Full Product Manual
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MIG/FLUX-CORED WIRE, DRIVE ROLL AND GUN INFORMATION
This unit is designed for multiple types and sizes of MIG and Flux-Cored wire. Recommended wire sizes range
from .30” to .045” (.6 to 1.2mm), with the standard equipped 36 series MIG gun. Keep in mind that you may need to
purchase optional drive rolls and/or another gun or gun liner to fully utilize and weld with all wire types.
NOTICE: No one gun can be used for every combination of wire diameter and type. MIG and Flux-Cored drive rolls
must be sized for the diameter of wire. Each drive roll typically supports two wire diameter sizes.
NOTICE: Small diameter (.023”-.030”/.6-8mm) wires and all Aluminum wires should use a gun that is no longer than
10 ft. (3m) in length, or the wire can jam or feed irregularly.
For small wire diameter sizes, Everlast recommends purchasing either the 15 or 24 series gun to handle the smaller
wire and to give greater flexibility when welding more delicate items. See the information below for more information
regarding gun and drive roll selection. Additional drive rolls to match the wire diameter and type are optional items that
may be required. If so, they may be purchased from Everlast.
• Flux-Cored/Dual Shield Wire: Although the standard gun can be used to weld Flux-Cored wire, it’s recommended
to use an optional flux-cored gun if much flux-cored welding is to be done to prevent nozzle plugging. If using
Dual-Shield, the standard gun is sufcient. You must use serrated-groove drive rolls if using Flux-Cored or Dual
Shield Wire. Its recommended to only use .030” or greater diameter Flux-Cored wires.
• Stainless (INOX) Wire: Standard Gun and V– groove drive rolls should be used. However, using small diameter
(.023”/.6mm)wires will result in problematic feeding without a Polymer liner and a smaller gun (15 Series).
• Steel Wire: Standard Gun and V-groove drive rolls should be used. However, feeding .023”/.6mm wire will re-
quire a smaller gun. .030” / .8mm wire will also benet from using a smaller MIG gun as well, but may not be
required.
• Aluminum Wire: There are two options available with Aluminum for this welder. The rst option: If using the
standard gun, an optional polymer liner can be used to smoothly to feed 50XX series Aluminum wire in guns up
to 10 ft. in length. (This means the steel liner must be removed and the new polymer liner reinserted in its place.)
U-Groove drive rolls must be used to prevent damage to the wire and the gun liner. The gun should be held
straight, without coiling or sharp angles. The minimum wire size recommended for this type of feeding
is .035” (.9mm) with up to .062” (1.6mm) possible. 40XX series wire is usually too soft for this type of feeding.
The advantage of this method is that larger spools of aluminum wire may be used. Never attempt to feed .023”
or .030” wire in this fashion. The second option: A spool gun can be used to feed .030” to .045” diameter wire.
This limits the spool size to 4”, which is typically 1 lb. of Aluminum wire. This is a more expensive, but better
option if a longer reach or more convenience is required. Either 40XX or 50XX series Aluminum wire may be fed
in this manner. In either case, .023” Aluminum wire should not be used with this welder or feeding problems will
result.
NOTICE: Due to the nature and intent of the Pro-Set function, wire diameter and wire type choices are limited. The Pro
-Set function does not incorporate the full range of capacity of this machine. The wire diameter/type choices are de-
signed to accommodate the broadest range of common tasks and is designed to serve as a guide/starting point for
users. In 120V mode, wire diameter choices are further limited. The Pro-Set function does not include a Dual-Shield
choice. The Flux-Cored Pro-Set function cannot be substituted for Dual-Shield. In manual mode, however, the unit
can be used with Dual-Shield by selecting the Flux-Cored function and using the Flux-Cored drive rolls.
Pro-Set Function Wire Range:
• Steel: .024” to .035” (.6 to .9mm) (.023” and .025” use .024” selection and drive roll)
• Stainless Steel (INOX): (.6 to .9mm) (.023” and .025” use .024” selection and drive roll)
• Aluminum: .030” to .045” (.8 to 1.2mm)
• Flux-Cored: .030” to .045” (.8 to 1.2mm)
Section 2 Setup Guide
General Product and Use Information