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Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................A-1
Select Suitable Location.......................................................................................................A-2
Stacking................................................................................................................................A-2
Tilting....................................................................................................................................A-2
Environmental Area..............................................................................................................A-2
Machine Grounding and High Frequency Interference Protection .......................................A-2
Input Connections ................................................................................................................A-3
Reconnect Procedure...........................................................................................................A-3
230V Input.....................................................................................................................A-4
115V Input.....................................................................................................................A-4
Attachment Plug Installation, Engine Driven Generator................................................A-4
Output Connections..............................................................................................................A-5
Output and Gas Connection for Tig Welding........................................................................A-5
Work Cable Connection .......................................................................................................A-5
Output Connection for Stick Welding ...................................................................................A-5
Quick Disconnect Plug..................................................................................................A-6
Shielding Gas Connection.............................................................................................A-6
Remote Control Connection..........................................................................................A-6
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Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................B-1
General Description..............................................................................................................B-1
Welding Capability................................................................................................................B-1
Limitations ............................................................................................................................B-1
Rear Control Panel...............................................................................................................B-2
Controls and Settings, 2 Step and 4 Step Tig Sequence ..............................................B-3,B-5
Welding Parameter Defaults and Ranges............................................................................B-5
Set Up Menu ........................................................................................................................B-6
Output Limitations ...............................................................................................................B-7
DC Tig Welding ...................................................................................................................B-7
Welding Polarity ...................................................................................................................B-7
DC Electrode Negative Polarity.....................................................................................B-7
DC Electrode Positive Polarity ......................................................................................B-8
D.C.-Pulsed TIG............................................................................................................B-8
A.C. (Alternating Current)..............................................................................................B-8
A.C.-Pulsed TIG (Alternating Current Pulsed) ..............................................................B-8
Steel Tig Welding .................................................................................................................B-9
Copper Tig Welding..............................................................................................................B-9
Tips For AC TIG Welding .....................................................................................................B-9
GTAW Process.....................................................................................................................B-9
Protective Gas, Tips For Improved TIG Starting ................................................................B-10
AC Tig Welding Quick Start Up..........................................................................................B-11
DC Tig Welding Quick Start Up..........................................................................................B-12
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Accessories.....................................................................................................Section C
Optional Accessories and Compatible Equipment ................................................C-1
Factory, Field Installed ..........................................................................................C-1
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Maintenance ....................................................................................................Section D
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................D-1
Input Filter Capacitor Discharge Procedure ..........................................................D-1
Routine Maintenance.............................................................................................D-1
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Troubleshooting..............................................................................................Section E
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................E-1
Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................E-2 thru E-4
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Wiring Diagram................................................................................................Section F
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Parts Lists...............................................................................................................P-560