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Setup Guide
Getting Started
is no gas flowing.
•
Once adjustment is completed release the trigger. The gas will delay
slightly until the post flow timer automatically shuts off the gas flow.
The ball will settle.
•
When welding it may be necessary to increase or decrease gas flow
rate to compensate for conditions. If you are welding outdoors or in
drafty conditions, increase the flow rate until weld porosity disap-
pears. In extreme cases, you may need to set up a tarp or plywood
to serve as a wind
-
break.
In mild conditions, if a breeze is lightly
blowing you can position your body to block the wind.
Alternatively,
you can choose to weld with flux
-
cored wire to eliminate this problem
•
If you are concerned about wasting gas, or think gas consumption is
too high, you may turn down the gas. While testing on scrap metal,
turn the gas down incrementally until bubbles and porosity just begin
to appear. Once they appear, adjust the regulator slightly so that
they once again disappear. Once they fully disappear, add another
CFH and you will have a properly adjusted regulator
•
When pressure on the cylinder drops below 300 to 500 psi, it is
common to have to readjust the flow regulator to compensate for the
lower pressure. Pressures under 100 psi may create unstable gas
flow. Once you reach 200 psi, have a replacement cylinder ready to
change out. If you completely run out of shielding gas while welding
it is likely you may have some hidden porosity in your welds, creating
weak welds. Always change the cylinder out when gas levels reach
75 psi.
NOTICE:
If you are planning on welding during holidays or during week-
ends, always take notice of the cylinder pressure well before hand. This
will allow you time to get another cylinder before stores close for the holi-
days or weekends. If possible, you may want to purchase a 20CFH cylin-
der in addition to the regular gas cylinder that you lease or purchase so
that you have a backup cylinder in case of an emergency. A 20CFH cylin-
der will last an hour or two of welding. These are relatively inexpensive
and can even be bought
“
pre
-
loaded
”
with gas in many chain hardware
stores and farm stores. These can also be refilled when empty.
Adjust the Regulator/Flow Meter.
Increase flow rate by rotating the control knob counter clockwise.
WARNING!
Never leave the gas cylinder turned open after shutting the unit down after
welding is finished. Always make it a practice to close the main cylinder
valve immediately after turning off the welder for more than 15 minutes. A
malfunctioning regulator, valve or blown hose could fill the area with shield-
ing gas. Argon and CO2 will build up and you can asphyxiate if the con-
tents are not dispersed. Argon and CO2 are odorless, tasteless gases which
can cause suffocation. Always fully open the cylinder valve or have it fully
closed. Never leave a valve
“
in
-
between
”.
Cylinder valves are only de-
signed not to leak when they are either fully open or fully closed. Use the
regulator to adjust the pressure. Do not use the tank valve to adjust the
pressure.
Floating Ball
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