Clarke MMA200A 200A MMA Inverter Welder Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Clarke
Table of Contents
- Clarke MMA200A 200A MMA Inverter Welder
- INTRODUCTION
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF WELDING
- PREPARATION OF THE WORKING AREA
- SAFETY SYMBOLS
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
- ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
- MMA/ARC WELDING
- STRIKING THE ARC – WELDING
- WELDING PITFALLS
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- MAINTENANCE
- RATING PLATE
- DUTY CYCLE
- SPECIFICATIONS
- GUARANTEE
- ARC ACTIVATED HEADSHIELDS
- COMPONENT PARTS
- DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
- DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Clarke MMA200A 200A MMA Inverter Welder
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE MMA (Arc) Welder. Before attempting to
operate the machine it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly and
carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you will ensure the
safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also look
forward to the welder giving you long and satisfactory service.
When unpacking, any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE
dealer immediately.
PRINCIPLES OF THE MACHINE
MMA (Arc) welding uses a coated consumable electrode (stick) to lay the weld, therefore an additional welding torch kit is not required. The arc melts the core of the electrode to produce drop s of molten metal (weld pool) that cool to create the welded joint. Because of the versatility and simplicity of MMA welding, it requires less skill and is used primarily to weld iron and steel (including stainless steel. but nickel and copper can also be welded using this method.
MAIN DESIGN FEATURES
ARC-FORCE: automatically increases the current to prevent the electrode
sticking when operating with a short arc length.
HOT START: increases the welding current at the beginning of the welding
process.
ANTI-STICK: the electrode can be easily withdrawn without it becoming
damaged.
VOLTAGE REDUCTION SAFETY DEVICE (VRD): reduces open circuit voltage when
not in use to prevent accidental injury
INVENTORY
The items supplied include the following:
- 1 x MMA Inverter Welder
- 1 x Torch Cable with Electrode Holder
- 1 x Earth Clamp & Cable
- 1 x Combination Wire Brush / Hammer
- 1 x Instruction Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF WELDING
WARNING: AS WITH ALL MACHINERY, THERE ARE CERTAIN HAZARDS INVOLVED WITH
THEIR OPERATION AND USE. EXERCISING RESPECT AND CAUTION WILL CONSIDERABLY
LESSEN THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. HOWEVER, IF NORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE
OVERLOOKED, OR IGNORED, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR MAY RESULT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
BURN PREVENTION
Wear protective clothing – gauntlet gloves designed for use in welding, apron,
and protective shoes. Button shirt collar and pocket flaps and wear cuff less
trousers to avoid entry of sparks and slag. Wear helmet with safety goggles or
glasses with side shields underneath, appropriate filter lenses or plates
(protected by clear glass). This is a MUST for welding (and chipping) to
protect the eyes from radiant energy and spatter. Replace cover glass when
broken, pitted, or spattered. Avoid oily greasy clothing. A spark may ignite
them. Hot metal should never be handled without gloves. First aid facilities
and a qualified first aid person should be available unless medical facilities
are close by for immediate treatment of flash burns of the eyes and skin
burns. Ear plugs should be worn when working overhead or in a confined space.
A hard hat should be worn when others work overhead. Flammable hair
preparations should not be used by persons intending to weld or cut.
NOTE: ALL protective wear incl. masks & head shields MUST comply with PPE
Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
TOXIC FUME PREVENTION
Severe discomfort, illness or death can result from fumes, vapors, heat, or
oxygen enrichment or depletion that welding (or cutting) may produce. Prevent
them with adequate ventilation. NEVER ventilate with oxygen. Lead-, cadmium-,
zinc-, mercury- and beryllium-, bearing materials, when welded (or cut) may
produce harmful concentrations of toxic fumes. Adequate local exhaust
ventilation must be used, or each person in the area as well as the operator
must wear an air- supplied respirator. For beryllium, both must be used.
Metals coated with or containing materials that emit toxic fumes should not be
heated unless coating is removed from the work surface, the area is well
ventilated, or the operator wears an air-supplied respirator. Work in a
confined space only while it is being force ventilated and, if necessary,
while wearing an air-supplied respirator. Vapors from chlorinated solvents can
be decomposed by the heat of the arc (or flame) to form PHOSGENE, a highly
toxic gas, and other lung and eye irritating products. The ultraviolet
(radiant) energy of the arc can also decompose trichloroethylene and
perchloroethylene vapors to form phosgene. DO NOT WELD where solvent vapors
can be drawn into the welding atmosphere or where the radiant energy can
penetrate to atmospheres containing even minute amounts of trichloroethylene
or perchloroethylene.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION
Causes of fire and explosion are:
- Combustibles reached by the arc, flying sparks, hot slag or heated material;
- Short circuits.
BE AWARE that flying sparks or falling slag can pass through cracks, along
pipes, through windows or doors, and through wall or floor openings, out of
sight of the goggled operator.
To prevent fires and explosion: keep equipment clean and operable, free of
oil, grease, and (in electrical parts) of metallic particles that can cause
short circuits. If combustibles are in the area, do NOT weld. Move the work if
practicable, to an area free of combustibles.
Avoid working in paint spray rooms, dip tanks, storage areas, ventilators. If
the work cannot be moved, move combustibles away from sparks and heat; or
protect against ignition with suitable fire- resistant covers or shields.
Walls, ceilings, and floor near work should be protected by heat resistant
covers or shields. Fire watcher must be standing by with suitable fire
extinguishing equipment during and for some time after welding or cutting if:
- Appreciable combustibles (including building construction) are within 10m.
- Appreciable combustibles are further than 10m, but can be ignited by sparks.
- Openings (concealed or visible) in floors or walls can expose combustibles to sparks.
- Combustibles adjacent to walls, ceilings, roofs or metal partitions can be ignited by radiant or conducted heat.
After work, check that area is free of sparks, glowing embers and flames. An
empty container that held combustibles or that can produce flammable or toxic
vapors when heated, must never be welded on or cut, unless the container has
first been cleaned. This includes a thorough steam or caustic cleaning (or a
solvent or water washing, depending on the combustible’s solubility) followed
by purging and inverting with nitrogen or carbon dioxide, and using protective
equipment.
Water filling just below the working level may substitute for inverting.
A container with unknown contents should be cleaned (see paragraph above). Do
NOT depend on sense of smell or sight to determine if it is safe to weld or
cut. Hollow castings or containers must be vented before welding as they can
explode. In explosive atmospheres, never weld or cut where the air may contain
flammable dust, gas, or liquid vapors.
ELECTRIC ARC WELDING
Comply with precautions in above and this section. Arc welding, properly done, is a safe process but a careless operator invites trouble. The equipment carries high currents at significant voltages. The arc is very bright and hot. Sparks fly, fumes rise, ultraviolet and infrared energy radiates and work pieces are hot. The wise operator avoids unnecessary risks and protects himself and others from accidents.
BURN PROTECTION
The welding arc is intense and visibly bright. It’s radiation can damage eyes,
penetrate lightweight clothing, reflect from light coloured surfaces and burn
the skin and eyes. Skin burns resemble acute sunburn, those from gas shielded
arcs are more severe and painful.
DON’T GET BURNED! FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear long sleeved clothing (particularly for gas shielded arc) in addition to
gloves, apron and strong shoes. As necessary, use additional protective
clothing such as leather jacket or sleeves, flameproof apron, and fire-
resistant leggings. Avoid outer garments of untreated cotton. Bare skin
protection: Wear dark substantial clothing, Button collars closed to protect
the chest and neck and button any pockets to prevent entry of sparks.
EYE AND HEAD PROTECTION
Protect eyes from exposure to arc. NEVER look at an electric arc without
protection. Welding helmet or shield containing an appropriate filter plate
(Please refer to the section `Welding Shield). Place over face before striking
arc. Protect filter plate with a clear cover plate. Cracked or broken helmet
or shield should NOT be worn; radiation can pass through to cause burns.
Cracked, broken, or loose filter plates must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Replace
clear cover plate when broken, pitted, or spattered. WE SUGGEST you wear flash
goggles with side shields under the helmet, to give some protection to the
eyes should the helmet not be lowered over the face before an arc is struck.
Looking at an arc momentarily with unprotected eyes (particularly high
intensity gas-shielded arc) can cause a retinal burn that may leave a
permanent dark area in the field of vision. Before welding whilst wearing
contact lenses, seek advice from your optician.
PROTECTION OF NEARBY PERSONNEL
For production welding, a separate, well vented room or enclosed bay is best.
In open areas, surround the operation with low reflective, non- combustible
screens or panels. Allow for free air circulation, particularly at floor
level. Provide face shields for all persons who will be looking directly at
the weld. Others working in the area should wear flash goggles. Before
starting to weld, make sure that screen or bay doors are closed.
TOXIC FUME PREVENTION
Comply with all precautions above.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION
Do not overload arc welding equipment. It may overheat cables and cause a
fire. Loose cable connections may overheat or flash and cause a fire. Never
strike an arc on a cylinder or other pressure vessel. It creates a brittle
area that can cause a violent rupture or lead to such a rupture later under
rough handling.
SHOCK PREVENTION
Exposed live conductors or other bare metal in the welding circuit, or in
unearthed, electrically-LIVE equipment can fatally shock a person whose body
becomes a conductor. DO NOT STAND, SIT, LIE, LEAN ON, OR TOUCH a wet surface
when welding, without suitable protection.
PROTECTION FOR WEARERS OF ELECTRONIC LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES (PACEMAKERS).
Magnetic fields from high currents can affect pacemaker operation. Persons
wearing pacemakers should consult with their doctor before going near arc
welding or spot welding operations.
PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK
Keep your body and clothing dry. Never work in damp area without adequate
insulation against electric shock. Stay on a dry duckboard or rubber mat when
dampness or sweat can not be avoided. Sweat, sea water, or moisture between
body and an electrically LIVE part – or earthed metal reduces the body surface
electrical resistance, enabling dangerous and possibly lethal currents to flow
through the body.
EARTHING THE EQUIPMENT
When arc welding equipment is earthed according to the National Electrical
Code and the workpiece is earthed, a voltage may exist between the electrode
and any conducting object.
Examples of conducting objects include, but are not limited to, buildings,
electrical tools, work benches, welding power source cases, workpieces, etc.
Never touch the electrode and any metal object unless the welding power source
is off. When installing, connect the frames of each unit such as welding power
source, control, work table, and water circulator to the building earth.
Conductors must be adequate to carry earth currents safely. Equipment made
electrically LIVE by stray current may shock, possibly fatally. Do not EARTH
to electrical conduit, or to a pipe carrying ANY gas or a flammable liquid
such as oil or fuel.
CABLES
Frequently inspect cables for wear, cracks and damage. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE
those with excessively worn or damaged insulation to avoid possibly lethal
shock from bared cable. Cables with damaged areas may be taped to give
resistance equivalent to original cable. Keep cable dry, free of oil and
grease and protected from hot metal and sparks.
TERMINALS AND OTHER EXPOSED PARTS
Terminals and other exposed parts of electrical units should have insulating
covers secured before operation.
SAFETY DEVICES
Safety devices such as interlocks and circuit breakers should not be
disconnected or shunted out. Before installation, inspection, or service of
equipment, shut OFF all power and remove line fuses (or lock or red-tag
switches) to prevent accidental turning ON of power. Do not open power circuit
or change polarity while welding. If, in an emergency, it must be
disconnected, guard against shock burns, or flash from switch arcing. Always
shut OFF and disconnect all power to equipment. A power disconnect switch must
be available near the welding power source.
PREPARATION OF THE WORKING AREA
The working area must be sufficiently spacious, not humid, and well-ventilated
as to avoid any fumes which develop from the welding process and from
incidental material adhering to the pieces to be welded (oils, paints, tars…)
which may cause danger to the operator.
Avoid welding tanks which may contain flammable residuals.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN BE FATAL. A PERSON QUALIFIED IN FIRST AID
SHOULD ALWAYS BE PRESENT IN THE WORKING AREA. IF PERSON IS UNCONSCIOUS AND
ELECTRIC SHOCK IS SUSPECTED, DO NOT TOUCH THE PERSON IF HE OR SHE IS IN
CONTACT WITH THE WELDER OR CABLES. DISCONNECT THE WELDER FROM THE POWER SOURCE
AND THEN USE FIRST AID. DRY WOOD, OR OTHER INSULATING MATERIAL CAN BE USED TO
MOVE CABLES, IF NECESSARY, AWAY FROM THE PERSON.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR MMA WELDING
- ALWAYS ensure that there is full free air circulating around the outer casing of the machine and that the louvres are unobstructed.
- A welding arc can seriously damage your eyes. Both operator and spectators must ALWAYS use a proper welding face shield or helmet with suitable filter lenses. Proper gloves and working clothes should be worn at all times.
- ALWAYS remove all flammable materials from the welding area.
- NEVER remove any of the panels unless the machine is disconnected from the supply and never use the machine with any of the panels removed.
- NEVER use or store in a damp environment. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN.
- NEVER attempt any electrical or mechanical repair unless your are a qualified technician. If you have a problem with the machine contact your local CLARKE dealer.
- ALWAYS keep a fire extinguisher handy (Dry Powder, C02 or BCF, NOT Water).
- NEVER continue to weld, if, at any time, you feel even the smallest electric shock. Stop welding IMMEDIATELY and DO NOT attempt to use the machine until the fault is diagnosed and corrected.
- NEVER allow the earth cable or torch to become wrapped around the operator or any person in the vicinity.
A comprehensive range of CLARKE safety equipment for use when welding is
available from your local dealer.
Consideration should be given to shielding the supply cable of permanently
installed welding equipment, in metallic conduit or equivalent. Shielding
should be electrically continuous throughout its length.
The shielding should be connected to the welding power source so that good
electrical contact is maintained between the conduit and the welding power
source enclosure.
The welding equipment should be routinely maintained according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. All access and service doors and covers should
be closed and properly fastened when the welding equipment is in operation.
The welding equipment should not be modified in any way except for those
changes and adjustments covered in the manufacturer’s instructions. In
particular, the spark gaps of arc striking and stabilizing devices should be
adjusted and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
- The following symbols may be displayed on the machine.
- Read this instruction booklet carefully before use.
- Do not expose to rain.
- Wear eye protection Wear protective gloves
- Wear a dust mask
- Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
CONNECTING TO MAINS POWER
NOTE: This welder is earthed and must only be connected to the mains with
an earth connection. Do not attempt to use it without one.
- This welder is not supplied with a mains electrical plug because at full capacity it will draw far too much power for a normal domestic 230V mains plug and socket. This welder must not be fitted with a standard 13A UK plug.
- A high current 230V mains socket or terminal must be installed by a qualified and accredited professional electrician. A 16A socket and plug conforming to IEC 60309 is recommended.
- A non-socketed mains connection also requires welder connection by a qualified and accredited professional electrician. However, a socketed connection is safer and is recommended so the welder can be safely isolated when necessary. If directly wired to the mains, a double pole, double throw isolator switch must be fitted.
- The welder must be connected using a circuit protected by an RCD.
- Please refer to the Specification for details of the maximum current required by this welder.
If in any doubt, do not attempt to connect or use this welder until a professional electrician has been consulted.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the obligation to
deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE regulations in relation to the
treatment, recycling & recovery and environmentally sound disposal of the
WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognized disposal facility.
If disposing of this product or any damaged components, do not dispose of with
general waste. This product contains valuable raw materials. Metal products
should be taken to your local civic amenity site for recycling of metal
products.
MMA/ARC WELDING
PREPARATION
To prepare the machine for ARC welding it is important that you follow the
procedure below.
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Making sure that the ON/OFF switch, located on the rear panel is in the OFF position, connect the welding leads as follows:
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Work clamp lead to the (-) Negative terminal.
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Welding rod holder lead to the (+) Positive terminal.
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Select the appropriate welding rod and insert it into the welding rod holder.
ROD DIAMETER| MATERIAL THICKNESS
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2.5 mm| 1.0 – 2.0 mm
3.2 mm| 2.0 – 5.0 mm
4.0 mm| 2.0 – 8.0 mm -
Attach the work clamp to the workpiece as close as possible to the area being welded. Clean with a wire brush where necessary to ensure the connection is as clean as possible.
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Switch ON using the switch located on the rear panel.
- The display on the front panel will come on and show the current setting in amps.
- If the machine stops at any time and the thermal overload indicator comes ON, the thermal overload device has intervened. Wait until the welder has cooled sufficiently (the thermal overload indicator goes out) before restarting work.
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Set the required current using the current selector.
- With practice you will gain a feel for the correct current setting for different welding rod thicknesses.
- With practice you will gain a feel for the correct current setting for different welding rod thicknesses.
VRD-VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE
The VRD is a safety feature that It is also known as “Anti-shock”. Its
function is to lower the open circuit voltage across the output terminals to a
safe 12V when the welder is not in use. As soon as the welder is used (a load
of 200 ohms or less is detected), the voltage will increase to the full output
to enable welding to commence. The “VRD” will only turn the output of the
welder back to a reduced output state of 12 volts once the electrode Is
removed from the work piece or If the resistance across the output rises above
200 ohms.
If you wish to turn off this feature, set the VRD switch on the front panel to
OFF. We recommend that you leave it switched ON.
STRIKING THE ARC – WELDING
WARNING: WHEN WELDING ALWAYS ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE
WORK AREA AS THE WELDING PROCESS GIVES OFF TOXIC FUMES.
WARNING: WELDING ARCS PRODUCE HARMFUL UV/IR LIGHT WHICH CAN SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE YOUR EYES. ALWAYS USE A WELDING HELMET WITH A SUITABLE FILTER THAT
CONFORMS TO CURRENT STANDARDS.
WARNING: NEVER LOOK AT THE ARC WITHOUT A SUITABLE WELDING MASK
WARNING: PROTECT BYSTANDERS BY USING WELDING SCREENS/ CURTAINS.
The most difficult aspect of the arc welding process, particularly for
beginners, is that of striking an arc. We strongly recommend that you practice
on some pieces of scrap metal to get the feel of the operation, before you
start on an actual welding job.
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Hold the electrode about 10 mm from the work and at an angle of about 70° to 80° to the work surface; take care not to accidentally touch the workpiece until you are ready to start.
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Holding the welding mask close-up to your face, give a short stroke with the electrode on the workpiece. As soon as the arc is primed, withdraw the electrode from the workpiece to leave a tiny gap of around 1.5mm (1/16″). The current will flow across the gap with a crackling noise and a brilliant arc. Continue to weld in one direction, maintaining the small gap as you go.
NOTE: When you prime the arc, be sure to withdraw the electrode swiftly to leave the 1.5 mm. gap, otherwise the electrode will weld itself to the workpiece. If this occurs give the electrode a short sharp jerk to free it and, if necessary, prime the arc again. If you cannot free the electrode, switch the machine off immediately and free it. Take care the electrode will get red hot very quickly and will be capable of burning through welding gloves. -
At the end of the run, just lift the electrode away from the workpiece.
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Inspect the job carefully. Any slag forming on the surface should be chipped away with a chipping hammer or pick. ALWAYS wear your safety goggles when chipping away slag.
WELDING PITFALLS
The arc welding technique is an acquired skill and requires considerable practice before perfect results are obtained. The diagrams below will help to explain the pitfalls in your technique and how to overcome them.
ARC TOO SHORT
**** This causes irregular masses of weld to be deposited, with slag contamination on an uneven surface.
ARC TOO LONG
This causes poor penetration resulting in a weak weld with excessive spatter and porosity. Surface of the weld is rough and the arc makes a hissing sound
ELECTRODE MOVED TOO SLOWLY
**** This causes a very wide and heavy deposit which overlaps at the sides. It is wasteful both in terms of time and electrode use.
ELECTRODE MOVED TOO QUICKLY
**** This causes poor penetration with a `stringy’ and incomplete weld deposit. Slag is very hard to remove.
CURRENT TOO LOW
This causes poor penetration and causes the electrode to stick to the workpiece too readily. Also results in a very irregular and high weld deposit. Slag is very hard to remove.
CURRENT TOO HIGH
****This causes excessive penetration with spatter and deep pointed crater. It may also cause holes to be burned in the workpiece. Burns electrodes very quickly.
THE PERFECT WELD
With the correct combination of arc length, current regulation, inclination and speed of the electrode, you will, with practice, produce the perfect weld. This should be regular with uniform ripples and no slag contamination. The arc will make a steady crackling sound.
TROUBLESHOOTING
DEFECT | CAUSES | SUGGESTIONS |
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Spark will not start | Bad clamp connection. Inverter printed circuit is | |
defective. | Check clamp connection. Contact your nearest CLARKE dealer. | |
No output voltage | Overheated machine (the red LED should be on). | Wait for |
thermal cutout to be reset.
Internal relay has failed.| Contact your nearest CLARKE dealer.
Inverter printed circuit is defective.| Contact your nearest CLARKE dealer.
Wrong output current| Current selector control is defective.| Contact your
nearest CLARKE dealer.
Low power supply voltage.| Check the mains distribution system.
Porosity of welds| Acid electrode on steel with high Sulphur content.
Electrode oscillates too much.
Workpieces are too far apart.
Workpiece being welded is cold.| Use basic electrode.
Move edges to be welded closer together. Move slowly at the beginning.
Cracks in weld| Material being welded is dirty (e.g. oil, paint, rust,
oxides).
Not enough current.| Clean workpiece before welding is an essential method of
achieving neat weld beads.
Limited penetration| Low current, high welding rate, reversed polarity.
Electrode inclined in position opposite to it’s movement.| Ensure operating
parameters are regulated and improve preparation of work pieces.
High Sprays| Electrode is too inclined.| Make appropriate corrections.
DEFECT| CAUSES| SUGGESTIONS
Profile defects| Welding parameters are incorrect.
Pass rate is not related to operating parameter requirements.
Electrode not inclined constantly while welding.| Follow basic and general
welding principles.
Arc is unstable| Insufficient current.| Check condition of electrode and earth
wire connection.
Electrode melts obliquely| Electrode core is not centered.
Magnetic blow phenomenon.| Replace electrode. Connect two earth wires to
opposite sites of the work piece.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DISCONNECT FROM MAINS BEFORE CLEANING. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CARRY OUT REPAIRS YOURSELF, UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY COMPETENT, ALL WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. The machine requires very little maintenance other than the following guidelines. Under normal working conditions removing the covers and cleaning with dry compressed air at reduced pressure once a year will be quite sufficient. Cleaning at more frequent intervals is advisable however, if the unit is operating in a dusty and dirty environment.
- Keep the louvres clean to avoid a build up of dirt and oxides inside the machine, which can reduce machine output.
- Check all cables periodically for condition and secure. They must be in good condition and not cracked.
- Always avoid getting particles of metal inside the machine since they could cause short circuits.
RATING PLATE
- Name and address of manufacturer
- Model Number, / Part Number
- Serial / Batch Number
- Welding Power Source
- British Standards applied
- Welding Process Symbol
- This symbol indicates that the unit is suitable for carrying out welding operations in an environment which has an increased risk of electric shock
- Welding Current Symbol
- Rated No-load Voltage
- Range Of Output
- Duty Cycle Symbol
- Rated Welding Current Symbol
- Conventional Load Voltage Symbol
- Energy Supply Symbol
- Rated Supply Voltage
- Rated Maximum Supply Current
- Maximum Effective Supply Current
- N/A
- Degree of Ingress Protection
DUTY CYCLE
This welder is covered by regulations
EN IEC 60974-1:2018+A1:2019 /
EN 60974-10:2014+A1:2015,
where the Duty Cycle (X) is expressed as a percentage of time the machine may
be used in a given period for a specified welding current.
i.e. When welding at 200 Amps the machine may be used for 6 minutes (60%) in
any10 minute period,
SPECIFICATIONS
Unpacked Weight (kg) | 5.05 |
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Dimensions (l x w x h) (mm) | 365 x 130 x 255 |
Power Supply | 230V AC~ 50Hz |
Rated Max Input Current (A) I1Max / I1eff (A) | 39.2 / 30.4 |
No Load Voltage (V) | 60 |
Max/Min Welding Current (A) | 20A/200A |
IP Rating | IP21S |
Suitable Electrodes (mm) | 2.5 – 4.0 |
NOTE: The details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be
returned to us without prior permission. This guarantee does not effect your
statutory rights.
CONSUMABLES
DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER |
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2.5 mm Arc Welding Electrodes | 3050584 |
3.2 mm Arc Welding Electrodes | 3050586 |
4.0 mm Arc Welding Electrodes | 3050588 |
ARC ACTIVATED HEADSHIELDS
These highly popular headshields activate instantly when the arc is struck and allow you to have both hands free when welding.
Model| Arc Activated| Grinding function| Solar
Powered| Fixed Shade| Flip Up| Part Number
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
GWH4| ✔| ✔| ✔| | | 6000706
GWH7| ✔| ✔| ✔| | | 6000709
GWH5| ✔| ✔| ✔| | | 6000707
GWH6| ✔| ✔| ✔| | | 6000708
GWH3| ✔| ✔| ✔| | | 6000698
GWH2| ✔| ✔| ✔| | | 6000697
PG4| ✔| ✔| ✔| | | 6000716
HS1| | | | ✔| ✔| 6000700
HSF1| | | | ✔| ✔| 6000705
COMPONENT PARTS
NO | DESCRIPTION | NO | DESCRIPTION |
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1 | Front panel | 16 | Printed circuit board |
2 | Potentiometer | 17 | Capacitor |
3 | Indicator light | 18 | Silicon bridge radiator |
4 | Digital display | 19 | Silicon bridge |
5 | Plug | 20 | IGBT radiator |
6 | Gauge cover | 21 | IGBT |
7 | Handle | 22 | Main transformer |
8 | Cover | 23 | Rectifier radiator |
9 | Air Vent | 24 | Rectifier tube |
10 | Rear panel | 25 | Driver transformer |
11 | Machine base | 26 | Control PCB |
12 | Power switch | 27 | CBB |
13 | Waterproof joint | 28 | Positive connector |
14 | Power cable | 29 | Negative connector |
15 | Fan assembly | 30 | Relay |
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400
E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or
Service@clarkeinternational.com
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