Full Product Manual

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Section 1 Introduction and Specifications
Discussion of Welder Features and Operation
SUMMARY OF BASIC FEATURES
Foot Pedal/Finger Amp Control (located with the 2T/4T function)
The foot pedal function setting controls AC and DC TIG functions. It starts and ends the arc. It also allows the welding Amperage
to be controlled within the range from minimum start/end amps to the maximum welding Amperage selected on the panel. This
allows the user to constantly adjust the amperage with the pedal by pressing up and down on the foot pedal similar to an accelera-
tor on a car. The Amperage is innitely variable within the range. This setting can also be used with the Everlast Slider switch
which is available.
The Finger Amp Control Torch function, allows use with a torch mounted amptrol that includes separate buttons for 2T and 4T
operation. In this mode the amps can be varied, but the switches dictate the on/off, slope and start/end sequence. This is a rarer
use in TIG, but is useful in situations where smooth up slope and down slope cycles are preferred. This is also used with the
Spool Gun to allow the unit to be controlled remotely through the amp control on the MIG gun with a separate switch.
SMAW (Stick) Process
In stick mode the welder delivers a smooth DC low spatter arc. Professional, high-quality welds are obtainable with E7018, 7014,
309L, 316L, 6011 and many other similar rods that are designed for use with any DC stick welder. This unit is optimized for weld-
ing E6010. This setting also works well with the easier-welding E6011. The Stick mode also features adjustable hot start time and
hot start intensity controls which are designed to help reduce sticking during arc starts while simultaneously reducing porosity or
inclusions during arc initiation. NOTICE: This unit does not provide AC operation in stick mode.
Burn Back Control
Burn back control is used to control the length of the wire stick-out after the trigger is released. It helps to prevent the welding
wire from sticking in the coalescing weld puddle after the arc is terminated and saves the user from having to trim the wire before
restarting the arc.
Spot and Stitch Timer
The spot timer function is frequently used in fabrication applications where consistent tack welds are required. This creates a
timed arc pulse when the torch trigger/foot pedal is activated. The Stitch timer is used in conjunction with the spot timer to create a
regular on/off cycle of the arc while the MIG gun trigger is held to control heat input and to make consistent seam weld during
production.
Power-Set Mode
The Power-Set mode simplies the setup process, obsoleting the need for charts and graphs when welding with new ller metals
or different diameters of ller. The synergic nature of this mode accepts basic inputs from the user of metal thickness, wire type,
wire diameter, ller type, tungsten type etc. (depends upon the process as to which is required) to determine optimum settings for
use. This mode does allow for ne tuning the settings to compensate for personal welding preferences and other weld positions.
It also serves as the primary method for selecting welding rod type when welding in stick mode. This allows the user to select for
E6010 or E6011 performance.