Hot-max-torches 175WFG User Manual

WARNING: Do not assemble, install, or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in

Installation/Setup KDAR Company 9 Input Connections The 175WFG welder has power input cables located on the rear of the unit. A plug for the cord i

Operation KDAR Company 10 Electric Shock Can Kill  Do not touch live electrical parts of the electrode with skin or wet clothing.  Insulate you

Operation KDAR Company 11 Controls 1. Output Voltage Control—The Hot Max infinite setting output voltage control knob adjusts to any setting from

Operation KDAR Company 12 Loading Wire Note: Always turn power off when wor king inside the welder enclosure. 8” Diameter Spool 1. Remove the win

KDAR Company 13 Operation Wire Feeding 1. Release the spring loaded tension arm (1) by flip-ping it to the right and down. 2. Lift the idle arm (

KDAR Company 14 Operation Welding 1. See Suggested Settings at the back of this manual or on the inside of the wire feed compartment door for weldi

KDAR Company 15 Operation Changing Drive Roll The drive roll has two groves; the smaller grove is for .023” - .025” welding wire and the larger grov

KDAR Company 16 Maintenance General Maintenance Power Supply Compartment The Hot Max 175WFG does not have any serviceable parts inside the power su

KDAR Company 17 Troubleshooting Warning Most components of the 175WFG welder are not serviceable by the operator and should only be ser-viced by a qu

KDAR Company 18 Troubleshooting Problem Arc is unstable—Poor starting Possible Cause 1. Check to insure proper input voltage to the weld-er. Chec

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT WARNING  Keep children away from this equipment  Protect yourself and others fr

KDAR Company 1 Mulch Lane St. Louis, MO 63044 Phone: (314) 692-8555 Fax: (314) 692-8578 Warranty KDAR Company, and its affiliates, warrants that

WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE INJURY, FIRE, OR EXPLOSION  Remove all flammable materials from the welding area  Always have a charged fire extinguisher

NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING  Prolonged noise exposure from welding equipment can cause damage if levels of noise exceed the OSHA standards  Wear appr

KDAR Company 4 Specifications Features & Benefits  Light weight, small size all steel case.  Easy to use.  MIG/MAG ready, regulator and 5’

KDAR Company 5 Installation/Setup Package Contents Safety Considerations Warning Electric Shock Can Kill  Only qualified personnel should attempt t

Installation/Setup 6 KDAR Company Selecting A Location The 175WFG welder should be placed where clean cool air can easily flow through the vents in th

Installation/Setup KDAR Company 7 Ground Clamp & Lead Connection 1. Ground Cable Attachment: The Hot Max MIG Welders use a convenient 1/4 turn

Installation/Setup KDAR Company 8  Cylinder can explode if damaged. Keep cylinder chained upright to a secure support.  Keep cylinder away from a