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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 Transportation Methods .................................................................................. 2-3
2.08 Packaged Items .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.09 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-4
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 2RT Wire Feeder Controls, Indicators and Features ........................................ 3-3
3.07 Transmig 250i Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features ..................... 3-5
3.08 Advanced Features Details .............................................................................. 3-7
3.09 Wire Feeder Set Up MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire ........ 3-8
3.10 Wire Feeder Set-up for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Gasless MIG Wire ............ 3-9
3.11 Attaching the Tweco Professional MIG Torch (Euro) ..................................... 3-10
3.12 Installing a Handi Spool (200mm diameter) ................................................. 3-11
3.13 Installing a Standard Spool (300mm diameter) ............................................ 3-12
3.14 Inserting Wire into the Feed Mechanism ...................................................... 3-13
3.15 Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment .................................................................. 3-14
3.16 Feed Roller Alignment ................................................................................... 3-14
3.17 Changing the Feed Roll ................................................................................. 3-15
3.18 Input And Output Wire Guide Installation ..................................................... 3-15
3.19 Wire Reel Brake ............................................................................................ 3-16
3.20 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions ........................................... 3-17
SECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE .................................................................... 4-1
4.01 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique ............................................... 4-1
4.02 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting ............................................... 4-4
SECTION 5: ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 5-1
5.01 Cleaning the Welding Power Source ............................................................... 5-1
5.02 Cleaning the Feed Rolls ................................................................................... 5-2