User Manuals: Firepower FP-235 Arc Welding System

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Firepower FP-235 Instruction Manual

Firepower FP-235 Instruction Manual (34 pages)

Arc Welding System

Brand: Firepower | Category: Welding System | Size: 0.3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
Safety Profile
5
Safety Information
5
Safety Symbols
5
General Welding Safety Instructions
7
- Location
  7
- Personal Protection
  7
- Safety Instructions
  7
- Fire Prevention
  7
- Ventilation
  8
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
  8
- Health Hazards
  8
- Electric Shock
  8
Welder Specifications
9
Welder Operating Characteristics
9
Internal Thermal Overload Protection (FP-100 ONLY)
9
Welder Installation
11
- Power Source Connection
  11
Welder Assembly
11
Figure 1: Wheel and Handle Installation
12
ARC Welding
12
Machine Operation
13
- AC Output Connections (FP-235 and FP-235 AC/DC)
  13
- DC Output Operations (FP-235 AC/DC)
  13
Selecting AC or DC Welding Output
13
AC Current Welding
13
Direct Current Welding
14
Adjusting Amperage/Increasing Amperage
14
- Lowering the Amperage
  14
Preparations for Welding
14
Figure 2:Welding Positions
15
Figure 3: Workpiece Preparation
15
Welding Positions
15
Preparing the Joint
15
Ground Clamp Connection
16
Selecting the Electrode
16
- High Vs. Low Voltage Electrodes
  16
- Figure 4: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  16
Selecting the Proper Amperage
17
Welding Parameters
17
Learning to Weld
19
Arc Welding Techniques
19
Figure 6: Weld Angles
19
Figure 7: Weld Appearance
19
Striking the Arc
19
Types of Commonly Used Weld Beads
20
- Stringer Bead
  20
- Weave Bead
  20
Finishing the Bead
20
Figure 8: Stringer Bead
20
Figure 9: Weave Bead
20
Special Applications
21
- Burning Holes
  21
- Cutting
  21
- Recognizing Metals
  21
- Magnetic Test
  21
- Figure 10: Triple Pass Cutaway
  21
- Figure 11: Triple Pass Welds
  21
- Color Test
  22
- Spark Test
  22
Additional Safety Information
22
Troubleshooting Information
24
Figure 12: FP-100 Parts Breakdown
25
Figure 13: FP-235 Parts Breakdown
27
Figure 14: FP-235 AC/DC Parts Breakdown
29
Figure 15: FP-100 Wiring Diagram
30
Figure 16: FP-235 Wiring Diagram
30
Figure 17: FP-235 AC/DC Wiring Diagram
31
Firepower Limited Warranty
33

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