Table Of Contents - Firepower MST 180i Operating Manual

SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ............................................... 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 General Safety Information for Victor CS Regulator .......................................... 1-5
1.03 Principal Safety Standards .............................................................................. 1-6
1.04 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 1-7
1.05 Precautions De Securite En Soudage A L'arc .................................................. 1-8
1.06 Dangers relatifs au soudage à l'arc ................................................................. 1-8
1.07 Informations Générales de Sécurité .............................................................. 1-12
1.08 Principales Normes De Securite ................................................................... 1-14
1.09 Graphique de Symbole .................................................................................. 1-15
1.10 Declaration Of Conformity ............................................................................ 1-16
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 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.05 Transportation Methods .................................................................................. 2-1
2.06 User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.07 Firepower MST 180i Portable System Package (Part No. 1444-0871) ............ 2-2
2.08 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.09 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-4
2.10 Options and Accessories ................................................................................ 2-5
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 Electricity Supply Voltage .............................................................................. 3-1
3.05 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-3
3.06 Firepower Regulator ....................................................................................... 3-4
3.07 Leak Testing the System ................................................................................. 3-6
3.08 When You Finish Using the Regulator ............................................................. 3-6
3.09 Storage of the Regulator ................................................................................. 3-6
3.10 Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features ............................................ 3-7
3.11 Attaching the Firepower 180A Gun ............................................................... 3-13
3.13 Installing 4" (100mm) Diameter Spool ......................................................... 3-14
3.14 Installing 8" (200mm) Diameter Spool .......................................................... 3-15
3.15 Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism .............................................. 3-16
3.16 Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment .................................................................. 3-17
3.17 Changing the Feed Roll ................................................................................. 3-17
3.18 Wire Reel Brake ............................................................................................ 3-18
3.19 Gas Regulator Operation ............................................................................... 3-18
3.20 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire ..................... 3-19
3.21 Setup for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Flux Core (Gasless) Wire .................... 3-20
3.22 Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire . 3-22
3.23 Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding ............................................................. 3-23
3.24 Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding .............................................................. 3-25

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