AHP WELDS USER MANUAL
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1. set amperage using 1 amp for every 001 of metal thickness for aluminum Less is required for DC METAL THICKNESS WELDING AMPS TUNGSTEN DIA Ar FLOW RATE A 1 3 mm 040 1 8 40 80 60 125 1 2mm 040 3 32 8 15 CFH 4 7lpm 3 6 mm 1 8 1 4 80 200 125 200 2 3 mm 3 32 1 8 15 25 CFH T 14lpm 6 10 mm 1 4 3 8 150 200 200 250 3 6 mm 1 8 L1 4 20 CFH 10 15lpm STICK SMAW OPERATION GUIDE METAL THICKNESS ELECTRODE SIZE WELDING AMPS lt mm 040 1 5 mm 1 16 20 40 2 mm 080 2 mm 3 32 40 50 3 mm 1 8 3 2 mm 1 s 90 110 4 5 mm 3 16 3 2 4 mm 1 8 90 130 6 10 mm 1 4 3 8 4 5 mm 1 8 5 32 130 200 TUNGSTEN SELECTION GUIDE FOR AN INVERTER TYPE PERCENT COLOR PROCESS RECOMMENDATION Pure 100 Tungsten Green AC NOT RECOMMENDED Do not use In an inverter Thoriated 2 Thorium Red AC DC YES Great for all purpose welding Most eco slightly radioactive nomica Ceriated 2 Ceria Orange AC DC YES Good for low amp use Lanthanated 1 5 Lanthanum Gold AC DC YES Best alternative to 2 Thoriated Tough performer Lanthanated 2 Lanthanum Blue AC DC YES Slight advantage over 1 5 Lanthanated Zirconiated 1 Zirconia Brown AC NOT RECOMMENDED Do not use in an inverter Routine maintenance Warning All the maintenance service must be completed with the unit totally disconnected from any power source Make sure the unit is not plugged into any electrical source before removing the cover 1 Dust should be removed with2. will turn on 2 Open the valve on the gas cylinder and regulate the flow meter to the required value 15 to 20 cfh 3 If the AC DC switch is on DC mode and in TIG function welding such metals as stainless steel iron and copper is possible When in AC mode aluminum welding is possible 4 When torch pedal switch is in the torch position the arc will be controlled by the torch switch When the switch is in the pedal position the arc will be controlled by the pedal 5 When the pulse switch 1s in the on position you will need to set the pulse frequency for desired effect 6 The pulse amps are a percentage of the main amps and this is to be set to what the required amps are for the type of material being welded 7 When you press the control button on the torch this will activate the solenoid valve and the high frequency in the machine a sound will be heard with the argon gas flowing through the torch If switched to pedal operation the pedal activates the flow and high frequency start 8 The tungsten electrode of the welding torch is 2 4 mm from the work piece 9 Using the Post flow control will protect the weld while it cools down by continuing the gas flow after the arc stops 10 When 2T 4T switch 1s in the 2T position only the main amps will operate along with the post flow In AT position arc start amps and end amps will work Do not use 4T function with the foot pedal 11 When in 4T mode you press and release the switch an arc will st
3. 1 Make sure that the vent of the welder is not covered or plugged to ensure the cooling fans can operate to their full potential 2 Please ensure all fittings and connections from argon bottle to welder are secured correctly to prevent leaking 3 When using a generator the unit should be grounded reliably with a grounding rod driven into the ground 4 The Ground Clamp dinse connector is inserted into the work port on the welder and is turned clockwise to secure The ground clamp is connected to a clean surface as close as possible to the welding operation to ensure a good ground 5 Install the TIG torch copper nut connection place supplied plastic sleeve on nut connection from the torch cable connection to the TIG port and tighten clockwise 6 When the pedal switch is used connect the 5 pin plug of the pedal switch to the control outlet socket on the panel face 7 For stick operation MMA select stick function on the TIG MMA switch make sure the Torch Pedal switch is in the torch position Connect the stick electrode holder to the negative port and the ground dinse is connected to the positive port these can be reversed for Stick function for running electrode positive output 8 Please note the diagram shows the whip in the electrode negative output Ar meter Operating Instructions DC TIG welding 1 Turn the power switch ON this is located on the back of the unit the digital current meter and the cooling fans
4. A 30 195 TIG 16 TIG 18 Rated Working Voltage V MMA 25 8 MMA 27 8 JACBALANCE BALANCE 5 5 20 80 5 5 20 80 Pulse Time On a 10 90 10 90 Base Value Current A 10 150 10 200 Arc Starting Current A 10 150 10 200 Arc End Amps 10 150 10 200 Remote Control kae OT a 0 Oo 5 TA A A KA emata E E www oo a Max welding thickness 5 1 2 inches Pulse AMPS PEAK 10 80 10 80 AC Frequency Adjustment 40 200Hz 40 200Hz Panel Index 8 2 kp IN LN IN ae a O10 OLO PN FN LA VOZ KOS OJ AC FRELL Hz AC BALL NCE POST A OW Pulse frequency adjustment Start Amp adjustment 12 AC frequency adjustment Peak Amp adjustment Cleaning width adjustment balance End Amp adjustment el Pulse time adjustment AC DC Function switch TIG MMA function switch Pulse switch ON OFF 2T 4T switch Power switch Gas Connector Negative electrode output Torch control switch socket Post Flow adjustment Remote pedal control socket 18 Positive electrode output Setup Instructions The welder is designed with a power voltage compensation When power voltage fluctuates within a range of 15 of rated voltage it will continue to operate If a longer cable is used we suggest using cable with a greater cross section in order to reduce line loss voltage PLEASE NOTE This Welder is designed to operate on Single Phase 110 and 220 Volt power sources 110v 120v 220v 240v with a plus or minus variant of 15
5. AHP WELDS USER MANUAL Alpha TIG200X version III Contents M 19771 15 18 INN chest Sep t 5 ELUD MSAC IS aeti lati taala kaalikas aa 6 OPEKALIME TMS MUCHOS oi tainas aitama kaa k es aeda kavala da Gas 8 Polarity Recommendations ieeeeererrnennseeeeenenanenneeeneeenenn nen eeneeann nan neeeene o 8 ROUE VE ADIN CCT ATI CE eane a akadi aasia 11 Aid Am TT Tu AAA tedassvedesadt 13 Safety In welding and cutting processes protective measures should be taken to prevent injuries For details refer to the safety protection guide for operation that meet the manufacturers requirements for accident prevention Electrical Shock Grounding devices should be installed according to the applicable standards Do not make contact with live parts or welding with exposed skin or with wet gloves or clothing Make sure insulation exists between you and the ground and the work piece Make sure that your operating position is in a safe state Smoke Inhalation of smoke should be avoided In arc welding a ventilator or exhaust should be used to avoid inhalation of welding gas Arc light radiation Exposed skin should be covered when welding to avoid burns caused by exposure to the welding arc A suitable welding helmet and filter lens to protect your eyes must be worn to avoid arc flash Appropriate welding helmets or curtains should be used to protect spectators from injury F
6. art and continue to run until you press and release the switch again AC TIG welding 1 If AC DC switch is in AC mode this process will weld aluminum and magnesium All other metals require DC mode 2 The AC balance cleaning action is used for oxidized aluminum Care must be taken in choosing the correct tungsten size as too much cleaning action can overheat the tungsten and melt it 3 The AC frequency mode can alter the width of the arc and can create a narrow or wider bead depending on the setting 125Hz is a common setting Having a higher frequency can be of help when working with thinner aluminum as it creates a smaller weld bead and using less gives a softer wider bead DC STICK welding SMAW 1 For stick operation MMA select stick function on the TIG MMA switch Connect the stick electrode holder to the negative port and the ground dinse is connected to the positive port these can be reversed with the electrode holder in the positive port The diagram shows electrode negative this gives a softer flowing bead for most rods Warning Inserting or pulling out any cable wire or plug while power is on will be hazardous and will damage the welder GENERAL POLARITY RECOMMENDATIONS Follow manufacturer of stick electrode for complete polarity recommendations PROCESS TORCH POLARITY WORK POLARITY TIG GTAW _ 4 STICK SMAW r E TIG GTAW OPERATION GUIDE FOR STEEL ALIIMINUM Asa general rule
7. dry and clean compressed air regularly If the welder is used in a heavily polluted environment with smoke and polluted air dust must be removed from the welder each month 2 The pressure of compressed air should be kept low so that damage is not done to the smaller components in the welder 3 Regularly check the connection of the electrical cord in the welder and make sure all other connections are secured 4 Welder needs to be stored and used away from water dirt or dust Precautions Warning Opening the unit and exposing internal components that carry high voltage may lead to hazards and any direct or indirect contact could result in electrical shock Gi If within the warranty period the user carries out an unauthorized repair or alteration of the welder warranty can be voided Warranty is for the original purchaser and is non transferable Preventative Measures 1 Environment 1 Welding operation should be carried out in a relatively dry environment with air humidity less than 90 2 Ambient temperature should be kept between 10 C 40 C Avoid spills of water or liquid in the welder 11 3 Welding in the dusty environment should be avoided 4 TIG welding operation in an environment with strong winds or airflow should be avoided 2 Essentials for safety This welder has been equipped with over voltage over current and overheat protection circuits When the grid voltage output current and machine tem
8. ire Welding spark may lead to fire Please make sure no combustibles exist near the welding area Noise Protect your ears by wearing hearing protection Warning gt This unit requires proper grounding About your AlphaTig 200X This welder adopts rectifiers designed with advanced inverter technology The introduction of inverter TIG welders derives from inverter power theory and devices The inverter TIG welding power uses high power IGBTs to turn the working frequency of 50 60Hz to high frequency 20KHz or higher Then voltage is reduced and current is regulated A powerful DC power source can be produced by using the pulse width modulation PWM technology The size and weight of inverter welders are reduced remarkably while the efficiency is increased by 30 compared to older styled transformer based welders This product is a multi purpose unit composed of DC pulse TIG welder and AC pulse TIG welder and DC Stick welder MMA This welder allows you the versatility of welding various types of metal including aluminum Warning AN This unit has a High Frequency start This can interfere with some sensitive electronic components so care should be taken when in close proximity to such devises Parameters one OO Power Power voltage sid Iphase AC110V 15 lphase AC220V 15 50 Rated Input Current A TIG 37 4 TIG 28 MMA 58 2 MMA 42 2 Output Current Regulation A TIG 10 150 TIG 10 200 MMA 30 145 MM
9. lled operation damages resulting from improper maintenance improper wiring poor quality power sources abuse or neglect Nor will AHP assume responsibility for the customer s failure to heed read safety instructions to read and understand operator s manual obey occupational laws or to ensure the unit s safe operation complies with state or local laws personal injury arising from the inherent risks involved with welding including burns electric shock or death Warranty extends only to the machine its accessories and parts contained inside as stated above No other warranty is expressed or implied For complete warranty please visit http www ahpwelds com return warranty php to register you unit for warranty please visit http www ahpwelds com product registration php sales ahpwelds com 925 271 2021 13
10. perature surpass the set standards the machine will stop automatically But excessive use for example when the voltage is too high can still lead to the failure of the welder Good ventilation The vents on the welder must be kept clear of all obstructions to allow for good airflow through the unit Keep at least 12 inches clear around the unit No overload Operators should remember that maximum welding amps relative to the duty cycle be observed at all times and welding amps should never exceed the maximum duty cycle Over cycling will shorten the life of the welder No over voltage Power voltage is shown in the main performance parameter table In general the voltage auto compensation circuit in the welder will ensure the welding current remain within the permissible range If power voltage surpasses the permissible value the welder will suffer damage Operators need to be aware of this and take preventative measures On the back of the welder there is a grounding screw with a grounding mark The shell of the welder should be grounded securely with a grounding rod driven into the ground when using a with a clean power generator Only a clean Auto Voltage Regulated generator with a clean sine wave 1s recommended for this welder If the welding machine exceeds the standard duty cycle it will go into a protective state and shut down which indicates it has exceeded the duty cycle Excessive heating triggers the temperature cont
11. rol switch and shuts he welding process off Under such circumstances do not turn off the power let the cooling fan continue running to cool down the unit When the temperature drops to the standard range turn the welder off and turn it back on to continue welding 12 AHP WELDS 3 YEAR WARRANTY WARRANTY APPLIES WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ONLY PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE OR CONTACT US FOR A LIST OF AUTHORIZED DEALERS All new AHP welders shall be warrantied to the original owner for a period to extend for 3 years from date of purchase against breakage malfunction or other unit failure resulting from manufacture defect The faulty unit will either be repaired or an exchange will be made for a new or factory reconditioned unit at AHP Welds discretion The customer must contact the technical support team to review unit failure so that the warranty claim can be established Items such as electrodes contact tips nozzles cups shields liners etc considered to be consumable items are NOT covered under warranty Torches foot pedals and spool guns are warrantied for a period of 6 months Additionally certain items such as torches foot pedals and easily serviced parts may be individually exchanged without returning the entire unit assembly should a failure with these items occur at AHP Welds discretion AHP Welds will not be responsible for time contract loss from unit failure damages occurring from improper or unski
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