Chicago Electric 90 AMP FLUX WIRE WELDER 68887 - Manual (Page 11)

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16. To check the wire’s drive tension, feed the wire
against a piece of wood from 2 to 3 inches away. If
the wire stops instead of bending, turn the Welder
to OFF, unplug it, slightly tighten the Feed Tensioner
clockwise , and try again.
If the wire bends from the feed tension,
then the tension is set properly.
17. TURN THE WELDER TO OFF.
18. Select a Contact Tip that is compatible with the
welding wire used. The included Tip (0.030")
will work with 0.030" flux-core wire only. To
use 0.035" wire install a 0.035 tip (both sold
separately). Slide the Contact Tip over the
wire and thread it clockwise into the Gun.
19. Replace the Nozzle and cut the wire
off at 1 /
2
" from tip ( 1 /
2
" stickout).
20. Swing the Cover closed until the
Cover Latch locks in place.
.030″
2-3″
Incrementally
increase tension
until
wire bends.
ON MIN
OFF MAX
WIRE FEED SPEED
GUN
GROUND
120V~
60Hz
20A
90 AMP FLUX WIRE WELDER
ITEM 68887
Specifications
Wire 0.030" – 0.035" Flux-Core
Capacity 18 Ga. – 3/16" Steel Plate
Weldable
Materials
Mild, Low Alloy Steel
(Not for Aluminum or Stainless Steel)
Gun
Nozzle
Contact
Tip
SAFETY
MAINTENANCE
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
SETUP