Tweco FP-165 Mini MIG - Manual (Page 4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ................................................ 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 Principal Safety Standards .............................................................................. 1-4
1.03 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 1-5
1.04 Precautions De Securite En Soudage A L’arc .................................................. 1-6
1.05 Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc ................................................................. 1-6
1.06 Principales Normes De Securite ..................................................................... 1-9
1.07 Graphique de Symbole .................................................................................. 1-10
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 General ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.05 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-2
2.06 Volt - Amp Curves .......................................................................................... 2-3
2.07 Duty Cycle ...................................................................................................... 2-5
2.08 MIG Gun Maintenance ................................................................................... 2-6
2.09 Handle / Feet Assembly ................................................................................... 2-6
SECTION 3:INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 3-1
3.01 Location ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Safety ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.03 Grounding ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.04 Electrical Input Requirements ........................................................................ 3-1
3.05 Requirements for Maximum Output .............................................................. 3-2
3.06 Installation of Shielding Gas (GMAW) Process .............................................. 3-2
3.07 Attaching the Gun and Cable Assembly to the Power Source ........................ 3-5
3.08 Polarity Changeover ....................................................................................... 3-6
3.09 Installing Wire Spool ..................................................................................... 3-7
3.10 Feedrolls ......................................................................................................... 3-7
3.11 Install Wire into the Feedhead ........................................................................ 3-7
3.12 Install Wire into the Welding Gun .................................................................. 3-9
SECTION 4:OPERATION .................................................................................... 4-1
4.01 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 4-1
4.02 FirePower Controls ........................................................................................ 4-2
4.03 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) .................................................................... 4-4
4.04 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) .................................................................... 4-4
4.05 Shutdown Procedures .................................................................................... 4-4
4.06 Basic Welding Technique ............................................................................... 4-5
4.07 Welding Gun Positions .................................................................................. 4-6
4.08 MIG Welding (GMAW) Variables .................................................................... 4-7
4.09 Establishing the Arc and Making Weld Beads ................................................ 4-8
4.10 Pre-Weld Procedure ....................................................................................... 4-8
4.11 Welding Procedure ........................................................................................ 4-8
4.12 Reference Tables ............................................................................................ 4-9