Specifications
IMPORTANT:
The
outlet
guide
should
be
positioned
as
2.
Loosen
the
clamp
securing
the
hand
guard,
an
re
close
as
possible
to
the
drive
rolls
without
touching
move
the
hand
guard.
them.
This
gives
the
wire
maximum
column
strength
thus
eliminating
waves.
3.
Install
hand-held
flux
hopper
assembly
into
ead
tube
connector.
2.
Insert
the
gun/feeder
connector
into
the
wire
drive
~Op
assembly.
2-4.
INSTALLATION
OF
TRIGGER
SWITCH
tional)
3.
Tighten
the
gun/feeder
connector
securing
knob.
2-2.
NOZZLE
(Optional)
IMPORTANT:
The
installation
of
trigger
switch
ad~pts
the
GA-5OGL
gun
for
use
with
any
feeder
requiring
a
A
1-3/4
in.
(44.5
mm)
nozzle
is
recommended
for
normal
switch-type
starting
system.
application.
If
longer
stick
out
of
the electrode
is
desired,
a
2-3/8
in.
(60
mm)
nozzle
is
available.
The
gun
is
shipped
with
a
thread
protector
which
should
be
used
1.
Position
the
trigger
switch
on
the
gun
handle
and
when
a
nozzle
is
not,
secure
with
supplied
clamp.
2-3.
INSTALLATION
OF
HAND-HELD
FLUX
HOP-
2.
Insert
the
amphenol
gun
switch
plug
into
the
s~iitch
PER
(Optional)
(Figure
2-1)
control
receptacle
on
the
wire
feeder.
Rotate
the
1.
Remove
the
head
tube.
plug
collar
clockwise
to
lock
plug
in
receptacle.
SECTION.
3
SEQUENCE
OF
OPERATION
3-1.
DUTY
CYCLE
ARC
RAYS,
SPARKS,
AND
HOT
SUR
FACES
can
burn
eyes
and
skin;
NOl
E
The
duty
cycle
of
a
welding
gun
is
the
percentage
of
a
can
damage
hearing.
ten
minute
period
that
a
gun
can
be
operated
at
a
given
Wear
correct
eye,
ear,
and
body
prot
c
output.
This
gun
is
rated
at
100
percent
duty
cycle.
This
tion.
means
that
the
gun
can
be
operated
at
rated
load
con-
FUMES
AND
GASES
can
seriously
ha
m
tinuously.
your
health.
Use
enough
ventilation
to
keep
fun
es
4~
CAUTION:
EXCEEDING
DUTY
CYCLE
RAT
and
gases
from
the
breathing
zone.
ING
will
damage
the
welding
gun.
See
Section
1
Safety
Rules
For
Operation
Do
not
exceed
rated
duty
cycle.
Of
Arc
Welding
Power
Source
in
welding
power
source
Owners
Manual
for
basic
welding
safety
information.
3-2.
FLUX
CORED
AND
MANUAL
SUBMERGED
ARC
WELDING
1.
Ensure
that
proper
eiectncai
connections
have
been
made
to
the
welding
power
source
an~
the
~
WARNiNG:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill,
wire
feeder.
Do
not
touch
IWe
electrical
parts.
2.
Ensure
that
the
welding
wire
has
been
properly
Shut
down
welding
power
source
and
wire
threaded
and
that
correct
initial
tension
has
een
feeder,
and
disconnect
gun
before
handling
or
set
on
the
drive
rolls
(refer
to
the
wire
feeder
~wn
replacing
any
gun
parts.
ers
Manual).
When
not
in
use,
store
the
gun
in
insulated
3.
Flu
hand-held
flux
hopper,
if
applicable.
holder
so
wire
cannot
be
touched
or
make
con
tact
with
metal
surfaces.
4.
Piace
control(s)
on
wire
feeder
in
the
desired
osi
Wear
dry
insulated
gloves
or
use
insulated
tion
for
the
welding
setup.
tools
when
cutting
wire.
5.
Place
the
controls
on
the
welding
power
source
in
The
welding
wire
and
all
metal
parts
in
contact
the
desired
position
for
the
welding
setup
(refer
to
with
it
are
electrically
hot
whenever
the
wire
welding
power
source
Owners
Manual).
feeder
is
connected
to
an
energized
welding
power
supply.
6.
Energize
the
welding
power
source
and
wire
feeder
(refer
to
the
respective
Owners
Manuals).
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P~ge
3