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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.
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# 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
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# 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
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# '''Shutting down:'''
 
# '''Shutting down:'''
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# Close gas cylinder valve
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*Close gas cylinder valve
# Back out adjusting screw on regulator (Do Not unscrew all the way)
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*Back out adjusting screw on regulator (Do Not unscrew all the way)
# Turn off the welder
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*Turn off the welder
# Remove ground clamp
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*Remove ground clamp
 
      
==Safety==
 
==Safety==
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