ESAB Fabricator 252i User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.0 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 1-1
SECTION 2:
SYSTEM 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 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.05 User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.06 Transportation Methods .................................................................................. 2-2
2.07 Packaged Items .............................................................................................. 2-2
2.08 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.09 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-4
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 ........................................................................ 3-2
3.06 Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features ............................................ 3-3
3.07 Advanced Features Details .............................................................................. 3-6
3.08 Attaching the ESAB Fusion 250A MIG Gun ................................................... 3-13
3.09 Installing a 12.5 lb spool (8" diameter) ......................................................... 3-13
3.10 Installing a Standard Spool (12" diameter) ................................................... 3-14
3.11 Inserting Wire into the Feed Mechanism ...................................................... 3-15
3.12 Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment .................................................................. 3-16
3.13 Feed Roller Alignment ................................................................................... 3-16
3.14 Changing the Feed Roll ................................................................................. 3-17
3.15 Input And Output Wire Guide Installation ..................................................... 3-18
3.16 Wire Reel Brake ............................................................................................ 3-19
3.17 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions ........................................... 3-19
3.18 Set-up MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire .......................... 3-22
3.19 Set-up for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Gasless MIG Wire .............................. 3-24
3.20 Set-up for LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding ............................................................ 3-25
3.21 Set-up for STICK Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) ............................................... 3-26
SECTION 4:
BASIC WELDING GUIDE ............................................................................ 4-1
4.01 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique ............................................... 4-1
4.02 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting ............................................... 4-5
4.03 STICK (SMAW) Basic Welding Technique ....................................................... 4-8
4.04 STICK (SMAW) Welding Troubleshooting ..................................................... 4-15
4.05 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique .......................................................... 4-17
4.06 TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems ..................................................................... 4-19

ESAB Fabricator 252i Specifications

General

Brand	ESAB
Model	Fabricator 252i
Category	Welding System
Language	English