Metabo Electra Beckum MIG/MAG 170/30 TL - Manual (Page 2)

GB
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.
Contents
1 Specifications
2 Regulations for the Prevention of Accidents
2.1 Welding Output
3
Operation
4 Installing the Wire Spool
5 Welding Stainless Steel and Aluminium
6 Practical Hints for MIG Welding
7 Maintenance
8 Trouble Shooting
9 Spare Parts List and Accessoires
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
1 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.