4-14. Preparing Unit For TIG Welding
P3
6
7
2 5 3
P7
4
To select TIG welding process, proceed as follows:
Follow safety precautions according to Section 1.
Prepare unit according Section 3.
Connect torch to the WORK connector 3 and the gas pipe to the gas connector 5.
Using a cable with a proper adapter, con- nect work clamp cable to the MIG gun con- nector.
If using a
.Check coolant level after attaching
torch coolant hoses and running cool- er. Be sure coolant appears in upper half of indicator. Add coolant if neces- sary (see Section
Turn unit On.
Allow time for unit to complete its start up cycle.
Set TIG welding process using P3 push button.
Purge air from torch gas hose using Torch Trigger (Manual Purge).
Select trigger mode using P7 push button (see Section
Setting Initial And Final Amperage (only in MENU FULL)
To set initial and final amperage, proceed as follows:
Press P2 to enter SET UP menu.
Select MENU FULL on D1 and D2 (see Section
Use E1 to change D1 to IN−A.
D2 value is default setting of 20 A (range is 0 A to 350 A).
Use E2 to change D2 value.
This parameter allows starting the welding process at a lower initial amperage setting.
Use E1 to change D1 to FI−A.
D2 value is default setting of 20 A (range is 0 A to 350 A).
Use E2 to change D2 value.
This parameter allows finishing the welding process at a lower final amperage setting.
Setting Postflow (only in MENU FULL)
Select MENU FULL on D1 and D2 (see Section
Use E1 to change D1 to POSG.
D2 value is default setting of 0.1 second (range is 0.0 seconds to 10.0 seconds).
Use E2 to change D2 value.
Setting Cooler Status (only in MENU FULL)
.To prevent damage to
torch components, be sure that cool- ant is turned on.
Select MENU FULL on D1 and D2 (see Section
Use E1 to change D1 to W−UN.
D2 value is default setting of ON.
Use E2 to change D2 value to OFF, if appli- cable.