SECTION 11 − GUIDELINES FOR TIG WELDING (GTAW)
11-1. Typical GTAW Set-Ups
A. AC − GTAW 1/8 in. Aluminum Set-Up
This symbol indicates which functions should be active for aluminum.
• Turn power on (switch located on rear panel)
Press Polarity switch pad until AC LED is lit
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Press Process switch pad until TIG HF Impulse LED is lit
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Press Output switch pad until RMT STD LED is lit
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Press Adjust switch pad until Post Flow LED is lit
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Turn Encoder control to set 15 seconds of Post Flow time
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Press AC Waveshape switch pad until Balance LED is lit
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Turn Encoder control to set desired Balance (65 - 80%)
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Press AC Waveshape switch pad until AC Frequency LED is lit
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Turn Encoder control to set desired AC Frequency (100 - 150 Hz)
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Press Amperage A switch pad until LED is lit
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Turn Encoder control to set desired amperage (125 - 160 amps).
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The ammeter displays the parameter for any of the following units of measure when they are active:
amperage, time, percentage, or frequency. The corresponding LED, located directly below the am-
meter, will also light up. The ammeter also displays actual amperage while welding.
Ammeter
Encoder
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