TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................................................................ 1-1
1.0 Safety Precautions.......................................................................................... 1-1
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.01 How to Use This Manual................................................................................. 2-1
2.02 Equipment Identification................................................................................. 2-1
2.03 Receipt of Equipment...................................................................................... 2-1
2.04 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.05 Transportation Methods.................................................................................. 2-1
2.06 Duty Cycle....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.07 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-2
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.01 Environment ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Location.......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.03 Electrical Input Connections ........................................................................... 3-2
3.04 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-4
3.05 Setup for Welding........................................................................................... 3-6
3.06 STICK (SMAW) Setup ..................................................................................... 3-6
3.07 Victor Regulator.............................................................................................. 3-8
3.08 Leak Testing the System ................................................................................. 3-9
3.09 LIFT TIG (GTAW) Setup................................................................................. 3-10
3.10 HF TIG (GTAW) Setup ................................................................................... 3-12
3.11 When You Finish Using the Regulator........................................................... 3-14
3.12 Storage of the Regulator............................................................................... 3-14
SECTION 4:
OPERATION ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.01 Instruction ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.02 Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.03 Welding Current Control Explanation.............................................................. 4-3
4.04 STICK (SMAW) Electrode Polarity................................................................... 4-4
4.05 Effects of Stick Welding Various Materials...................................................... 4-4
4.06 GTAW Electrode Polarity ................................................................................. 4-5
4.07 Guide for Selecting Filler Wire ........................................................................ 4-5
4.08 Tungsten Electrode Current Ranges................................................................ 4-5
4.09 Shielding Gas Selection .................................................................................. 4-5
4.10 Tungsten Electrode Types ............................................................................... 4-6
4.11 TIG Welding Parameters for Steel................................................................... 4-6
4.12 Arc Welding Practice....................................................................................... 4-6
4.13 Welding Position............................................................................................. 4-6
4.14 Joint Preparations........................................................................................... 4-8
4.15 Arc Welding Technique ................................................................................... 4-9
4.16 The Welder...................................................................................................... 4-9
4.17 Striking the Arc............................................................................................... 4-9
