TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:
ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ..................................... 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 Principal Safety Standards .............................................................................. 1-5
1.03 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................... 1-6
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 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.05 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-3
2.06 User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-3
2.07 Transporting Methods ..................................................................................... 2-3
2.08 Packaged Items .............................................................................................. 2-4
2.09 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-5
2.10 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-6
2.11 Gouging Specifications (Transmig 550i only) ................................................. 2-7
2.12 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................... 2-8
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP ........................................................ 3-1
3.01 Environment ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Location .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.03 Ventilation ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.04 Mains Supply Voltage Requirements .............................................................. 3-1
3.05 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-1
3.06 Transmig 350i, 450i, 550i Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features .. 3-3
3.07 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions ........................................... 3-15
3.08 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded Mig Wire ...................... 3-17
3.09 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gasless Mig Wire .............................. 3-20
3.10 Setup for TIG (GTAW) Welding With Gas Shielding ...................................... 3-22
3.11 Setup for STICK (MMAW) Welding ............................................................. 3-23
3.12 Setup for GOUGING (Transmig 550i only) .................................................... 3-24
SECTION 4:
BASIC WELDING GUIDE ............................................................................ 4-1
4.01 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique ............................................... 4-1
4.02 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting ............................................... 4-7
4.03 Stick (MMAW) Basic Welding Technique ...................................................... 4-10
4.04 Stick (MMAW) Welding Troubleshooting ...................................................... 4-21
4.05 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique .......................................................... 4-23
4.06 TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems ..................................................................... 4-25