Harbor Freight Tools Vulcan VA-SPLG, Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions

Page 1: ...erence When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 380 0318 as soon as possible Copyright 2017 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual m...

Page 2: ...rence general Safety pROTEcT yourself and others Read and understand this information 1 Before use read and understand manufacturer s instructions Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS s employer s Safety practices and ANSI Z49 1 2 Keep out of reach of children Keep children and bystanders away while operating 3 place the welder on a stable location before use If it falls while plugged in severe injury...

Page 3: ...t a number 10 shade lens rating 2 Wear leather leggings fire resistant shoes or boots during use Do not wear pants with cuffs shirts with open pockets or any clothing that can catch and hold molten metal or sparks 3 Keep clothing free of grease oil solvents or any flammable substances Wear dry insulating gloves and protective clothing 4 Wear an approved head covering to protect the head and neck U...

Page 4: ...e aware that easily visible smoke or flame may not be present for some time after the fire has started 9 do not apply heat to a container that has held an unknown substance or a combustible material whose contents when heated can produce flammable or explosive vapors Clean and purge containers before applying heat Vent closed containers including castings before preheating welding or cutting Welde...

Page 5: ...e only correct gas shielding equipment designed specifically for the type of welding you will do Maintain this equipment properly 6 protect gas cylinders from heat being struck physical damage slag flames sparks and arcs 7 Use proper procedures to move cylinders SAVE THESE INSTRUcTIONS Wire Feed Speed Workpiece Ground Cable Torch Cable Overheat Shutdown Indicator Cooling Fan VAc Volts Alternating ...

Page 6: ...lowing instructions are for welding with Aluminum wire connect Shielding gas 1 With assistance place an 100 Argon cylinder not included onto a cabinet or cart near the Welder and secure the cylinder in place with two straps not included to prevent tipping 2 Remove the cylinder s cap Stand to the side of the valve opening then open the valve briefly to blow dust and dirt from the valve opening Clos...

Page 7: ...ten Spool Tension Knob until Spool cannot spin freely 8 Replace Spool Lock Knob by turning counterclockwise Spool Lock Knob Spool Tension Knob Spool cover Release Button 9 Hold end of wire while releasing from Spool Cut off any bent wire 10 Keeping tension on Spool feed Wire into Inlet Guide 11 Loosen Tension Knob 12 Push on Tension Knob enough to create a space between Driver Roller and Tension R...

Page 8: ...ables sit flush in grooves groove 5 connect Spool gun a Loosen Knob without removing b Plug Spool Gun Connector into Spool Gun Socket c Tighten Knob do not over tighten d Pull on Spool Gun Connector to ensure tight connection Re seat if connection is not tight Note If connection is not tight arc will not ignite Knob Spool gun connector Spool gun Socket 6 Plug Wire Feed Control Cable into Wire Feed...

Page 9: ...FCI protected 120VAC 20 amp rated outlet or 240V outlet The circuit must be equipped with delayed action type circuit breaker or fuses 11 Turn Power Switch ON 12 On inside of welder toggle Spool Gun MIG Gun switch to Spool gun Spool Gun MIG Gun Cold Wire Feed a Turn Amperage to A and Voltage to 1 13 check Wire drive Tension a Hold Spool Gun and point it away from all objects b Press and hold Trigg...

Page 10: ...Cables sit flush in grooves groove 5 connect Spool gun a Loosen Knob without removing b Plug Spool Gun Connector into Spool Gun Socket c Tighten Knob do not over tighten d Pull on Spool Gun Connector to ensure tight connection Re seat if connection is not tight Note If connection is not tight arc will not ignite Knob Spool gun connector Spool gun Socket 6 Plug Wire Feed Control Cable into Wire Fee...

Page 11: ...I protected 120VAC 20 amp rated outlet or 240V outlet The circuit must be equipped with delayed action type circuit breaker or fuses 11 Turn Power Switch ON 12 Turn Process Selection Knob to Spool gun 13 Turn Voltage to 1 Amperage to A and Wire Diameter to MANUAL process Selection Knob 14 check Wire drive Tension a Hold Spool Gun and point it away from all objects b Press and hold Trigger until at...

Page 12: ... seat if connection is not tight Note If connection is not tight arc will not ignite 4 Plug Wire Feed Control Cable into Wire Feed Control Socket Secure by turning collar clockwise until tight Note Plug will only fit one way 5 Plug Gas Cable into Gas Outlet Secure by wrench tightening Knob Spool gun connector gas cable Spool gun Socket Wire Feed control Socket Wire Feed control cable gas Outlet 6 ...

Page 13: ... Turn Power Switch ON 12 Push Home button 13 Turn Main Knob until desired Spool Gun Wire Type process appears on screen 14 Press Main Knob Confirm correct Gas is connected to welder 15 Press Main Knob Make sure Diameter and Thickness are set to lowest settings by turning Left and Right Knobs 030 16ga Spool Gun 4043 Al 16 Press Main Knob Ready to check Wire Drive Tension 348 15 5 0 0 0 030 0 0 25 5...

Page 14: ...ot open gas without proper ventilation Fix gas leaks immediately Shielding gas can displace air and cause rapid loss of consciousness and death Shielding gas without carbon dioxide can be even more hazardous because asphyxiation can start without feeling shortness of breath Refer to Basic Welding section in your Vulcan welder s manual for MIg duty cycle Setting Up The Weld grounding Workpiece Sett...

Page 15: ...anywhere from straight on and 15 away from the direction you are welding The amount of tilt is called the push angle Weld direction push Angle 0 15 4 The Contact Tip should remain within 1 2 of the work surface This distance is called CTWD Contact Tip to Work Distance cTWd up to 1 2 Refer to Basic Welding section in your Vulcan welder s manual for remaining welding instructions ...

Page 16: ...y for type of welding 2 Insufficient shielding gas MIG only Increase flow of gas Clean nozzle Maintain proper CTWD 3 Incorrect shielding gas MIG only Use shielding gas recommended by wire supplier 4 dirty workpiece or welding wire Clean workpiece down to bare metal Make certain that wire is clean and free from oil coatings and other residues 5 Inconsistent travel speed Maintain steady travel speed...

Page 17: ...wer cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet before proceeding 2 Pull the Nozzle to remove it 3 Scrub the interior of the Nozzle clean with a wire brush 4 Examine the end of the Nozzle The end should be flat and even If the end is uneven chipped melted cracked or otherwise damaged replace Nozzle 5 Unscrew the Contact Tip counterclockwise and slide it off the welding wire to remove 6 Scrub the ...

Page 18: ...y sized Contact Tip 3 Excessively worn Contact Tip 4 Dirty Contact Tip 1 Make certain that the workpiece is contacted properly by the Ground Clamp and that the workpiece is properly cleaned near the ground clamp and the welding location 2 Verify that Contact Tip is the proper size for welding wire If needed replace Contact Tip with proper size and type 3 Check that the hole in the tip is not defor...

Page 19: ... Gear Box 1 24 Gas Connector 1 25 Wire Feeder Assembly 1 26 Conducting Bar 1 27 Liner Assembly 1 28 O Ring 7 65X1 78 2 29 Barrel 1 30 Insulator 1 31 Gas Diffuser 1 32 Contact Tip 4 33 Nozzle 12mm 1 35 Internal Gas Hose 1 36 Front Spring Cable Support 1 37 Cable Assembly 1 38 Back Spring Cable Support 1 39 Connector 1 40 Connector Insulator 1 41 Connector 1 42 Gas Hose Plug 1 43 Wire Feed Plug 1 33...

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