R-Tech TIG315 Specifications

TIG315 AC/DC TIG WELDER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS www.r-techwelding.co.uk

10Connections for STICK MMA (SMAW) Welding Fig 3 1. Positive power connector + Connect the electrode holder by inserting and twisting until tig

11Controls and Settings Fig 4 1. Base current control This adjusts the main welding current and is shown in L.E.D (Fig 4.11) 2. Pulse peak

12 Tip. If you are welding close to the tungsten limits, I.E 200amps on a 2.4mm tungsten and the end of tungsten is wobbling and falling off, turning

13When the trigger mode is in the 2 step position the following sequence will occur Press and hold the Tig torch switch to start sequence. The ma

14The machine will open gas valve to start flow of shield gas, after a 0.5 seconds pre-flow time to purge air from torch hose the welding output of m

15Operating machine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet cloth

16Welding in TIG mode – No Pulse – No remote foot pedal 1. Connect the tig torch and earth lead to machine & work piece. 2. Set the TIG/MMA s

17Note: When welding with remote foot pedal Pre-set amperage in LED display will show what the maximum amperage foot pedal will go to (what base am

18Tig tungsten size / amperage guide All values below are based on using pure argon shielding gas. Other current values may be employed depending on

19Maintenance Routine and periodic maintenance WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Turn the input power OFF at the mains switch & fuse box be

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20Tig welding problems • No output - Power light is not lit Check machine on/off switch is in the ‘on’ position Check Input power to machine Che

21• Machine stuck on minimum amps when welding although higher amperage has been set Make sure machine has not been set to 4-way operation as when

22• HF spark is present at the tungsten electrode but unable to start welding arc, Machine has normal welding output 1 Tungsten may be contaminated

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3 Thank you for selecting the R-Tech Tig315 Inverter AC/DC Tig Welder. The Tig315 has many benefits over traditional tig welders, including 250Hz

4Introduction The R-Tech TIG315 is a member of our field acclaimed family of welding products. Premium features include:- 1. Inverter power source

5Safety Precautions Read entire section before starting installation WARNING! Electric Shock can kill – Only qualified personnel should perform t

6Electrical Installation WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Machine grounding and High Frequency Interference Protection This welder must be gro

7Make sure fuse or circuit breaker is correct rating for machine. Using fuses or circuit breakers smaller than recommended will result in ‘nuisance’

8Connections for TIG315 Rear machine connections Fig 1 1. On/Off Switch 2. Auxiliary 240V AC output For water cooler – Maximum load 3A – Do

9Connections for TIG (GTAW) Welding Fig 2 1. Positive power connector + Connect the earth lead to by inserting and twisting until tight and th