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| # Ensure the adjusting screw on the tank regulator is loose (Do not unscrew all the way) | | # Ensure the adjusting screw on the tank regulator is loose (Do not unscrew all the way) |
| # Open cylinder valve all the way | | # Open cylinder valve all the way |
− | # Turn the adjusting screw (clockwise) to increase pressure to 15 CFH. | + | # Turn the adjusting screw (clockwise) to increase flow to 15 CFH. The gas will only flow after the pedal is depressed and will stop after the post-flow time has been reached. |
| # Identify material type, and thickness that is going to be welded | | # Identify material type, and thickness that is going to be welded |
| # Refer to TIG welding chart for specified adjustments, specific to your application | | # Refer to TIG welding chart for specified adjustments, specific to your application |
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| # Turn on the welder and adjust---------- | | # Turn on the welder and adjust---------- |
| # Hold the electrode in your dominant hand (ensure it can move freely) | | # Hold the electrode in your dominant hand (ensure it can move freely) |
− | # Hold electrode about an inch away from the metal | + | # Hold electrode about an 1/8 inch away from the metal |
| # Using the foot pedal to control the voltage, start off with the foot pedal half way down to start a puddle on the material. | | # Using the foot pedal to control the voltage, start off with the foot pedal half way down to start a puddle on the material. |
| # Once a puddle is started let off the foot pedal to maintain a steady puddle without burning through the material. | | # Once a puddle is started let off the foot pedal to maintain a steady puddle without burning through the material. |
| # Once the puddle is formed, dab the filler rod into the puddle | | # Once the puddle is formed, dab the filler rod into the puddle |
| # Moving along the material, walk the electrode back and forth across the puddle while dabbing the filler into the pool | | # Moving along the material, walk the electrode back and forth across the puddle while dabbing the filler into the pool |
| + | |
| # '''Shutting down:''' | | # '''Shutting down:''' |
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− | # Close gas cylinder valve
| + | *Close gas cylinder valve |
− | # Back out adjusting screw on regulator (Do Not unscrew all the way)
| + | *Back out adjusting screw on regulator (Do Not unscrew all the way) |
− | # Turn off the welder
| + | *Turn off the welder |
− | # Remove ground clamp
| + | *Remove ground clamp |
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| ==Safety== | | ==Safety== |