Longevity WeldMax 164i User manual

Operating Manual
for
164i/205i/250i
Multi-Purpose
Welding Machines

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Table of Contents
Table of Content Pg. 1
Thank you From LONGEVITY Pg. 2
Warranty/Shipping Damage/Order Information Pg. 2-4
Safety Information Pg. 5-6
General Description Pg. 7
Specifications and Ratings Pg. 8-9
Included Accessories Pg. 10-11
Installation, Wiring, and Setup Instructions Pg. 12-15
Main Unit Knob/Button/Function Diagram Pg. 16
Plasma Cutter Section: Torch Assembly Pg. 17
Water Separator Assembly Pg. 18
Plasma Cutter Operation Tips and Advice Pg. 19-24
TIG Section: Torch Assembly Pg. 25
Selecting the Right Tungsten Pg. 26-27
Selecting the Right Filler Rods Pg. 28
Argon Regulator Installation Pg. 29
Basic TIG Operation Pg. 30-33
Basic Stick/Arc Welding Operation Pg. 34-38
Routine Maintenance Pg. 39
Troubleshooting Pg. 40-41
Enjoy your new welding machine from LONGEVITY Pg. 42

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THANK YOU!
We, at LONGEVITY, want to thank you for purchasing our product. You are almost ready to experience
Longevity Welding first hand. Longevity definitely appreciates your business and understand that this
equipment may be overwhelming to setup and operate so we have prepared a manual that will assist you in
understand your new plasma cutter/welder. If you have any questions during or after reading this manual, please
feel to contact us! Please take a moment to register your product on our website at www.longevity-inc.com or
www.lweld.com
Once again, thank you for choosing Longevity as your main welding supplier!
Longevity Global, Inc
23591 Foley St
Hayward, CA 94545
Toll-Free Customer Support: 1-877-LONG-INC / 1-877-566-4462
Website: www.longevity-inc.com
Sales: [e-mail]
Customer Service: [e-mail]
Dealers: [e-mail]
Complaints: [e-mail]
Please join our welding forums to share welding tips and tricks, to receive useful information from customers
who also use our products, and to be a part of the Longevity™ welding community at
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W arranty
A manufacturer's limited warranty covers parts only, unless indicated below, and is furnished for five years
from the date of purchase warranting the product to be free of material defect or workmanship as follows:
Plasma Cutters, Welders, and Multi-Purpose Welders (Coverage for Parts and Labor for five years from the
purchase date at our facility).
In the event of product failure or malfunction, the purchaser/recipient must contact LONGEVITY™ GLOBAL,
INC. to obtain an RMA (return or missing) number and a location of a designated repair facility. The welder,
plasma cutter, multi-purpose unit, or any other welding related equipment comes with warranty on all internal
components. The torch, cables, power cord, clamps, air regulator, argon regulator, hoses, case, paint, and
consumables are not covered under warranty. Packages that are not pre-approved for return, and that do not
have an RMA number will be refused and returned to the purchaser/recipient at the purchasers/recipients own
cost. The product must be returned in its original packaging, with all accompanying components. Repair or
replacement of the defective product will be at our option. The repaired/replaced product will then be returned
to the purchaser. LONGEVITY Global, Inc. will cover the return and replacement shipping charges (both ways)
for units in need of warranty within and only for the first 30 days from the purchase date. After the 30 days
from the purchase date, the purchaser shall be responsible for all shipping and handling costs of returning (both
ways) the defective/faulty products for repair or replacement. We are not responsible for lost returns. The labor
coverage only applies if the unit is serviced at our facility or one of our authorized dealers. We will not
reimburse the labor if your wish to have a third-party or unauthorized repair technicians work on the product.
Shipping Damage
Your machine is insured against damage during shipping. Keep all packing materials and containers in case
machine must be returned. We will initiate a claim with the shipping company to cover damage or loss. If there
is shipping damage upon opening your package, our customer service team will work with you to get the matter
resolved.

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In Warranty Service
Customers, who own machines that are in warranty and require service, should contact our Warranty
Department by email at [e-mail] to obtain a return authorization code. In addition to the
warranty we offer, we would like for you to register your product on our website at www.longevity-
inc.com/resources. Remember, warranty starts from the date of purchase. For your convenience, write your
order information below so you can track your order in case you need warranty work.
Order No.: _________________________________
Date of Purchase: _____________________________
Warranty Period: ______________________________
Out-of-Warranty Service
Customers, who own machines that are out of warranty and require service, should contact us for an estimate.
Longevity offers an exchange program on out of warranty units. We also help non LONGEVITY customers
with repairs, replacement, and service.
If your unit is not manufactured by Longevity and you cannot receive service from your manufacturer or seller,
Longevity will lend out hand. Our warranty policy is also available for all plasma cutters and welders. For more
information, please email us at [e-mail]

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Warnings and Safety
Welding and plasma cutting may be dangerous to the operator and to bystanders, if the
equipment is not operated properly. Welding or cutting must be performed in accordance
with all relevant safety regulations. Carefully read and understand this instruction manual
before installing and operating this equipment.
Changing function modes during welding may damage
equipment.
Before welding, disconnect the electrode-holder cable
from the equipment.
A circuit breaker is required to prevent electrical
overload of the equipment.
Only high quality welding tools should be used.
Electric Shock can be fatal.
Ensure that ground cable is connected in accordance with
applicable safety codes.
Never touch electrodes, wires, or circuit components with
bare hands. Wear dry welding gloves when welding.
The operator must be insulated from the work piece.
Smoke and gas can be harmful to health.
Ensure that the working area is well ventilated.
Avoid breathing smoke and gas generated during the
welding process. Cutting and welding can cause cancer
because of the smoke that comes from the welds and cuts.
Arc-light emission can be harmful to eyes and skin.
Always wear a welding helmet, anti-radiation glass, and
work clothes while welding.
Ensure that people in or near the working area are
protected.
Welding splash is a fire hazard.
Keep flammable material away from the work place.
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby, and have all personnel
trained in it’s use.
Surface noise generated while welding or cutting can be
harmful to hearing.
In the event of a machine fault.
Refer to this instruction manual.
If the fault cannot be determined, contact your local
dealer or supplier for assistance.

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Safety Tips
Consider the following tips to ensure safe operation of your welding/cutting equipment:
Ensure that this welding equipment is installed in an area free of corrosive chemical gases, flammable gases
or materials, and explosive chemicals.
The area should contain little dust, and have a humidity of no more than 80%.
Operate the welding equipment in an area sheltered from direct sunlight and precipitation. Work area
temperature should be maintained at -10C to +40C;
If, because of an overload, the machine suddenly stops, and it is necessary to restart it, leave the internal fan
operating to lower the inside temperature.
Always wear protective clothing and a welding mask to protect your skin.
Wear safety goggles designed to darken the arc generated by your machine.
Wear suitable noise protection to protect your hearing.
Ensure that machine is grounded through the power cord or on the machine case.
Never operate the machine in bare feet or on a wet floor.
Never switch the machine off while it’s in use. Doing so will damage the internal circuitry.
Ensure that your circuit breaker is rated to handle the current requirements of your machine.
Use a UL approved receptacles and plugs with your machine. Never hard wire the machine to main power.
Work in a well ventilated area to avoid smoke. Keep your head out of the smoke. Ensure that air is flowing
away from you to avoid inhaling smoke.
Ensure proper ventilation through the machine’s louvers. Maintain a distance of at least 12 inches
between this cutting equipment and any other objects in the work area.
Use a screen or curtain designed to keep passers by from viewing the arc.
The arc spray and metal spray from machine use may cause nearby fires. Use caution.
 If, after reviewing this manual, you have any problems in setting up or operating your machine, contact us at
[e-mail].

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General Description
This WeldMax™ series IGBT welding machine, designed for welding and cutting low-carbon steel, alloy steel,
and stainless steel, uses advanced inverter technology, which allows us manufacture a unit that can also employ
a Plasma Cutter. By employing high-output IGBT technology, it converts DC voltage to high frequency AC
voltage. Subsequently, voltage is transformed and rectified, resulting in a small main transformer and a light-
weight inverter welder, which increases welding performance rates by 30%. High frequency oscillation,
enabling high frequency DC output, is used in the arc-starting system. This machine provides stable output, and
reliable, completely portable, efficient, and low noise generation, while welding or cutting.
The WeldMax™ series has three different functions: TIG, Arc, and plasma cutting. During ARC or TIG welding,
this equipment provides stable output with no arc-length variations. During plasma cutting, the arc, being driven
by highly compressed air, sees a rapid temperature rise up to 10,000 to 15,000 degrees, and becomes highly
ionized. Consequently, it produces the powerful plasma arc for cutting. Plasma cutting saves energy, is efficient,
and creates smooth, high-speed cuts. These machines weld and cut carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, as well
as copper and other nonferrous metals. They are small, highly efficient, energy saving, stable in output, and
reliable. Their ratio of input voltage to output voltage approaches 85 percent.

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Techinical Specifications and Ratings
MODE Parameter
Type
WeldMax® 164i WeldMax® 205i WeldMax® 250i
164i/205i/250i
Units
Power Voltage AC 220/230/240V
Input Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Rated Input Current 30A 220v 30A220v 30A 220v
Power Capacity 4.8KVA 5.0KVA 5.0KVA
No load Voltage 62v
Working Voltage 26.4V 28.1V 29.0V
Efficiency% >80% >80% >80%
Power Factor 0.93 0.93 0.93
Insulation Class F F F
Protection Class IP21S IP21S IP21S
Weight 48lbs 48lbs 48lbs
Size 18.9 X 9.4 X 13.0
in. 19.4 X 13.0 X 12.6 in. 22.0 X 14.4 X 14.0 in.
Welding Thickness (Steel) 3/8 in. 1/2 in. 3/4 in.
Cutting Thickness (Steel) 1/2 in. 3/4 in. 1 in.
DC TIG (GTAW)
Base Current Adjusting Range 5 – 160A 5 - 200A 5 - 250A
Pulse Current Adjusting
Range 5 – 160A 5 - 200A 5 - 250A
Rated Duty Cycle at Max
Amps 60% 60%
Current Down-Slope Time 0-10 Seconds
Remote Control/Pedal Yes
Arc Starting Mode High Frequency
DC ARC/STICK
No Load Voltage 60 – 80V
Base Current Adjusting Range
(Amps) 10 – 140A 10 – 150A 10 – 160A
Rated Output Current (Amps) 140A 150A 160A
Rated Duty Cycle at Max
Amps 60%