Stick (Smaw) Setup - Thermal Arc 201 TS Service Manual

THERMAL ARC 161STL, 201TS

4.03 Stick (SMAW) Setup

Set Welding Current
as specified by the
Electrode Manufacturer.
Negative Output
Terminal
(Dinse™ 50)
STICK (SMAW) Mode Sequence of Operation
Before any welding is to begin, be sure to wear all appropriate and recommended safety equipment.
1. Switch the ON/OFF Switch (located on the rear panel) to OFF.
2. Connect the work lead to the negative output terminal, and the electrode holder cable to the positive output terminal.
It is essential that the male plug is inserted and turned fully clockwise until connector locks in place to achieve
reliable electrical connection.
This set up is known as DC Electrode Positive or reverse polarity. Please consult with the stick electrode
manufacturer for specific polarity recommendations.
Operation
Figure 4-3: Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding
CAUTION
NOTE
4-6
OPERATION
Set Process Selection
Switch to STICK.
Set ARC Force
Positive Output
Terminal
(Dinse™ 50)
Art#: A-09784
Manual 0-5148