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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
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# 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)
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# 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
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# 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)
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# Turn off the welder
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*Turn off the welder
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# Remove ground clamp
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*Remove ground clamp
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==Safety==
==Safety==