AIR N ARC
®
200 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
SECTION 5: OPERATION
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5. On the control panel, place the CC/CV switch
in CC mode. Place the DC Charger/Welder
switch in welder mode.
6. Adjust the power dial to the appropriate
amperage setting for the material and the
electrode being used. (See
Table 5B
for
electrode amperage ratings). At anytime
during welding, the power dial may be
adjusted to the desired amperage level.
7. When you strike the electrode against the
material being welded, the engine will go to
high idle and deliver the selected amperage
through the electrode. Now you may begin to
weld.
8. After a weld has been completed, and there is
no contact between the electrode and the
metal for 30 seconds, the engine will return
to idle.
What the numbers mean that are used to identify a stick
welding electrode:
Using E6010 for an example...
The E indicates Electrode because some welding rods
are not electrodes. The ‘60’ in 6010 indicates the tensile
strength in psi. 60,000 lbs.
The last two digits indicate position and polarity along
with what type flux. See
Table 5C
.
5.4.1.2 CV (CONSTANT VOLTAGE) MODE -
USING A VOLTAGE SENSING SUITCASE
FEEDER
CV (Constant Voltage) Mode – commonly referred to as -
Wire Welding, MIG welding, or Gas Metal Arc Welding
(GMAW)
1. With the engine shut off, insert the twist lock
connection of the ground clamp into the
negative (-) welder connection port on the
control panel. Insert the power lead segment
TABLE 5B: ELECTRODE SPECIFICATIONS
METAL THICKNESS
ELECTRODE SIZE
WELDING AMPERES
1/16-1/8
3/32
50-90
1/8-1/4
1/8
90-140
¼-3/8
5/32
120-180
3/8-1/2
3/16
150-230
NOTE
For electrode striking technique, consult
Section A.7, Electrode Ignition
Procedure
in Appendix A.
NOTE
If a longer welding lead is desired,
optional 50 ft. lead segments may be
purchased from Vanair
®
Manufacturing,
Inc. for a maximum lead length of 100 ft.
