Tweco 170Pi Transtig User Manual

PFCA-11643170PiOperating ManualRevision: AA Issue Date: January 10, 2013 Manual No.: 0-5241Operating Features: T

TRANSTIG 170PiGENERAL INFORMATION 1-4 Manual 0-52415. Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fittings designed for the spe

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 1-5 GENERAL INFORMATION1.02 Principal Safety StandardsSafety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI St

TRANSTIG 170PiGENERAL INFORMATION 1-6 Manual 0-52411.03 Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: CIGWELD Address: 71 Gower St, Preston Victoria

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 2-1 INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2: INTRODUCTION 2.02 Equipment IdentificationThe unit’s identification number (specification or p

TRANSTIG 170PiINTRODUCTION 2-2 Manual 0-52412.04 Symbol ChartNote that only some of these symbols will appear on your model.Gas Tungsten Arc Weldin

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 2-3 INTRODUCTION2.05 DescriptionThe Cigweld Transtig 170Pi is a self contained single phase multi process welding inver

TRANSTIG 170PiINTRODUCTION 2-4 Manual 0-52412.09 Duty CycleThe rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source, is a statement of the time it may be ope

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 2-5 INTRODUCTION2.10 SpecificationsDescription Transtig 170PiPlant Part NoPower Source Part NoW1007190W1007189Power Sou

TRANSTIG 170PiINTRODUCTION 2-6 Manual 0-5241NOTE 4Minimum Generator Recommendation at the Maximum Output Duty Cycle. Due to large variations in perf

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPSECTION 3: INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPconditions. For further information pl

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TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-2 Manual 0-5241action may be as simple as earthing the welding circuit, see NOTE below. In other c

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-3 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPbonding the workpiece to earth may reduce emissions in some, but not all instances

TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-4 Manual 0-5241The display will also show error code E-1 if the “Fail to Safe” protection has oper

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-5 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPA-11647Figure 3-3: Programming Mode STICK Programming ModeProgramming Parameter Co

TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-6 Manual 0-5241Programming Parameter Control Panel DisplayArc ForceArc Force is effective when in

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-7 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPUp SlopeThis parameter operates in TIG modes only and is used to set the time for

TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-8 Manual 0-5241Pulse Mode / Direct DC modeThis parameter selects PULSE operating mode or DIRECT

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-9 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPPulse WidthThis parameter sets the percentage “on” time of the PULSE FREQUENCY for

TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-10 Manual 0-5241Crater CurrentThis parameter operates in TIG modes only. In 2T mode this is the cu

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-11 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPCAUTIONLoose welding terminal connections can cause overheating and result in the

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

TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-12 Manual 0-5241A-116634T Latch ModeThis mode of welding is mainly used for long welding runs to r

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-13 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPNote that when the unit is powered on the mode selection control will automatical

TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-14 Manual 0-52413.07 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions!WARNINGThis equipment is desi

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-15 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPInstallation1. Remove cylinder valve plastic dust seal. Clean the cylinder valve

TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-16 Manual 0-5241ShutdownClose cylinder valve whenever the regulator is not in use. To shut down fo

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-17 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPA-11666Figure 3-7: Setup for TIG Welding3.09 Foot Control Part No. W4015800 (Opt

TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-18 Manual 0-5241DescriptionThe CIGWELD Foot Control is a foot operated switch and potentiometer wh

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 3-19 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.10 Setup for Manual Arc (MMAW) Welding A. Connect the Electrode Holder lead

TRANSTIG 170PiINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-20 Manual 0-5241

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 4-1 BASIC WELDING GUIDESECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4.01 Stick (MMAW) Basic Welding TechniqueSize of ElectrodeThe el

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

TRANSTIG 170PiBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-2 Manual 0-5241Welding PositionThe electrodes dealt with in this publication can be used in most positions, i.e.

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 4-3 BASIC WELDING GUIDEArt# A-07693 Figure 4-7: Overhead Position, Butt WeldArt # A-07694Figure 4-8: Overhead Position,

TRANSTIG 170PiBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-4 Manual 0-5241Arc Welding Technique - A Word to BeginnersFor those who have not yet done any welding, the simpl

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 4-5 BASIC WELDING GUIDEIf the travel is too fast, the bead will be narrow and strung out and may even be broken up into

TRANSTIG 170PiBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-6 Manual 0-5241from the vertical. Some electrodes require to be sloped about 20º away from the perpendicular pos

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 4-7 BASIC WELDING GUIDEArt # A-07702Figure 4-16: Multi Run Vertical Fillet WeldArt # A-07703Figure 4-17: Examples of Ve

TRANSTIG 170PiBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-8 Manual 0-5241DistortionDistortion in some degree is present in all forms of welding. In many cases it is so sm

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 4-9 BASIC WELDING GUIDEB. Distribution of StressesDistortion may be reduced by selecting a welding sequence which will

TRANSTIG 170PiBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-10 Manual 0-5241Art # A-07710_AB1Block Sequence.The spaces between the welds are filled in when the welds are coo

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 4-11 BASIC WELDING GUIDEElectrode Selection ChartCIGWELD Electrode Selection ChartDescription Diameter Pack Part No. Ap

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 6: KEY SPARE PARTS ... 6-16.01 Power Source

TRANSTIG 170PiBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-12 Manual 0-52414.02 Stick (MMAW) Welding TroubleshootingFAULT CAUSE REMEDY1 Welding current varyingARC FORCE

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 4-13 BASIC WELDING GUIDE5 Portions of the weld run do not fuse to the surface of the metal or edge of the joint.A Small

TRANSTIG 170PiBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-14 Manual 0-52414.03 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding TechniqueGas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or TIG (Tungsten Inert G

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 4-15 BASIC WELDING GUIDETungsten Electrode TypesElectrode Type (Ground Finish)Welding Application Features Colour CodeT

TRANSTIG 170PiBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-16 Manual 0-5241TIG Welding is generally regarded as a specialised process that requires operator competency. Wh

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 4-17 BASIC WELDING GUIDE7 Dirty weld pool A Electrode contaminated by contact with work piece or filler rod mate-rial.A

TRANSTIG 170PiBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-18 Manual 0-5241

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 5-1 POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTSSECTION 5: POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREM

TRANSTIG 170PiPOWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 5-2 Manual 0-52411

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 5-3 POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTSComponents to be TestedMinimum Insulation Resistance (MΩ)Inpu

TRANSTIG 170PiPOWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 5-4 Manual 0-5241F

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 5-5 POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS5.03 Cleaning the Welding Power Source! WARNINGThere are dan

TRANSTIG 170PiPOWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 5-6 Manual 0-5241

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 6-1 KEY SPARE PARTSSECTION 6: KEY SPARE PARTS6.01 Power SourceA-11668Figure 6-1

TRANSTIG 170PiKEY SPARE PARTS 6-2 Manual 0-5241TRANSTIG 170Pi POWER SOURCE SPARE PARTSITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION1 W7005815 PCB Power2 W7005801 PCB

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 6-3 KEY SPARE PARTS6.02 TIG Torch W4014604TIG Torch W4014604 spare parts diagramA-11669Figure 6-2TIG TORCH SPARE PARTS

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 A-1 APPENDIXAPPENDIX: TRANSTIG 170Pi CIRCUIT DIAGRAMQ1T14ANEEMCFILTERR39CY1POSITIVENEGATIVE24VDC FANC20Q2T1R100, 102C10

CIGWELD - LIMITED WARRANTY TERMSLIMITED WARRANTY: CIGWELD Pty Ltd, A Victor Technologies Company, hereafter, “CIGWELD” warrants to customers of its au

TERMS OF WARRANTY – JANUARY 20131. The Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth) and similar State Territory legislation relating to the supply of good

WARRANTY SCHEDULE – JANUARY 2013These warranty periods relate to the warranty conditions in clause 2. All warranty periods are from date of sale from

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION1.01 Arc Welding Hazards WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.Touching l

Australia Terms of Warranty – 2013Effective 1st January 2012, all warranties agains

GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATIONCIGWELD, Australia71 Gower StreetPreston, VictoriaAustralia, 3072Telephone: 61-3-9474-7400Fax: 61-3-9474-7

Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters71 Gower StreetPreston, Victoria, Australia, 3072Telephone: +61 3 9474 7400FAX: +61 3 9474 7391Email: enqui

TRANSTIG 170PiGENERAL INFORMATION 1-2 Manual 0-5241 WARNINGARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin; NOISE can damage hearing.Arc rays from the welding pro

TRANSTIG 170PiManual 0-5241 1-3 GENERAL INFORMATION WARNINGFUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.Welding p