WARNING: A suitable welding headsheild must be worn during use WARNING: Read these instructions before using the machine 200 AMP ARC WELDER MODEL NO: EASIARC 200 PART NO: 6010980 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0411
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Welder. Before attempting to operate the machine, it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also look forward to the welder giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRICAL TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY WARNING: READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE. ELECTRIC SHOCK insulated for safety. - Keep all equipment well maintained.
• The welding arc can cause serious burns. Avoid contact with skin. • Do not weld in the vicinity of children or animals and ensure noone is looking before striking an arc. • Sparks and molten metal are ejected during welding. Take precautions to prevent fires. • Wear hearing protection if required. • Sparks and molten metal can pass through gaps. Be aware that fire can start out of sight. • Allow the weld time to cool. Hot metal should never be handled without gloves.
• Wear a helmet or safety goggles or glasses with side shields underneath, appropriate filter lenses or plates (protected by clear glass). This is a MUST for welding (and chipping) to protect the eyes from radiant energy and spatter. Replace cover glass when broken, pitted, or spattered. • NEVER allow children or animals in the vicinity of a welding operation. NOTE: ALL protective wear inc. masks & head shields MUST comply with PPE Directive 89/686/EEC • Welding arc can seriously damage your eyes.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE SUPPLY. WARNING: NEVER FIT A STANDARD 230V, 13AMP (BS1363) PLUG TO THESE MACHINES 230V SUPPLY Connect the mains lead to a suitably fused 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply. The fuse rating should correspond to that shown on the data plate on the rear panel of the machine. For a full explanation of the rating plate, see page 15.
UNPACKING Any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE dealer immediately.
ASSEMBLY FITTING THE HANDLE 1. Remove the two bolts at the top of the welder. 2. Position the handle as shown and secure with the two bolts. FITTING THE WHEELS 1. Place a circlip on the inner groove on the axle. 2. Carefully remove the wheel cover. 3. Slide the wheel onto the axle. 8 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
4. Place the second circlip on the outer grove on the axle. 5. Replace the wheel cover 6. Slide the axle through the body of the welder as shown. 7. Fix the second wheel to the other end of the axle as described. DUAL SUPPLY This machine is capable of operating on 230V or 400V (single phase), the voltage selector is designed so that it can select only one voltage. The position of the screw,arrowed in the illustration opposite will determine the voltage selection.
ARC WELDING PRINCIPLES A consumable electrode is connected to a high voltage supply which creates an electric arc between the electrode and the workpiece. The arc is used to create the required heat to turn the metal into a molten state. The electrode is also used as a filler. The shielding gas is created from the flux within the welding wire.
FEATURES THERMAL CUTOUT If the machine stops at any time and the amber light on the front panel illuminates, the thermal cutout has activated. Wait until the transformer has cooled sufficiently (the amber light goes out) before restarting work. USING THE WELDER SETTING THE WELDING CURRENT 1. Select the welding current by turning the welding current selector and observing the setting on the scale, on top of the machine.
STRIKING AN ARC IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU STRIKE AN ARC, BRING THE FACE SHIELD UP TO PROTECT YOUR EYES. 1. Switch ON the machine. 2. Line up the electrode exactly over the spot where you want to strike. 3. Position your shield in front of your face and tap down firmly with the electrode. Once you tap down and contact is made, you must instantly raise the electrode to the required arc gap. • The arc gap should be roughly the same as the diameter of the electrode.
WELDING PITFALLS The arc welding technique is an acquired skill and requires considerable practice before perfect results are obtained. The diagrams below will help to explain the pitfalls in your technique and how to overcome them. ARC TOO SHORT This causes irregular masses of weld to be deposited, with slag contamination on an uneven surface. ARC TOO LONG This causes poor penetration resulting in a weak weld with excessive spatter and porosity.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: ELECTRICITY CAN KILL - NEVER TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ALL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OPERATION BEWARE HOT SURFACES. WARNING: ALWAYS LET THE POWER SUPPLY COOL DOWN BEFORE ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS. The fequency of maintenance operations depends on the operating conditions, how intensively the welder is used and how clean or dirty the welding site is (aggressive atmospheres etc).
RATING PLATE 1 Name and address of manufacturer 13 Conventional Load Voltage 2 Model number, part number 14 Energy Input symbol 3 Batch number 15 Rated supply voltage 4 Single phase transformer 16 Rated maximum supply current 5 British Standards applied 17 Maximum effective supply current 6 Manual metal arc welding with covered electrode 18 N/A 7 This symbol indicates that the unit is suitable for carrying out welding operations in an environment which has an increased risk of elec
SPECIFICATIONS Model Easiarc 200 Power Supply 230V / 400V @ 50Hz Single Phase Rated Max Input Current I1Max/I1eff 45/14.8 A (230V) , 26/7.3A(400V) Open Circuit Voltage 48V IP Rating IP21S Output Min./Max Current 60 - 200 Amps Usable Electrodes 2 mm - 4 mm Dimensions (l x w x h) 498 x 355 x 410 mm Weight 19.6 kg Part Number 6010980 NOTE: The details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 17 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
NOTES 18 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
NOTES 19 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
