ZENA mobile welding system -- Operators Manual -- Series 150 & 200 Welders
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V.
Operator
Controls -- Basic “Stick”/Arc Welder Configuration
The ZENA welding system features a unique, but very simple, control system.
All
welding controls, except for welding polarity selection (determined when connecting welding
cables to the Power Generator), are built into the welding electrode holder
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.
Multi-position
Electrode/Welding
Rod
Clamp
By selecting the proper groove in the clamp’s contact area welding rod position can be set to a
number of convenient positions relative to the control handle (i.e., 0
˚
, 45
˚
, 90
˚
, 135
˚
).
The clamp is opened by depressing the insulated
arm attached to the clamp.
Power
Button
Turns welding power
ON
when the Power Button
is pressed and held down. Welding power is not
present at the tip unless the Power Button is
depressed
and
held
down.
Power
Control
Dial
The Power Control Dial allows you to precisely
control welding current/power. Welding power is
infinitely variable and can be adjusted at any time
– even while welding.
Turning the control fully counter clock-wise
yields minimum power and turning it fully CW
sets the unit to produce maximum welding power.
This control can assist an experienced welder in
insuring excellent weld penetration even when
welding materials of varying thickness and
structural stability.
Boost
Button
This control is provided to assist you with arc
starting in difficult conditions (i.e., working with
thin gauge, or rusty, or painted metal) by allowing
you to briefly select high power to start an arc and
then dropping back to your preset power setting when arc condition is satisfactory.
Press and hold the Boost Button for
full
power output, release the Boot Button to return instantly to
the power setting selected by the Power Control Dial.
NOTE: The Boost Button must be held down
in
addition
to the Power Button.
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Welders purchased with optional controls for MIG and/or TIG welding -- or, with our PCIM (Power Control
Interface Module) will differ from the description above. However, the same control features are incorporated into
these alternate controls.
Boost
Button
Multi-position
Welding Rod
Clamp
Power
Control
Dial
Power
Button
