TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY .................................................................................................... 1-1
1.0
Safety Precautions....................................................................................................... 1-1
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 2-1
2.02
Equipment Identification .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.03
Receipt Of Equipment .................................................................................................. 2-1
2.04 Description .................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.01
How To Use This Manual ............................................................................................. 2-1
2.05
Transportation Methods .............................................................................................. 2-2
2.06
User Responsibility ..................................................................................................... 2-2
2.07
Fabricator 211i Portable System Package (Part No. W1004201) ................................ 2-2
SECTION 3:
SAFETY AND INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 3-1
3.01
Duty Cycle ................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.03 Environment ................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.04 Location ...................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.05 Ventilation ................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.06
Electricity Supply ........................................................................................................ 3-4
3.07
Electromagnetic Compatibility ..................................................................................... 3-6
3.08
Victor Regulator .......................................................................................................... 3-7
3.09
Leak Testing The System ............................................................................................. 3-9
3.10
When You Finish Using The Regulator ........................................................................ 3-9
3.11
Storage Of The Regulator ............................................................................................ 3-9
3.12
Volt-Ampere Curves .................................................................................................. 3-10
SECTION 4:
Operation ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.01
Fabricator 211i Power Source Controls, Indicators And Features ................................ 4-1
4.02
Attaching The TWECO Fusion 220A MIG Gun.............................................................. 4-7
4.03
Installing 33/44 lb Spool (12" diameter) ..................................................................... 4-8
4.04
Installing 12.5 lb Spool ( 8" diameter) ......................................................................... 4-9
4.05
Installing 1 lb Spool (4" diameter) ............................................................................. 4-10
4.06
Inserting Wire Into The Wire Feed Mechanism .......................................................... 4-11
4.07
Feed Roll Pressure Adjustment ................................................................................. 4-12
4.08
Changing the Feed Roll .............................................................................................. 4-12
4.09
Wire Reel Brake ......................................................................................................... 4-13
4.10
Setup For MIG (GMAW) Welding With Gas Shielded MIG Wire ................................. 4-13
4.11
Setup For MIG (FCAW) Welding With Flux Core (Gasless) Wire ................................ 4-15
4.12
Setup For SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding With Gas Shielded MIG Wire ............ 4-16
4.13
Setup For LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding ......................................................................... 4-18
4.14
Setup For STICK (SMAW) Welding ........................................................................... 4-19
SECTION 5:
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 5-1
5.01
Basic Troubleshooting-Power Source Faults ............................................................... 5-1
5.02
Routine Service and Calibration Requirements ........................................................... 5-2
5.03
Check Unit before Applying Power .............................................................................. 5-4
5.04
Test Equipment and Tools Needed for Troubleshooting and Servicing ........................ 5-5
5.05
Visually Inspect ........................................................................................................... 5-5
5.06
Preliminary DC Bus Measurement of the Power PCB .................................................. 5-5
