA. Do not connect to 400V power.

What welding current range does the EISA162 offer?

The welding current can be adjusted from 10 A to 150 A using the current regulator on the front panel. Use the formula I = 40 * electrode diameter (mm) for approximate setting.

What is the duty cycle of the EISA162?

The rated duty cycle is 15% at the maximum output current of 150 A. This means you can weld for 1.5 minutes out of every 10 minutes at full load. For lower currents, the duty cycle improves.

What type of electrodes can I use with the EISA162?

The machine is suitable for MMA (manual metal arc) welding with coated electrodes. The recommended electrode diameter can be estimated using the formula: current (A) = 40 × electrode diameter (mm). Typically, electrodes from 1.6 mm to 4.0 mm can be used.

How do I connect the welding cables correctly?

Connect the electrode holder to the + terminal and the ground clamp to the - terminal (or reverse depending on polarity required by the electrode). Ensure the connections are tight and the cable cross-section is sufficient (minimum 4 mm² for grounding).

What does the warning light indicate?

The warning light illuminates when the machine's internal temperature exceeds safe limits due to overheating. This usually happens when the duty cycle is exceeded. Let the machine cool down with the fan running; it will automatically reset after cooling.

Can the EISA162 be used outdoors?

No, the machine is not intended for outdoor use. It should be operated in a dry, well-ventilated area with ambient temperature between +5°C and +40°C, and relative humidity below 50% at 40°C (90% at 20°C). Avoid exposure to rain, moisture, or direct sunlight.

What safety precautions should I take when using the EISA162?

Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE): welding helmet with proper shade, safety goggles, flame-resistant clothing, and safety shoes. Ensure proper grounding. Keep flammable materials away. Never operate the machine with the cover open or while under influence of drugs or alcohol. Read the manual thoroughly before first use.

How do I maintain the welding machine?

Regularly check the power cable, welding cables, and connections for damage. Keep the machine clean and free of dust. Ensure the fan is not obstructed. Do not attempt to repair internal components yourself; contact an authorized service center. Use only original Holzmann spare parts.

What should I do if the machine does not weld or the output current is low?

First, check that the power supply is present and the power switch is on. If the warning light is on, let the machine cool down. For low output current, verify the input voltage (should be 230V ±10%) and that the power line is not too thin (use thicker cable if needed). If the problem persists, consult the troubleshooting section in the manual or contact a qualified technician.

USER MANUAL EISA162 Holzmann

welding inverter unit

Exterior view of a welding machine with black case, red welding torch, and pliers (no visible text or symbols)

Red and black welding machine labeled 'EISA200' with red connectors and a logo, no visible text beyond branding.

EISA162 / EISA200

Elektroden Invertor Schweissanlage / Electrode inverter welding unit

Read the operation manual carefully before first use!

Technical data subject to changes, errors excepted!

EN ATTENTION! Ignoring the safety signs and warnings applied on the machine as well as ignoring the security and operating instructions can cause serious injuries and even lead to death.

EN READ THE MANUAL! Read the user and maintenance manual carefully and get familiar with the controls n order to use the machine correctly and to avoid injuries and machine defects.

EN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING! The operator is obligated to wear proper protection, safety goggles and safety shoes

DE CE-KONFORM - Dieses Produkt entspricht den EG-Richtlinien. EN EC-CONFORM - This product complies with the EC-directives.

3 VORWORT

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This manual contains Information and important instructions for the installation and correct use of the welder inverter EISA162 or EISA200.

This manual is part of the machine and may not be stored separately from the machine. Save it for later reference and if you let other persons use the machine, add this instruction to the machine.

Please read and follow the safety instructions!

Before first use read this manual carefully. It eases the correct use of the machine and prevents misunderstanding and damages of machine and the user's health.

Due to constant advancements in product design, construction pictures and content may diverse slightly. However, if you discover any errors, inform us please with the product feedback form.

Technical specifications are subject to changes!

Please check the product contents immediately after receipt for any eventual transport damage or missing parts.

Claims from transport damage or missing parts must be placed immediately after initial machine receipt and unpacking before putting the machine into operation.

Please understand that later claims cannot be accepted anymore.

Copyright

© 2014

This document is protected by international copyright law. Any unauthorized duplication, translation or use of text of this manual will be pursued by law.

Court of jurisdiction is Rohrbach!

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10.1 Controls and components

10.1.1 EISA 162

FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

10.1.2 EISA 200

FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

No.	EISA 162	EISA 200
1	Power switch	Power switch
2	indicating light of power	indicating light of power
3	warning indicating light	warning indicating light
4	current regulator	current regulator
5	output"+"	output"+"
6	output"-"	output"-"
7	incoming line of the power	Data plate
8	fan	Fan
9		Incoming line of the power
10		Safety earthing column

10.2 Technical data

Specification	EISA 162	EISA 200
Power Voltage	AC 230V (Single phase),50/60Hz	AC 230V (Single phase),50/60Hz
No-load Voltage	60-80V	60-80V
Welding Cur. Adjusting Range	10-150A	10-200A
Rated Output Current	150A	200A
Rated Duty Cycle	15%	35%
Mass	6kg	9.5kg
Protection Class of enclosure	IP21S	IP21S
outline Dimensions (mm)	290x128x215	300*180*230

11 SAFETY GUIDELINES

11.1 Intended use

The machine only in technically perfect condition in accordance with, safety and danger, and use! Disturbances which may affect safety, must be rectified immediately!

It is generally prohibited to modify safety equipment of the machine or to make ineffective!

11.2 Working conditions

The machine is intended for the work under the following conditions :

Relative Humidity at 40 °C max. 50 %

at 20 °C max. 90 %

Operating temperature of +5 °C to +40 °C

min. Illumination 500 Lux

The machine is not intended for outdoor use.

The machine is not intended for use in an environment that is charged electromagnetic ("electrosmog").

The machine is not designed for use in a work environment with gases, vapors, inter alia, determines which attack the isolation of electronic components corrode or could destroy.

The machine is not designed for operation in explosion- hazardous conditions.

The machine is not intended for use in a work environment where vibrations occur regularly, as these are the efficiency, accuracy and working life of the machine reduced.

The handling of flammable and explosive materials is prohibited (eg pure aluminum, magnesium, etc.).

11.3 Incorrect usage

• Operation of the machine that doesn't agree with this manual is forbidden!
  • Operation without the safety devices is not allowed.
• You mustn't remove the safety devices!
• Incorrect is the usage for materials which aren't mentioned in this manual.
• Changes of the machine's construction are forbidden.

For another usage and resulting damages or injuries HOLZMANN MASCHINEN doesn't assume any responsibility or guarantees.

11.4 Safety instructions

Warning labels and/or other labels on the machine must be replaced when they were removed.

	Do not operate the machine at insufficient lighting conditions.Do not operate the machine outdoors.Do not operate the machine when you are tired, when your concentration is impaired, and/ or under the influence of drugs, medication or alcohol.
	The machine shall be used only by trained persons.Non authorized persons, especially children, shall be kept away from the work area.
	Do not wear loose clothing, long hair openly or loose jewellery like necklaces etc. when operating the machineThey might be caught by rotating parts and cause serious injuries.
	Use proper safety clothing and devices when operating the machine (safety goggles, ear protectors, safety shoes ...)! Do not wear safety gloves for operating because they decrease the working accuracy and they might be pulled into the saw blade.
	Before any maintenance you have to disconnect the panel saw from the power source. Never use the plugged cable for transporting or manipulating the machine.

On the device there are only few of them serviceable components. It is not necessary to dismantle the machine. Have repairs carried out only by an expert! Accessories: Only use of HOLZMANN Accessories!

Operation Instructions

11.5 Residual risks

Also in compliance with all safety regulations and when used properly, the following residual risks must be observed:

• Risk of injury by tipping the machine
• Risk of injury to the eye by flying debris, even with goggles.
• risk by releasing chemical particles in the material to be processed, which are carcinogenic or otherwise harmful to health.

These risks can be reduced if all safety rules are applied, the machine is properly maintained and serviced the machine as intended and is serviced by a trained service professional. Despite all the safety devices and keep your home healthy mind and your corresponding technical suitability / training on the operation of a machine like the DIPA40 or DIPA100 the most important safety factor

11.6 Operating condition and work surrounding

Operating condition: Reliable grounding protection

Voltage of power source: single phase, AC 230V±10%

Frequency: 50/60 Hz

11.7 Hand welding with electrode (MMA)

Selecting empiric formula: I=40*d, d is dia. of the electrode.

Notice positive and negative connection during welding.

11.8 Description of the function

a. Before welding, the operator should read the operation instructions and uses the welder correctly according to the process specification.
b. Checking the welder appearance for deformation and damage.
c. For the safety of the equipment and the persons, the customer must correctly make grounding or protecting according to the power supply system: using 4 mm2 lead to connect the protection grounding of the welder.
d. Welding operation should be carried out in dry and good ventilating area. The surrounding objects should be not less than 0.5m away from the welder.
e. Checking the welder output connector for tightness.
f. The welder can not be moved or the cover can not be opened during the power is on and welding operation is carried out.
g. The welder should be cared, used and managed by specialized person.
h. Confirming that the power source is single phase and 230V±10%. Current of the distribution board: 5KVA.

It can not be connected with 400V power absolutely.

12 DISPOSAL

DO NOT dispose your EISA162 / EISA200 in the residual waste! Contact your local authorities for information about best available disposal possibilities in your area. Drain fuel from the fuel tank completely before disposing the machine. Disaggregate the compactor into its components before disposing its components.

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13 TROUBLESHOOTING

Disconnect the machine from the power supply prior to any checks performed at the machine itself!

TROUBLE	CAUSES	PROBLEM SOLVING
power lamp is not lit	No electricity at inputswitch of welderpower fails	Checking incoming lineReplace the switch
Fan not rotating	Fan power line is offEnclosure blocks the fan due to deformationThe fan fails	Reconnect the linereform the enclosurereplace
Warning lamp lightsNo output of welder	Overheat protectionShort interval of welderswitching on and offWelder fails	Welding after coolsExtending on-off timeMaintenance inmanufacturer or service center
Output current decreased	Input voltage is lowInput line is too thin	AC voltagestabilizer(over 5KVA)Power line is thickened
Current can not be regulated	Connecting line of the potentiometer is offPotentiometer for current regulation fails	Reconnecting the lineReplace potentiometer

14 SCHALTPLAN / ELECTRIC WIRING DIAGRAM

graph LR
    A["single phase AC 230V"] --> B["Input Rectifier & Filter"]
    B --> C["Inverse Circuit 25KHz"]
    C --> D["Output Rectifier & Filter"]
    D --> E["+"]
    F["Control Circuit"] --> C
    F --> D

15 ERSATZTEILE / SPARE PARTS

With original Zipper spare parts you use parts that are attuned to each other shorten the installation time and elongate your machines lifespan.

I M P O R T A N T

The installation of other than original spare parts voids the warranty!

So you always have to use original spare parts

By the order of spare parts use the service formular that you can find at the end of this manual. Make always a note of the type, spare part number and a definition of the machine. That there are no mistakes, we recommend to make a copy of the spare part list where you can mark with a pen the spare parts which you order.

You find the order address in the preface of this operation manual.

16 KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG/CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

Inverkehrbringer / Distributor

Hereby we declare that the above mentioned machines meet the essential safety and health requirements of the above stated EC directives. Any manipulation or change of the machine not being explicitly authorized by us in advance renders this document null and void.

Haslach, 25.02.2014

(applicable from 25.02.2014)

Please consult our troubleshooting section for initial problem solving. Feel free to contact your HOLZMANN reseller or us for Customer Support!

Warranty claims based on your sales contract with your HOLZMANN retailer, including your statutory rights, shall not be affected by this guarantee declaration. HOLZMANN-MASCHINEN grants guarantee according to following conditions:

A) The guarantee covers the correction of deficiencies to the tool/machine, at no charge, if it can be verified adequately that the deficiencies were caused by a material or manufacturing fault.

B) The guarantee period lasts 12 months, and is reduced to 6 months for tools in commercial use. The guarantee period begins from the time the new tool is purchased from the first end user. The starting date is the date on the original delivery receipt, or the sales receipt in the case of pickup by the customer.

C) Please lodge your guarantee claims to your HOLZMANN reseller you acquired the claimed tool from with following information:

Original Sales receipt and /or delivery receipt.

Service form (see next page) filed, with a sufficient deficiency report for spare part claims: a copy of the respective exploded drawing with the required spare parts being marked clear and unmistakable.

D) The Guarantee handling procedure and place of fulfillment is determined according to HOLZMANNs sole discretion in accordance with the HOLZMANN retail partner. If there is no additional Service contract made including on-site service, the place of fulfillment is principally the HOLZMANN Service Center in Haslach, Austria.

E) Transport charges for sendings to and from our Service Center are not covered in this guarantee. The Guarantee does not cover:

- Wear and tear parts like belts, provided tools etc., except to initial damage which has to be claimed immediately after receipt and initial check of the machine.

- Defects in the tool caused by non-compliance with the operating instructions, improper assembly, insufficient power supply, improper use, abnormal environmental conditions, inappropriate operating conditions, overload or insufficient servicing or maintenance.

- Damages being the causal effect of performed manipulations, changes, additions made to the machine.

- Defects caused by using accessories, components or spare parts other than original HOLZMANN spare parts.

- Slight deviations from the specified quality or slight appearance changes that do not affect functionality or value of the tool.

- Defects resulting from a commercial use of tools that - based on their construction and power output - are not designed and built to be used within the frame of industrial/commercial continuous load.

F) Claims other than the right to correction of faults in the tool named in these guarantee conditions are not covered by our guarantee.

G) This guarantee is voluntary. Therefore Services provided under guarantee do not lengthen or renew the guarantee period for the tool or the replaced part.

SERVICE

After Guarantee and warranty expiration specialist repair shops can perform maintenance and repair jobs.

But we are still at your service as well with spare parts and/or machine service. Place your spare part / repair service cost inquiry by filing the SERVICE form on the following page and send it:

via Mail to [e-mail]

or via Fax to: [phone]

SERVICE FORM / SERVICEFORMULAR

service inquiry spare part inquiry guarantee claim

International numbers with country code

* E-Mail

Fax

2. Tool information / Geräteinformationen

serial number/Seriennummer: ____ *Machine type/Maschinentype: ____

Please describe amongst others in the problem:

What has caused the problem/defect, what was the last activity before you noticed the problem/defect?

For electric problems: Have you had checked your electric supply and the machine already by a certified electrician?

3. Additional information

INCOMPLETELY FILED SERVICE FORMS CANNOT BE PROCESSED!

FOR GUARANTEE CLAIMS PLEASE ADD A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL SALES / DELIVERY RECEIPT OTHERWISE IT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

FOR SPARE PART ORDERS PLEASE ADD TO THIS SERVICE FORM A COPY OF THE RESPECTIVE EXPLODED DRAWING WITH THE REQUIRED SPARE PARTS BEING MARKED CLEARLY AND UNMISTAKABLE.

THIS HELPS US TO IDENTIFY THE REQUIRED SPARE PARTS FASTLY AND ACCELERATES THE HANDLING OF YOUR INQUIRY.

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• Impressions and suggestions for improvement.
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