CONNECTING THE WELDER TO A POWER SOURCE
The Eastwood MP140i Welder requires a dedicated AC single phase 120V, 50/60HZ, 20 Amp, grounded outlet protected by a circuit breaker.
If using an extension cord, use a minimum 12 AWG cord for up to 25 feet.
CONTROL AND DISPLAY PANEL
The Eastwood MP140i Front Panel is arranged with
5 Function Controls, two Digital Displays and Three
LED Indicators
(FIG 1)
.
They are as follows:
FUNCTION CONTROLS
A - MIG / TIG/ ARC (Stick) & Spool Gun Selector;
3 Position Switch used to select between MIG, TIG or ARC
(Stick) welding functionality. Set to Spool Gun for use with
optional Spool Gun (not included).
- When set to MIG & Spool Gun Modes; Left Digital
Display
[G]
Indicates “Inches Per Minute”.
Right Digital Display
[F]
Indicates “Output Voltage”
- When set to Stick/TIG Mode; Left Digital Display
[G]
Indicates “Output Amperage”.
Right Digital Display
[F]
Indicates “Output Voltage”
B - Spot Weld Timer Power Switch;
Turn on to use Spot Weld Function.
- When on; Left Digital Display
[G]
Indicates “Interval in Seconds”.
Right Digital Display
[F]
Indicates “Output Voltage”
C - Spot Weld Timer Interval Control Knob;
Set to preferred Time Interval in Seconds (Indicated on Left Digital Display
[G]
). Limits the length of time
in seconds that Torch is energized and automatically shuts it off even though trigger may remain depressed.
D - Voltage Control Knob;
Controls the voltage output range for MIG (13 to 19 Volts). Voltage value is indicated by the Right Digital Display LED display,
[F]
.
NOTE:
The Voltage Control Knob serves no function in the Stick/TIG Mode.
E - Wire Feed / Arc Current Control Knob;
Regulates wire speed in “Inches Per Minute” and Amperage value for Stick and TIG welding.
- Left Digital Display
[G]
Indicates “Inches Per Minute” when Switch
[A]
is set to MIG or Spool Gun.
- Left Digital Display Indicates Amperage Output value when Switch
[A]
is set to Stick/TIG.
DIGITAL DISPLAYS
F – Right Digital Display: Voltage Output Digital Display;
Displays MIG & Stick Voltage output value.
G – Left Digital Display:
(Multi-Function)
- Displays Inches Per Minute when Switch
[A]
is in MIG or Spool Gun Mode.
- Displays Output Amperage when Switch
[A]
is in TIG/Stick Mode.
- Displays Time Interval in Seconds when Switch
[B]
is set to Spot Timer ON.
LED INDICATORS
H – Power-On Indicator;
Illuminates GREEN when Welder is connected to a power source and the Power Switch at rear of unit is set to the “ON” position.
J – Overload Indicator;
Illuminates AMBER when Duty Cycle has been exceeded, the Welder is overloaded or if other abnormalities exist.
K – Torch Energized Indicator;
Illuminates RED when the Torch Trigger is depressed and the wire (or welding rod) is energized and flowing current.
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FIG. 1
H J K
A B
G F
E D C
