ESAB Multimaster-260, Installation And Operation Manual

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4.6 STICK WELDING SET-uP
WHEN THE PROCESS SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE STICK
POSITION, THE MULTIMASTER 260 TURNS “ON” THE WELD
CONTACTOR SO THAT POWER IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
TO THE OUTPUT CONNECTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE
STICK ELECTRODE HOLDER IS “HOT”, AND AN ARC WILL
STRIKE WHEN THE ELECTRODE COMES IN CONTACT WITH
THE WORKPIECE OR ANY OTHER OBJECT AT GROUND
POTENTIAL.
Step 1. Choose the weld parameters based on the Stick
Electrode and diameter being used from Table 5 -
STICK PARAMETERS CHART.
Step 2. Be sure to set the polarity to DCEP (Electrode Posi-
tive) by placing the Electrode Holder cable in the
Positive connection terminal on the front of the
power source.
figure 22 - STICK Polarity Connection
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NOTE: Due to built in “Arc Force” control the “Actual” current while weld-
ing may differ from the “Pre-set” value. If the welding voltage falls
below 23 volts, the actual welding current will be greater than the
preset value.
figure 23 - STICK front Control Panel
Table 5 - STICK PArAMETErS ChArT
Step 3. Place the WELD PROCESS 3 switch in the STICK (right)
position.
Step 4. While holding the PRESET button, turn the VOLTAGE/
CURRENT 4 knob to the desired weld current in the
top digital display window.
When the WELD ProCESS switch is moved to the TIG or
STICK position, electrode becomes electrically “hoT”. Do
not allow the electrode to contact ground potential until
you are ready to make a weld.
Step 5. Strike the electrode and start welding. Trim the
welding current as needed for the desired puddle
control.
NOTE: The Wirespeed 3 knob has no effect in the STICK mode.
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