Eastwood MP200i User manual

AC/DC MP200iWELDER
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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The EASTWOOD ELITE AC/DC MP200I provides no-compromise MIG, AC TIG, DC TIG, or ARC (Stick) welding operation all from a single, high-powered, space-
efficient unit that also serves as it’s own heavy-duty Welding Cart! Your Eastwood Elite AC/DC MP200i Welder, with High Frequency Inverter Technology, is
capable of welding thin or heavy gauge steel and aluminum with precision and ease. Designed with two complete and independent MIG and TIG gas systems,
the Welder is prepared to seamlessly transition from quick MIG welding to precision TIG welding, and back again, all-the-while retaining your last settings. The
TIG welding capability features advanced High Frequency Start Circuitry, selectable AC or DC welding output, pulse functionality, an included Foot Pedal and Flex
Head TIG Welding Torch. Dual voltage means this unit can be used on a 120V household circuit or with 240V shop power.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
This unit emits a powerful high voltage and extreme heat which can cause severe burns, electrical shock and death.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
The Eastwood Company (hereinafter “Eastwood”) warrants to the end user (purchaser) of all new Eastwood-branded tools and chemicals (collectively called the “products”) that each will be free of defects
in workmanship and material. This warranty is void if the equipment has been subjected to improper installation, improper care or abnormal operations.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
All warranty periods begin on the date of purchase from Eastwood. Warranty Periods are listed below, along with the products covered during those warranty periods:
3-Year Warranty on Material, Workmanship, and Defects:
• Eastwood MIG 135 Welder • Eastwood TIG 200 DC • Eastwood MIG 175 Welder • Eastwood TIG 200 AC/DC
• Eastwood MIG 250 Welder • Eastwood MP140i Welder • Eastwood TIG 200 Digital • Eastwood MP200i Welder
• Eastwood Versa-Cut 20 • Eastwood Elite MP250i Welder • Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 • Eastwood 90A Flux Core Welder
• Eastwood Versa-Cut 60 • Eastwood ARC 80 Stick Welder • Eastwood Rotisserie • Eastwood Contour SCT®
• Eastwood Elite AC/DC MP200i Welder • Concours Pro HVLP Paint Gun
Items not covered under this warranty: Consumables, unless deemed defective, are not covered by the 3-year warranty. Abuse, neglect, and lack of maintenance is not covered under this warranty.
All other components are covered by the warranty and will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Eastwood.
2-Year Warranty on Material, Workmanship and Defects:
• Eastwood Air QST-30/60 Scroll Compressor • Eastwood 80 Gal. 7.5 HP Compressor • Eastwood 80 Gal. 5 HP Compressor • Eastwood 60 Gal. 4.7 HP Compressor
• Eastwood 60 Gal. 3.7 HP Compressor • Eastwood Panoramic Welding Helmet • Eastwood 30 Gal. 1.9 HP Compressor • Eastwood XL View Welding Helmet
• Eastwood Lg View Welding Helmet • Eastwood Auto Darkening Helmet • Concours 2 HVLP Paint Gun
Items not covered under this warranty: Consumables, unless deemed defective, are not covered by the 2-year warranty. Abuse, neglect, and lack of maintenance is not covered under this warranty.
1-Year Warranty on Material, Workmanship and Defects:
• Eastwood Tools Not Included Above • Fairmount Tools
Items not covered under this warranty: Consumables, unless deemed defective, are not covered by the 1-year warranty. Abuse, neglect, and lack of maintenance is not covered under this warranty.
90-Day Warranty on Material, Workmanship and Defects:
• Eastwood Paints & Chemicals • Rockwood Tools
Items not covered under this warranty: Consumables, unless deemed defective, are not covered by the 90-day warranty. Abuse, neglect, and lack of maintenance is not covered under this warranty.
Lifetime Warranty on Material, Workmanship and Defects:
• Selected Eastwood Hand Tools carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty
Items not covered under this warranty: Abuse, neglect, and lack of maintenance is not covered under this warranty.
CONDITIONS TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE:
• Proof of purchase must be provided for all warranty claims
• Purchaser must first contact Eastwood at 1-800-343-9353 for an RMA Number before Eastwood will accept any warranty returns. Final determination of warranty on welding and cutting equipment
will be made by Eastwood.
WARRANTY REPAIR: If Eastwood confirms the existence of a defect covered under this warranty plan, Eastwood will determine whether repair or replacement is the most suitable option to rectify the
defect. At Eastwood’s request, the purchaser must return, to Eastwood, any products claimed defective under Eastwood’s warranty.
FREIGHT COSTS: The purchaser is responsible for shipment to and from Eastwood.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS:
EASTWOOD WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR REPAIRS UNLESS MADE BY EASTWOOD. EASTWOOD’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE COST OF COR-
RECTING THE DEFECT OF THE EASTWOOD PRODUCT. EASTWOOD WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS LOSS OF BUSINESS, ETC.) CAUSED BY THE DEFECT
OR THE TIME INVOLVED TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED BY EASTWOOD WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS. WARRANTIES IMPLIED
BY LAW SUCH AS THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. THIS WARRANTY GIVES THE PURCHASER
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. THE PURCHASER MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS .............................................4
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................5
SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................6
CONNECTING THE WELDER TO A POWER SOURCE ..............8
ASSEMBLY .............................................9
CONTROL AND DISPLAY PANEL.............................10
INSTALLING THE MIG & TIG SHIELDING GAS SUPPLIES ..........11
MIG WELDING SET-UP ....................................12
MIG WELDING OPERATION.................................15
MIG MODE USER INTERFACE OPERATION ................15
MIG SHIELDING GAS FLOW ADJUSTMENT................16
MIG WELDING ......................................16
MIG WELDING TECHNIQUES ...........................17
SPOOL GUN SET-UP AND OPERATION
(Spool Gun Available Separately) ........................19
SPOOL GUN WELDING................................21
TIG WELDING SET-UP.....................................22
TIG WELDING OPERATION .................................24
DC TIG MODE USER INTERFACE OPERATION ..............24
AC TIG MODE USER INTERFACE OPERATION ..............25
TIG WELDING ......................................26
STICK WELDING SET-UP ..................................27
STICK WELDING OPERATION ...............................28
DC STICK MODE USER INTERFACE OPERATION............29
STICK WELDING ....................................30
DATA CHART ...........................................31
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................32

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CONTENTS
COMPONENTS; BOX A
(1) Elite AC/DC MP200i Welder [A]
COMPONENTS; BOX B
(1) Rear Wheel/Gas Cylinder Tray Assembly [B]
(1) Front Caster Assembly [C]
(2) Gas Cylinder Brackets [D]
(2) Shielding Gas Hoses, 4.6’ [1.4m] [E]
(1) Ground Clamp with 14.8’ [4.5m] Cable [F]
(1) MIG Gun, with 8’ [2.4m] Cable, 0.030” Contact Tip
installed [G]
(1) Electrode Holder with 14.8’ [4.5m] Cable [H]
(1) Flex Head TIG Welding Torch (WP-17F), with
12’ [3.65m] Cable, 3/32” Gas Lens Collet Body,
#8 “Gas Lens-Style” Gas Cup, 3/32” Collet,
Long Back Cap, Collet Body Installed [J]
(1) Foot Pedal, 16’ [4.85m] Cable [K]
(2) Cable/Hose Hangers [L]
(2) Gas Flowmeter (CO2/Argon) [M]
(1) Adapter Cord, 24” [0.6m] [N]
HARDWARE/ACCESSORIES; BOX B
(15) M5 x 12mm Screws [aa]
(3) M5 Nuts [bb]
(6) M5 Flat Washers [cc]
(3) M5 Lock Washers [dd]
(2) Gas Cylinder Chains, 36” [0.9m] [ee]
(1) 0.030” [0.8mm] MIG Gun Contact Tip [ff]
(1) 0.035” [0.9mm] MIG Gun Contact Tip [gg]
(1) MIG Contact Tip Wrench [hh]
(1) TIG Torch Collet, 1/16” [1.6mm] [jj]
(1) #8 TIG Torch “Gas Lens-Style” Gas Cup [kk]
(1) 1/16” TIG Torch Gas Lens Collet Body [mm]
(1) Tungsten 3/32” x 6” [2.4mm x 150mm], Red [nn]
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DUTY CYCLE
The rated Duty cycle refers to the amount of welding that can be done within an amount of time. It is easiest to look at your welding time in blocks of 10 Minutes
and the Duty Cycle being a percentage of that 10 Minutes. If welding at 170 Amps with a 60% Duty Cycle, within a 10 Minute block of time you can weld for
6 Minutes with 4 Minutes of cooling for the Welder.
If the Duty Cycle is exceeded, and the built-in Breaker is tripped, allow the unit to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes. When a safe temperature has been reached,
the Welder can be switched back on. To increase the duty cycle, turn down the Voltage Output control. Going above 170 Amps will yield a lower Duty Cycle.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage 240V±10% VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase 120V±10% VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase
No Load Voltage 68V
Rated Input Current: MIG (I1max / I1eff) 34.2A / 21.6A 20.0A / 15.5A
Rated Input Current: TIG (I1max / I1eff) 25.7A / 18.2A 20.0A / 15.5A
Rated Input Current: STICK (I1max / I1eff) 40.0A / 25.3A 19.2A / 14.9A
Output Current Adjustment: MIG 40A (16V) - 200A (24V) 40A (16V) - 120A (20V)
Output Current Adjustment: TIG (DC) 5A (10.2V) - 200A (18V) 5A (10.2V) - 120A (14.8V)
Output Current Adjustment: TIG (AC) 10A (10.4V) - 200A (18V) 10A (10.4V) - 120A (14.8V)
Output Current Adjustment: STICK 20A (20.8V) - 200A (28V) 20A (20.8V) - 120A (24.8V)
Rated Duty Cycle: MIG
40% @ 200A
60% @ 170A
100% @ 130A
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60% @ 80A
100% @ 60A
Rated Duty Cycle: TIG
50% @ 200A
60% @ 180A
100% @ 140A
-
60% @ 100A
100% @ 80A
Rated Duty Cycle: STICK
40% @ 200A
60% @ 170A
100% @ 130A
-
60% @ 60A
100% @ 50A
Starting Method: TIG Lift Start (DC Only) or High Frequency
Power Factor 0.73
Efficiency 80%
Wire Feed Speed: MIG 39 - 590 in/min
Post Flow Time: TIG 0.0 - 30.0 s
Welding Wire Diameter: MIG 0.023” -0.035”
Cooling Dynamic Cooling Fan
Overall Assembled Dimensions 35.20” x 19.88” x 30.28” [894mm x 505mm x 769mm]
Assembled Welder Weight 95.68 lbs. [43.4kg]
Welding Gas Cylinder Size Compatibility 40 CF - 125 CF
Maximum Overall Weight 450 lbs.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The Eastwood Elite AC/DC MP200i Welder is equipped with overload protection. This will protect the Welder if the duty cycle is exceeded. If the duty cycle is
exceeded, the Welder will cut off the power supply to the Welder’s outputs and the digital display will flash ERR -01- for overcurrent protection or ERR -02- for
overheat protection. The fan will still run to cool the unit. For overcurrent protection, restart the machine and lower the outputs to prevent overloading again.
For overheat protection, allow the Welder to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes or until the error display goes out.
NOTE: The Eastwood Elite AC/DC MP200i is equipped with a dynamic cooling fan. The fan will NOT run when the unit is powered up. It will only run when
required and it will turn off again when not needed. To verify function, switch the Welder off and the fan should run briefly.