Stick / Smaw (Cc) Operation - ESAB MTS 3500i Mode D'emploi

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3.6 StIcK / SMAW (cc) oPERAtIoN

A. Make all secondary output connections to the power source output receptacles as described in section 2 and as
shown in the appropriate accessory instruction literature.
B. After the primary input connections have been made in accordance with section 2, close the main wall disconnect
switch or circuit breaker.
C. Place the primary power switch in the ON position. This will apply power to the control circuitry as indicated by
the MAIN POWER light on the front panel.
D. Place the PANEL/REMOTE switch in the desired position. Panel setting limits max current in either mode. Use the
PANEL position for control from the power source's front panel, or the REMOTE position for control from a remote
control accessory.
E. Place the PROCESS SELECT switch in the STICK position. The welding output will be energized and the electrode
holder will be "electrically-hot".
CONTACTOR SWITCH
When ready to weld, place the panel Contactor switch to the "ON" position to energize the machine output.
NOTE: Keep the Contactor switch in the "off" position until you are ready to weld. Otherwise, the electrode in the
torch will be "electrically-hot" and could cause an electric arc or shock.
When using a remote contactor control device, place the front panel Contactor switch in the "OFF" position.
F. Set the ARC DYNAMIC CONTROL to the mid position.
G. Adjust the CURRENT for the stick electrode type and diameter, as specified by the electrode manufacturer, being
used by depressing the PRESET SWITCH and reading the value in the AMPS DISPLAY. PRESET SWITCH can only be
used in the PANEL position of the power source.
H. For remaining accessory operations, refer to the appropriate instruction literature supplied with your system.
ELEctRIc SHocK cAN KILL! When the PRocESS SELEctoR SWItcH is set to the StIcK
position the welding output will be energized and the electrode in the holder will
be "electrically-hot" and could shock you.
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