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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
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
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................... 2-7
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 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 ........................................................................ 3-2
SECTION 4:
OPERATION ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.01 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.02
Transmig 255i Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features ..................... 4-1
SECTION 5:
MIG (GMAW) WELDING ............................................................................. 5-1
5.01 Shielding Gas Regulator/Flowmeter Operating Instructions ............................ 5-1
5.02 Attaching the Tweco Professional Fusion MIG Torch (Euro) ........................... 5-4
5.03 Installing Spool (300mm diameter) ............................................................... 5-4
5.04 Installing Handispool (200mm diameter) ....................................................... 5-5
5.05 Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism ................................................ 5-6
5.06 Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment .................................................................... 5-7
5.07 Changing the Feed Roll ................................................................................... 5-7
5.08 Wire Reel Brake .............................................................................................. 5-8
5.09 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded Mig Wire ........................ 5-8
5.10 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gasless Mig Wire .............................. 5-10
5.11 Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded Mig Wire . 5-12
5.12 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique ............................................. 5-13
5.13 CIGWELD MIG Wire Selection Chart ............................................................. 5-18
5.14 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting ............................................. 5-19