Shielding Gas Connection; Torch Connection; Ground Cable Connection - Eastwood TIG 200 Assembly & Operating Instructions

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SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION

A Shielding Gas Bottle is not included with your Eastwood TIG200 but is necessary
while TIG welding. A Shielding Gas Bottle can be bought at most local Welding
Supply Stores. Eastwood recommends the use of 100% Argon shielding gas
when TIG welding Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel.
1. Place the Eastwood TIG200 in its dedicated area or on a welding cart.
2. Secure your Shielding Gas Bottle to a stationary object or mount to your
welding cart if it is equipped to hold one so that the cylinder cannot fall over.
3. Remove the cap from the Shielding Gas Bottle.
4. Insert the large brass male fitting on the Shielding Gas Regulator into
the female fitting on the Shielding Gas Bottle. (Fig. E) NOTE: Do not use
White Teflon Tape on this connection as it is a tapered thread and does not
require it, if you have a leak check for burrs or dirt in the threads. If the leak
persists, use gas type sealing tape.
5. Tighten the fitting with a wrench till snug, do not over tighten.
6. Connect either end of the Gas Line included with your Eastwood TIG200 to
the fitting on the regulator and tighten with a wrench until snug.
7. Connect the other end of the gas line to the fitting on the rear of the
Eastwood TIG200 and tighten with a wrench until snug. (Fig. F)

TORCH CONNECTION

1. Install the plastic connection cover onto the brass torch fitting on the
torch cable.
2. Connect the female brass fitting on the torch cable to the male brass fitting
on the welder. (Fig. G)
3. Use a wrench and tighten until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
4. Connect the black 4 pin plug to the Torch Switch Connection as shown in FIG G.
(NOTE: Omit this step if you will be using the foot pedal for Amperage control)

GROuND CABLE CONNECTION

1. Locate the Ground Cable and Clamp.
2. The Ground Cable connection is located at the far right of the front panel as
shown in FIG G. With the Key on the connector in the 12 O'clock position,
insert the connector and turn 180° clockwise to lock in the connector.
FOOT PEDAL CONNECTION
1. If you are going to be using the switch on the torch to start the welding arc,
omit this step.
2. Connect the Black 4 pin plug on the Foot Pedal to the Switch Connection as
shown in FIG G.
3. Connect the Metal 2 Pin Plug on the Foot Pedal to the Foot Pedal Connection
as shown in FIG G.
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FIG. E
FIG. F
FIG. G
Gas Flow Foot Pedal
Through Pow-
er Cable
Torch Ground
Switch/Foot Cable
Pedal