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Setup Guide and component Identification
Section 2
STICK OPERATION
Tapping Method
Scratch/Match Method
STARTING METHODS
1.
Make sure the unit is turned on and the startup cycle has finished.
2.
Select the Stick icon on the Process Selector.
3. Make sure electrode holder is in in the Positive connector and the work clamp is in the nega-
tive connector.
4. Select the Amp level desired. Use table 5 to determine approximate amps suitable for the
rod size selected. Consult the welding electrode manufacturer
’
s recommendation as well for
proper amperage. No voltage adjustment is available.
5. Use the arc force control to select the desired arc characteristics, creating the desired arc
characteristic and amp response needed to maintain the arc. Cellulose electrodes may not
have the same arc force behavior as other welding electrodes, but each brand and size will
weld a little differently. The arc force control setting will vary from person to person as well,
with different rod angles, positions, and arc lengths all factoring into the arc force control per-
formance. If you are new to using a transformer welder, there are some aspects that will seem
different. One of the main ones is that the arc is better controlled in most situations by
“
pushing in
”
when the arc seems to get weak or unstable and the arc force will kick in as the
voltage drops. Holding too long of an arc will signal the inverter to shut down and quit weld-
ing. This threshold is shorter than most transformers, and an extremely long arc cannot be
maintained. However, with a little practice, the advantages of an inverter become clear.
6. Strike the arc with either the tapping method or the match strike method. Beginners usual-
ly find that the match strike method yields best results.
NOTE:
Arc force is active in both Stick mode and MIG modes. Pay particular attention to
the Arc Force setting as it affects the aggressiveness of the arc and the amp response. Though
the function of the control is different Stick from MIG, the effect is somewhat similar. In stick
mode, reset the Arc force to approximately 3
-
5 and readjust it from that point to find the opti-
mum setting. Usually, an increase in the arc force for cellulose based flux welding rods is help-
ful. Lowering the Arc force setting is generally desirable for flux rods. Too much arc force cre-
ate overheating of the welding rod, and even cause them to flame up. Too little can lead to
sticking and arc snuffing. Don
’
t forget to readjust the arc force when returning to MIG.