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UNPACK YOUR UNIT.
Upon arrival, you will need to completely unpack your unit, and
check things over. This is a time sensitive matter. Do not delay or
hold the welder unopened in the box. First, make sure the unit is
opened from the top. Be careful with using knives and sharp objects
so you won't cut cords and cables inside the boxes. Lay all items out
and inspect them.
You should have the following in your box:
1.
Welder
2.
Foot Pedal (Deluxe Style Standard, NOVA Style Optional)
3.
Floating Ball Type Brass Argon Regulator with Tubing
4.
26 Series Air-Cooled Torch (Rigid/Straight Neck) 12.5 ft.
5.
Torch Switch (Usually attached to torch) for 2T/4T operation
6.
250A Stick Electrode Holder (approx. 9.5 ft with cable)
7.
250A Work Clamp (approx. 9.5 ft with cable)
8.
TIG Consumable Starter Kit (No Tungsten)
9.
120V Pigtail Adapter.
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Inspect the welder for damage. Check for the presence and general
condition of the accessories. Some slight rubbing or chaffing of
some of the accessories may be present, but this is considered nor-
mal. If any item is damaged or missing, please inform Everlast within
72 hours of product receipt. See pages 4 and 5 for more details.
Assemble the front, middle and rear handles with the supplied
screws. Do not overtighten the screws.
NOTICE:
The foot pedal may arrive with the top separated from the bottom. This
is not damage. The top can easily be installed on the bottom, by align-
ing the pivot pins with the corresponding holes for the pins located in
the top. The pins are spring loaded and can be squeezed so that the top
slides down onto the pins. The pins will pop out into the holes and
allow the top to pivot once the pins and holes are properly aligned.
You may need to make sure the pressure return spring is flipped so that
it pushes back against the pedal as it is assembled. Similarly, the foot
pedal may be disassembled simply by pressing in on the ends of the
pins on both sides to remove the top.
POWER UP AND TEST YOUR UNIT.
You will need to fully test the unit as soon as possible. Within 72
hours after receipt of the unit, be sure to have every thing you need
at hand to test the unit. Make sure the correct input power, wiring,
and plug configuration is being used. Then, power up your machine
without any accessories installed. Allow the unit to idle for 15
minutes. Check and observe operation of knobs, controls and but-
tons, cycling through each as required. Make sure the fan is running
at full speed when arc is stuck. After the test is completed, turn the
Setup Guide
Getting Started
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unit off, connect the accessories, shielding gas (customer supplied)
and conduct live testing of all the functions and features of the ma-
chine. For testing and welding make sure work clamp is connected
directly to the part being welded (work). Check for arc starting and
stability. If problems are observed, contact Everlast. See page 5 for
more information. NOTICE: Cosmetic damage claims after 30 days
will not be accepted, unless Everlast is contacted and informed of
such delay and reason for such a required delay (ie. Overseas in
deployment)
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
Be sure to check for gas leaks before attempting to weld. You can
test this by first installing both back caps into the torch head (from
both sides). Next install the regulator and tighten to both cylinder
and unit (see section on regulator installation). After the regulator is
secured, set post flow time to maximum. Trigger a false start with
either the foot pedal or torch switch by tapping and releasing so that
post flow can flow. Observe the ball on the regulator. It will briefly
float before settling back down. If the ball continues to flow, or if you
hear or suspect leaks, use warm, soapy water (or a dedicated leak
testing solution available from welding suppliers) and spray on all
connections, including the torch connections at the head and handle.
If any leaks are present, bubbles will form around the area of the
leak. Tighten any clamps or fittings found to be leaking. If the prob-
lem cannot be remedied, contact Everlast.
DISTANCE YOUR WELDER FROM YOUR WORK.
As a best practice technique, be sure to locate your welder away from
the immediate area you are welding. The fan found in your unit is
powerful enough to create strong air turbulence in the weld area.
This will disrupt the smooth, even flow of shielding gas around your
weld creating unstable arcs, porous welds, and dull finish on the
weld. If possible the welder should be located at least 6 feet away
from the weld area and should be on a different level to prevent weld
porosity and defects being created by the welder's fan system. Keep
in mind that the fan draws air in from the rear and exhausts out the
front and the sides of the unit. This information also pertains to the
water-cooler, if used.
GIVE YOUR WELDER SPACE TO COOL.
The welder needs room to cool itself. Place the unit in a place that
will allow 18" from all sides to allow for proper cooling. The welder
pulls air in from the rear, and pushes it through the unit's heat sinks
to cool the electronics. The air is then exhausted through the front
panel and side louvers of the unit. If any of sides is blocked or re-
stricted, the duty cycle will be reduced, and overheating will occur,
leading to possible damage if the restriction is severe enough. Never
attempt to restrict air flow by attaching filters to the vents or modify
your fan on-arc control settings.
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