Tweco 160 S Arcmaster - Manual (Page 27)

ARCMASTER ® 160 S
March 31, 2006 5-1
SECTION 5:
SET-UP FOR SMAW (STICK) AND GTAW (TIG)
Conventional operating procedures apply when using the Welding Power Source, i.e. connect work lead directly to work piece
and electrode lead is used to hold electrode. Wide safety margins provided by the coil design ensure that the Welding Power
Source will withstand short-term overload without adverse effects. The welding current range values should be used as a guide
only. Current delivered to the arc is dependent on the welding arc voltage, and as welding arc voltage varies between different
classes of electrodes, welding current at any one setting would vary according to the type of electrode in use. The operator
should use the welding current range values as a guide, then fi nally adjust the current setting to suit the application.
!
WARNING
Before connecting the work clamp to the work
and inserting the electrode in the electrode
holder make sure the Primary power supply is
switched off.
Figure 5-1: 160 S Set-up