Tweco Fabricator 141i Operating Manual Manual de usuario

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Fabricator 141i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-6 Manual 0-5145C Ventilation ! WARNING Ade quately ventilate welding, heating, and cutting work a

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Fabricator 141i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-8 Manual 0-51451.04 Symbol ChartNote that only some of these symbols will appear on your model.G

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Fabricator 141i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-16 Manual 0-51451.08 Principales Normes De SecuriteSafety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49

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Fabricator 141i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-18 Manual 0-51451.10 Declaration Of ConformityManufacturer: Victor Technologies International,

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 2-1 INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2: INTRODUCTION 2.01 How to Use This ManualThis Manual usual

Fabricator 141i INTRODUCTION 2-2 Manual 0-51452.06 User ResponsibilityThis equipment will perform as per the information contained herein when insta

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 2-3 INTRODUCTION2.08 Duty CycleThe rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source, is a

Fabricator 141i INTRODUCTION 2-4 Manual 0-51452.09 SpecificationsDESCRIPTION FABRICATOR 141i MULTI PROCESS 3 IN 1 WELDERPower Source Part No. W1003140

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 2-5 INTRODUCTIONNOTE The recommended time delay fuse or circuit breaker size is 20 am

! WARNINGSRead and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices if applicable before installing, operating, or servicing the equ

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Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPSECTION 3: INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.01

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-2 Manual 0-5145 WARNINGThe Fabricator 141i must be electrically connected by a qualified electric

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-3 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPNOTEWelding arc outs may be experienced if an ext

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-4 Manual 0-51457. The time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out.8. Th

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-5 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP ! WARNINGUse the flowmeter/ regulator for the gas

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-6 Manual 0-5145! WARNINGStand to the side of the cylinder opposite the flowmeter/ regulator when

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-7 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.10 Power Source Controls, Indicators and Featu

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-8 Manual 0-51451. Power IndicatorThe power indicator is illuminated when the Electricity Supply

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-9 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP5. Positive Welding Output TerminalThe positive

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ... 1-11.01 Arc Welding Hazards ...

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-10 Manual 0-5145Trigger SwitchRemote Wirespeed in MIG (GMAW/FCAW) modeRemote Amps in LIFT TIG (G

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-11 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPWhen STICK Mode is SelectedIn this mode the mult

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-12 Manual 0-514513. Digital Voltage Meter (Right Digital Display)The digital voltage meter is us

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-13 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP17. Intelligent Fan ControlWhen Power Supply is

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-14 Manual 0-51453.11 Attaching the Fusion 140A MIG GunFit the MIG Gun to the Power Source by pu

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-15 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.12 Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanis

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-16 Manual 0-51453.13 Installing 4" (100mm) Diameter Spool As delivered from the factory, t

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-17 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.14 Installing 8" (200mm) Diameter SpoolA

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-18 Manual 0-51453.15 Feed Roller Pressure AdjustmentThe pressure (top) roller applies pressure

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-19 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.17 Wire Reel BrakeThe wire reel hub incorpora

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE ... 4-14.01 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic W

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-20 Manual 0-51453.18 Flowmeter/ Regulator OperationWith the flowmeter/ regulator connected to cy

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-21 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.19 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shie

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-22 Manual 0-5145Art # A-10362 Shielding Gas Hose Fitted with 5/8"-18 UNF connection Prim

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-23 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.20 Setup for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Flux Cor

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-24 Manual 0-5145A-09587_ADMIG Gun Polarity Lead. Negative Welding Terminal (-) Positive Welding

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-25 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.21 Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding wit

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-26 Manual 0-51453.22 Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) WeldingA. Select LIFT TIG mode with the process

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-27 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPArt # A-11576_AB MIG Torch polarity lead not con

Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-28 Manual 0-51453.23 Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding A. Connect the Electrode Holder lead to t

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 3-29 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.24 Torch Adapter Thumb Screw Replacement WARN

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Fabricator 141i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-30 Manual 0-51453. Open the wire compartment door and release the tension knob so the pressure

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-1 BASIC WELDING GUIDESECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4.01 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Weld

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-2 Manual 0-5145Position of MIG GunThe angle of MIG Gun to the weld has an effect on the width of the weld.Push

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-3 BASIC WELDING GUIDEVertical Fillet WeldsArt # A-0899530° to 60° Transverse Angle30

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-4 Manual 0-5145Secondary Adjustable VariablesThese variables cause changes in primary adjustable variables whi

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-5 BASIC WELDING GUIDEEstablishing the Arc and Making Weld BeadsBefore attempting to

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-6 Manual 0-5145Tweco MIG, Lift TIG, Stick Wire Selection ChartArt # A-11577_ADTable 4-1: MIG, Lift TIG, Stick

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-7 BASIC WELDING GUIDE4.02 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding TroubleshootingSolving Problems B

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-8 Manual 0-5145Solving Problems Beyond the Welding Terminals - Inconsistent Wire FeedWire feeding problems can

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-9 BASIC WELDING GUIDEFAULT CAUSE REMEDY2 Lack of penetration A Welding current too l

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 1-1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-10 Manual 0-5145FAULT CAUSE REMEDY8 Arc does not have a crisp sound that short arc exhibits when the wirefeed

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-11 BASIC WELDING GUIDECopper and AlloysThe most important factor is the high rate of

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-12 Manual 0-5145Art A-07691Figure 4-15: Vertical Position, Butt WeldArt # A-07692Figure 4-16: Vertical Positio

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-13 BASIC WELDING GUIDEJoint PreparationsIn many cases, it will be possible to weld s

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-14 Manual 0-5145Striking the ArcPractice this on a piece of scrap plate before going on to more exacting work.

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-15 BASIC WELDING GUIDEArt # A-07697_ABTack Weld20°-30°ElectrodeTack WeldFigure 4-21:

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-16 Manual 0-5145Art # A-07700_AB123456Figure 4-24: Multi-runs in HV Fillet WeldC. Vertical Welds1. Vertical

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-17 BASIC WELDING GUIDEArt # A-07703Figure 4-27: Examples of Vertical Fillet Welds2.

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-18 Manual 0-5145DistortionDistortion in some degree is present in all forms of welding. In many cases it is so

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-19 BASIC WELDING GUIDEOvercoming Distortion EffectsThere are several methods of mini

Fabricator 141i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-2 Manual 0-5145WARNINGARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin; NOISE can damage hearing. Arc rays from th

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-20 Manual 0-5145Art # A-07709Figure 4-33: Examples of DistortionArt # A-07710_AB1Block Sequence.The spaces bet

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-21 BASIC WELDING GUIDE4.05 Stick (SMAW) Welding TroubleshootingFAULT CAUSE REMEDY1

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-22 Manual 0-5145FAULT CAUSE REMEDY5 Portions of the weld run do not fuse to the surface of the metal or edge o

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-23 BASIC WELDING GUIDE4.06 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding TechniqueGas Tungsten Arc Weldi

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-24 Manual 0-5145Tungsten Electrode TypesElectrode Type (Ground Finish)Welding Application Features Color CodeT

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 4-25 BASIC WELDING GUIDE4.07 TIG (GTAW) Welding ProblemsFAULT CAUSE REMEDY1 Excessive

Fabricator 141i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-26 Manual 0-5145FAULT CAUSE REMEDY7 Dirty weld pool A Electrode contaminated by contact with work piece or fill

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 5-1 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICESECTION 5: POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROU

Fabricator 141i TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICE 5-2 Manual 0-5145FAULT CAUSE REMEDY6 Inconsistent wire feed. A Fouled contact tip. A Replace Velocity co

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 5-3 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICE5.02 Routine Service WARNINGThere are e

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 1-3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A

Fabricator 141i TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICE 5-4 Manual 0-51455.03 Cleaning the Welding Power Source WARNINGThere are dangerous voltage and power le

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 6-1 KEY SPARE PARTSSECTION 6: KEY SPARE PARTS6.01 Tweco Fusion 140A MIG Gun PartsItem No.Description Part No.1 Veloc

Fabricator 141iKEY SPARE PARTS 6-2 Manual 0-51456.02 Power SourceArt # A-11811_ABFigure 6-2Art # A-1036331

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 6-3 KEY SPARE PARTSFABRICATOR 141i POWER SOURCE SPARE PARTSITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 W7006216 PCB,Power,141i2

Fabricator 141iKEY SPARE PARTS 6-4 Manual 0-51456.03 Hardware ListITEM DESCRIPTION WHERE USED Qty1 Nut Lock, M20 25mm Dinse 22 Screw Hexagon, M10

Fabricator 141iManual 0-5145 6-5 KEY SPARE PARTSSCREW ITEM 4, OFF USED TO SECURE MOULDING TO INTERNAL PANELSCREW ITEM 5, OFF USED TO SECURE MOULDI

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