Eastwood Flux core 90 Quick reference guide

Part #20280

FLUX CORE 90

WELDER

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

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STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY

The Eastwood Company (hereinafter “Eastwood”) warrants to the end user (purchaser) of all new welding and cutting equipment

(collectively called the “products”) that it will be free of defects in workmanship and material. This warranty is void if the

equipment has been subjected to improper installation, improper care or abnormal operations.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

All warranty periods begin on the date of purchase from Eastwood. Warranty Periods are listed below, along with the products

covered during those warranty periods:

1 Year Warranty on Material, Workmanship, and Defects:

• Eastwood Flux Core 90 Welder

Items not covered under this warranty: Contact tips, nozzles, wire, and ground clamp and cable.

All other components are covered by the warranty and will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Eastwood.

CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE:

Purchaser must first contact Eastwood at 1-800-345-1178 for an RMA# before Eastwood will

accept any welder returns. Final determination of warranty on welding and cutting equipment

will be made by Eastwood.

WARRANTY REPAIR:

If Eastwood confirms the existence of a defect covered under this warranty plan, Eastwood will determine whether repair or

replacement is the most suitable option to rectify the defect. At Eastwood’s request, the purchaser must return, to

Eastwood, any products claimed defective under Eastwood’s warranty.

FREIGHT COSTS:

The purchaser is responsible for shipment to and from Eastwood.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS:

EASTWOOD WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR REPAIRS UNLESS MADE BY EASTWOOD.

EASTWOOD’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT

EXCEED THE COST OF CORRECTING THE DEFECT OF THE EASTWOOD PRODUCT. EASTWOOD WILL NOT BE LIABLE

FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH

AS LOSS OF BUSINESS, ETC.) CAUSED BY THE DEFECT OR THE TIME INVOLVED TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. THIS

WRITTEN WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED BY EASTWOOD WITH RESPECT TO ITS

PRODUCTS. WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW SUCH AS THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE

DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. THIS WARRANTY GIVES THE PURCHASER

SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.

THE PURCHASER MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

SPECIFICATIONS

Output

Amperage

Load

Voltage

Max. Input

Amperage

Input

Voltage

Rated

Duty

Cycle

Welding

Wire

Spool

Size

Wire

Type

Wire

Diameter

Weight

Dimensions

20 Amp

120V,

1ph,

60Hz

20%

@ 90

Amps

Flux-

Core

0.030"-

0.035”

(0.8-

0.9mm)

35.5lbs.

18.3" x

9.75" x

13.8"

DUTY CYCLE

The rated Duty cycle refers to the amount of welding that can be done within an amount of time. It is

easiest to look at your welding time in blocks of 10 Minutes and the Duty Cycle being a percentage

of that 10 Minutes. If welding at 90 Amps with a 20% Duty Cycle, within a 10 Minute block of time

you can weld for 2 Minutes with 8 Minutes of cool down time for the machine.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

•Separate yourself from the welding circuit by using insulating mats to prevent

contact from the work surface

•The welder power switch is to be in the OFF position and the power supply is to be

disconnected when performing any maintenance or consumable changes.

•Always wear dry, protective clothing and leather welding gloves and insulated

footwear.

•Always operate the welder in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate the

welder in humid, wet, rainy or poorly ventilated areas.

•Be sure that the work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning

an electric welding operation.

•The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is

on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing.

•Disconnect from power supply before assembly, disassembly or maintenance

of the torch or contact tip or changing wire spools.

•Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld

area as possible.

This will give the least resistance and best weld.

FUMES AND WELDING GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS!

•Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the welding operation. These fumes are

dangerous. Keep your head and face out of welding fumes. Do not breathe the

welding fumes.

•Always work in a properly ventilated area. Wearing an OSHA-approved respirator

when welding is recommended!

•Never weld coated materials including but not limited to: cadmium plated,

galvanized, lead based paints.

•Refer to the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for any consumables or materials

used during welding for additional safety instructions.

WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION!

•Do not operate electric arc welder in areas where flammable or explosive vapors

are present.

•Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby while welding.

READ INSTRUCTIONS!

Thoroughly read and understand this instruction manual before using the

welder.

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN

KILL!

•

Improper use of an electric welder can cause electric shock, injury and death! Read all precautions

described

in this manual to reduce the possibility of electric

shock.

•

Do not touch any electrical components that may be

live.

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•Use welding blankets to protect painted surfaces, dash boards, engines, etc.

•Ensure power supply has properly rated wiring to handle power usage.

•Do not use on or near combustible surfaces.

•Remove all flammable items within 35 feet of the welding area.

•Do not weld frozen pipes.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

ARC RAYS CAN BURN!

•Use a shield with the proper filter (a minimum of #11) to protect your eyes from

sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or when observing open arc welding.

(see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 for safety standards).

•Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your

skin. Protect nearby individuals with a non-flammable barrier.

•Wear safety glasses under your welding helmet with side shields.

•If other persons are in the area of welding use welding screens to protect

bystanders from sparks and arc rays.

HOT METAL WILL BURN!

•Electric welding operations cause sparks and heat metal to temperatures that will

cause severe burns!

•Use protective gloves and clothing when performing any welding operations. Always

wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and leather welding gloves.

•Make sure that all persons in the welding area are protected from heat, sparks and

ultraviolet rays. Use additional face shields and flame resistant barriers as needed.

•Never touch work piece until it has completely cooled.

ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS!

•The electromagnetic field that is generated during arc welding may interfere with

various electrical and electronic devices such as cardiac pacemakers. Anyone using

such devices should consult with their physician prior to performing any electric

welding operations.

•Exposure to electromagnetic fields while welding may have other health effects

which are not known.

WELDING WIRE CAN BE DANGEROUS!

•Never point the welding gun at any part of the body, other people, or metal

surfaces.

•Wear safety glasses and handle welding wire safety as it can be sharp and cause

injury.

MOVING PARTS CAN BE DANGEROUS!

•Use care when working near the drive motor assembly as it can pinch.

•Do not put fingers or other body parts between moving parts.

FLYING METAL CHIPS CAN CAUSE INJURY!

•Welding, brushing, hammering, chipping, and grinding can cause flying metal chips

and sparks.

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•To prevent injury wear approved safety glasses.

MAGNETIC FIELDS CAN AFFECT PACEMAKERS!

•Any user with a pacemaker should consult their doctor before use.

•Anyone with a pacemaker should stay away from any welding without consultant

from a doctor.

NOTICE!

Do not touch the contact tip with the unit turned ‘ON’. Turn the unit ‘OFF’ before

changing tips or cleaning the nozzle.

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UNPACKING

When unpacking your Eastwood Flux Core 90, check to make sure all of the parts listed below

are included:

•Flux Core 90 Welder with Welding Gun and Ground Cable

•Chipping Hammer / Wire Brush

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•

lb. Spool of 0.030" (0.8mm) Flux-Core

Wire

•

Spare Contact

Tip

•

Instruction

Manual

COMPONENTS &

CONTROLS

Wire Speed

Control

Power

Switch

Thermal Overload

Indicator

Voltage

Control

Ground Cable and

Clamp

Welding

Gun

Nozzl

Contact

Tip

Pressure

Adjuster

Rocker

Arm

Drive

Roller

Guide

Pipe

Wire

Spindle

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE HANDLE

1. Line up the holes in the handle with the holes

in the top in the welder.

2. On each screw place an included lock

washer followed by a flat washer.

3. Insert each screw through the handle and

into the top of the welder and tighten.

CONNECTING THE WELDER TO A POWER

SOURCE

The Eastwood Flux Core 90 welder requires a

dedicated 120 VAC, 20 Amp, 60 Hz grounded

outlet protected by a circuit breaker. Do not use

on power sources that have voltages less than

105 VAC or higher than 132 VAC. If using an

extension cord, use a minimum 12 AWG cord for

up to 25 feet.

CHANGING THE DRIVE ROLLER

The Eastwood Flux Core 90 comes set up and

ready to use 0.030" (0.8mm) Flux-Core Wire. If

0.035" (0.9mm) wire is to be used, the drive roller

needs to be adjusted. Adjust the drive roller

according to the following procedure:

1. Open the top door of the welder to access the

drive motor compartment.

2. Lift the Pressure Adjuster (FIG. B-B1) out of

the way and move the Rocker Arm (FIG. B-

B2) away from the drive roller.

3. Remove the Drive Roller Thumb Screw (FIG.

B-B3) by turning it counter clockwise and

pulling it away from the roller.

4. Remove the Drive Roller and view the wire sizes stamped on each side of the roller.

5. Install the Drive Roller in the orientation so that the size of the wire you are using is facing

you on the side of the drive roller.

6. Reinstall the Drive Roller Thumb Screw (FIG. B-B3).

7. Put the Rocker Arm (FIG. B-B2) back in place and reset the Pressure Adjuster (FIG. B-

B1).

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