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ESAB Fabricator 181i Service Manual (84 pages)
3-IN-1 Multi Process Welding Systems
Brand:
ESAB
| Category:
Welding System
| Size: 26.18 MB
Table of Contents
Service Manual
1
Table of Contents
5
Section 1: Safety
7
Safety Precautions
7
Section 2
9
Introduction
9
Description
9
How to Use this Manual
9
Equipment Identification
9
Receipt of Equipment
9
Transportation Methods
10
User Responsibility
10
Fabricator 181I Portable System Package (Part No. W1003181)
10
Section 3
11
Safety and Installation
11
Duty Cycle
11
Specifications
12
Environment
13
Location
13
Ventilation
14
Electricity Supply Voltage
14
Electromagnetic Compatibility
15
Volt-Ampere Curves
17
Section 4
19
Operation
19
Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features
19
Attaching the Tweco Fusion 180A Gun
25
Torch Adapter Thumb Screw Replacement
26
Installing 4" (100Mm) Diameter Spool
27
Installing 8" (200Mm) Diameter Spool
28
Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
29
Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment
30
Changing the Feed Roll
30
Wire Reel Brake
31
Gas Regulator Operation
31
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
32
Setup for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Flux Core (Gasless) Wire
33
Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
35
Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding
35
Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding
37
Leak Testing the System
38
Section 5
39
Theory of Operation
39
Inverter Design
39
Section 6
41
Troubleshooting
41
Basic Troubleshooting-Power Source Faults
41
Checking Unit before Applying Power
42
Tools Needed for Troubleshooting and Servicing
42
Case Removal
43
Clear Cover Sheet Removal
44
Visually Inspect
44
Preliminary DC Bus Measurement of the Main Inverter Board
44
Preliminary Check of the Main Inverter Board
45
Check Main on / off Switch
47
Check Main Input Rectifier
47
DC Bus Voltage Measurement
48
PCB Connectors
49
DIP Switch Settings, Control PCB
54
Calibration
55
Main Circuit Description
58
Circuit Diagram
60
Section 7
61
Disassembly Procedure
61
Safety Precautions for Disassembly
61
Control Board Removal
61
Front Panel Assembly Removal
63
Front Panel (Operator Interface) Circuit Board PCB3 Removal
65
Back Panel Removal
66
Power Switch S1 and Power Cord Removal
67
Base Panel Removal and Main PCB Disassembly
68
Section 8
69
Assembly Procedures
69
Installing Base Board
69
Installing Back Panel
70
Installing Front Panel
72
Installing Main Control Panel and Clear Cover Sheet
74
Installing Case
75
Section 9
77
Key Spare Parts
77
Tweco Weldskill 180A MIG Gun (Used until February 2013)
77
Tweco Fusion 180A MIG Gun Parts
78
Power Source
79
Section 10
81
Options and Accessories
81
Revision History
82
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ESAB Fabricator 181i Operating Manual (72 pages)
3-IN-1 Multi Process Welding Systems
Brand:
ESAB
| Category:
Welding System
| Size: 12.79 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Section 1: Safety
7
Safety Precautions
7
Section 2 System: Introduction
9
How to Use this Manual
9
Equipment Identification
9
Receipt of Equipment
9
Description
9
Transportation Methods
9
User Responsibility
10
Fabricator 181I Portable System Package (Part No. W1003181)
10
Duty Cycle
11
Specifications
11
Options and Accessories
13
Section 3
15
Installation, Operation and Setup
15
Environment
15
Location
15
Ventilation
15
Electricity Supply Voltage
15
Electromagnetic Compatibility
17
Victor Regulator
18
Leak Testing the System
19
When You Finish Using the Regulator
19
Storage of the Regulator
19
Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features
20
Attaching the ESAB Fusion 180A Gun
25
Torch Adapter Thumb Screw Replacement
26
Installing 4" (100Mm) Diameter Spool
27
Installing 8" (200Mm) Diameter Spool
28
Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
29
Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment
30
Changing the Feed Roll
30
Wire Reel Brake
31
Gas Regulator Operation
31
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
32
Setup for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Flux Core (Gasless) Wire
33
Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
35
Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding
36
Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding
38
Section 4
39
Basic Welding Guide
39
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique
39
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting
43
Stick (SMAW) Basic Welding Technique
46
Effects of Stick Welding Various Materials
46
Lap Joint
48
Fillet Joint
48
Stick (SMAW) Welding Troubleshooting
53
TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique
55
TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems
57
Section 5: Power Source Problems and Routine Service Requirements
59
Power Source Problems
59
Routine Service and Calibration Requirements
60
Cleaning the Welding Power Source
62
Cleaning the Feed Rolls
62
Volt-Ampere Curves
63
Section 6: Key Spare Parts
65
Tweco Fusion 180A MIG Gun Parts
65
Power Source
66
APPENDIX: FABRICATOR 181I CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
69
Revision History
70
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