Century MIG Wire Feed Welder Betreibershandbuch

TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - WIRE FEED™ 180 ESPECIFICACIONES TECNICAS - WIRE FEED™ 180Output Mode Input Volatage Fuse or Breaker SizeRATED 230V/60Hz 40

11IDENTIFY AND LOCATE COMPONENTSIf you have not already done so, unpack the machine from its car-ton and remove all packing material around the machin

12LOCATIONLocate the welder on a secure level surface in a dry location.Locate where there is free circulation of clean air. Blockedair passages can

13WORK CLAMP INSTALLATIONAttach the work clamp per the following:1. Unplug the machine or turn the power switch to theOFF(“O”) position.2.

14GUN INSTALLATIONRefer to Figure 11. Unplug the machine or turn power switch to the OFF (“O”)position.2. Pass the insulated terminals of the g

15INPUT POWER CONNECTIONS FOR RATEDOUTPUT• This welding machine must be connected to powersource in accordance with applicable electrical code

INSTALLATION INSTALACIÓN INSTALLATIONWIRE FEED™ 180230 Volt Input ConnectionThe machine is shipped from the factory connected for 230volt input power.

17BUILDUP OF SHIELDING GAS may harmhealth or kill.• Shut off shielding gas supply when not inuse.• SEE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z-49.1, “SAFETY IN W

18INSTALLATION INSTALACIÓN INSTALLATION4. Référez-vous au schéma 4. extrémité de l'attache une du tuyau degaz d'admission (non inclus avec

19Read the entire manual before installing andoperating the machine. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Only qualified personnel should install oroperate this

2ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOUR-SELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEAR-ERS SH

The WIRE FEED™ 140 and 180 are complete semiautomat-ic constant-voltage DC wire feeder / power source arcwelders. Included is a tap-switch

21CONTROLS AND SETTINGSRefer to the case front of the machine.1. Power ON/OFF Switch — When the power ison the fan motor will run and air will

Wire Spindle Shaft4" Wire SpoolWing Nutand SpacerTo Wire DriveEje Del CarreteBobina De Alambre De 4”TuercaMariposa yespaciadorAl impulsor de alam

OPERATIONOPERACIÓN23FONCTIONNEMENTTo use 8” (200 mm) diameter spools, the optional 2” (51 mm)diameter spindle must be installed (See Figure 6). Remove

FIGURE 7 FIGURA 7FIGURE 724FRICTION BRAKE ADJUSTMENT1. With wire spool installed, check free movement andcoast of the spool.2. To tighten the

255. Close the Idle Roll Arm (2) and latch the Spring LoadedPressure Arm (1) in place. Rotate the spool counter-clockwise if required in order

2611. Turn the machine OFF (“O”).12. Replace contact tip and nozzle.13. Cut the wire off 1/4” – 3/8” (6 – 10 mm) from the end ofthe tip. The machine i

274. Connect work clamp to metal to be welded. Work clampmust make good electrical contact to the workpiece. Theworkpiece must also be grounded a

CHANGING MACHINE OVER TOFEED OTHER WIRE SIZESThe machine is shipped from the factory ready to feed .035”(0.9 mm) diameter cored wire. To operate the m

29OPERATIONOPERACIÓNFONCTIONNEMENTWELDING WITH FCAW (Innershield)When using the FCAW process, the correct drive roll andelectrode polarity m

3ELECTRIC AND MAGNETICFIELDS may be dangerous.3.a. Electric current flowing through anyconductor causes localized Electricand Magnetic Fiel

30OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES1. K2275-1 Welding Cart – Full-featured cart is designedto store and transport a welder, 80 cubic foot gas cylinder,welding ca

316. K610-1 MIG Conversion Kit (WIRE FEED™ 100 only)– Complete kit for use with .025" (0.6 mm) electrode wireand either CO2 or Argon-mixed gas.

32CONFIGURATION OF COMPONENTS INWIRE FEEDING SYSTEMComponents shipped with the machine:Contact Tip (S19726-3).035" (0.9mm)Cable Liner (M16291-

33SAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Disconnect input power by remov-ing plug from receptacle beforeworking inside the machine. Useonly groun

34ENTRETIEN DU PISTOLET ET DUCÂBLEPISTOLET MAGNUMMC100LNettoyage du câble du pistoletNettoyer le conduit intérieur après avoir utilisé approxim

35MAINTENANCE MANTENIMIENTO ENTRETIEN5. To remove gun tube from gun, remove gas nozzle or gas-less nozzle and remove diffuser from gun tube. Removebot

36CHANGING DRIVE ROLLThe drive roll has two grooves; one for .023" – .025" (0.6mm) solid steel electrode and a larger knurled

37CHANGING LINERNOTICE: The variation in cable lengths prevents the inter-changeability of liners. Once a liner has been cut for a par-ticular gun, i

MANTENIMIENTO38GUN HANDLE PARTSThe gun handle consists of twohalves that are held together witha collar on each end. To open upthe handle, turn th

39No wire feed, weld output or gas flow when gun trig-ger is pulled. Fan does NOT operate.1. Make sure correct voltage is applied to themachine.2. Mak

4SAFETY SEGURIDAD SÉCURITÉWELDING SPARKS cancause fire or explosion.4.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If thisis not possible, cover them

40Low or no gas flow when gun trigger is pulled. Wirefeed, weld output and fan operate normally.1. Verify that gas solenoid is properly installed.(Ref

41S1SWITCHD1D3D2D4204204204203203203C140V203204-+GUN CABLECONDUCTORBLOCKTOWORKELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE( COMPONENT SIDE OF

42S1D1D3D2D4204204204203203203C140V203204-+BLOQUE DEL CONDUCTORDEL CABLE DE LA PISTOLAAL TRABAJOSÍMBOLOS ELÉCTRICOS CONFORME ALCÓDIGO DE COLOR DE CABL

43S1D1D3D2D4204204204203203203C140V203204-+BLOC CONDUCTEURDU CÂBLE DU PISTOLETVERS LE TRAVAILSYMBOLES ÉLECTRIQUES D’APRÈS E1537CODE DE COULEUR DES FIL

44CENTURY® WIRE FEED™ 140NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not beaccurate for all machines covered by this manual.The specific diagram

45DIAGRAMA DE CABLEADO DE CENTURY® WIRE FEED™ 140TARJETA DE P.C. DE CONTROLINTERRUPTOR DE ENCENDIDO-APAGADOMOTOR DEL VENTILADOR DE 115V/60HZDEVANADOAU

46DIAGRAMME DE CÂBLAGE CENTURY® WIRE FEED™ 140TABLEAU DE CIRCUITS IMPRIMÉS DE CONTRÔLEINTERRUPTEURMARCHE/ARRÊTMOTEUR DUVENTILATEURBOBINAGEAUXILIAIRESO

47CENTURY® WIRE FEED™ 180NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not beaccurate for all machines covered by this manual.The specific diagram

48DIAGRAMA DE CABLEADO CENTURY® WIRE FEED™ 180RECONNEXION DE LA TENSION PAR LE CLIENT POUR MACHINE À TENSION DOUBLELAS MÁQUINAS SON ENVIADAS DE FÁBRIC

49DIAGRAMME DE CÂBLAGE CENTURY® WIRE FEED™ 180RECONNEXION DE LA TENSION PAR LE CLIENT POUR MACHINE À TENSION DOUBLELES MACHINES SONT LIVRÉES DEPUIS L’

5ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.5.a. The electrode and work (or ground)circuits are electrically “hot” when thewelder is on. Do not touch these “hot”par

50PARTS PARTES PIÈCESPart Description Descripción de las partes Désignation des pièces Part NumberVoltage Control Switch Assembly Ensamble del Interr

51PARTS PARTES PIÈCESPart Description Descripción de las partes Désignation des pièces Part NumberVoltage Control Switch Assembly Ensamble del Interr

52PARTS PARTES PIÈCESPart Description Descripción de las partes Désignation des pièces Part NumberVoltage Control Switch Assembly Ensamble del Interr

53NOTA, NOTES

54WARNINGAVISO DEPRECAUCIONATTENTIONWARNUNGATENÇÃOSpanishFrenchGermanPortugueseJapaneseChineseKoreanArabic● Do not touch electrically live parts orele

55WARNINGAVISO DEPRECAUCIONATTENTIONWARNUNGATENÇÃOSpanishFrenchGermanPortugueseJapaneseChineseKoreanArabic● Turn power off before servicing.● Desconec

6SAFETY SEGURIDAD SÉCURITÉFUMES AND GASEScan be dangerous.6.a. Welding may produce fumes andgases hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these fumes

CYLINDER may explode ifdamaged.7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinderscontaining the correct shielding gas forthe process used and properly operat-

8TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - WIRE FEED™ 100ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS - WIRE FEED™ 100INPUT – SINGLE PHASE ONLYRATED OUTPUTOUTPUT RANGEHeight Width Dept

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - WIRE FEED™ 140 ESPECIFICACIONES TECNICAS - WIRE FEED™ 140Output Mode Input Volatage Fuse or Breaker SizeRATED 120V/60Hz 20