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Contents

1Specifications

2Regulations for the Prevention of Accidents

2.1 Welding Output

3Operation

4Installing the Wire Spool

5Welding Stainless Steel and Aluminium

6Practical Hints for MIG Welding

7Maintenance

8Trouble Shooting

9Spare Parts List and Accessoires

User Responsibility

This machine will perform in conformity with the description contained in the instructions provided.

This machine must be checked periodically. Defective equipment (including service leads) should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, plainly worn, distorted or contaminated, should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or replacement become neccessary, it is recommended that such repairs are carried out by qualified persons approved by the equipment manufacturer or its representative. The user of this machine shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improver use or unauthorized modification from standard specifications, faulty maintenance, damage or improper repair by anyone other than qualifieded persons approved by the equipment manufacturer or its representatives.

Read and understand this manual before commissioning your machine!

We reserve the right to change specifications.

Product Liability/Warranty

These welding machines shall only be used as specified. Any other use requires the written consent of Metabo GmbH, Business Unit Elektra Beckum, P.O.Box 1352, D-49703 Meppen, Germany.

This product carries 2 years (5 years on main transformer and choke) manufacturer warranty under the prevailing legal provisions, which may vary from country to country. Retain proof of purchase! You are only entitled to claim warranty against proof of purchase. Please see back cover for manufacturer representative's address nearest you. The warranty period begins with the date of the original purchase by the end user. Proof of purchase should be retained and must be presented in the event of a warranty claim. This warranty excludes and does not cover defects, malfunction and failure caused by natural wear, overload, unreasonable use or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

In case of a defect notify your dealer or Elektra Beckum distributor, who will decide how to handle your claim. Warranty claims can only be taken care of by your Elektra Beckum dealer or authorized service centre.

1 Specifications

 

MIG/MAG

MIG/MAG

 

170/30 TL

170/30 TL Combi

 

 

 

Welding range

25 - 160 A

25 - 160 A

Open-circuit voltage

15.3 - 22 V

15.3 - 22 V

No-load voltage

19 - 37 V

19 - 38 V

Input capacity

4.0 kVA

3.6/4.0 kVA

Mains 50/60 Hz AC

1 ~ 230 V

1 ~ 230/2 ~ 400 V

Frequency

50-60 Hz

50-60 Hz

Welding steps

6

6

Wire diameter

0.6 - 0.8 mm

0.6 - 0.8 mm

Weldable material

0.5 - 5 mm

0.5 - 5 mm

Duty cycle (25°c/ 40°C )

160 A 30%/20%

160 A 30%/20%

100% (25°c/ 40°C )

90 A/60A

90 A/60A

Mains fuse

T 16 A

T 16 A

Cooling

F

F

Protection class

IP 21

IP 21

Isulation class

F

F

Welding gun assembly

SB 14/2

SB 14/2

Dimensions l x w x h

840x410x580

840x410x580

Weight

61 kg

62 kg