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5-3. Process/Polarity Table
Process
Polarity
Cable Connections
Cable To Gun
Cable To Work Clamp
FCAW
−
Self-shielding wire
−
no
shielding gas
DCEN
−
Straight Polarity
Gun cable is connected to the
negative (
−
) output
Work cable is connected to the positive
(+) output
GMAW
−
Solid wire with shielding gas
DCEP
−
Reverse Polarity Gun cable is connected to the
positive (+) output
Work cable is connected to the nega-
tive (-) output
5-4. 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 5-3.
Close door.
Ref. 210428
1
2
FCAW
GMAW
5-5. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension
When a slight force is needed
to turn spool, tension is set.
161072 / 803012
Installing 4 in. (102 mm) And 8 in. (203 mm) Wire Spools