Tweco 170Ti Transtig - Manual (Page 4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:
ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ..................................... 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 Principal Safety Standards .............................................................................. 1-5
1.03 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................... 1-6
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.01 How To Use This Manual ................................................................................ 2-1
2.02 Equipment Identification ................................................................................. 2-1
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.04 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.05 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-3
2.06
User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-3
2.07 Transporting Methods ..................................................................................... 2-3
2.08 Packaged Items .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.09 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-4
2.10 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-5
2.11
Options and Accessories ................................................................................ 2-6
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP ........................................................ 3-1
3.01 Environment ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Location .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.03 Ventilation ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.04
Mains Supply Voltage Requirements .............................................................. 3-1
3.05 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-1
3.06 Transtig 170Ti Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features ..................... 3-3
3.07 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions ........................................... 3-13
3.08 Setup for TIG (GTAW) Welding ..................................................................... 3-16
3.09 Foot Control Part No. W4015800 (Optional Accessory) ................................ 3-18
3.10 Setup for Manual Arc (MMAW) Welding ..................................................... 3-19
SECTION 4:
BASIC WELDING GUIDE ............................................................................ 4-1
4.01 Stick (MMAW) Basic Welding Technique ........................................................ 4-1
4.02 Stick (MMAW) Welding Troubleshooting ...................................................... 4-12
4.03 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique .......................................................... 4-14
4.04 TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems ..................................................................... 4-16
SECTION 5:
POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS .................... 5-1
5.01 Power Source Problems ................................................................................. 5-1
5.02 Routine Service and Calibration Requirements ............................................... 5-2
5.03 Cleaning the Welding Power Source ............................................................... 5-4
5.04 Factory Reset Procedure ................................................................................. 5-5