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Fitting the Gas Cylinder
Place the gas cylinder on the tray at the
rear of the welder. Retain the cylinder with
the chain provided.
Fit the gas regulator to the cylinder. DO
NOT apply grease or oil to these joints.
Fit the end of the gas inlet hose from the
rear of the machine to the connector
supplied with the gas regulator, and secure
with the clamp also supplied.
Remote Wirefeeder
The remote wirefeeder is connected to
the Weldmatic 356 & 396 power source
via the composite cable interconnecting
lead. Check all connections are firmly made
to ensure good electrical contact, and to
prevent gas leaks.
Fig 3 Negative Wire
Negative Wire
Some ‘self-shielded’ flux cored
consumable wires are operated with the
work piece Positive and the consumable
wire Negative. Refer to the manufacturers
data for the particular consumable wire to
be used.
To setup for this condition, connect the
‘WORK’ lead plug into the (+) output socket
on the Power Source, and the ‘WELDING’
lead from the wirefeeder into the (-) socket
on the Power Source, as in Figure 3.
To Wirefeeder
To Work Clamp
