VictorTechnologies.com
Aluminum Alloy
Firepower
MIG Spool Gun
Safety and
Operating
Instructions
Revision:
AA
Issue Date:
August 2, 2014
Manual No.:
0-5362
www.firepower.com
MAX OUTPUT
160
AMPS
MIG
ALUMINUM
MATERIALS
FLEXIBLE GASES
INERT
ARGON
Page 1: ...com Aluminum Alloy Firepower MIG Spool Gun Safety and Operating Instructions Revision AA Issue Date August 2 2014 Manual No 0 5362 www firepower com MAX OUTPUT 160 AMPS MIG ALUMINUM MATERIALS FLEXIBLE...
Page 2: ...leading innovation and truly dependable products that will stand the test of time We strive to enhance your productivity efficiency and welding performance enabling you to excel in your craft We desi...
Page 3: ...Louis MO 63017 USA www firepower com U S Customer Care 800 426 1888 Canada Customer Care 905 827 4515 International Customer Care 940 381 1212 Copyright 2014 Victor Technologies International Inc All...
Page 4: ...ssure and speed 3 8 3 03 Installing the wire spool 3 8 SECTION 4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 4 11 4 01 Changing the contact tip 4 11 4 02 Changing the wire conduit 4 12 4 03 Changing the drive rolls 4 13 SEC...
Page 5: ...trical path All ground connections must be checked periodically to determine if they are mechanically strong and electrically adequate for the required current When engaged in AC welding cutting under...
Page 6: ...Combustibles reached by the arc flame flying sparks hot slag and heated materials can cause fire and explosions Remove combustibles from the work area and or provide a fire watch Avoid oily or greasy...
Page 7: ...n American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 5 AWS F4 1 Recommended Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers 6 AWS C5 3 Recommended Practices for Air Carbon Arc Gou...
Page 8: ...1 4 SET UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES 89200016 This Page Intentionally Blank...
Page 9: ...ating Rated Welding Current C02 160A Duty Cycle 20 Wire Diameter Normal 0 023 0 035 Normal Wire Diameter Stainless Steel 0 023 0 030 Stainless Steel Maximum Wire Feed Speed 630 in min 16 m min Maximum...
Page 10: ...2 6 SET UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES 89200016 This Page Intentionally Blank...
Page 11: ...re connecting the welding gun 2 Insert the gun connection into the feeder receptacle aligning the conduit plug first then the gas plug Push until all fittings are seated then tighten the nut hand tigh...
Page 12: ...ease or counterclockwise to increase pressure on the wire feed drive rolls 2 Adjust the AMP WIRESPEED knob on the power supply to adjust the wire speed feed Direction Result Clockwise Increase Speed C...
Page 13: ...from the drive rolls 4 Push the wire through the guide and into the wire feed drive rolls 5 Make sure the welding power source is turned ON before proceeding to step 6 6 Press the trigger to feed the...
Page 14: ...ROCEDURES 89200016 7 Adjust the friction nut on the spool shaft to apply the correct wire tension Spool should stop when trigger is released 8 Replace the wire spool cover and hand tighten the cover s...
Page 15: ...med 1 Select the correct contact tip according to the wire used 2 Remove the nozzle from the gun to reveal the contact tip 3 Remove the contact tip using pliers if needed Replace contact tip and tight...
Page 16: ...UIT NOTE Replace liner if hole is obstructed Make sure the end of the liner is smooth 1 Turn the power source OFF and disconnect the gun 2 Unscrew the nozzle and remove it from the conductor tube 3 Re...
Page 17: ...ING THE DRIVE ROLLS NOTE Turn power supply OFF before replacing drive rolls 1 Remove the screws which secure the upper and lower drive rolls It may be necessary to remove drive roll side of gun case t...
Page 18: ...holding each drive roll in place Press the red button on top of the gun to relieve pressure on the rolls if necessary Remove the drive rolls and install the new drive rolls in reverse order 4 Perform...
Page 19: ...until the wire feeds properly or doesn t slip See page 3 6 Worn or dirty drive rolls Clean or replace drive rolls Incorrect wire spool friction Adjust the friction nut on the spool shaft to find the...
Page 20: ...023 0 6 mm 1110 1101 11 30 Contact Tip 030 10 8 mm 1110 1102 11 35 Contact Tip 035 10 9 mm 2 1210 1300 21T 37 Nozzle 3 8 9 5 mm 1210 1100 21 37 Nozzle 3 8 9 5 mm 1210 1110 21 50 Nozzle 1 2 12 7 mm 12...
Page 21: ...sembly 2031 2250 WSPDRU023 023 Drive Roll Assembly U Shaped Smooth 2031 2251 WSPGRU023 023 Guide Roll Assembly U Shaped Smooth 2031 2252 WSPDRU035045 035 Drive Roll Assembly U Shaped Smooth 2031 2253...
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Page 23: ...t claims under this limited warranty must be submitted by an authorized Victor Technologies repair facility within thirty 30 days of the repair No employee agent or representative of Victor Technologi...
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