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Thermal Arc FABRICATOR 181i Service Manual (106 pages)
3 in 1 Multi-Process Welding System
Brand:
Thermal Arc
| Category:
Welding System
| Size: 25 MB
Table of Contents
Service Manual
1
Table of Contents
4
Safety Instructions and Warnings
7
Arc Welding Hazards
7
General Safety Information for Victor CS Regulator
11
Principal Safety Standards
13
Symbol Chart
14
Precautions de Securite en Soudage a L'arc
15
Dangers Relatifs Au Soudage À L'arc
15
Informations Générales de Sécurité
19
Principales Normes de Securite
21
Graphique de Symbole
22
Declaration of Conformity
23
Introduction
25
How to Use this Manual
25
Equipment Identification
25
Receipt of Equipment
25
Description
25
Transportation Methods
25
User Responsibility
26
Fabricator 181I Portable System Package (Part No. W1003181)
26
Safety and Installation
27
Duty Cycle
27
Specifications
28
Environment
29
Location
29
Ventilation
30
Electricity Supply Voltage
30
Electromagnetic Compatibility
32
Volt-Ampere Curves
34
Section
35
Attaching the Tweco Fusion 180A Gun
42
Torch Adapter Thumb Screw Replacement
43
Installing 4" (100Mm) Diameter Spool
45
Installing 8" (200Mm) Diameter Spool
46
Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
47
Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment
48
Changing the Feed Roll
48
Wire Reel Brake
49
Gas Regulator Operation
50
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
50
Setup for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Flux Core (Gasless) Wire
52
Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
54
Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding
55
Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding
57
Leak Testing the System
58
Operation
35
Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features
35
Section 5
59
Theory of Operation
59
Inverter Design
59
Troubleshooting
61
Basic Troubleshooting-Power Source Faults
61
Checking Unit before Applying Power
62
Tools Needed for Troubleshooting and Servicing
62
Case Removal
63
Clear Cover Sheet Removal
64
Visually Inspect
64
Preliminary DC Bus Measurement of the Main Inverter Board
65
Preliminary Check of the Main Inverter Board
65
Check Main on / off Switch
67
Check Main Input Rectifier
67
DC Bus Voltage Measurement
68
PCB Connectors
69
DIP Switch Settings, Control PCB
74
Calibration
75
Main Circuit Description
78
Circuit Diagram
80
Section 7
81
Disassembly Procedure
81
Safety Precautions for Disassembly
81
Control Board Removal
82
Front Panel Assembly Removal
84
Front Panel (Operator Interface) Circuit Board PCB3 Removal
86
Back Panel Removal
87
Power Switch S1 and Power Cord Removal
88
Base Panel Removal and Main PCB Disassembly
89
Section 8
91
Assembly Procedures
91
Installing Base Board
91
Installing Back Panel
92
Installing Front Panel
94
Installing Main Control Panel and Clear Cover Sheet
96
Installing Case
98
Section 9
99
Key Spare Parts
99
Tweco Weldskill 180A MIG Gun (Used until February 2013)
99
Tweco Fusion 180A MIG Gun Parts
100
Power Source
101
Section 10
103
Options and Accessories
103
Thermal Arc - LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS
104
Warranty Schedule
105
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Thermal Arc FABRICATOR 181i Operating Manual (100 pages)
3 in 1 Multi-Process Welding Systems
Brand:
Thermal Arc
| Category:
Welding System
| Size: 12 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Safety Instructions and Warnings
7
Arc Welding Hazards
7
General Safety Information for Victor CS Regulator
11
Principal Safety Standards
13
Symbol Chart
14
Precautions de Securite en Soudage a L'arc
15
Dangers Relatifs Au Soudage À L'arc
15
Informations Générales de Sécurité
19
Principales Normes de Securite
21
Graphique de Symbole
22
Declaration of Conformity
23
Introduction
25
How to Use this Manual
25
Equipment Identification
25
Receipt of Equipment
25
Description
25
Transportation Methods
25
User Responsibility
26
Fabricator 181I Portable System Package (Part No. W1003181)
26
Duty Cycle
27
Specifications
28
Options and Accessories
29
Installation, Operation and Setup
31
Environment
31
Location
31
Ventilation
31
Electricity Supply Voltage
31
Electromagnetic Compatibility
33
Victor Regulator
34
Leak Testing the System
36
When You Finish Using the Regulator
36
Storage of the Regulator
36
Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features
37
Attaching the Tweco Weldskill 180 Gun
44
Installing 4" (100Mm) Diameter Spool
45
Installing 8" (200Mm) Diameter Spool
46
Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
47
Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment
48
Changing the Feed Roll
48
Wire Reel Brake
49
Gas Regulator Operation
50
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
50
Setup for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Flux Core (Gasless) Wire
52
Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
54
Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding
55
Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding
57
Section 4
59
Basic Welding Guide
59
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique
59
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting
65
Stick (SMAW) Basic Welding Technique
68
Effects of Stick Welding Various Materials
68
Stick (SMAW) Welding Troubleshooting
79
TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique
81
TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems
83
Section 5
85
Power Source PROBLEMS and ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
85
Power Source Problems
85
Routine Service and Calibration Requirements
86
Cleaning the Welding Power Source
89
Cleaning the Feed Rolls
89
Volt-Ampere Curves
90
Section 6
93
Key Spare Parts
93
Tweco Weldskill 180A MIG Gun
93
Power Source
94
APPENDIX: FABRICATOR 181I CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
97
Warranty Schedule
99
Thermal Arc FABRICATOR 181i Service Manual (86 pages)
Multi process welding inverter
Brand:
Thermal Arc
| Category:
Inverter
| Size: 9 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Section 1: Safety Instructions and Warnings
7
Arc Welding Hazards
7
Safety Instructions and Warnings
8
Principal Safety Standards
10
Declaration of Conformity
11
Symbol Chart
12
Servicing Hazards
13
EMF Information
14
Section 2: Introduction
15
How to Use this Manual
15
Equipment Identification
15
Receipt of Equipment
15
Description
15
Transportation Methods
15
Packaged Items
16
Section 3: Safety and Installation
17
Duty Cycle
17
Specifications
18
Environment
18
Location
19
Ventilation
19
Mains Supply Voltage Requirements
19
Electrical Input Connections
20
Electromagnetic Compatibility
20
Volt-Ampere Curves
22
Section 4: Operation
23
Fabricator 181I Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features
23
Attaching the Tweco Weldskill 180 Torch (Euro)
28
Installing 100Mm Diameter Spool
29
Installing 200Mm Diameter Spool
30
Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
31
Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment
32
Changing the Feed Roll
32
Wire Reel Brake
33
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
34
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gasless MIG Wire
35
Setup for TIG (GTAW) Welding
35
Setup for Manual Arc (MMA) Welding
37
Leak Testing the System
38
Section 5: Theory of Operation
39
Inverter Design
39
Section 6: 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
Troubleshooting
51
DIP Switch Settings, Control PCB
54
Calibration
55
Main Circuit Description
58
Circuit Diagram
60
Section 7: Disassembly Procedure
61
Safety Precautions for Disassembly
61
Control Board Removal
62
Front Panel Assembly Removal
64
Disassembly Procedure
65
Front Panel (Operator Interface) Circuit Board PCB3 Removal
66
Back Panel Removal
67
Power Switch S1 and Power Cord Removal
68
Base Panel Removal
69
Section 8: Assembly Procedures
71
Installing Base Board
71
Installing Back Panel
72
Installing Front Panel
74
Installing Main Control Panel and Clear Cover Sheet
76
Installing Case
78
Tweco Weldskill 180A MIG Torch
79
Section 9: Replacement Parts
79
Power Source
80
Replacement Parts
81
Section 10: Options and Accessories
83
Options and Accessories
83
Thermal Arc - Limited Warranty Terms
84
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Thermal Arc FABRICATOR 181i Operating Manual (80 pages)
MULTI PROCESS WELDING INVERTER
Brand:
Thermal Arc
| Category:
Welding System
| Size: 9 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Section 1:Arc Welding Safety Instructions and Warnings
7
Arc Welding Hazards
7
Principal Safety Standards
11
Declaration of Conformity
12
Section 2:Introduction
13
How to Use this Manual
13
Equipment Identification
13
Receipt of Equipment
13
Transportation Methods
13
Symbol Chart
14
Description
15
User Responsibility
15
Packaged Items
15
Duty Cycle
16
Power Source
16
Specifications
17
Options and Accessories
18
Section 3:Installation, Operation and Setup
19
Environment
19
Location
19
Ventilation
19
Mains Supply Voltage Requirements
19
Electromagnetic Compatibility
19
Fabricator 181I Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features
21
Attaching the Tweco Weldskill 180 Torch (Euro)
27
Installing 100Mm Diameter Spool
28
Installing 200Mm Diameter Spool
29
Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
30
Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment
31
Changing the Feed Roll
31
Wire Reel Brake
32
Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions
32
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
35
Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gasless MIG Wire
36
Setup for TIG (GTAW) Welding
37
Setup for Manual Arc (MMA) Welding
39
Section 4:Basic Welding Guide
41
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique
41
MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting
47
Stick (MMA) Basic Welding Technique
50
Effects of Stick Welding Various Materials
50
Stick (MMA) Welding Troubleshooting
61
TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique
63
TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems
65
Section 5:Power Source Problems and Routine Service Requirements
67
Power Source Problems
67
Routine Service and Calibration Requirements
68
Cleaning the Welding Power Source
70
Cleaning the Feed Rolls
71
Tweco Weldskill 180A MIG Torch
73
Section 6:Key Spare Parts
73
Power Source
74
APPENDIX: FABRICATOR 181I CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
77
Thermal Arc - Limited Warranty Terms
78
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