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General overview: The new digitally controlled Power
Ultra 206Pi from Everlast is a DC TIG, sck and plasma
mul-purpose unit, designed for portable repair work and
small project use. It is ideal for the welding enthusiast or
hobbyist with basic non-aluminum repair needs and gen-
eral light welding requirements. The PowerUltra 206Pi
features a lightweight IGBT inverter design and can pro-
vide capable service for small projects and repairs. The
PowerUltra 206Pi is not intended for use in producon or
for heavy fabricaon chores. NOTE: This unit is not suita-
ble for welding aluminum.
General Use and Care: Care should be taken to keep the
unit out of direct contact with water spray. The unit is
rated IP21S, which rates it for light contact with dripping
water but should never be used in the presence of water
for safety. It is a good idea to remove the welder from the
vicinity of any water or moisture source to reduce the
possibility of electrocuon or shock. Never operate in
standing water.
Every 1-2 months, depending upon use, the welder should
be unplugged, opened up and carefully cleaned with com-
pressed air. Regular maintenance will extend the life of
the unit.
IMPORTANT: Before opening the unit’s case for any rea-
son, make sure the unit has been unplugged for at least
10 minutes to allow me for the capacitors to fully dis-
charge. Severe shock and/or death could occur.
Do not restrict air ow or movement of air around the
welder. Allow a buer distance of 2 from all sides if pos-
sible, with a minimum distance of at least 18” clearance.
Do not operate the welder immediately in the weld area
or the force of the fan will cause welding issues such as
unstable arc, or porosity.
Do not mount in areas that are prone to severe shock or
vibraon. Li and carry the welder by the handle.
Do not direct metallic dust or any dirt intenonally toward
the machine, parcularly in grinding and welding opera-
ons. Make sure the panel is protected from damage dur-
ing welding and cung operaons.
Duty Cycle. This unit can be described as a general pur-
pose, do-it-yourself type of mul-process unit and is in-
tended for hobby use and general small repair and build
acvies. Care should be taken not to exceed the duty
cycle limit of the PowerrUltra 206i for maximum service
life. Once the duty cycle has been exceeded, heat may
connue to build in the electronics. The duty cycle is
based o a 10 minute duty cycle rang at 40° C. This
means that the unit is capable of being operated at the
maximum amps for the stated percent of me out of 10
minutes without a cool down break. For the balance of
the 10 minute me period, the welder should rest with-
out welding or cung for maximum service life. The tem-
perature light will come on and the welder will automa-
cally stop welding or cung when an overheat condion
has occurred. If this occurs, stop and allow the unit to
cool while switched on. Heat will connue to be generat-
ed by and transferred to the electronics aer welding has
ceased. Welding in humid, or hot condions can aect
duty cycle as well. Do not turn o the overheated welder
unl it has safely cooled for at least 15 minutes. Once the
overheated condion has had me to clear, cycle the
power switch o and back on to reset the unit. Do not
operate the welder with the covers removed. The duty
cycles are rated at maximum amps and are as follows:
120V:TIG @ 60%, Sck @ 35%, Plasma @ 35%
240V:TIG @ 60%, Sck @ 35%, Plasma @35%
Over Current. Over currents can occur if there is a fault
in the power supply system or inside the unit. If this oc-
curs, and the LED lights up, turn the unit o, check for
external causes and remedy the problem. If none is
found, cycle the power switch o and then back on. If
the over current light does not clear aer cycling the
power switch, contact Everlast for trouble shoong.
Blow Back and High Frequency Start. The welder uses
High Frequency to start the TIG arc. HF is generated by a
point gap system similar to an older automove point/
coil system. A slight buzz, or hiss may be heard immedi-
ately upon start as the HF energizes. A bright blue light
may be emied from the front or side panel as the spark
energizes. This is normal and safe as long as the covers
are in place. Do not acvate the HF unless you are in
posion and ready to weld to minimize point gap wear.
Point gap should measure between .030”-.045”. The
Plasma cung torch is an improved blow-back design
which eliminates the need for High Frequency and its
funcon is not dependent upon the HF points or point
gap adjustment. Compared to older TIG/Sck Plasma
designs, this helps to reduce point gap wear issues.
This manual has been compiled to give an overview of
operaon and is designed to oer informaon centered
around safe, praccal use of the welder. Welding is in-
herently dangerous. Only the operator of this welder, can
ensure that safe operang pracces are followed,
through the exercise of common sense pracces and
training. Do not operate this machine unl you have fully
read the manual, including the safety secon.
Introduction and Specifications
Section 1