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Setup Guide
Getting Started
UNPACK YOUR UNIT.
Upon arrival, you will need to completely unpack your unit, and check
things over. This is a time sensitive matter. Do not delay or hold the
welder unopened in the box. First, make sure the unit is opened from
the top. Be careful with using knives and sharp objects so you won
’
t
cut cords and cables inside the boxes. Lay all items out and inspect
them.
You should have the following in your box:
1.
Cyclone 262 MIG/Stick welder (bare unit).
2.
Floating Ball Regulator for MIG. (hose included but not pictured).
3.
36 Series MIG Gun/Torch. (MB36KD style).
4.
250A Work Clamp (approx. 9.5 ft with cable).
5.
250A Stick Electrode Holder (approx. 9.5 ft with cable).
6.
Drive Roll Assortment Kit.
NOTICE:
This unit includes an additional MIG contact tip, but does not con-
tain any other MIG consumables, including filler (MIG or Flux
-
Cored) wire. Additional sizes of contact tips, nozzles and basic gun
parts are available direct from Everlast
’
s website, from other online
sources and from select local welding supply stores that carry parts
for similar MB36KD styled MIG guns.
Some miscellaneous parts
like a contact tip wrench may be found in the box, depending upon
your region.
Filler (MIG and Flux
-
Cored) wire should be purchased
locally or direct from other online sources. Other drive roll sizes and
types should be purchased direct from Everlast. The included drive
roll is a V groove drive roll, designed for solid steel wire. Depend-
ing upon region drive rolls flux core or aluminum use, must be
purchased separately. Flux
-
Cored wire will have a serrated or zip-
pered appearance in the groove. Aluminum drive rolls will have a U
-
groove shape. Any 4 roll drive rolls (2 pc kits) offered by Everlast
will fit this unit. See more drive roll information found later in this
manual for identification of sizes and types.
NOTE: If you think you are missing a needed part, check the con-
sumable kit bag and box before calling Everlast for replacement. If
you are missing parts, call 1
-
877
-
755
-
9353 ext. 206 for help. (USA
only. For other regions contact the distributor in your country.)
INSPECT AND ASSEMBLE YOUR UNIT.
When you receive your package, inspect the unit for damage. Check for
the presence and general condition of the accessories. Some slight
rubbing or chaffing of some of the accessories may be present, but this
is considered normal. Most notably, the MIG torch may appear to be
used or fired. This is because it has been live tested in the factory for
proper operation before putting into the box. If any item is damaged or
missing, please inform Everlast within 72 hours of product receipt. See
pages 4 and 5 for more details.
Assemble the handle with the supplied screws. Use a 5mm hex key to
tighten the socket head cap screws to the center mounted handle.
(Screws may be found in the consumable bag.) If present, remove the
cap screws from the center of the machine and install the center handle
and install the handle. If screws are not pre
-
installed in the welder,
check the consumable bag or clam shell box for them.
IMPORTANT! Do not overtighten the screws.
If desired for proper fit-
ment or for space saving, the unit may be used without the handles.
However, install the screws and tighten them to the panels anyway. Do
not leave them out. Be sure to reinstall the handles if the unit is to be
carried or lifted. Do not lift from any other point on the machine or
damage may occur.
POWER UP AND TEST YOUR UNIT.
You will need to fully test the unit as soon as possible. Within 72 hours
after receipt of the unit, be sure to have every thing you need at hand to
test the unit. Make sure the correct input power, wiring, and plug con-
figuration is being used. Make sure you have the regulator is installed
(See following section). Then, power up your machine without any ac-
cessories installed. Allow the unit to idle for 15 minutes. Check and
observe operation of knobs, controls and buttons, cycling through each
as required. Make sure the fan is running at full speed. After the static
running test is completed, turn the unit off, connect the torches and
cables. Then, conduct live testing of all the functions and features of the
machine. For testing make sure work clamp is connected directly to the
part being welded (work). Check for arc starting and stability. If any
welding problems are observed and they persist, contact Everlast. Make
sure however, before you contact Everlast that polarity is correct for the
process being used. Improper polarity will result in poor welding perfor-
mance and in some cases, can result in no arc at all. See page 5 for
more contact information.
NOTICE: Cosmetic damage claims after 30
days will not be accepted, unless Everlast is contacted and informed of
such delay and reason for such a required delay (i.e. Overseas, or while
on deployment with the armed services etc.).
GIVE YOUR UNIT SOME SPACE TO COOL.
This unit needs room to cool itself and maintain proper duty cycle.
Place the unit in a place that will allow
18”
from all sides to allow for
proper cooling. This welder pulls air in from the rear, and pushes it
through the unit
’
s heat sinks to cool the electronics. The air is then ex-
hausted through the front panel and side louvers of the unit. If any of
sides is blocked or restricted, the duty cycle will be reduced, and over-
heating will occur, leading to possible damage if the restriction is severe
enough. Never attempt to restrict air flow by attaching filters to the
vents or by modifying your fans for
“
on demand
”
service. If the sound
from the welder fans diminish or become non existent, check fans for
proper operation. If, over time, you suspect one or more of the fans are
not working, discontinue use until the unit can be repaired to prevent
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