Weldability Sif MIG130T User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WELDABILITY MIG130T MACHINE
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IN STRUCT ION M ANU AL
WARNING: BEFORE USING THE MACHINE READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY!
SECTION 1 : PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME : Weldability MIG130T Machine
SYNONYMS : Continuous wire welding machine for MIG/MAG and flux arc welding.
PRODUCT CODES : TWX1M130T
SUPPLIER : Weldability | Sif
ADDRESS : Peters House, The Orbital Centre, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City,
Hertfordshire. SG6 1ET. UK.
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PRODUCT USE : MIG/MAG welding applications.
PREPARED BY : Technical Support Team, Weldability | Sif
SECTION 2 : GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ARC
WELDING
•Avoid direct contact with the welding circuit: the no-load voltage supplied by the welding machine
can be dangerous under certain circumstances.
•When the welding cables are being connected, or checks and repairs are carried out, the welding
machine should be switched off and disconnected from the power supply outlet.
•Switch off the welding machine and disconnect it from the power supply outlet before replacing
consumable torch parts.
•Make the electrical connections and installation according to the safety rules and legislation in
force.
•The welding machine should be connected only and exclusively to a power source with the power
lead connected to earth.
•Make sure that the power supply plug is correctly connected to the earth protection outlet.
•Do not use the welding machine in damp or wet places and do not weld in the rain.
•Do not use cables with worn insulation or loose connections.
•Do not weld on containers or piping that contains or has contained flammable liquid or gaseous
products.
•Do not operate on materials cleaned with chlorinated solvents or near such substances.
•Do not weld on containers under pressure.
•Remove all flammable materials (e.g. wood, paper, rags etc) from the working area.
•Provide adequate ventilation or facilities for the removal of welding fumes near the arc; a systematic
approach is needed in evaluating the exposure limits for the welding fumes, which will depend on
their composition, concentration and the length of exposure itself.

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•Use adequate electrical insulation with regard to the electrode, the work piece and any (accessible)
earthed metal parts in the vicinity.
•This is normally achieved by wearing gloves, shoes, head coverings and clothing designed for this
purpose and by using insulating platforms or mats.
•Always protect your eyes using masks or helmets with a special welding filter glass.
•Use special fire-resistant protective clothing and do not allow the skin to be exposed to the
ultraviolet and infrared rays produced by the arc; other people in the vicinity of the arc should be
protected by shields of non-reflecting curtains.
•The electromagnetic fields generated by the welding process may interfere with the operation of
electrical and electronic equipment.
•Users of vital electrical or electronic devices (e.g. pace-makers, respirators etc) should consult
a doctor before stopping in the vicinity of areas where this welding machine is used.
•Users of vital electrical or electronic devices should not use the welding machine.
•This welding machine is not guaranteed to meet electromagnetic compatibility requirements in the
home.
SECTION 3 : EXTRA PRECAUTIONS
WELDING OPERATIONS:
•in environments with increased risk of electric shock;
•in confined spaces;
•in the presence of flammable or explosive materials;
MUST be evaluated in advance by an “expert supervisor” and must always be carried out in the presence of
other people trained to intervene in emergencies.
- Do not weld if the welding machine or wire feeder is supported by the operator (e.g. using belts).
- The operator must not weld in raised positions unless safety platforms are used.
VOLTAGE BETWEEN ELECTRODE HOLDERS OR TORCHES:
- Working with more than one welding machine on a single piece, or on pieces that are connected
electrically, may generate a dangerous accumulation of no-load voltage between two different electrode
holders or torches, the value of which may reach double the allowed limit.
- An expert coordinator must use measuring instruments to determine the existence of a risk and should
take suitable protection measures.

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SECTION 4 : OTHER RISK WARNINGS
OVERTURNING:
Position the welding machine on a horizontal surface that is able to support
the weight to avoid the danger of overturning (e.g. inclined or uneven floors
etc).
IMPROPER USE:
It is hazardous to use the welding machine for any work other than that for
which it was designed. Do not use the handle to hang up the welding
machine.
MOVING THE WELDING
MACHINE:
Always secure the gas bottle, taking suitable precautions to prevent it falling
accidentally.
•The safety guards and moving parts of the covering of the welding machine and of the wire feeder
should be in their proper positions before connecting the welding machine to the power supply.
WARNING! Any manual operation carried out on the moving parts of the wire feeder should be carried out
with the welding machine switched off and disconnected from the power supply outlet. These operations
may include:
•Replacing rollers and/or the wire guide;
•Inserting wire in the rollers;
•Loading the wire reel;
•Cleaning the rollers, the gears and the area underneath them;
•Lubricating the gears.
SECTION 5 : INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This welding machine is a power source used for arc welding and has been designed specifically for MIG/MAG
welding of carbon steel and low-alloyed steel with either CO2 or an Argon/CO2 mixture shielding gas using solid or
cored (tubular) electrode wires.
The machine is also suitable for MIG/MAG welding of stainless steel using argon gas with 1-2% oxygen, and of
aluminium with argon gas, using electrode wires with a composition suited to the piece to be welded.
It is also possible to use cored wires in applications without protective gas by adapting the polarity of the torch to the
wire manufacturer’s recommendations.
Torch
Return cable and earth clamp
STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
Handshield

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SECTION 6 : TECHNICAL DATA & PLATE DATA
The most important data regarding use and performance of the welding machine are summarised on the rating plate
and have the following meaning:
Key
Section Number Description
1 Symbol of the welding procedure chosen: metal inert gas
2 Machine model
3 Symbol of the internal structure of the machine: frequency converter (inverter) – transformer -
rectifier
4 European norm regarding safety and the construction of arc welding machines
5 Output current range
6 Duty cycle
7 Output current
8 Output voltage
9 Cosine efficiencies
10 Fuse and rating
11 Effective current absorbed by mains
12 Serial number. Identification of machine (necessary for technical assistance, requests for
parts and for tracing product origin).
13 Maximum current absorbed by mains
14 Thermal class of insulation. H=180C
15 Case protection grade
16 Mains input voltage
17 Indicates that welding operations may be carried out in areas with greater risk of electric
shock (e.g. close to metal masses).
18 Symbol of mains: alternative voltage – single phase
19 Symbol of the welding current characteristics = straight characteristic – constant voltage
20 Open circuit voltage

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21 Warning
22 Please read the instruction manual carefully
23 Do not use in wet conditions
24 Dispose correctly or recycle
25 See 18
26 GAS NO GAS machine
27 Fan cooled
28 CE approved
Other Technical Data
STEEL: 0.6
WITH PURE ARGON
AL: 0.8
INOX: 0.8
FLUX CORED: 0.8
T13A

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SECTION 7: DESCRIPTION OF THE WELDING MACHINE CONTROL, ADJUSTMENT AND
CONNECTION DEVICES
SECTION 8 : INSTALLATION
PREPARATION: Unpack the welding machine; assemble the separate parts contained in the package.
ASSEMBLING THE PROTECTIVE MASK
WARNING!
•CARRY OUT ALL INSTALLATION OPERATIONS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WITH THE
WELDING MACHINE COMPLETELY SWITCHED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SUPPLY OUTLET.
•THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE ONLY AND EXCLUSIVELY BY AUTHORISED OR
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
120A

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ASSEMBLING THE RETURN CABLE-CLAMP
WARNING! POSITION THE WELDING MACHINE ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH SUFFICIENT CARRYING CAPACITY
FOR ITS WEIGHT, TO PREVENT IT FROM TIPPING OR MOVING HAZARDOUSLY.
Before making any electrical connection, make sure the rating data of
the welding machine corresponds to the mains voltage and frequency
available at the place of installation.
CONNECTION TO THE MAIN POWER
SUPPLY:
The welding machine should only be connected to a power supply
system with the power cable connected to earth.
PLUG AND OUTLET.
(FOR WELDING MACHINES WITHOUT A
PLUG):
Connect a normalised plug (2P + E) having sufficient capacity for the
power cable and prepare a mains outlet fitted with fuses or an
automatic circuit-breaker; the special earth terminal should be
connected to the earth conductor (yellow-green) of the power supply.
TAB.1 shows the recommended delayed fuse size in amps, chosen
according to the max nominal current supplied by the welding
machine, and the nominal voltage of the mains power supply.
Reassemble the panel carefully using the appropriate screws.
WARNING!
Failure to observe the above rules will make the (Class 1) safety system installed by the manufacturer ineffective
with consequent serious risks to persons (e.g. electric shock) and objects (e.g. fire).
CONNECTION OF THE WELDING CABLES:
Table 1 (TAB. 1) gives the recommended values for the welding
cables depending on the maximum current supplied by the
welding machine.
WARNING! BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKE SURE THE WELDING MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF AND
DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY OUTLET.
- A gas bottle can be loaded on the welding machine bottle
support frame.
CONNECTION TO THE GAS BOTTLE:
- Screw the pressure reducing valve on to the gas bottle valve,
inserting the appropriate adapter for argon or an argon/C02
mixture.
- Connect the gas inlet pipe to the pressure-reducing valve and
tighten the band supplied.
- Loosen the pressure adjustment knob nut on the pressure-
reducing valve before opening the bottle valve.
CONNECTING THE WELDING CURRENT
RETURN CABLE:
- This is connected to the piece being welded or to the metal
bench supporting it, as close as possible to the join being
made. This cable is connected to the terminal with the symbol
(-).
CONNECTING THE TORCH: - Prepare the wire for loading by dismantling the nozzles and
the welding tip to ease its exit.
None of the welding machines described in this manual are equipped with a lifting device.

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CHANGING THE POLARITY (ONLY FOR GAS-NO GAS VERSIONS)
Step 1: Open the reel compartment door.
Step 2a: MIG/MAG Welding (Gas) Or Step 2b: Flux Welding (no gas)
Connect the torch cable from the wire to the terminal
(+)
Connect the clamp return to the terminal (-)
Connect the torch cable from the wire feeder to the
terminal (-)
Connect the clamp return cable to the terminal (+)
Step 3: Close the compartment door.
LOADING THE WIRE REEL
WARNING!
Before starting the operations to load the wire make sure the welding machine is switched off and
disconnected from the main power supply outlet.
GAS
NO
GAS
A

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ENSURE THAT THE WIRE FEEDER ROLLERS, THE WIRE GUIDE HOSE AND THE CONTACT TIP MATCH THE
DIAMETER AND TYPE OF WIRE TO BE USED AND MAKE SURE THAT THESE ARE FITTED CORRECTLY.
WHEN INSERTING AND THREADING THE WIRE, WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
- Open the reel compartment door (Fig F.a)
- Position the wire reel on the spindle. Holding the end of the wire upwards make sure the tab for pulling the spindle
is correctly seated in its hole (Fig F.1).
- Release the pressure counter-roller and move away from the lower roller (Fig F.2).
- Free the end of the wire and remove the distorted end with a clean cut and no burr. Turn the reel anti-clockwise and
thread the end of the wire in to the wire-guide infeed, pushing it 50-100mm in to the wire guide of the torch fitting (Fig
F.3).
- Re-position the counter-roller(s), adjusting the pressure to an intermediate value, and make sure that the wire is
correctly positioned in the groove of the lower roller (Fig F.4).
- Use the adjustment screw located at the centre of the spindle to apply a slight braking pressure on the spindle itself
(Fig F.1).
- Remove the nozzles and contact tip (Fig F.5).
- Insert the welding machine plug in the power supply outlet, switch on the welding machine, press the torch button
and wait for the end of the wire to pass through the whole of the wire guide hose and protrude by 10-15cm from the
front part of the torch. Release the button.
WARNING!
DURING THESE OPERATIONS THE WIRE IS LIVE AND SUBJECT TO MECHANICAL STRESS.
ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT HAZARDOUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, INJURY
AND STRIKING OF ELECTRIC ARCS. THESE PRECAUTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•Do not direct the mouthpiece of the torch towards parts of the body.
•Keep the torch away from the gas bottle.
•Re-fit the contact tip and the nozzle on to the torch.
•Check that wire feed is regular, set the roller and spindle braking pressure to the minimum possible
values making sure that the wire does not slide in the groove and when feed is halted the loops of
wire are not loosened by excessive reel inertia.
•Cut the end of the wire so that 10-15mm protrudes from the nozzle.
•Close the reel compartment door.
- Connect the return cable to the piece to be welded.
- Check the polarity (only for flux versions)
- If solid wire is used, open and adjust the flow of shielding gas by means of the pressure reducer.
NOTE: Remember to shut the shielding gas off when you finish work.
- Switch the welder on and set the welding current by means of the switches.
SECTION 8 : WELDING: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURE
130
T
35A
120A

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- To start welding press the torch button.
NOTE: To adjust the welding parameters adjust the wire feed rate using the appropriate knob until even welding is
obtained (Fig.B-3).
WARNING!
The indicator light comes on when there is overheating and cuts off the power supply. It will reset
automatically within a few minutes after cooling down.
SECTION 9 : MAINTENANCE
WARNING! BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MAKE SURE THE WELDING MACHINE IS
SWITCHED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS CAN BE CARRIED OUT BY THE OPERATOR.
TORCH:
- Do not put the torch or its cable on hot pieces; this would cause the
insulating materials to melt, making the torch unusable after a very
short time.
- Make regular checks on the gas pipe and connector seals.
- Every time the wire reel is changed, blow out the wire-guide hose
using dry compressed air (max. 5 bar) to make sure it is not
damaged.
- At least once a day, check the wear and correct assembly of the
parts at the end of the torch: nozzle, contact tip, gas diffuser.
WIRE FEEDER:
- Make frequent checks on the state of wear of the wire feeder
rollers, regularly remove the metal dust deposited in the feeder area
(rollers and wire-guide infeed and outfeed).
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE:
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT ONLY AND EXCLUSIVELY BY
SKILLED OR AUTHORISED ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS.
WARNING! BEFORE REMOVING THE WELDING MACHINE PANELS AND WORKING INSIDE THE MACHINE MAKE
SURE THE WELDING MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY
OUTLET. IF CHECKS ARE MADE INSIDE THE WELDING MACHINE WHILE IT IS LIVE, THIS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
ELECTRIC SHOCK DUE TO DIRECT CONTACT WITH LIVE PARTS AND/OR INJURY DUE TO DIRECT CONTACT
WITH MOVING PARTS.
- Inspect the welding machine regularly, with a frequency depending on use and the dustiness of the environment, and
remove the dust deposited on the transformer, reactance and rectifier using a jet of dry compressed air (max. 5 bar).
- Do not direct the jet of compressed air on the electric boards; these can be cleaned with a very soft brush or suitable
solvents.
- At the same time make sure the electrical connections are tight and check the wiring for damage to the insulation.
- At the end of these operations, reassemble the panels of the welding machine and screw the fastenings right down.
- Never carry out welding operations while the welding machine is open.

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SECTION 10 : CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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SECTION 11 : REPLACEMENT PARTS
For further information, contact Weldability | Sif technical support on 0870 330 7757 or email s[email protected]
Doc Ref: SIF/MANUAL/MIG130T REV: 07.04.2010
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