DUTY CYCLE The rated Duty cycle refers to the amount of welding that can be done within an amount of time. The Eastwood ARC200i has a duty cycle of 15% 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 15% Duty Cycle, within a 10 Minute block of time you can weld for 1-1/2 Minutes with 8-1/2 Minutes of cooling for the welder.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING. This unit emits a powerful high voltage and extreme heat which can cause severe burns, dismemberment, electrical shock and death. Eastwood shall not be held liable for consequences due to deliberate or unintentional misuse of this product.
• Heavy Duty Welding Gloves (Eastwood # 12590) • Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet (Eastwood #14425) to provide eye protection during welding operations. Note: MUST be a #11 lens or darker. • Dedicated stainless steel wire welding brushes for each material to be welded.
UNPACKING Remove all items from the box. Compare with list below to make sure unit is complete. • Eastwood ARC200i Welder with 80” [2m], 12 Ga. Power Cord. • Ground Clamp with 10’ [3m] Cable. • Electrode (stick) Holder with 12.5’ [3.8m] Cable.
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Use a shield with the proper filter (a minimum of #11) to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or when observing open arc welding (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 for safety standards). Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
Contaminated Electrode Rod Make sure that Electrodes are clean and dry before use. Porosity in weld bead Contaminated base metal Clean base metal making sure to remove any oil, debris, coatings, or moisture. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
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Welding Gas Regulator #20277 Eastwood Welding Flow Meter 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 The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.544.5118 >> email: techelp@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available online >>...