5.If high frequency is desired, install and connect the high frequency unit according the the equip- ment Owner’s Manual.
6.Select and obtain proper tungsten electrode (see Table
7.Prepare tungsten electrode according to Section
8.Wear dry insulating gloves and clothing.
9.Connect work clamp to clean, bare metal at work- piece.
10.Rotate the AMPERE RANGES switch and AM- PERAGE AND VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT con- trol to the desired position (see welding generator Owner’s Manual).
11.Place the
12.Connect a Remote Contactor Control to the ap- propriate
13.If remote amperage control is not used, place the
14.Place the AC/DC Selector switch in the desired position (see Section
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not use AC output in damp areas, if movement is confined, or if there is a danger of falling.
•Use AC output ONLY if required for the weld- ing process.
•If AC output is required, use remote output control.
•Read and follow Safety Precautions at be- ginning of welding generator Owner’s Manu- al.
15.Turn on the high frequency equipment, if applica- ble.
16.Turn on shielding gas supply and water (if appli- cable) at the source.
17.Start the engine as instructed in the welding gen- erator Owners Manual.
18.Place the AUTO IDLE control switch in the OFF position or the Engine Control switch in the RUN position (see welding generator Owner’s Man- ual).
IMPORTANT: Power requirements by
19.Wear welding helmet with proper filter lens ac- cording to ANSI Z49.1.
20.Begin welding.
5-4. SHUTTING DOWN
1.Stop welding.
2.Turn off or disconnect all auxiliary equipment.
3.Remove all weld and power loads from the unit.
4.Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes to per- mit the internal engine temperature to equalize. Increase the idling time if the engine has been op- erating for an extended period or at full load.
5.Stop the engine.
6.Turn off the shielding gas and water/coolant sup- ply if applicable.
WARNING: HIGH CONCENTRATION OF SHIELDING GAS can harm health or kill.
•Shut off gas supply when not in use.