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connection. Refer to the polarity setting
label inside the wire compartment.
6.2 Connect one end of the gas hose to
the gas hose connection on the back of the
welder.
6.3 Connect the other end of the gas hose
to the gas hose connection on the supplied
regulator/flow gauge.
6.4 Before installing the regulator, it is
then be connected to the positive (+) weld
output connection. Refer to the polarity
setting label inside the wire compartment.
(1)
Gas Bottle Valve
(2)
Gas Flow Gauge (Set at 20 CFH)
(3)
Gas Pressure Gauge
(4)
Regulator
(5)
Gas Flow Adjuster
(6)
Gas Hose Connection
(7)
Gas Cylinder
6.5 Open the Gas Bottle Valve on the
cylinder of gas.
6.6 Turn the Gas Flow Adjuster on the
regulator so that the gas flow rate is set at
approximately 20 CFH. Make certain you
are reading the correct scale on the gauge.
NOTE:
Slowly open the cylinder valve by
turning it counterclockwise until the cylinder
pressure gauge registers on the first gauge of
the regulator. Turn the adjustment knob
clockwise (right) slowly to increase gas flow to
20 CFH. To reduce the gas flow, turn the
adjustment counterclockwise (left). The gas
valve is located on the back panel of the welder
and activated by the trigger. Gas flow should be
heard when the trigger is activated. No gas flow
will result in a harsh arc with excessive spatter,
a smooth weld bead will be difficult to obtain.
Avoid unnecessary gas loss by closing the tank
valve when finished welding.
6.7 Gas selection
Different materials require different
shielding gas when MIG welding, refer to
the set-up chart inside the wire feed
compartment.
Mild steel
: Use 75% Argon and 25% CO2
for reduced spatter and reduced
penetration for thinner materials. Do NOT
USE Argon gas concentrations higher than
75% on steel. The result will be extremely
poor penetration, porosity, and brittleness
of weld.
Mild Steel
: Use CO2 for deeper
penetration but increased spatter. (A CO2
regulator adapter will be needed)
Stainless steel
: Use a mixed gas
consisting of Helium, Argon and CO2.
Aluminum or bronze
: Use 100% Argon.
OPERATION
High voltage danger from power source!
Consult a qualified electrician for proper
installation of receptacle at the power
source. This welder must be grounded while
in use to protect the operator from electrical
shock. If you are not sure if your outlet is
properly grounded, have it checked by a
qualified electrician. Do not cut off the
grounding prong or alter the plug in any
way and do not use any adapter between
the welder's power cord and the power
source receptacle. Make sure the POWER
switch is OFF then connecting your
welder's power cord to a properly grounded
115 VAC (110V - 120V), 60 HZ, single phase,
20-amp power source.
