INSTALLATION/SETUP 202 AC/DC INVERTER
Manual 0-5239
3-13
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP
Maximum Penetration and
reduced cleaning
Balanced with 50% penetration
and 50% cleaning
Maximum Cleaning and
reduced penetration
10%
50%
65%
90%
50%
35%
(+)
(+)
(+)
(-)
(-)
(-)
Wave Balance = 50%
Wave Balance = 10%
Wave Balance = 65%
A-11223
Table 3-4: AC TIG Wave Balance
3.11 Short Circuit Protection While Welding
To prolong the useful life of a TIG tungsten electrode, the 202 AC/DC incorporates special circuitry.
In DC LIFT TIG mode, if the tungsten electrode touches the work the welding current is reduced to 40 Amps.
In DC HF TIG mode, if the tungsten electrode touches the work the welding current is reduced to 30 Amps
within 1 second.
In STICK mode, if the electrode touches the work for more than two seconds the welding current is reduced
to 0 Amps.
3.12 Victor Regulator
Pressure regulator (Figure 3-7) attached to the cylinder valve reduce high cylinder pressures to suitable low
working pressures for welding, cutting, and other applications.
LOW PRESSURE
GAUGE (DELIVERY)
HIGH PRESSURE
GAUGE (SUPPLY)
INLET
CONNECTION
OUTLET
CONNECTION
PRESSURE
ADJUSTING
SCREW
Art # A-09414
Figure 3-7: Victor CS Regulator
!
WARNING
Use the regulator for the gas and pressure for which it is designed. NEVER alter a regulator for
use with any other gas.
NOTE
Regulators purchased with open 1/8”, 1/4”, 3/8”, or 1/2” NPT ports must be assembled to their
intended system.
1. Note the maximum inlet pressure stamped on the regulator. DO NOT attach the regulator to a system
that has a higher pressure than the maximum rated pressure stamped on the regulator.
