Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1:

ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ..................................... 1-1

1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1

1.02 Principal Safety Standards .............................................................................. 1-5

1.03 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................... 1-6

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 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 2-2

2.05 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-3

2.06 User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-3

2.07 Transporting Methods ..................................................................................... 2-3

2.08 Packaged Items .............................................................................................. 2-3

2.09 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-4

2.10 Speciﬁcations ................................................................................................. 2-5

2.11 Options and Accessories ................................................................................ 2-6

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 Mains Supply Voltage Requirements .............................................................. 3-1

3.05 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-1

3.06 Transtig 170Ti Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features ..................... 3-3

3.07 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions ........................................... 3-13

3.08 Setup for TIG (GTAW) Welding ..................................................................... 3-16

3.09 Foot Control Part No. W4015800 (Optional Accessory) ................................ 3-18

3.10 Setup for Manual Arc (MMAW) Welding ..................................................... 3-19

SECTION 4:

BASIC WELDING GUIDE ............................................................................ 4-1

4.01 Stick (MMAW) Basic Welding Technique ........................................................ 4-1

4.02 Stick (MMAW) Welding Troubleshooting ...................................................... 4-12

4.03 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique .......................................................... 4-14

4.04 TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems ..................................................................... 4-16

SECTION 5:

POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS .................... 5-1

5.01 Power Source Problems ................................................................................. 5-1

5.02 Routine Service and Calibration Requirements ............................................... 5-2

5.03 Cleaning the Welding Power Source ............................................................... 5-4

5.04 Factory Reset Procedure ................................................................................. 5-5