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FIREPOWER FP 125,135,165

Manual 0-5123                                                                               4-1                                                                                   OPERATION 

SECTION 4: 

OPERATION

4.01  General Safety Precautions

Read and understand the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual prior to operating this machine.

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WARNING

Be sure to put on proper protective clothing and eye safeguards (welding coat, apron, gloves, and welding 
helmet, with proper lenses installed). See Safety Instructions and Warnings chapter included in this manual. 
Neglect of these precautions may result in personal injury.

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WARNING

Make all connections to the power source including electrode and work cables, as well as remote control 
cables, with the power source turned off. These connections could be electrically live with the power switch 
ON.

 

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Do not operate the machine with the door open. 

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CAUTION

Do not pull the machine with the gun. Damage can occur to the gun, gun liner and machine. Avoid bending 
the gun cable with a sharp radius. Damage can occur to the gun liner.

4.02  Firepower Controls 

Refer to Figure 4-1 and 4-2.

1.  Power ON / OFF switch turns the power on and off.  It also lights when the power supply has gone 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 Control Switch(s) sets the voltage level to the welding terminals. There are 4 positions available. 

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CAUTION

The Voltage Control Switch MUST NOT BE SWITCHED during the welding process. Some internal electrical 
components are at Mains voltage potential with this switch in the OFF position.

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CAUTION

The Voltage Control Switch MUST NOT BE SWITCHED during the welding process. Some internal electrical 
components are at Mains voltage potential with this switch in the OFF position.

4.  MIG Gun cable end and Gun Switch Leads are routed through this opening. 
5.  The Work Cable & Clamp connects to the item being welded (not shown).
6.  The gas inlet nipple is used to connect the gas hose to the gas regulator for GMAW. Use the hose clamp to secure the hose to 

the gas nipple.

7.  The moveable tension knob applies pressure to the grooved roller via screw-adjustable spring pressure. The adjustable spring 

screw should be adjusted to a minimum pressure that will provide satisfactory wire feed without slippage. If slipping occurs, 
and inspection of the wire contact tip reveals no wear, distortion or burn-back jam, the conduit liner should be checked for 
kinks and clogging by metal flakes and slag. If this is not the cause of slipping, the feedroll pressure can be increased by rotat-
ing the adjustable spring screw clockwise. The use of excessive pressure may cause rapid wear of the feed roller, motor shaft 
and motor bearings. 

8.  The Gun Adaptor connects the MIG Gun to the feedhead assembly. 
9.  The Gun Switch Connector is provided for connection of the Gun Switch Leads.
10.  Negative (-) Welding Terminal. 
11.  Positive (+) Welding Terminal. 

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Страница 1: ...Firepower FP 125 FP 135 FP165 PORTABLE MIG FLUX CORED WELDER R vision AC Issue Date April 6 2016 Manual No 0 5123 Operating Manual www firepoweronline com...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...e 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 omiss...

Страница 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...

Страница 5: ...3 2 3 07 Attaching the Gun and Cable Assembly to the Power Source 3 5 3 08 Polarity Changeover 3 6 3 09 Installing Wire Spool 3 7 3 10 Feedrolls 3 7 3 11 Install Wire into the Feedhead 3 7 3 12 Insta...

Страница 6: ...eed Rolls 5 1 5 03 Basic Troubleshooting 5 1 5 04 Solving Problems Beyond the Welding Terminals 5 1 5 05 Welding Problems 5 2 APPENDIX 1 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES A 1 APPENDIX 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS A 2 AP...

Страница 7: ...d 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 equipment suc...

Страница 8: ...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 mate rials nearby NOISE E...

Страница 9: ...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 toujours ut...

Страница 10: ...es 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 Prot gez vos...

Страница 11: ...s 7 Operational Manual 8 0 5 lb Spool of Wire 9 Gas Hose The welding system is designed for use with the following processes 1 GMAW Gas metal arc welding MIG Requires the use of a shielding gas and re...

Страница 12: ...A 120A 13 35A 155A 15 Wire Size Range Steel 023 030 035 0 6 0 8 0 9mm Stainless Steel 023 030 035 0 6 0 8 0 9mm 023 030 035 0 6 0 8 0 9mm Flux Core 030 035 0 8 0 9mm 030 035 0 8 0 9mm 030 035 0 8 0 9m...

Страница 13: ...35 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 OUTPUT CURRENT OUTPUT VOLTAGE Art A 09076_AB Figure 2 1 Volt Amp curves of the Firepower 125 FP 135 FIREPOWER Vin 115V 60Hz 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35...

Страница 14: ...ON 2 4 Manual 0 5123 FP 165 FIREPOWER Vin 230V 60Hz 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 OUTPUT CURRENT OUTPUT VOLTAGE Art A 09078_AB Figure 2 1 V...

Страница 15: ...5 must idle and be allowed to cool The thermal cutout will operate if the duty cycle is exceeded The Firepower FP 125 is designed for 19 duty cycle at 90 Amps The Firepower FP 135 is designed for 20 d...

Страница 16: ...6 Manual 0 5123 2 08 MIG Gun Maintenance Remove dust and metallic particles from the gun conduit by forcing clean dry compressed air into the conduit once a week This will minimize wire feeding proble...

Страница 17: ...rrent protection shall conform to the re quirements of the local electrical code All installation wiring and machine connection shall be done by a competent electrician SECTION 3 INSTALLATION The Nati...

Страница 18: ...rst of gas This is called Cracking and is done to blow out any foreign matter that may be lodged in the fitting CAUTION KEEP FACE WELL AWAY FROM THE CYLINDER VALVE DURING CRACKING Never crack a fuel g...

Страница 19: ...165 Manual 0 5123 3 3 INSTALLATION 1 Art A 07965 Cap 2 Shielding Gas Cracking 3 Shielding Gas Regulator and Flow Meter 4 Shielding Gas Shielding Gas 1 1 8 5 Gas Hose Figure 3 1 Gas Cylinder Installati...

Страница 20: ...gulator must be opened to obtain a true flow rate reading on the outlet gauge Welding power source must be triggered Close the valves after the pressure has been set Art A 07280 Figure 3 2 Adjusting f...

Страница 21: ...ollowed by the gun cable see Figure 3 3 NOTE Turn the cable end to align the gas hose nipple on the connector plug with the keyway located in the bottom of the front panel access hole 3 Loosen the scr...

Страница 22: ...e door to the machine 2 Remove the polarity terminal knobs 3 Set up the polarity as per Table 3 1 above by remov ing the leads from the terminals and reversing them if necessary Refer to Figure 3 4 4...

Страница 23: ...eedroll Example 3 11 Install Wire into the Feedhead WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Make certain the machine is unplugged from the power receptacle Do not plug machine in until told to do so in these...

Страница 24: ...is being used Fig 3 10 5 Pass the wire into the Gun Liner of the Gun Cable End Fig 3 10 6 Close the Pressure Arm Fig 3 10 7 Close the Pressure Adjust Device Tighten it to a snug condition Fig 3 10 8...

Страница 25: ...ltage Control Switch Power ON OFF Switch Figure 3 13 FP 135 165 Power ON 3 Set the wire feed speed to half way or 5 LOW 1 2 COARSE FINE HIGH v Art A 09061_AB Wire Feed Speed Voltage Control Switch Pow...

Страница 26: ...FIREPOWER FP 125 135 165 INSTALLATION 3 10 Manual 0 5123 This Page Intentionally Blank...

Страница 27: ...There are 4 positions available CAUTION The Voltage Control Switch MUST NOT BE SWITCHED during the welding process Some internal electrical components are at Mains voltage potential with this switch...

Страница 28: ...ockwise rotation will tighten the brake Correct adjustment will result in the wire reel circumference continuing no further than 20mm after release of the Torch Trigger Switch The wire should be slack...

Страница 29: ...o stabilize the arc Upon completion of the weld release the gun trigger switch raise the welding helmet and visually examine the weld NOTE To help you overcome any problems that might arise you will f...

Страница 30: ...machine operated The process can be used to weld thin and fairly thick steels and some non ferrous metals in all positions Base Metal Arc Electrode Nozzle Shielding Gas Weld Metal Solidified Weld Met...

Страница 31: ...e electrode wire is not energized until the gun trigger switch is depressed The wire may therefore be placed on the seam or joint prior to lowering the helmet Direction of Travel 90 Transverse Angle 5...

Страница 32: ...hese variables cause changes in primary adjustable variables which in turn cause the desired change in the bead formation They are 1 Stickout distance between the end of the contact tube tip and the e...

Страница 33: ...face protection fire compressed gas and preventative mainte nance See Safety Instructions and Warnings chapter included in this manual 4 11 Welding Procedure 1 Maintain the tip to work distance sticko...

Страница 34: ...Decrease 3 Leading 2 Increase 5 Larger 4 Ar CO2 mix Larger Bead 1 Increase 2 Decrease 3 Increase Smaller Bead 2 Decrease 2 Increase 3 Decrease Higher Narrower Bead 1 Decrease 2 Trailing 3 Increase Fla...

Страница 35: ...1 L1 L1 5 L1 3 5 L1 3 5 5 3 5 L1 L1 L1 5 6 6 7 5 5 4 8 5 6 4 5 3 7 4 4 4 7 4 3 5 3 5 L2 L2 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 8 6 5 8 5 7 5 6 5 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 6 7 5 6 5 H2 H2 H2 H1 L2 L2 L1 L1 L2 3 L2 L2 L1 L1 5 6...

Страница 36: ...5 2 2 5 3 2 2 1 1 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 3 3 5 5 5 4 3 5 3 2 5 5 3 5 3 2 5 3 3 2 5 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 7 5 4 5 5 7 5 5 5 5 4 3 4 3 3 3 6 4 5 8 7 7 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 7 7 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 1 1 1 1 4 6 2 5 1 2 1 2...

Страница 37: ...1 1 1 3 3 3 5 5 3 2 5 3 5 3 2 1 5 4 2 2 5 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 5 4 7 5 5 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 6 5 6 7 5 7 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 8 6 5 4 4 4 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 5 3 5 1 5 6 3 2 5 2 5 2 4 3...

Страница 38: ...nd bead contour Good mechanical properties Greater than 3 32 See Note 1 Spray transfer 92 Argon 8 CO2 Flat HV Fillet Reduces undercutting Higher deposition rates and improved bead wetting Deep penetra...

Страница 39: ...per minute 2 Gas leaks a Check for gas leaks between the regulator cylinder connection and in the gas hose to the Power Source 3 Internal gas hose in the Power Source a Ensure the hose from the solen...

Страница 40: ...input C Increase the torch travel speed and or reduce welding current by reducing the voltage selection switch position or reducing the wire feed speed 2 Lack of penetration A Welding current too low...

Страница 41: ...lding cable con nection B Check all welding cable connections C Low Primary Voltage C Contact supply authority 8 Arc does not have a crisp sound that short arc exhibits when the wirefeed speed and vol...

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Страница 43: ...mm 1444 0026 Contact Tip 030 0 8mm 1444 0027 Contact Tip 035 0 9mm 1444 0489 Gas Diffuser 1444 0741 MIG Gun Complete Assembly 030 0 8mm Weld Wires Part No Description 1444 0210 1444 0211 1444 0215 144...

Страница 44: ...GAS HOSE 1 5M CONN 9 16 CLAMPS 1444 0809 1444 0809 1444 0809 19 P C BOARD 1444 0483 1444 0483 1444 0465 20 MOTOR GEARBOX FP 135 1444 0803 W7004002 21 RECTIFIER 1444 0836 1444 0836 1444 0837 22 THERMOS...

Страница 45: ...135 165 Manual 0 5123 A 3 APPENDIX 19 20 21 22 23 24 43 25 41 26 42 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 34b 35 36 37 38 39 A 09100_AB 1 2 3 40 5 7 8 6 9 1 2 1 3 4 5 7 8 6 9 13 Figure A 4 FP 125 135 165 Replaceme...

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Страница 47: ...FIREPOWER FP 125 135 165 Manual 0 5123 A 5 APPENDIX APPENDIX 4 FIREPOWER 135 SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Art A 09023...

Страница 48: ...FIREPOWER FP 125 135 165 APPENDIX A 6 Manual 0 5123 APPENDIX 5 FIREPOWER 165 SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Art A 09024...

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Страница 50: ...FIREPOWER FP 125 135 165 APPENDIX A 8 Manual 0 5123 Revision History Date Rev Description 03 19 2009 AA Manual release 10 16 2015 AB Rebrand updates 04 06 2016 AC Updated Appx part numbers...

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