Product Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.0 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 1-1
2.0 Précautions de sécurité .................................................................................. 1-3
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 General ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.05 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-2
2.06 Volt - Amp Curves .......................................................................................... 2-3
2.07 Duty Cycle ...................................................................................................... 2-5
2.08 MIG Gun Maintenance ................................................................................... 2-6
2.09 Handle / Feet Assembly ................................................................................... 2-6
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.01 Location ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Safety ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.03 Grounding ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.04 Electrical Input Requirements ........................................................................ 3-1
3.05 Requirements for Maximum Output .............................................................. 3-1
3.06 Installation of Shielding Gas (GMAW) Process .............................................. 3-2
3.07 Attaching the Gun and Cable Assembly to the Power Source ........................ 3-5
3.08 Polarity Changeover ....................................................................................... 3-6
3.09 Installing Wire Spool ..................................................................................... 3-7
3.10 Feedrolls ......................................................................................................... 3-7
3.11 Install Wire into the Feedhead ........................................................................ 3-7
3.12 Install Wire into the Welding Gun .................................................................. 3-9
SECTION 4:
OPERATION ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.01 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 4-1
4.02 Firepower Controls ........................................................................................ 4-1
4.03 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) .................................................................... 4-3
4.04 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) .................................................................... 4-3
4.05 Shutdown Procedures .................................................................................... 4-3
4.06 Basic Welding Technique ............................................................................... 4-3
4.07 Welding Gun Positions .................................................................................. 4-5
4.08 MIG Welding (GMAW) Variables .................................................................... 4-6
4.09 Establishing the Arc and Making Weld Beads ................................................ 4-7
4.10 Pre-Weld Procedure ....................................................................................... 4-7
4.11 Welding Procedure ........................................................................................ 4-7
4.12 Reference Tables ............................................................................................ 4-8
4.13 Firepower FP 125 Welding Setting Selection Guide ........................................ 4-9
4.14 Firepower FP 135 Welding Setting Selection Guide ...................................... 4-10