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Note: Although point gap adjustment is usually considered a part of regular maintenance, and is not an item covered by warranty,
the following adjustment process is intended for experienced users only. If you suspect you have a problem with the point gap
due to hard starting of the arc, contact Everlast Tech Support before proceeding with point gap adjustment for proper diagnosis
and more detailed adjustment procedure.
To open the unit to adjust the point gap:
1)
Unplug the welder. Wait 20 minutes to allow capacitors to discharge to prevent possible shock and injury. WARNING: If
possible, do not touch unrelated circuits and components, especially capacitors, during this adjustment process to reduce the
chance of possible shock and injury.
2)
Remove the rear plastic cover by removing screws with a small screw driver, remembering to remove screws holding the
cover that are located on the bottom. There is no need to remove the front cover.
3)
Remove screws in metal cover. Gently spread the bottom of the cover with your fingers about
1”
on either side. Simultane-
ously slide the metal cover toward the rear and pull up to remove the cover from the chassis.
4)
Locate the HF board located toward the front of the unit. This board is mounted under the top metal pan and the points
should be visible from the left side (side determined by facing the front of the unit). The points will have two carbon contacts
hanging under the bottom of the metal pan. These will be held in place by two brass nuts that are used to lock the contacts in
place. Check the point gap with either a feeler gauge by sliding it between the points. Access may be tight, but try several
angles to get the feeler gauge in between the points. The gap should be set to anywhere between .030
“
and
.045”,
with
.035”
being preferred.
5)
If adjustment is needed, loosen the locking nuts slightly so that the end of the brass contact holder can be rotated with a small
flat bladed screw driver. Slowly adjust the points until slight contact is made with the feeler gauge. When completed hold the
contact in place with the screw driver while the locknut is retightened, making sure the contact holder does not rotate in the
process.
6)
Recheck the point gap. Make any necessary re
-
adjustments. Reassemble the unit.
HF Point Gap Location
Locking Nut
Adjustment Screw
Maintenance
Setting Point Gap
Regular Cleaning and Inspection.
Every three to four months, you should clean and inspect the internal parts of the unit. Excessive build up of material, like metal dust, on boards can
cause malfunctions. This is important to keeping your welder running for many years into the future. It is important to note that cleaning doesn
’
t void
your warranty, but rather ensures it! Keep your welder covered when not in use. You can purchase a cover for your welder direct from Everlast.
CAUTION! When blowing out with dry compressed air, be sure to use safety glasses.
To Clean out your unit:
1.
Unplug the unit for 20 minutes before beginning.
2.
Unscrew all screws in rear plastic panel and remove.
3.
Unscew all screws in metal cover and remove cover carefully, avoiding pinching any wires close to the cover.
4.
Blow out gently with dry compressed air.
5.
Inspect all circuits and connections. If possible reseat connectors and blow out connections while doing it.
6.
Reassemble.
7.
Document and report any anomalies or areas of concern to Everlast Tech Support as soon as possible.
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