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BASIC TIG WELDING 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 connect your welder's power cord to a properly grounded 230
VAC, 60 HZ, single phase, 50-amp power source.
EXPOSURE TO A WELDING ARC IS EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE EYES AND SKIN!
Prolonged exposure to the welding arc can cause blindness and burns. Never strike an arc or
begin welding until you are adequately protected. Wear flame-proof welding gloves, a heavy long-
sleeved shirt, trousers without cuffs, high topped shoes, and an ANSI approved welding helmet.
Be aware that the TIG torch will be electrically LIVE when the Input Power Switch on the welder
is turned on.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW ) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) as it is commonly
referred to, is a welding process in which fusion is produced by an electric arc that is
established between a single tungsten (non-consumable) electrode and the work piece.
Shielding is obtained from a welding grade shielding gas or welding grade shielding gas
mixture which is generally Argon based. A filler metal may also be added manually in
some circumstances depending on the welding application.
Tungsten Electrode Current Ranges