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INTRODUCTION 

FIREPOWER FP 95 FC

Introduction 2-1 

Manual 0-5122

SECTION 2: 

INTRODUCTION

2.01  How To Use This Manual

This Owner’s Manual applies to just specification or part numbers 
listed on page i. 
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including the 
chapter on safety instructions and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING, CAUTION, DANGER, 
and NOTE may appear. Pay particular attention to the information 
provided under these headings. These special annotations are 
easily recognized as follows:

 

NOTE!

An operation, procedure, or background 
information which requires additional 
emphasis or is helpful in efficient operation 
of the system.

!

 

CAUTION

A procedure which, if not properly followed, 
may cause damage to the equipment.

!

 

WARNING

A procedure which, if not properly followed, 
may cause injury to the operator or others 
in the operating area.

 

WARNING

Gives information regarding possible 
electrical shock injury. Warnings will be 
enclosed in a box such as this.

!

 

DANGER

Means immediate hazards which, if not 
avoided, will result in immediate, serious 
personal injury or loss of life.

Additional copies of this manual may be purchased by contact-
ing Firepower at the address and phone number in your area 
listed on back cover of this manual.  Include the Owner’s Manual 
number and equipment identification numbers.
Electronic copies of this manual can also be downloaded at no 
charge in Acrobat PDF format by going to the Firepower web site 
listed below
http://www.firepoweronline.com

2.02  Equipment Identification

The unit’s identification number (specification or part number), 
model, and serial number usually appear on a data tag attached 
to the rear panel. Equipment which does not have a data tag 
such as torch and cable assemblies are identified only by the 
specification or part number printed on loosely attached card or 
the shipping container. Record these numbers on the bottom of 
page i for future reference.

2.03  Receipt Of Equipment

When you receive the equipment, check it against the invoice to 
make sure it is complete and inspect the equipment for pos-
sible damage due to shipping. If there is any damage, notify the 
carrier immediately to file a claim. Furnish complete information 
concerning damage claims or shipping errors to the location in 
your area listed in the inside back cover of this manual.
Include all equipment identification numbers as described above 
along with a full description of the parts in error.
Move the equipment to the installation site before un-crating 
the unit. Use care to avoid damaging the equipment when using 
bars, hammers, etc., to un-crate the unit.

2.04 Description

The Firepower FP 95 FC Machine is a single-phase input welding 
machine and comes equipped with the following: 

1. Built-in Wire Feeder and Wire Spool Hub 
2. Welding Gun and Cable (6.5' / 2m) 
3. Work Cable and Clamp  (5' / 1.6m) 
4. Input Cord (7' / 2.25m) 
5. Operational Manual
6. Spare parts kit (2 contact tips)
7. 0.5 lb Wire spool

The welding system is designed for use with the following 
processes: 

1. FCAW – Flux-cored arc welding – Does not require the 

use of a shielding gas.

Summary of Contents for FP 95

Page 1: ...Firepower FP 95 FLUX CORED WELDER R vision AB Issue Date April 8 2016 Manual No 0 5122 Operating Manual www firepoweronline com A 13015...

Page 2: ...re please take the time to read the entire manual especially the Safety Precautions They will help you to avoid potential hazards that may exist when working with this product YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY...

Page 3: ...or in part without written permission of the publisher is prohibited The publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by any error or omissio...

Page 4: ...reof contained in this manual and accom panying labels and or inserts when installed operated maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided This equipment must be checked period...

Page 5: ...lling Wire Spool 3 1 3 07 Feedrolls 3 2 3 08 Install Wire into the Feedhead 3 2 3 09 Install Wire into the Welding Gun 3 3 SECTION 4 OPERATION 4 1 4 01 General Safety Precautions 4 1 4 02 Firepower Co...

Page 6: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX 1 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES A 1 APPENDIX 2 POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT PARTS A 2 APPENDIX 3 FIREPOWER FP 95 FC SYSTEM SCHEMATIC A 4 REVISION HISTORY A 6...

Page 7: ...started up no one is unprotected when the arc is struck 3 The workplace must be suitable for the purpose be free from drafts 4 Personal safety equipment Always wear recommended personal safety equipm...

Page 8: ...filter lens and wear protective clothing Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains FIRE HAZARD Sparks spatter can cause fire Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable ma terials nea...

Page 9: ...t g es lorsque l arc est amorc 3 Le lieu de travail doit tre am nag convenablement pour acqu rir le mat riel en toute s curit libre de courants d air 4 quipement de s curit personnelle Vous devez touj...

Page 10: ...INCENDIE Les tincelles projections peuvent causer un incendie Assurez vous qu il n y a pas de mat riel inflammable proximit de l appareil BRUIT un bruit excessif peut endommager la capacit auditive Pr...

Page 11: ...power web site listed below http www firepoweronline com 2 02 Equipment Identification The unit s identification number specification or part number model and serial number usually appear on a data ta...

Page 12: ...8mm Table 2 1 System Specifications The recommended time delay fuse or circuit breaker size is 20 amp An individual branch circuit capable of carrying 30 am peres and protected by fuses or circuit br...

Page 13: ...designed for 17 duty cycle at 85 amps This means that it has been designed and built to provide the rated amperage 85 amps for1 7 minutes out of every 10 minute period During the other 8 3 minutes of...

Page 14: ...FIREPOWER FP 95 FC INTRODUCTION Manual 0 5122 2 4 Introduction This Page Intentionally Blank...

Page 15: ...n conductor size and over current protection shall conform to the requirements of the local electrical code All installation wiring and machine connection shall be done by a competent electrician The...

Page 16: ...ction 3 06 onto the hub so that the wire will feed off the spool as the spool rotates counter clockwise CAUTION Use care in handling the spooled wire as it will tend to unravel when loosened from the...

Page 17: ...Wire into the Welding Gun 1 Plug the Welding Power Source into the 120VAC recep tacle WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL With the gun switch located on the gun activated welding power is applied to the...

Page 18: ...e contact tip and nozzle Cut the wire within 6mm from the nozzle WARNING The drive rollers when moving may crush the fingers Periodically check the drive rollers Replace them when they are worn and co...

Page 19: ...ne into overtemp 2 The Wire Speed Control knob controls the welding current via the electrode wire feed rate i e the speed of the wire feed mo tor 3 The Voltage Power Switch selects between MIN and MA...

Page 20: ...ION Manual 0 5122 4 2 Operation Art A 09064_AD Wire Speed Control On Off Switch Hi Low Powe Switch MIG Welding Torch Ground Cable Clamp Input Power Cable Wire Feeder Pressure Adjust Welding Wire Figur...

Page 21: ...releasing the gun switch the electrode wire will remain electrically hot for several seconds 4 05 Basic Welding Technique General Two different welding processes are covered in this section with the i...

Page 22: ...ld joint Hold the gun so that the welding seam is viewed at all times Always wear the welding helmet with proper filter lenses CAUTION Do not pull the welding gun back when the arc is established This...

Page 23: ...ss the plate to the opposite edge NOTE When the equipment is properly adjusted a rapidly cracking or hissing sound of the arc is a good indicator of correct arc length 6 Practice stopping in the middl...

Page 24: ...3_AB Steel Flux Core E71T GS None Required 030 0 8mm 035 0 9mm Material Type Wire Type Shielding Gas and Flow Rate Wire Size Diameter 24 ga 0 6mm 22 ga 0 7mm 20 ga 0 9mm 18 ga 1 2mm 16 ga 3mm 1 8 3 2m...

Page 25: ...ch nozzle and the work piece a Keep the distance between the MIG torch nozzle and the work piece to a minimum 2 Inconsistent wire feed Wire feeding problems can be reduced by checking the following po...

Page 26: ...sing the voltage selection switch or reduce wirespeed control 5 Irregular weld shape A Incorrect voltage and current settings Convex voltage too low Concave voltage too high A Adjust voltage and curre...

Page 27: ...lace faulty component s B Faulty control PCB B Have an Accredited ESAB Service Agent investigate the fault 4 Wire feeds when the MIG Gun trigger switch is de pressed but arc can not be established Poo...

Page 28: ...FIREPOWER FP 95 FC SERVICE Manual 0 5122 5 4 Service This Page Intentionally Blank...

Page 29: ...re Feed Rolls MIG Gun Consumables Part No Description 1444 0427 Wire Feed Roll Knurle 023 030 035 0 6 0 8mm 0 9mm Hard Cored 1444 0050 Nozzle 1444 0026 Contact Tip 030 0 8mm 1444 0027 Contact Tip 035...

Page 30: ...43 0025 10 FRONT FRAME FP 95 FC 1444 0829 11 HANDLE FP 95 FC HELV21600036 12 KIT SPOOL HOLDER FOR D 16 SPOOLS COMP 1444 0801 13 LEFT SIDE PANEL FP 95 FC W SILKS HELV05000363 14 LOWER PANEL FP 95 FC SI...

Page 31: ...APPENDIX FIREPOWER FP 95 FC Appendix A 3 Manual 0 5122 20 13 11 23 6 17 4 19 14 8 16 21 7 18 22 12 25 1 5 24 2 3 Art A 09067_AD 10 15 9 Figure A 2 FP 95 FC Parts List Callouts...

Page 32: ...FIREPOWER FP 95 FC APPENDIX Manual 0 5122 A 4 Appendix APPENDIX 3 FIREPOWER FP 95 FC SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Art A 09025_AB Figure A 3 FP 95 FC Simple System Schematic...

Page 33: ...APPENDIX FIREPOWER FP 95 FC Appendix A 5 Manual 0 5122 This Page Intentionally Blank...

Page 34: ...FIREPOWER FP 95 FC APPENDIX Manual 0 5122 A 6 Appendix Revision History Date Rev Description 03 19 2009 AA Manual release 04 08 2016 AB Rebrand updates part number art updates schematic updates...

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Page 36: ...2 22 ESAB international AB Gothenburg Tel 46 31 50 90 00 Fax 46 31 50 93 60 SWITZERLAND ESAB AG Dietikon Tel 41 1 741 25 25 Fax 41 1 740 30 55 UKRAINE ESAB Ukraine LLC Kiev Tel 38 044 501 23 24 Fax 38...

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