4-3. Postflow Control
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3
4-4. Selecting TIG Starting Characteristics
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3
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4
EN
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1
To access postflow control:
1
Output Selector Switch
Place in Electrode Positive position.
2
Weld Process Switch
3
Power Switch
Press and hold Weld Process but-
ton while turning on power. Hold
button for 7 seconds.
The factory default is 12 seconds.
To change postflow time (5−18 sec-
onds), press and release the weld
process button for desired time.
Turn Off power to save setting.
Postflow time does not change if
output is changed from DC to AC, or
from AC to DC.
To select desired TIG starting
characteristics.
1
Output Selector Switch
2
Weld Process Button
3
Power Switch
4
Meters
To change TIG starting characteristics, turn Off
power, place Output Selector switch in desired
position (DCEN or AC has three start characteris-
tics options). Push and hold Weld Process button
and turn On power. Hold button for 7 seconds.
Meters will display [AC] [−2−] or [E−] [2], depending on
position of Output Selector switch
Press Weld Process button to step through the
three start characteristics choices. Amperage me-
ter displays active choice 1= light start, 2=medium/
normal start, 3=high/hot start.
Turn Off power to save setting.
Application:
Select 1 (light/soft start) − For thin gauge material.
Select 2 (medium/normal start) − factory default
used for most welding applications.
Select 3 (high/hot start) − For thick materials with a
large diameter tungsten.
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