Everlast POWER i-MIG 253DP Operator's Manual page 22

Section 2
10. Parameter Selector Buttons. The left and right
arrow buttons adjust parameters located in the
graph (item 11) located directly above the
button. Each press of the button results in a
newly illuminated LED which follows the pro-
gress of the weld function as it travels through
the adjustable parameters. Note that all param-
eters will not be adjustable as the buttons are
pressed. Some parameters will be blocked and
the associated LED will be skipped over, depend-
ing upon the welding mode and trigger function
selected. This is not a defect, but a part of the
normal function of the welder. If the Parame-
ter Selector Button is not used for a period of 3
seconds, the reading will default back to the
Welding Voltage.
11. Weld Cycle Graph. This graph contains the basic
parameters related to setup and adjustment of
the welder during the weld cycle. The graphical
representation follows the cycle from beginning
to end. It also includes the adjustable parame-
ters of the Single Pulse and Double Pulse func-
tions. The "Welding" LED is the default LED that
will always be lit unless the "Select Parameter"
button is being used to cycle through the graph
parameters. When the LED is located in the
default position, the Amps and the Volts/Volts
Offset are adjustable. For a full list and discus-
sion of each feature in the graph, see the end of
the "front panel" section where each function
will be individually discussed.
12. Program Selector and Save Function. A com-
bined total of 10 different programs may be
saved, whether it is in MIG or Stick modes. Ten
programs is sufficient to allow the most fre-
quently used settings to be stored and instantly
recalled by using the green selector button to
toggle to the stored program number. Keep in
mind that the unit is not designed to save 10
programs in each process, but only a total of
nine programs. To save a program, toggle with
the green "select" button to the desired number
where you wish to save the program. During
toggling, the Program number LED will light up.
Make sure this is an unsaved program number
or one that you are willing to have erased as the
programming does not block you from saving
over an old program. Make sure all desired
settings are correct before you save. Then press
and release the green "Save" button. The dis-
play will flash to confirm that the programming
has been saved. Be sure to write down which
Setup Guide and component Identification
program number you have saved and the basic
settings you wish to preserve in case you acci-
dentally resave over an old program.
13. 2T/4T/4T Special Function Selector. The pur-
pose of the 2T/4T/4T Special function selector
is to two fold. First, the function selects the
desired operation of the MIG gun trigger. 2T
offers conventional "press and hold" operation
of the torch trigger. 4T offers a 4 movement
operation of the torch switch. In this arrange-
ment, the torch trigger is pressed to start the
arc and released to weld. When the weld
nears termination, the torch trigger is pressed
again and released complete and terminate
the weld. 4T Special mode operates similarly.
The second purpose of the function, is to offer
increasing access to functions located within
the welding graph. 2T offers minimal access
and adjustment opportunity to the weld graph
features. This reduces the need for operator
input, but also allows the least customization.
4T offers more access, and 4T offers the most
access and control over the weld cycle by
offering full access to all the functions that are
relevant in the selected welding mode. Note:
All functions may not appear to be available
in 4T special mode due to the welding mode
selected. Only certain functions apply to each
welding mode. See the chart on 2T/4T/4T
Special functions following in the appendix
section for a full listing of functions available.
14. Gas Flow Test Selector. This feature is used to
allow the operator to set and test the shielding
gas flow rate. To operate, press the button
and hold it until the gas flows and adjustment
or testing is finished. Release the button to
terminate the gas flow. This function is not
designed to lock on, in case it is forgotten and
left locked on. This prevents accidental drain-
ing of shielding gas cylinder contents in the
process and possible asphyxiation.
15. Wire Jog Selector. The wire jog is used to help
the operator safely install the MIG wire and
feed through the cable and gun without
wasting gas or energizing the wire feed. This
function operates independently of the gun
trigger. Do not try to operate the wire jog
while in stick mode. The wire will be live if
fed out and may cause accidental arc striking.
16. Euro Quick Connect for MIG Gun. This style of
connection makes the Power i-MIG compatible
with many after market MIG torches/guns.
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