Eastwood flux core 90 Assembly & Operating Instructions
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Eastwood Manuals
  4. Welding System
  5. flux core 90
  6. Assembly & operating instructions

Eastwood flux core 90 Assembly & Operating Instructions

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
FLUX CORE 90
WELDER
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Part #20280

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Eastwood flux core 90

Summary of Contents for Eastwood flux core 90

  • Page 1 Part #20280 FLUX CORE 90 WELDER ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 3: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY PERIOD: All warranty periods begin on the date of purchase from Eastwood. Warranty Periods are listed below, along with the products covered during those warranty periods: 1 Year Warranty on Material, Workmanship, and Defects: •...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION! • Do not operate electric arc welder in areas where flammable or explosive vapors are present. • Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby while welding. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 5 • Ensure power supply has properly rated wiring to handle power usage. • Do not use on or near combustible surfaces. • Remove all flammable items within 35 feet of the welding area. • Do not weld frozen pipes. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 6 • Use care when working near the drive motor assembly as it can pinch. • Do not put fingers or other body parts between moving parts. FLYING METAL CHIPS CAN CAUSE INJURY! • Welding, brushing, hammering, chipping, and grinding can cause flying metal chips and sparks. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
  • Page 7 • Anyone with a pacemaker should stay away from any welding without consultant from a doctor. NOTICE! Do not touch the contact tip with the unit turned ‘ON’. Turn the unit ‘OFF’ before changing tips or cleaning the nozzle. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
  • Page 8 UNPACKING When unpacking your Eastwood Flux Core 90, check to make sure all of the parts listed below are included: • Flux Core 90 Welder with Welding Gun and Ground Cable • Chipping Hammer / Wire Brush To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 9: Components And Controls

    Wire Speed Control 2. Power Switch 3. Thermal Overload Indicator 4. Voltage Control 5. Ground Cable and Clamp 6. Welding Nozzl 8. Contact 9. Pressure Adjuster Rocker Drive Roller Guide Pipe Wire Spindle To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 10: Installing The Handle

    12 AWG cord for up to 25 feet. CHANGING THE DRIVE ROLLER The Eastwood Flux Core 90 comes set up and ready to use 0.030" (0.8mm) Flux-Core Wire. If 0.035" (0.9mm) wire is to be used, the drive roller needs to be adjusted.

  • Page 11: Installing The Wire Spool

    INSTALLING THE WIRE SPOOL The Eastwood Flux Core 90 can be used with a 4 inch wire spool only. To install the wire spool follow the procedure listed below: 1. Open the door of the welder and remove the wing nut (FIG. C-C1) and spacer from the Wire Spool Spindle.

  • Page 12: Operation

    1/4" from the end of the contact tip. OPERATION Your Eastwood Flux Core 90 can be used to perform a large number of different types of welds, all of which will require practice and testing before using on an actual project piece. This following welding process is just a baseline to get you started.
  • Page 13 “HIGH” voltage. 9. Release the trigger on the Welding Gun to stop the weld. 10. After finished welding, turn off the welder. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...

  • Page 14: Types Of Weld Joints

    4. Lap Weld is a joint between two where the edges are being joined. overlapping pieces. 5. Tee Weld is a joint between two pieces where one is perpendicular to the other. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 15 6. Plug Weld is a joint which joins two overlapping pieces by filling in a hole punched in the top piece. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 16 Weave type will create a more aesthetically appeasing weld bead. 7. Once the entire weld has been completed, allow the metal to cool. If necessary, follow up with a flap disc to grind the weld bead flush. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
  • Page 17 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...

  • Page 18: Overload Protection

    OVERLOAD PROTECTION Your Eastwood Flux Core 90 Welder is equipped with an overload breaker – this device will protect your welder if the duty cycle is exceeded. If the output is exceeded, the internal breaker will trip and stop power supply to the drive motor although the fan will still run to cool the unit. If the breaker tripped resulting from an overload, the circuit breaker button under the side door of the welder will extend out.
  • Page 19 Welding Wire. If welding on a large piece, particularly cast pieces, which will Cold Base absorb a lot of heat, it may be necessary to pre-heat your part with Metal a torch. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 20: Consumable Parts

    #12224 – 0.030" / 0.8mm Contact Tips (5 Pack) #12210 – Nozzle #12225 – 0.030" Flux-Cored Wire, 2lb., 4" Spool See our complete line of consumables and parts at www.eastwood.com If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact...
  • Page 21 The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.544.5118 >> email: techelp@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available online >> eastwood.com/20280manual The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA US and Canada: 800.345.1178 Outside US: 610.718.8335 Fax: 610.323.6268 eastwood.com ©...

Table of Contents