ITEM# 321
REV 02.18.2022
180 ST+
WELDER OPERATING MANUAL
ENGLISH
Страница 1: ...ITEM 321 REV 02 18 2022 180 ST WELDER OPERATING MANUAL ENGLISH ...
Страница 2: ...ting the best solutions to our customer s needs Above all our employees will provide the same respect and caring attitude within the organization as they are expected to share with every Forney customer Our goal will be to exceed our customers expectations through empowered people guided by shared values and commitments We work hard so our customers trust us because of our integrity teamwork and i...
Страница 3: ... application expert Forney s primary goal is to get your machine up and running in as little time as possible In fact the majority of issues can be fixed over the phone Please be near your machine when you call so the Forney technician can guide you Speaking to a Forney Technician directly helps us gather better data and improve our products It is our highest priority to ensure our customers are c...
Страница 4: ...URCE CONNECTION 10 GENERATORS 11 EXTENSION CORDS 11 VENTILATION 11 ADDITIONAL WARNINGS 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WELDER 12 DESCRIPTION 12 WELDER LAYOUT AND CONTROLS 12 OPERATION 14 PERFORMANCE DATA PLATE DUTY CYCLE 14 INTERNAL THERMAL PROTECTION 14 WELDING PREPARATION 15 SETUP FOR STICK WELDING SMAW 15 SETUP FOR TIG WELDING GTAW WITH LIFT ARC 16 GAS SELECTION 16 PULSE WELDING 17 MAINTENANCE SERVICIN...
Страница 5: ... org or www aws org OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart Q WELDING CUTTING AND BRAZING Obtainable from your state OSHA office or U S Dept of Labor OSHA Office of Public Affairs Room N3647 200 Constitution Ave Washington DC 20210 www osha gov AWS F4 1 SAFE PRACTICES FOR THE PREPARATION FOR WELDING AND CUTTING OF CONTAINERS AND PIPING FOR WELDING AND CUTTING Obtainable from the American Welding Society 550...
Страница 6: ... not only to the operator but to any person situated near the equipment if safety and operating rules are not strictly observed THE WELDING ARC PRODUCES VERY BRIGHT ULTRAVIOLET AND INFRARED LIGHT THESE ARC RAYS WILL DAMAGE YOUR EYES AND BURN YOUR SKIN IF YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED To reduce the risk of injury from arc rays read understand and follow the safety instructions In addition make cer...
Страница 7: ... improve ventilation in the welding area Do not resume welding if physical discomfort persists Fire Prevention FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAN CAUSE DEATH INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE To reduce these risks read understand and follow the safety instructions In addition make certain that anyone else that uses this welding equipment or is a bystander in the welding area understands and follows these safety instr...
Страница 8: ...isher nearby High Frequency Radiation High Frequency H F can interfere with radio navigation safety services computers and communication equipment It is the user s responsibility to have a qualified electrician promptly correct any interference problem resulting from the installation Electrician should regularly check and maintain installation Stop using the equipment if notified by the FCC about ...
Страница 9: ...y wiring ground connections switches or fuses in this welding equipment Wear welding gloves to help insulate hands from welding circuit Keep all liquid containers far enough away from the welder and work area so that if spilled the liquid cannot possibly come in contact with any part of the welder or electrical welding circuit Replace any cracked or damaged parts that are insulated or act as insul...
Страница 10: ...Place at a distance of 12 or more from walls or similar obstructions that could restrict natural air flow for cooling Before you make any electrical connection make sure that the ON OFF SWITCH 12 is OFF power supply voltage and frequency available at site are those stated in the ratings label of your welder The main power supply voltage should be within 10 of the rated main power supply voltage To...
Страница 11: ...ge to your welder is likely Extension Cords For optimum welder performance an extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary If necessary care must be taken in selecting an extension cord appropriate for use with your specific welder Select a properly grounded extension cord that will mate directly with the AC power source receptacle and the welder INPUT POWER CABLE 13 only use the ...
Страница 12: ...around all vents When the LED turns off welding power will be enabled again b The input voltage is outside of the acceptable range If this indicator remains illuminated for more than 10 minutes it is likely that there is an input voltage problem 4 INPUT VOLTAGE INDICATOR LED will be illuminated when input voltage to the machine is present and the ON OFF SWITCH 12 is in the ON position The LED will...
Страница 13: ...13 WWW FORNEYIND COM 1 2 3 4 5 12 7 13 6 8 9 10 11 ...
Страница 14: ...input voltage U1 There are ratings duty cycle and input amperage for both 15A and 20A breakers Be sure to pay close attention to the breaker on the circuit the machine is plugged into and follow the appropriate ratings User settings on the machine may need to be reduced or limited to avoid exceeding the rated input amperage Failure to do so could result in frequent breaker trips or electrical haza...
Страница 15: ...ESS SELECTION BUTTON 1 on the front panel until the PROCESS INDICATOR LED 2 for Stick SMAW welding is lit Check the electrode packaging to determine the recommended polarity and connect the electrode holder and ground clamp to the NEGATIVE and POSITIVE DINSE SOCKETS 10 and 11 accordingly Direct current electrode positive DCEP or direct current reverse polarity DCRP electrode holder in POSITIVE DIN...
Страница 16: ...le Ensure the TIG torch is safely away from all conductive materials Switch the unit ON with the ON OFF SWITCH 12 Set the amperage with the AMPERAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB 6 Open the gas valve on the torch handle Initiate the weld arc with a lift arc technique Close the gas valve on the torch handle after post weld flow has been completed REMEMBER TO CLOSE THE VALVE ON THE GAS CYLINDER IMMEDIATELY AFTER ...
Страница 17: ...MENT KNOB 9 to adjust the percent of each pulse that the weld output is at peak amperage vs base amperage A higher setting for Pulse On will increase penetration while a lower value is better for thin material Tip When pulse stick welding Pulse On over 40 is recommended to avoid arc loss and sticking PULSE SETTINGS EXAMPLE Pulse On set at 60 Pulse Hz set at 1 Each 1 second long pulse will have 100...
Страница 18: ...OBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION All LEDs off No output power Fan not operating Machine is not turned ON Turn machine ON with ON OFF SWITCH 7 No input power present Make sure machine is plugged in Verify that circuit breaker has not been tripped Reset if needed Verify output power from the outlet Do not use the machine on a GFI outlet DUTY CYCLE FAULT CODE F01 DISPLAYED ON AMPERAGE DISPLAY 5...
Страница 19: ... needed Ensure the connection between the ground clamp and workpiece is good and on clean bare not painted or rusted metal Frequent circuit breaker trips Machine is not the only piece of electrical equipment on the circuit Make sure the welder is on a dedicated circuit or is the only thing plugged into a circuit Circuit breaker is incorrect insufficient for use with this machine Verify that the ci...
Страница 20: ...20 WWW FORNEYIND COM 1 2 Machine Parts Diagram Replacement Parts List NO PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 85667 Ground 25 Dinse 2 85669 Electrode Holder 25 Dinse 3 78036 Adapter Cord 3 ...
Страница 21: ...BER ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM PHOTO 1 85659 TIG Torch 17FV 2 85454 Cup 10N48 3 85455 Collet 10N23 1 16in 4 85459 Collet Body 10N31 1 16in 5 85465 Back Cap 57Y02 4in 6 85450 Electrode 1 16 x 7 TIG Torch TIG Consumables List SOLD SEPARATELY ...
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Страница 24: ...Forney Industries Inc 2057 Vermont Drive Fort Collins CO 80525 800 521 6038 www forneyind com ...
