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TIG200 DIGITAL WELDER
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 Item #20589 TIG200 DIGITAL WELDER ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    IMPORTANT NOTE These instructions are intended only to provide the user with some familiarity of the Eastwood TIG 200 Digital. TIG welding is a highly complex procedure with many variables. If you have no experience with TIG welding; it is extremely important to seek the advice of someone experienced in TIG welding for instruction, enroll in a local technical school welding course or study a comprehensive how-to DVD and obtain a good quality reference book on TIG welding as there is a moderate learning curve necessary before achieving proficiency in TIG Welding.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Welding can be dangerous to you and other persons in the work area. Read and understand this instruction manual before using your Eastwood welding machine. Injury or death can occur if safe welding practices are not followed. Safety information is set forth below and throughout this manual.

  • Page 4: First Aid

    • Electric welding heats metal and tools to temperatures that will cause severe burns! • Use protective, heat resistant gloves and clothing when using Eastwood or any other welding equipment. Never touch welded work surface, torch tip or nozzle until they have completely cooled.

  • Page 5: Welder Specifications

    20.4V ~ 26.8V 240V 13V (VRD) 10A ~ 200A 10.4V ~ 18V Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range -10°C ~ +40°C (14°F ~ 104°F) Storage Temperature Range -25°C ~ +55°C (-13°F ~ 131°F) To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 6: Duty Cycle

    DUTY CYCLE The rated Duty cycle refers to the amount of welding that can be done within an amount of time. The Eastwood TIG 200 Digital has a duty cycle of 25% at 200 Amps. It is easiest to look at your welding time in blocks of 10 Minutes and the Duty Cycle being a percentage of that 10 Minutes. If welding at 200 Amps with a 25% Duty Cycle, within a 10 Minute block of time you can weld for 2 Minutes, 30 Seconds with 7 Minutes, 30 seconds of cooling for the Welder.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls And Displays

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS The Eastwood Digital Front Panel is arranged with 6 major groups of Function Switches with LED Indicators. They are as follows: 1. Welding Modes 2. Welding Function 3. Arc Start 4. 2T/4T Switch 5. Data Loading 6.

  • Page 8: Setting Function Parameters

    SETTING FUNCTION PARAMETERS IMPORTANT NOTE: These instructions are intended only to provide the user with some familiarity of the Eastwood TIG 200 Digital. TIG welding is a highly complex procedure with many variables. If you have no experience with TIG welding; it is extremely important to seek the advice of someone experienced in TIG welding for instruction, enroll in a local technical school welding course or study a comprehensive how-to DVD and obtain a good quality reference book on TIG welding as there is a moderate learning curve necessary before achieving proficiency in TIG Welding.

  • Page 9: Setting Parameters

    Generally, set the ratio between 30%-70%. 3. Pulse Frequency Setting: The higher the frequency it is, the denser the weld seam is and vice versa. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 10 2. AC Balance setting: Is the percentage of time the current is electrode positive. The higher this percentage is, the smoother the weld seam will be however, the weld penetration will be shallower and the tungsten wears much faster. Lower AC Balance Ratio is generally suggested. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
  • Page 11 SETTING PARAMETERS Select the SPOT mode, adjust the pre-flow time, slope up time (spot time), peak current, slope down time. NOTE: In this mode, the Welder will operate in HF and 2T only. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 12 • Use proper equipment, procedures and have adequate help when moving or lifting cylinders. A Shielding Gas Bottle is NOT INCLUDED with your Eastwood TIG 200 Digital but is necessary for TIG welding. A Shielding Gas Bottle can be bought at most local Welding Supply Stores.
  • Page 13 • If you are going to be using the switch on the torch to start the welding arc, omit this step. • Connect the Black 5 pin plug on the Foot Pedal to the Torch Switch/Foot Pedal Connection as shown in (FIG 4). To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 14: Tig Welding

    • Electric welding heats metal and tools to temperatures that will cause severe burns! • Use protective, heat resistant gloves and clothing when using Eastwood or any other welding equipment. Never touch welded work surface, torch tip or nozzle until they have completely cooled.
  • Page 15 • Constantly be aware that TIG welding quickly generates heat in the work piece and torch. Severe burns can quickly occur by contacting hot metal pieces. • When done, shut off the Power Switch and close the Shielding Gas Tank valve completely. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 16 2-1/2 times the Tungsten rod diameter (FIG 10). • Replace the Tungsten in the Collet with the tip extending 1/8”-1/4” beyond the Gas Shielding Nozzle, then re-tighten the Back Cap (FIG 11). Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...

  • Page 17: Torch Maintenance

    • The Eastwood TIG 200 Digital has a number of consumable parts that will need to be replaced over time. If wear or slag build up is noticed on any of the torch components, replace them immediately to avoid damage to the torch. Worn components will also contribute to poor performance. See the torch components exploded view (FIG 8) for a reference of all of the components and the assembly order.

  • Page 18: Tig Troubleshooting

    Adjust the flow rate of the shielding gas. Check for loose fittings where gas Poor Gas Flow could be leaking. Melting Wrong Size Tungsten Increase Tungsten diameter. Refer to chart for proper sizing. Tungsten Incorrect Gas Shielding Only use 100% Argon when TIG Welding. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
  • Page 19 To reduce heat it is best to spread the welding out around the area. This can be Too Much Heat in Material done by using stitch welding techniques, alternating sides, and/or taking your time and allowing the pieces to cool between passes. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 20: Stick (Arc) Welding

    • Electric welding heats metal and tools to temperatures that will cause severe burns! • Use protective, heat resistant gloves and clothing when using Eastwood or any other welding equipment. Never touch welded work surface, torch tip or nozzle until they have completely cooled.
  • Page 21 • Turn off Welder power switch. • Set the Electrode or “Stick” Holder on a safe, non-flammable, surface. STICK WELD CONNECTION WITH OPTIONAL 20517 EASTWOOD STICK WELD TORCH • Disconnect and remove the TIG Torch/Foot Pedal Connections if in place.
  • Page 22 Travel Speed Too Fast Slow down the travel speed of the electrode while welding. Overload Light Allow the Welder to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before attempting to Duty Cycle Exceeded use again. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...

  • Page 23: Types Of Weld Joints

    PLUG WELD is a joint which joins two overlapping pieces by fi lling to the other. in a hole punched in the top piece. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 24: Available Items

    #21259 Flex-Head TIG Torch If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.544.5118 >> email: techelp@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available online >> eastwood.com/20589manual The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA US and Canada: 800.345.1178...

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