Setup Guide: Connecting Your Unit And Readying To Weld (Polarity And Panel Connections) - Everlast Typhoon 500 Operator's Manual

SELECT THE PROPER TIG POLARITY AND CONNECTIONS.
Selecting the correct polarity for TIG is quite simple. Whether you are TIG
welding in AC or DC, the TIG torch will always be connected to the nega-
tive (-) output terminal located on the left side of the welder. Once the TIG
torch is in the negative terminal, it will never change as long as you are
TIG welding. If you select the wrong TIG polarity, the Tungsten will be
rapidly consumed. It will ball up and draw back to the collet body after
only a few seconds when the arc is initiated. Also, because the HV/HF
connection is to the negative terminal, the arc will typically be hard to start,
since the HV/HF starting energy would be flowing the wrong way through
the work clamp and torch. Of course, if the TIG torch is correctly connect-
ed, the work clamp will be connected to the positive (+) terminal located
on the right side of the welder.
The TIG torch switch or the Foot Pedal is connected to the 7 pin control
connector. This allows you to select 2T or 4T control with the torch switch
OR foot pedal control.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN AIR-COOLED AND WA-
TER-COOLED TORCH.
Where Do I Connect The TIG Torch?
Red Argon Line
NOTICE: Choose between the torch switch operation (2T/4T) or the
foot pedal operation. Both cannot be used at the same time.
An air-cooled and water-cooled torch connects differently. An air cooled
torch for this unit will have one line exiting from the DINSE Connector.
This is the gas/argon line. The water cooled torch will have 3 lines. Two
descending from the torch, and one exiting from the DINSE type connect-
or. Traditionally, the black line descending down from the torch will be the
argon line.
Setup Guide
Getting Started
Air-Cooled TIG Torch
EN (-) for AC and DC
Control Cable
Torch Switch
Foot Pedal
TIG Torch
Work Clamp
in return line. Follow the color coding used by NOVA.
GET A COOLER FOR THE WATER-COOLED TORCH.
Where Do I Connect The TIG Torch?
Black Argon Line
Blue Supply Line From Cooler
NOTICE: Choose between the torch switch operation (2T/4T) or
A water-cooled torch must be operated with a water-cooler or permanent
damage will occur to the torch. Any operation without water can damage
the torch. There is no safe amp limit for operation without water. If you
have a water cooled torch and no cooler, you must order a cooler before
you use the torch, or purchase a separate air-cooled torch. If an air
cooled torch is used, observe the amp limits of the torch. For example,
the 26 series air-cooled torch included is rated for DC use at 200 A @
60% Duty Cycle. For AC use it is rated at 175A @ 60% duty. If welding is
sustained much over the torch rating, you must purchase and use a water
cooler and water-cooled torch. Torches operated without water, or sus-
tained amperage over their rating and duty cycle, are not eligible for war-
ranty replacement. Always match the torch to the job. Most users find
that one torch is not enough and several torches may need to be pur-
chased to suit different welding applications. Each torch size/class has
different amp limitations. Know these limitations before using.
The Typhoon welder features improved provisions for the pairing of the
welder and the water-cooler. The PowerCool 400 water cooler is designed
to stack under the welder. The panels of the welder and cooler interlock to
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Water-Cooled TIG Torch
EN(-) for AC and DC
Red Return Line To Cooler
Control Cable
Torch Switch
Foot Pedal
Work Clamp
WARNING!
TIG Torch