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Component Identification and Explanation
Setting the Unit Up For Welding Manually
14.
Stitch Timer. This function works only in conjunction with the
Spot timer. This provides a continuous
“
on/off
”
action of the
spot timer, allowing the user to move smoothly and evenly
space spot welds along a seam or around a part, providing
“
stitches
”,
or a series of tack welds. The time set is the length of
“
OFF
”
time between the Spot cycles. The trigger will be held
down and the spot/stitch cycle will continue until the trigger is
released unless the unit is being used in 4T mode in which case
the trigger will be pressed and released and the cycle will begin.
A second press of the trigger will be required to terminate the
cycle. (See next item for 2T/4T explanation.)
15.
Torch Trigger Function. This controls how the welder reacts to
the torch trigger. In 2T, the trigger is pressed and held to weld.
In 4T, the trigger is pressed briefly to start the arc, then released
to continue to weld. The weld is continued without the torch
trigger being held down. The trigger is once again pressed, held
and then released to terminate the arc.
16.
Torch Type. Select between the main MIG gun or Spool Gun
function.
THE STICK MANUAL SCREEN
1.
Welding Voltage. In Stick Mode, the Voltage is not adjustable
due to the nature of stick (Constant Current) welding. The volt-
age varies according to the length of the arc. The Voltage dis-
played while idling is the Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) of the
machine. While welding this changes to reflect the actual arc
voltage.
2.
Voltage Input Confirmation. This confirms which voltage the
machine is being supplied. This also serves as a diagnostic tool.
If the does not display 240V, then the power supply to the
welder is likely faulty. NOTE
:
Maximum output and accuracy of
the machine is affected by voltage lower than 220V.
3.
Process Reminder. The process reminder displays
“
Stick
”
when
stick mode has been selected.
4.
Manual/PowerSet Mode. This indicates which mode the ma-
chine is operating in, whether in full manual mode or in Pow-
erSet mode which is a synergic, more automated mode. In
PowerSet, many functions may not be available for adjustment.
(See the Stick PowerSET section).
5.
Amperage. The Amperage is adjusted by the right side adjust-
ment. This is the default setting. If no adjustment is made to
selected functions or parameters, the machine will automatically
default back to the Amperage setting after 4 to 5 seconds.
6.
Arc Force %. The arc force function only works in Stick mode.
Arc force is used to offset the loss of overall wattage (VxA=W) as
arc length is shortened and voltage begins to drop while stick
welding. It offsets the drop in voltage by injecting extra amps
into the weld when voltage drops below 20V. This enables the
amperage to react aggressively or mildly, depending upon set-
tings, to prevent arc outages, and allowing the user to hold a
tight arc and maintain better control.
7.
Hot Start %. This adjusts the intensity of the start. When weld-
ing this helps to prevent electrode sticking and helps to elimi-
nate porosity at the start of the weld. . Hot start intensity is the
percentage over the set amps at which the Amps will be boosted
during the arc start.
8.
Hot Start Time (S). This sets the amount of time the hot start
stays engage at the beginning of the weld.
9.
VRD. This is called the Voltage Reduction Device. It is a safety
feature designed to help reduce chance of shock or electrocu-
tion. This lowers the OCV of the machine helping to reduce the
chance of accidental shock or electrocution while welding where
the user may become a part of the circuit path of the weld. This
may be required in some situations by regulations. This will
increase arc starting difficulty on some rods. If this is not re-
quired, or the conditions exist where the user is perfectly insu-
lated from the work and the possibility of becoming a part of the
circuit path is low or eliminated, it may help to turn this setting
to
“
OFF
”.
To help start the arc while the VRD is on, a quick
double tap will help to strike the arc instead of the single scratch
or tap.
10.
Standard Mode. This mode is to be used with all stick electrodes
except electrodes with a cellulose
-
based flux, i.e. 6010, 7010,
6011 etc. It provides a softer arc, with low spatter and a smooth
bead appearance.
11.
Cellulose Mode. This mode is to be used with welding elec-
trodes including 6010, 7010, 8010, 6011. It provides a more
forceful, penetrating arc. When combined with hot start and arc
force, this setting will make the arc more aggressive and help
with maintaining a key hole in root pass welds. As a general
rule keep the arc short as possible to prevent arc outages.
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