Installation set up for ARC (Stick) Welding with VIPER 180 MIG -ARC
(1) Turn the power source on and select the ARC function with the MIG/ ARC selector switch.
(2) Connection of Output Cables
Two sockets are available on this welding machine. For ARC welding the electrode holder is shown
be connected to the negative socket, while the earth lead (work piece) is connected to the positive
socket, this is known as DC- polarity. However various electrodes require a different polarity for
optimum results and careful attention should be paid to the polarity, refer to the electrode
manufacturers information for the correct polarity.
DC+ Electrode connected to
(±)
output socket.
DC- Electrode connected to
0
output socket.
(3) Set the welding current relevant to the electrode type and size being used as recommended by the
electrode manufacturer.
(3) Set the welding current using the amperage
control dial.
(6) Hold the electrode slightly above the work
maintaining the arc while travelling at an even
speed.
(1) Set MIG/ARC
selector switch to ARC
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(2) Connect the earth
lead to
(±)
(4) Place the electrode into the electrode holder
(5) Strike the electrode against the workpiece to
and clamp tight.
create an arc and hold the electrode steady to
maintain the arc.
(7) To finish the weld, break the arc by quickly
(8) Wait for the weld to cool and carefully chip
snapping the electrode away from the work piece. away the slag to reveal the weld metal below.
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(3)Adjust the
Amperage Dial to
suit
(2) Connect the
electrode lead to
(-)
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Power Lead is loose (Not
connected)
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