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FABRICATOR® 181i 3-IN-1 Multi Process Welding SystemsOperating ManualTweco.comEnglishCanadien FrançaisAmericas EspañolRevision: AF Issue Date: Jun

Fabricator 181i Fabricator 181i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-4 Manual 0-51917. Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder i

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Fabricator 181i Fabricator 181i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-6 Manual 0-5191C Ventilation! WARNING Ade quately ventilate welding, heating, and

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Fabricator 181i Fabricator 181i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-8 Manual 0-51911.04 Symbol ChartNote that only some of these symbols will appear

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Fabricator 181i Fabricator 181i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-10 Manual 0-51919. N’enroulez pas de câbles électriques autour de votre corps.10

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WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Congratulations on receiving your new Tweco product. We are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide

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Fabricator 181i Fabricator 181i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-16 Manual 0-51911.08 Principales Normes De SecuriteSafety in Welding and Cutting

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1.10 Declaration Of ConformityManufacturer: Victor Technologies International, Inc. Address: 16052 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 300 St.

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 2-1 INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2: INTRODUCTION 2.01 How to Use This ManualThis Manual usual

Fabricator 181i INTRODUCTION 2-2 Manual 0-51912.06 User ResponsibilityThis equipment will perform as per the information contained herein when insta

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 2-3 INTRODUCTION2.08 Duty CycleThe rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source, is a

Fabricator 181i INTRODUCTION 2-4 Manual 0-51912.09 SpecificationsDESCRIPTION FABRICATOR 181i MULTI PROCESS 3 IN 1 WELDERPower Source Part No. W1003180

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 2-5 INTRODUCTIONNOTE The recommended time delay fuse or circuit breaker size is 50 am

! WARNINGSRead and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before installing, operating, or servicing the equipment.While t

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Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPSECTION 3: INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.01

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-2 Manual 0-5191 WARNINGThe Fabricator 181i must be electrically connected by a qualified electric

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-3 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPInput PowerEach unit incorporates an INRUSH circu

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-4 Manual 0-5191C. Methods of Reducing Electromagnetic Emissions1. Electricity Supply Welding

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-5 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP ! WARNINGUse the regulator for the gas and press

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-6 Manual 0-51919. Slowly and carefully open the cylinder valve (Figure 3-3) until the maximum p

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-7 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.10 Power Source Controls, Indicators and Featu

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-8 Manual 0-51912. Digital Wirespeed/Amperage Meter (Left Digital Display)This digital meter dis

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-9 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP6. MIG Gun Polarity LeadThe polarity lead is use

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ... 1-11.01 Arc Welding Hazards ...

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-10 Manual 0-5191Note that the Local/ Remote Switch (Control No. 18) located in the wirefeed comp

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-11 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP2T (Normal Mode)In this mode, the MIG or TIG Tri

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-12 Manual 0-519115. Gas Inlet (MIG mode only for MIG Gun or Spool Gun operation)The Gas Inlet co

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-13 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP20. MIG Gun & Spool Gun SwitchThe MIG Gun /

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-14 Manual 0-51913.12 Torch Adapter Thumb Screw Replacement 1. Place unit on its back. Art # A-

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-15 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP4. Gently push the bottom of the front panel up

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-16 Manual 0-5191Art # A-10357 Friction Washer 4”（100mm） Diameter spool Nut with Nylon Insert

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-17 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPArt # A-10358SpringNut with Nylon Insert8” (200m

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-18 Manual 0-5191Art # A-10359Outlet GuideInlet GuideWire Drive Tension ScrewPressure Roller ArmF

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-19 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.17 Changing the Feed RollTo change feed roll

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE ... 4-14.01 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic W

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-20 Manual 0-5191 Wire Reel Brake Adjustment NutArt # A-10361Figure 3-15: Wire Reel Brake3.19 Ga

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-21 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.20 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shie

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-22 Manual 0-5191Art # A-10362 Shielding Gas Hose Fitted with 5/8"-18 UNF connection Prim

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-23 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP CAUTIONLoose welding terminal connections can c

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-24 Manual 0-51913.22 Setup for SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG WireSet the P

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-25 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.23 Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) WeldingA. Selec

Fabricator 181i INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-26 Manual 0-5191Art # A-10364Work leadMIG Gunpolarity leadnot connected.Note: A Tweco 17V TIG to

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 3-27 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.24 Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding A. Connec

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Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-1 BASIC WELDING GUIDESECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4.01 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Weld

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Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-2 Manual 0-5191Position of MIG GunThe angle of MIG Gun to the weld has an effect on the width of the weld.Push

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-3 BASIC WELDING GUIDEDistance from the MIG Gun Nozzle to the Work PieceThe electrode

Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-4 Manual 0-5191Transverse and LongitudinalNozzle AxesArt # A-08998_ABLongitudinalAngleAxis of WeldTransverseAn

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-5 BASIC WELDING GUIDETweco MIG, Lift TIG, Stick Wire Selection ChartArt # A-10366_AB

Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-6 Manual 0-51914.02 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding TroubleshootingSolving Problems Beyond the Welding TerminalsThe g

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-7 BASIC WELDING GUIDESolving Problems Beyond the Welding Terminals - Inconsistent Wi

Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-8 Manual 0-5191Basic MIG Welding TroubleshootingFAULT CAUSE REMEDY1 Undercut A Welding arc voltage too high. A

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-9 BASIC WELDING GUIDE4.03 Stick (SMAW) Basic Welding TechniqueSize of ElectrodeThe

Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-10 Manual 0-5191Welding PositionThe electrodes dealt with in this publication can be used in most positions, i

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-11 BASIC WELDING GUIDEJoint PreparationsIn many cases, it will be possible to weld s

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Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-12 Manual 0-5191The WelderPlace yourself in a comfortable position before beginning to weld. Get a seat of sui

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-13 BASIC WELDING GUIDEMaking Welded JointsHaving attained some skill in the handling

Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-14 Manual 0-5191Art # A-07699_AB45° fromvertical60° - 70° from lineof weldFigure 4-23: Electrode Position for

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-15 BASIC WELDING GUIDE2. Vertical Down The E7014 Stick electrode makes welding in t

Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-16 Manual 0-5191B. Expansion and Contraction of Parent Metal in the Fusion Zone:While welding is proceeding,

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-17 BASIC WELDING GUIDEArt # A-07707Figure 4-31: Principle of PresettingArt # A-07708

Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-18 Manual 0-51914.05 Stick (SMAW) Welding TroubleshootingFAULT CAUSE REMEDY1 Welding current varyingARC FORCE

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-19 BASIC WELDING GUIDEFAULT CAUSE REMEDY5 Portions of the weld run do not fuse to th

Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-20 Manual 0-51914.06 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding TechniqueGas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or TIG (Tungsten Inert

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-21 BASIC WELDING GUIDETungsten Electrode TypesElectrode Type (Ground Finish)Welding

Fabricator 181i Fabricator 181i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-2 Manual 0-5191WARNINGARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin; NOISE can damage hearing.

Fabricator 181i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-22 Manual 0-51914.07 TIG (GTAW) Welding ProblemsFAULT CAUSE REMEDY1 Excessive bead build up or poor penetrati

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 4-23 BASIC WELDING GUIDEFAULT CAUSE REMEDY7 Dirty weld pool A Electrode contaminated b

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Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 5-1 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICESECTION 5: POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND RO

Fabricator 181i TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICE 5-2 Manual 0-5191FAULT CAUSE REMEDY8 Gas flow continues after the torch trigger switch has been released

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 5-3 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICEComponents to be TestedMinimum Insulatio

Fabricator 181i TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICE 5-4 Manual 0-5191Power Source CalibrationA. ScheduleOutput testing of all Tweco Power Sources and applic

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 5-5 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICE5.03 Cleaning the Welding Power Source

Fabricator 181i TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SERVICE 5-6 Manual 0-51915.05 Volt-Ampere CurvesVoltage-Amperage Curves shows maximum voltage and amperage outp

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 6-1 KEY SPARE PARTSSECTION 6: KEY SPARE PARTS6.01 Tweco Fusion 180A MIG Gun PartsItem No.Description Part No.1 Veloc

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Fabricator 181iKEY SPARE PARTS 6-2 Manual 0-51916.02 Power SourceArt # A-11243_ACFigure 6-2Art # A-1036331

Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 6-3 KEY SPARE PARTSFABRICATOR 181i POWER SOURCE SPARE PARTSITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 W7004962 PCB,Power,181i2

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Fabricator 181iManual 0-5191 1 APPENDIXAPPENDIX: FABRIC

TWECO - LIMITED WARRANTY TERMSLIMITED WARRANTY: Tweco ®, Inc, A Victor Technologies Company, warrants to customers of its authorized distributors here

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