ESAB fabricator 141i, Service Manual

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ESAB FABRICATOR 141i
Manual 0-5448 4-15 OPERATION
4.12 Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire
Set the Process Selection Control to MIG for Spool Gun welding.
For setup and operation of the spool gun, please refer to the spool gun operations manual.
Switch the MIG GUN/SPOOL GUN switch inside the wire feed compartment to SPOOL GUN.
Connect the Argon shielding gas to the Shielding Gas Inlet on the rear panel of the Power Source.
1. Make sure the welding
power source is turned
OFF before connecting
the welding gun.
2. Open side panel and
loosen thumb screw.
3. Insert the back end of the
Spool gun into the gun
receiving bushing.
4. Tighten thumb screw and
replace side panel.
5. Connect gas supply fitting
and tighten with a wrench.
6. Connect the 8 pin plug by
aligning the keyway then
inserting the 8 pin plug into
the 8 pin socket and rotate
threaded collar fully clockwise
to lock the plug into position.
4.13 Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding
A. Select LIFT TIG mode with the process selection control (refer to Section 4.01.12 for further information).
B. Using the supplied 50mm to 25mm DINSE adapter, connect the TIG torch to the negative welding terminal (-). Welding
current flows from the Power Source via Dinse style connectors. It is essential, however, that the male plug is inserted
and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection.
C. Connect the work lead to the positive welding terminal (+). Welding current flows from the Power Source via Dinse style
terminals. It is essential, however, that the male plug is inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical con-
nection.
D. Connect the TIG torch trigger switch via the 8 pin socket located on the front of the Power Source. The TIG torch will
require a trigger switch to weld in LIFT TIG Mode.
NOTE!
A ESAB 17V TIG torch with an 8 pin plug must be used to turn the weld current on/off via the TIG torch
trigger switch to TIG weld OR a ESAB Foot Control with an 8 pin plug must be used to turn the weld
current on/off as well as providing remote control of the weld current. Please refer to "2.10 Options and
Accessories".
E. Fit the flowmeter/ regulator to the shielding gas cylinder (refer to Section 3.08) then connect the shielding gas hose from
the TIG torch to the flowmeter/ regulator outlet. Note that the TIG torch shielding gas hose is connected directly to the
flowmeter/ regulator. The Power Source is not fitted with a shielding gas solenoid to control the gas flow in LIFT TIG mode
therefore the TIG torch will require a gas valve.
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