TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ....................................................... 1-1
1.01
Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02
General Safety Information for Firepower CS Regulator ................................... 1-5
1.03
Principal Safety Standards .............................................................................. 1-7
1.04
Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 1-8
1.05
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................... 1-9
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 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.05
Transportation Methods .................................................................................. 2-1
2.06
Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.07 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-2
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.01 Environment ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Location .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.03
Electrical Input Connections ........................................................................... 3-2
3.04
Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-4
3.05
Setup for Welding ........................................................................................... 3-5
3.06
STICK (SMAW) Setup ..................................................................................... 3-6
3.07
LIFT TIG (GTAW) Setup................................................................................... 3-7
3.08
Firepower Flowmeter/Regulator ...................................................................... 3-8
3.09
Leak Testing the System ................................................................................. 3-9
3.10
When You Finish Using the Flowmeter/Regulator ....................................................3-10
3.11
Storage of the Flowmeter/Regulator ............................................................. 3-10
SECTION 4:
OPERATION ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.01
Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.02
Welding Current Control Explanation .............................................................. 4-2
4.03
STICK (SMAW) Electrode Polarity................................................................... 4-3
4.04
Effects of Stick Welding Various Materials ...................................................... 4-3
4.05
GTAW Electrode Polarity ................................................................................. 4-4
4.06
Guide for Selecting Filler Wire ........................................................................ 4-4
4.07
Tungsten Electrode Current Ranges ................................................................ 4-4
4.08
Shielding Gas Selection .................................................................................. 4-4
4.09
Tungsten Electrode Types ............................................................................... 4-4
4.10
TIG Welding Parameters for Steel ................................................................... 4-5
4.11
Arc Welding Practice ....................................................................................... 4-5
4.12
Welding Position ............................................................................................. 4-6
4.13
Joint Preparations ........................................................................................... 4-7
