Chicago Electric 68886 owner manual Setup Basic, Dcen, Dcep

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SAFETY

6a. Flux Core (Gas-less) Wire Setup:

Remove the two Knobs securing the cables. Connect the Black Ground Cable to the rear, red, positive Terminal using the Knob.

Connect the Red Torch Cable to the front, black, negative Terminal using the other Knob.

This is the initial setup, called

Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN).

6b. Solid Core (Gas Shielded) Wire Setup:

Flux Core (Gas-less) Polarity Setup

 

 

DCEN

Knobs

 

+

–

Torch Polarity: –

Torch

 

 

 

 

(Red)

Ground

Ground Polarity: +

(Black)

 

 

SETUP

BASIC

a.Remove the two Knobs securing the cables.

Connect the Black Ground Cable to the front, black, negative Terminal using the Knob.

Connect the Red Torch Cable to the rear, red, positive Terminal using the other Knob.

This is called Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP).

b.Determine which type of shielding gas would be appropriate for the welding you will do - see chart on welder.

Solid Core (Gas Shielded) Polarity Setup

 

 

DCEP

Knobs

 

+

–

Torch Polarity: +

Ground

 

 

 

 

(Black)

Torch

 

Ground Polarity: –

(Red)

 

 

WELDING

WELDING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

c

c. With assistance, set the cylinder (not included) onto a shelf or cart near the welder and secure the cylinder in place with two straps (not included).

d.Remove the protective cap from the cylinder (if present). Stand to the side of the valve opening, and open the valve briefly to blow dust and dirt from the valve opening. Close the cylinder valve.

e. Obtain an appropriate Regulator/Flowmeter

f

e

(not included) and close its valve completely.

 

 

Thread its inlet connector onto the

 

 

cylinder and wrench tighten.

 

 

Note: If the threads do not match, then the Regulator/

Flowmeter is likely for a different type of cylinder/gas.

f.Attach the Gas Hose securely to the outlet of the Regulator/Flowmeter using a hose clamp (sold separately).

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Briefly open valve

d to clean, then close valve.

SKU 68886

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Contents Email our technical support at tech@harborfreight.com Save this ManualTable of Contents General SafetySafety Fume and Gas SafetyArc Ray Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips MaintenanceSafety Setup Electrical SafetyFire Safety Welding Welding Tips MaintenanceWelding Maintenance MaintenanceGas Shielded Welding Cylinder safety Welder use and careExtension Cords Replacement CordsSetup Basic Welding GroundingSymbology Basic Welding Welding Tips MaintenanceSpecifications Setup Face Shield AssemblyTips Maintenance Plug AttachmentWire Spool Installation Dcen Setup BasicDcep 8mm = .030 & 0.6mm = Tensioner ArmFeed Roller Instructions Feed Roller Knob 030/.035 groove and stamp Groove and stampSafety Hold Wire welding SecurelySetup Basic Welding Welding Tips Welding WireIncrementally Increase tension Until wire bends Turn the Welder OFFBasic Welding Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips MaintenanceTo Prevent Serious Injury Control Panel Layout Safety Setup BasicWelding Duty Cycle Duration of Use Torch Concrete slabPolarity Flux Weld SettingsMIG Weld Settings CurrentSurface to Setting Up The WeldDo not Switch the Current ClampHold Torch Basic Welding Technique Stringer beadUp to 2 minutes Welding at rated output MIG onlyClose shielding gas tank valve completely Hold Torch ClearStrike Test Cleaning the WeldWelding Tips Weld Diagnosis Example Weld DiagramsWorkpiece Heat Control / Weld Penetration To CorrectBend at Joint Weld ProblemsPenetration Workpiece Heat Control Coat of Slag Over WeldCrooked/Wavy Bead PorosityExcessive Spatter Burn-ThroughFire and Burns Nozzle and Contact Tip Inspection and CleaningMaintenance Compressed air, blow out all dust from the interiorTroubleshooting Wire feed motor runs but wire does not feed properlyWire creates a bird’s nest during operation Welding arc not stableWire Feeds, but arc does not ignite TroubleshootingPower switch does not light when switched on Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding TipsParts List and Diagrams Wiring DiagramParts List Record Serial Number HereAssembly Diagram 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Limited 90 Day Warranty Mission Oaks Blvd. PO Box 6009 Camarillo, CA 93011 800

68886 specifications

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