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              4/16         Instruction item #20484Q     Rev 0

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Eastwood Welding Flow Meter

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Difficulty  

Starting Arc

Incomplete 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 on the material welding & size/material of the electrode, pick an 

appropriate amperage to perform the desired weld.

Contaminated Base Metal

Clean base metal of any oil, debris, coatings, or moisture. If base metal is cold 

rolled steel make sure to remove any mill scale.

Arc Wander

Electrode too far from welding surface

Move electrode so that it is contacting the weld puddle and feed rod into the 

puddle as needed.

Difficulty 

Holding Arc

Amperage Too Low

Based on the material welding and size/material of the electrode, pick an 

appropriate amperage to perform the desired weld.

Electrode too far from welding surface

Move electrode so that it is contacting the weld puddle and feed rod into the 

puddle as needed.

Incomplete 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.

Contaminated Electrode Rod

Make sure that Electrodes are clean and dry before use.  

Contaminated Base Metal

Clean base metal of any oil, debris, coatings, or moisture. 

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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