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UNPACKING

Remove all items from the box. Compare with list below to make sure unit is complete.

•  Eastwood ARC200i Welder with 80” [2m], 12 Ga. Power Cord.
•  Ground Clamp with 10’ [3m] Cable.
•  Electrode (stick) Holder with 12.5’ [3.8m] Cable.
•  (5) 1/8” E6013 Electrodes
•  Instruction Manual.

FIG. A

Power

FIG. B

COMPONENTS & CONTROLS

Power Switch

  

The Power Switch is located on the upper rear panel 

(FIG A)

.

Power Indicator LED

  

Illuminates green when the unit is plugged in and the Power 
Switch is set to the ON position

 (FIG B)

.

Thermal Protection LED

 

Illuminates Amber when the unit has reached the maximum 
internal component temperature 

(FIG B)

. This occurs when 

the Duty Cycle has been exceeded. The Welder will auto-
matically shut off however the fan will continue running to 
cool the overheated components. When a safe temperature 
has been reached, the protective circuit will automatically 
switch the welder output back on.

Amperage Adjustment Knob 

 

The Amperage Adjustment Knob 

(FIG B)

 allows the output 

amperage to be adjusted from 20 to 200 Amps. 

“Stick”/TIG Switch

  

Located at the lower left of the Control Panel 

(FIG B)

.  

To operate the unit for “Stick” Welding, position the switch 
to the right. To use with the optional TIG Torch Kit, position 
switch to the left.

Positive ( + ) Connector

  

Located at the lower right of the Front Panel 

(FIG B)

. When 

“Stick” welding, the GROUND Clamp Cable is plugged in 
here. If using the optional TIG Torch, the GROUND Clamp 
Cable is plugged in here.

Negative ( - ) Connector

  

Located at the lower left front of the Front Panel 

(FIG B)

When “Stick” welding, the ELECTRODE Cable is plugged 
in here. If using the optional TIG Torch Kit, the TIG TORCH 
Cable is plugged in here.

Power 

LED

Negative 

Connector

Positive 

Connector

STICK/TIG 

Selector 

Switch

Thermal 

Protection 

LED

Amperage 

Adjustment

Summary of Contents for ARC200i

Page 1: ...ARC200i WELDER ASSEMBLY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Item 20484...

Page 2: ...DEFECT OF THE EASTWOOD PRODUCT EASTWOOD WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS LOSS OF BUSINESS ETC CAUSED BY THE DEFECT OR THE TIME INVOLVED TO CORRECT THE DEFECT THIS WRI...

Page 3: ...istances at high velocity igniting flammable or exploding vapors and materials Do not operate electric arc welder in areas where flammable or explosive vapors are present Do not use near combustible s...

Page 4: ...mperatures that will cause severe burns Use protective heat resistant gloves and clothing when using Eastwood or any other welding equipment Never touch welded work surface torch tip or nozzle until t...

Page 5: ...overheated components When a safe temperature has been reached the protective circuit will automatically switch the welder output back on Amperage Adjustment Knob The Amperage Adjustment Knob FIG B a...

Page 6: ...t grease oils or paint 6 Place a Welding Rod between the jaws of the Electrode or Stick Holder PREPARING TO STICK WELD 1 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 220 240 Volt AC 50 60Hz 50 Amp out...

Page 7: ...ats metal and tools to temperatures that will cause severe burns Use protective heat resistant gloves and clothing TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Contamination in weld bead Contaminated Elec...

Page 8: ...lete Circuit Check Ground connection Make sure that the ground is on a freshly cleaned surface and close to the welding area It is suggested to weld toward the ground connection Amperage Too Low Based...

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