Stick Operation - Everlast POWER MTS 200 Operator's Manual

Section 2
Setup Guide and component Identification

STICK OPERATION

STARTING METHODS
Scratch/Match Method
Tapping Method
1. Turn on unit. Allow unit to cycle through its start up program.
2. Select the Stick icon on the Process Selector.
3. Make sure electrode holder is in in the Positive side and the work clamp is in the negative
connector.
4. Select the Amp level desired. Use table 5 to determine approximate amps suitable for the
rod size selected. Consult the welding electrode manufacturer's recommendation as well for
proper amperage. No voltage adjustment is available.
5. Use the arc force control to select the desired arc characteristics, creating the desired arc
characteristic and amp response needed to maintain the arc. Cellulose electrodes may not
have the same arc force behavior as other welding electrodes, but each brand and size will
weld a little differently. The arc force control setting will vary from person to person as well,
with different rod angles, positions, and arc lengths all factoring into the arc force control per-
formance. If you are new to using a transformer welder, there are some aspects that will seem
different. One of the main ones is that the arc is better controlled in most situations by
"pushing in" when the arc seems to get weak or unstable and the arc force will kick in as the
voltage drops. Holding too long of an arc will signal the inverter to shut down and quit weld-
ing. This threshold is shorter than most transformers, and an extremely long arc cannot be
maintained. However, with a little practice, the advantages of an inverter become clear.
6. Strike the arc with either the tapping method or the match strike method. Beginners usual-
ly find that the match strike method yields best results.
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