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DC Stick/DC TIG Inverter Welder GTAW SMAW IGBT PHASE 120V 240V Operator’s Manual for the PowerARC 200STi Safety, Setup and General Use Guide Rev. 2. 1 00-181215– Jan. 2019 everlastwelders.com Specifications and accessories subject to change without notice. 1-877-755-9353 380 Swift Ave. South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA...
The owner of this product assumes all liability for its use and maintenance. Everlast Power Equipment INC. does not warrant this product or this document for fitness for any particular purpose, for per- formance/accuracy or for suitability of application.
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Safety Precautions Everlast is dedicated to providing you with the best possible equipment and service to meet the demanding jobs that you have. We want to go beyond delivering a satisfactory product to you. That is the reason we offer technical support to assist you with your needs should an occasion occur.
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Safety Precautions These safety precautions are for protection of safety and health. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury or death. Be careful to read and follow all cautions and warnings. Protect yourself and others. Welding and cutting processes produce high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can cause se- vere skin burn and damage.
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Safety Precautions WARNING! Persons with pacemakers should not weld, cut or be in the welding area until they consult with their physician. Some pacemakers are sensitive to EMF radiation and could severely malfunction while welding or while being in the vicinity of someone welding. Serious injury or death may occur! Welding and plasma cutting processes generate electro-magnetic fields and radiation.
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Safety Precautions WARNING! Electrical shock can kill. Make sure all electrical equipment is properly grounded. Do not use frayed, cut or otherwise damaged cables and leads. Do not stand, lean or rest on ground clamp. Do not stand in water or damp areas while welding or cutting. Keep work surface dry. Do not use welder or plasma cutter in the rain or in extremely humid conditions.
The TIG welding rod with a simple touch of a button. The smooth and torch, if purchased from Everlast, will need to be configured to stable Stick welding characteristics of the PowerARC series are work with the optional Regulator.
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NOVA The “surge” of gas is normal, and you will not normally hear the torch from Everlast, the NOVA 17V TIG torch with 12.5 ft cables gas flowing while welding. If the sound of continuous gas flow and DINSE 35/50mm²...
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Section 2 General Setup and Operation Basic Stick Operation Information: The stick function of this machine features stable smooth per- 2.3 Handling and General Maintenance. formance with minimum spatter. To get started, be sure to select the stick icon before starting to weld or arc starting will Duty Cycle and Overcurrent: be difficult.
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Section 2 General Setup and Operation and requires significant effort and time to remove. Removing the cover to clean the welder will not void the warranty. How- ever, neglecting periodic cleaning of the welder may cause damage to the machine’s circuit board from metallic dust or particles settling on the traces over time.
STICK INTENSITY TIME ARC FORCE EVERLAST PowerARC 200STi E6010 Stick function for welding with cellulose rods. The Positive Terminal (DINSE 35/50mm² type) is used Selector toggles between parameters for adjustment. to connect the Stick electrode holder in Stick mode. In Parameter control adjusts highlighted parameter val- TIG mode the work clamp is connected here.
General Setup and Operation PowerARC 200ST Rear Panel View CONSULT A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND LOCAL CODES BEFORE WIRING YOUR FACILITY FOR YOUR UNIT! EVERLAST IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER WIRING. MAIN POWER SWITCH GAS CONNECTION 1x1110/220V...
Section 2 General Setup and Operation PowerARC 200ST STICK WELDING CONFIGURATION TORCH (+) WORK (-) GAS OUTLET POLARITY: STICK MODE: TORCH POSITIVE (+), WORK NEGATIVE(-) WORK CLAMP TORCH/ELECTRODE HOLDER...
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This requires that the torch gas line be connected directly to a regulator (optional, must be purchased separately from Everlast or may be purchased locally.) To connect the torch directly to the regulator, the customer must cut the clamp off the fitting, and remove the fitting.
50 AMP IMPORTANT: While using the PowerARC 200STi on 120V power, be sure to maintain polarity and use the white wire as the common/neutral, with the black as the “hot” and the green serving as the ground or damage and malfunction may occur. Do not remove the NEMA 6-50 plug to operate on 120V.
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Section 2 General Setup and Operation STICK OPERATION STARTING METHODS Tapping Method Scratch/Match Method Striking the Arc Make sure the unit is turned on and the startup cycle has finished. Select the Stick icon on the Process Selector. Make sure the electrode holder is in the Positive connector and the work clamp is in the negative connector. Select the Amp level desired.
General Setup and Operation Section 2 Basic TIG Operation General Setup. The process to set up the welder on page 24. Once the arc is started, keep a loose for the basic TIG mode is much less involved than but sure grip on the TIG torch to prevent cramp- for basic MIG or Stick.
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General Setup and Operation Section 2 Basic TIG Operation ed to fill the weld. This is known as the Lay-Wire add filler and to create a sound weld. You can keep technique. Another method of welding has more the filler wire in the puddle, with the rod laying in to do with torch manipulation than it does filler a flatter profile and weld.
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General Setup and Operation Section 2 Note: A TIG lift start should use a nearly seamless motion. Use a light touch and a quick motion for best results. LIFT START OPERATION <1/8” Position the edge of the ceramic cup on the metal. Press and hold the torch switch or press the foot pedal. Wait for the Pre-flow to start.
General Setup and Operation Section 2 TUNGSTEN PREPARATION 1. Use a dedicated grinding wheel or contamination may re- sult. Do not breath grinding dust! Wear eye protection and gloves. 2. Hold Tungsten firmly. 3. Grind perpendicular to grind- ing wheel face. Allow tungsten to grind away slowly, creating point.
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Qty. Description Tong style Stick electrode holder and cable, 10 ft. Steel work clamp and cable, 10 ft. PowerARC 200STi DC Stick/DC TIG Inverter welder Manual (may be downloaded from website for free) 240V-120V Adapter (optional in some markets) NOTE: Kit contents, appearance, size and quantity are subject to change without notice.
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General Setup and Operation Section 2 EXPANDED VIEW OF TIG TORCH (Actual appearance may vary slightly from what is listed.) PARTS FOR 17/26 Series Torch ( STYLE MAY VARY) QTY. Long Back Cap with O-Ring Short Back Cap Opt. Torch Head Insulator Collet 1/16, 3/32, or 1/8”...
Slight whine or squeal to arc or to welder while turned on. Normal. Sound may vary. Circuit breaker trips. Wiring fault. Too small of wire or circuit breaker. Welder internal short. Contact Everlast Technical Support before resuming use. Error Code Meaning Possible Cause Over Voltage/Under Voltage Check Power Source, Correct Wiring.
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