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MATERIAL
ELECTRODE
(Wire)
TYPE
Regulation Knob
E6010
E6011,
Mild Steel
E6013,
E6014
E7018
Stainless Steel
E308L
Setup for TIG Welding (GTAW) with Lift Arc
Setting up the equipment for TIG Welding (GTAW):
Tungsten 1/16" or 1/8" (MAX) recommended for use.
WARNING: TIG TORCH IS ALWAYS LIVE (ELECTRICALLY HOT).
torch is not in contact with or near conductive or grounded materials.
•
Press the PROCESS SELECTION BUTTON (1) on the front panel until the DC TIG PROCESS INDICATOR LED (2)
is illuminated.
•
Connect the TIG torch cable to the NEGATIVE (-) DINSE SOCKET (8) of the machine.
•
Connect the ground cable connector to the POSITIVE (+) DINSE SOCKET (9) of the machine.
•
Ensure the ground clamp has a good connection to the workpiece and is connected on clean, bare metal (not
rusty or painted).
•
Connect the TIG torch gas line to the gas regulator (argon gas only).
THE GAS FLOW IS MANUALLY CONTROLLED WITH THE KNOB ON THE TIG TORCH. USE
INERT GAS (ARGON) ONLY.
TURN ON GAS AT THE GAS REGULATOR, THEN OPEN THE VALVE ON THE TORCH
HANDLE, CHECK FOR GAS FLOW AND ADJUST FLOW RATE AS NEEDED.
•
Fix the tungsten electrode so that it protrudes approximately 1/4" from the torch nozzle.
•
Ensure the TIG torch is safely away from all conductive materials.
•
Switch the unit ON with the ON/OFF SWITCH (11).
•
Set the amperage with the OUTPUT AMPERAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB (7).
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Open the gas valve on the torch handle.
•
Initiate the weld arc with a lift arc technique.
•
Close the gas valve on the torch handle after post-weld flow has been completed.
REMEMBER TO CLOSE THE VALVE ON THE GAS CYLINDER IMMEDIATELY AFTER ALL
WELDING IS COMPLETED.
MATERIAL
GAS
(Wire)
Regulation Knob
Mild Steel
100% Argon
22
Forney
Flex
30 STICK SET-UP CHART
®
™
1/16" (1.6 mm)
–
30-40A
–
–
CANNOT WELD ALUMINUM
Forney
Flex
30 DC TIG SET-UP CHART
®
™
TUNGSTEN
22 Gauge
ELECTRODE
ø
.030" (.8 mm)
1/16" (1.6 mm)
10-15A
CANNOT WELD ALUMINUM
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ELECTRODE DIAMETER
5/64" (2 mm)
3/32" (2.4 mm)
–
50-70A
40-60A
50-70A
–
70-80A
–
40-70A
MATERIAL THICKNESS
16 Gauge
1/16" (1.6 mm)
15-20A
1/8" (3 mm)
80A
70-80A
80A (Difficult)
50-80A
Use caution and ensure the TIG
1/8" (3 mm)
3/16" (5 mm)
35-50A
60-80A
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