Eastwood TIG 200 - User Manual

6 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS 1. Power Switch – The Power Switch also serves as the overload Circuit Breaker and is located at the right of the rear panel (FIG. C) . 2. Amperage (Front Panel) – Set the Output Amperage Knob marked “A” (FIG. A) , located at up- per left of the top panel, to an appropriate...

7 SETUP SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION A Shielding Gas Bottle is not included with your Eastwood TIG 200 but is necessary while TIG welding. A Shielding Gas Bottle can be bought at most local Welding Supply Stores. Eastwood recommends the use of 100% Argon shielding gas when TIG welding Steel, Aluminum, a...

8 PREPARING TO TIG WELD TORCH DISASSEMBLY 1. Make sure the welder is turned off and unplugged. 2. Remove the back cap from the torch. 3. If there is a tungsten installed in the torch pullit out of the front of the torch 4. Slide the collet out of the torch. 5. Unscrew and remove the gas nozzle. 6. U...

9 SETTINGS SELECTION With the materials selected of which you will be welding you can begin to set up the welder for the specific material. 1. AC/DC – The type of current will need to be selected depending on the type of material being welded. For the most part when welding steels the switch will be...

10 TIG WELDING IMPORTANT NOTE: These instructions are intended only to provide the user with some familiarity of the Eastwood TIG 200. TIG welding is a highly complex proce- dure with many variables. If you have no experience with TIG welding; it is extremely important to seek the advice of someone ...

12 WELDER CARE & MAINTENANCE • Constantly inspect the torch tip for excessive erosion, molten metal accumulation burning. If damaged, it must be replaced.• Before each use, inspect ALL electrical connections, cables, supply line, torch, air supply, housing and controls for damage. If any damage ...

3 TIG TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Fix Incomplete  Circuit Check  Ground  connection.  Make  sure  that  the  ground  is  on  a   freshly  cleaned  surface  and  close  to  the  welding  area.  It  is   suggested  to  weld  towards  the  ground  connection. Incorrect  Tungsten Consult  chart  for  ...

15 STICK WELDING 1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded, 110-120 Volt AC, 50/60Hz, 20 Amp or a 220-240 Volt AC 50/60Hz. 30 Amp circuit. 2. Move the TIG/Stick Switch to the “Stick” position. 3. Make sure the Electrode or “Stick” is not making contact with the grounded workpiece . 4. Switch t...

ACCESSORIES TIG WIRE & TUNGSTEN: #12253 ER70S-2 Steel TIG Wire 1/16-36” #12254 ER70S-2 Steel TIG Wire 3/32-36” #12375 4043 Aluminum TIG Wire 1/16-36” #12376 4043 Aluminum TIG Wire 3/32-36” #12463 308L Stainless TIG Wire 1/16-36” #12464 308L Stainless TIG Wire 3/32-36” #20176 E3 Purple Tungsten 1...