Everlast PowerARC 210ST, Operator'S Manual

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at 104°F (40°C) ambient temperature, high local-
ized heat, air flow restrictions around the welder
and humid conditions will also affect the duty
cycle of the welder. If the unit overheats or an
overcurrent condition is experienced, an error
code will be triggered and the unit will stop
welding. An over current or under current con-
dition is usually caused by dirty power condi-
tions, over/under, voltage power supply, faulty
breaker or an internal fault. If the light is green
or yellow green, this a duty cycle issue. In ei-
ther case, if the light/code does not clear and
the unit does not resume welding output, by
cycling the power switch (after the required
amount of rest, if any), contact Everlast.
Note: The duty cycle is 35% at the maximum
output of 200 amps while operating on 240V.
Maximum Amp output will be reduced to 90±A)
Amps while operating on 120V to limit current
draw. The Duty cycle is re - adjusted to 35% at
120 Amps while operating on 120V.
The unit should be stored in a dry place where
temperatures do not drop below 0°F ( - 17°C) for
long term storage. Do not operate below 21°F ( -
6C°). Humid/wet conditions can contribute to the
eventual decay of the circuitry in the machine.
For safety reasons, do not use this machine di-
rectly in the rain or with soaked clothing or
damp protective gear, even with VRD engaged.
The service rating for this unit is IP21S, and is
not designed for wet environment use. Use the
carry strap or handle provided to lift the welder.
Do not suspend the unit in the air by the strap.
Make sure that the unit ’ s cooling fan and ex-
haust vents are kept free of obstruction. Before
every operation, inspect unit for unexpected ob-
structions such as insect and vermin nests.
Once a month, or as needed, clean the machine
thoroughly inside and out with compressed air.
To do this, remove the rear plastic cover first
(check for screws on the bottom). Then remove
the screws on the metal cover. Pull the cover off
by slightly spreading/flexing the bottom “ flaps ”
of the metal cover with your fingers. Pull up
and to the rear to remove the cover. Do not
attempt to remove the front cover or front panel
of the machine. The front panel is part of the
structure of the unit and requires significant ef-
fort and time to remove. Removing the cover to
clean the welder will not void the warranty.
However, neglecting periodic cleaning of the
welder may cause damage to the machine ’ s cir-
cuit board from metallic dust or particles set-
tling on the traces over time. The boards are
coated with protective conformal coatings to
protect against these issues, but even with the
protective coating, dust and metal particles can
still affect the unit if they continue to build up.
This type of neglect may be grounds to deny
warranty service as it is considered the part of
routine maintenance. However , before remov-
ing the covers, unplug the welder for 30 minutes
allowing the internal capacitors to discharge to
prevent shock, injury or death. Never remove
and circuit boards unless authorized. But, while
you are inside the unit for maintenance, always
check all plugs and connections for tightness
before replacing the covers. Do not pinch any
wires when reinstalling the covers. Wear safety
glasses to prevent eye injury from flying parti-
cles that may get dislodged while cleaning with
compressed air. Do not concentrate compressed
air on the skin or injury may occur. Using
“ canned - air ” is acceptable as well, but do not
allow components to freeze. Keep moving the
nozzle back and forth to keep components from
freezing up.
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