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Before installation of this unit in any facility, always consult a licensed local electrician familiar with the requirements of properly wiring a welder into
the electrical supply. Refer to the National Electric Code (NEC) and local codes. If needed, refer the electrician to Article 630 of the NEC during consul-
tation to determine proper application and wiring needs. Use the I1MAX and the I1EFF ratings listed above to determine the proper breaker and con-
ductor (wire) sizing required. Everlast welders are designed around use in industrial wiring applications and are intended to be used with modern elec-
trical systems. Household wiring may need to be upgraded before this welder may be installed. Additional HF protection and isolation may be needed
if this welder interferes with the operation of electrical/electronic equipment.
IMPORTANT: Do not modify this unit's wiring, power plug or conductors. This unit meets the standards for conductor sizing on the power cable and
takes into account power cable length, duty cycle and rated current.
NOTICE: POSSIBLE HF INTERFERANCE FROM THE INVERTER AND WHAT TO DO IF IT OCCURS
If any electrical disturbance is noticed as a result of the high frequency interference that is possible with the operation of the inverter switching and
operation, the HF service bolt should be connected directly to a 12 gauge wire that is bonded directly to an outside copper ground rod driven into
moist soil. Additionally, all metal items including any metal frame or sheeting of the building should be connected and grounded to separate copper
ground rods driven into the ground at 10 foot intervals around the perimeter of the building. This includes items such as tables, carts, rack material,
metal surrounds, etc. that may act as "antenna" to radiate/absorb HF energy. Additionally, all cords and welding leads should be twisted together and
run directly to the work without coils or excess cabling. Normally, this will not be required, but it is supplied in the case of any interference that may be
observed. This is usually observed in older or non standard installations where grounding and ground isolation is a problem.
NOTICE: DO NOT USE WITH DUAL SHIELD OR FLUX CORED OPERATION WITH GAS (FCAW-G)
This unit is not designed or recommended for use with Dual shield type welding. This is considered a heavy industrial process that this unit does not
have typically enough output in voltage, amperage and duty cycle to sustain welding at recommended settings. Most dual shield applications use
welding machines that are 300A and over. The synergic feature of the unit does not support dual shielded operation either. The Flux-Cored mode is a
gas-less type of operation and does not include a gas shield function.
This unit is designed to operate with most welding rods except for E6010. If 6010 operation is desired, consider using E6011. This welding rod has
similar characteristics, but has arc stabilizers in the flux that allows it to be used in similar situations with welding machines that cannot run the higher
arc voltages generated by the E6010. Always select a good quality brand for best arc stability. If arc instability is observed, switch brands or change
the rod suffix designation. This unit operates best with a short arc, so either drag the rod, or hold a very short arc length so that arc outages are not
experienced. A dragging motion, or a slight weave is recommended, but increasing the arc length may result in arc outages. Rods like E7018, and
E7014,308, 309L, 316 and hard surfacing rods are excellent choices for use with this machine.
This unit is not designed for Air Carbon Arc Gouging/Cutting or scarfing operations. Do not this unit for these applications. It is not designed to sus-
tain the high volt and long arc characteristics needed for Carbon Arc cutting/gouging use.
Specifications
BREAKER SIZING AND WIRING REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT!
WARNING!
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