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3-3.
Process/Polarity Table
Process
Polarity
Cable Connections
Process
Polarity
Cable To Gun
Cable To Work
GMAW − Solid wire with shield-
ing gas
DCEP − Reverse polarity
Connect to positive (+) out-
put terminal
Connect to negative (−) output
terminal
FCAW − Self-shielding wire −
no shielding gas
DCEN − Straight Polarity
Connect to negative (−)
output terminal
Connect to positive (+) output
terminal
3-4.
Changing Polarity
1
Lead Connections For Direct
Current Electrode Negative
(DCEN)
2
Lead Connections For Direct
Current Electrode Positive
(DCEP)
Always read and follow wire
manufacturer’s recommended po-
larity, and see Section 3-3.
Close door.
Ref. 209 228 / Ref. 209 229
DCEN
DCEP
Electrode Negative
For Flux Core Wire
Electrode Positive
For Solid Wire
CHANGING
POLARITY
1
2