• Generator OK with continuous output
> 4,000 W (120V) or 10,500 W
(240V)
• Extension cord: (120V) #12 AWG or
#10 AWG (240V) or larger. 25’ (8m)
or shorter recommended
• Always follow local electrical codes
Dedicated Circuit
240VAC - 50A
breaker recommended
or 120VAC - 20A
outlet, 30A breaker
Connect to Input power
* TIG Torch Sold Separately
4.
6.
Use lift arc technique to initiate a welding
arc
7.
Adjust amperage per
material thickness
Connect TIG torch lead
to gas (100% Argon)
5.
Connect TIG torch and
ground clamp
3.
ELECTRODE IS ALWAYS ELECTRICALLY
HOT WHILE IN TIG MODE
• Generator OK with continuous output
> 4,000 W (120V) or 10,500 W
(240V)
• Extension cord: (120V) #12 AWG or
#10 AWG (240V) or larger. 25’ (8m)
or shorter recommended
• Always follow local electrical codes
Dedicated Circuit
240VAC - 50A
breaker
recommended or
120VAC - 20A
outlet, 30A breaker
*Performance may vary by brand
Connect to Input power
Recommended electrodes
4.
Adjust amperage per
settings chart
5.
Connect electrode
holder and ground
clamp according to
desired polarity
3.
Usually DCEP - Electrode Positive
QUESTIONS OR TROUBLE? Contact Forney Industries at 1-800-521-6038
[email protected] • askforney.com • forneyind.com
Read user manual
Select DC TIG process
2.
1.
Select STICK process
1.
EN_v1
TIG Torch
Ground
Clamp
Electrode
Diameter
Inches
MM
AMPS
E6010
&
E6011
E6013
E7014
E7018
Amperage
3/32
1/8
5/32
1/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/32
1/8
5/32
2,4
3,2
4,0
1,6
2,4
3,2
4,0
2,4
3,2
4,0
2,4
3,2
4,0
30-75
35-125
80-160
10-50
40-90
50-130
90-180
40-90
60-130
90-180
50-80
80-160
90-180
Electrode Holder
QUICK START GUIDE
180 ST+ WELDER
(NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ALUMINUM)
ITEM# 321
TIG WELDING SET-UP
STICK WELDING SET-UP
2.
Pulse Recommendations
3.5-4.2
50-55%
>5
>50%
2-2.4
40-45%
5.5-6.5
50-90%
Hz
% On
