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Thermal Arc Fabricator 250 - User Manual

Thermal Arc Fabricator 250
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FAB RI CA TOR
210/250
MIG Power Sup plies
For the Fol low ing Specs:
100047A-1 Fab ri ca tor 210
100048A-2 Fab ri ca tor 250
OWNER’S MAN UAL Num ber 430429-478 (Rev AA)
Re vised Oc to ber 23, 2000
THERMAL ARC INC., TROY, OHIO 45373-1085, U.S.A.
IMPORTANT: Read these instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this system.

Table of Contents

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Summary

INTRODUCTION

How To Use This Manual

Instructions on how to use the manual and understand its warnings and notes.

Equipment Identification

Information on identifying the unit's identification number, model, and serial number.

Receipt Of Equipment

Procedures for checking equipment upon receipt and reporting any damage or shipping errors.

ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

Electrical and Arc Hazards

Precautions against electric shock, arc rays, and noise.

Health and Fire Hazards

Risks from fumes, gases, fire, explosion, and engine hazards.

Personal Injury and Equipment Safety

Avoiding injury from moving parts, battery hazards, and hot coolant.

Principal Safety Standards

List of key safety standards relevant to welding and cutting operations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety Guidelines

Essential safety rules for operating the welding equipment.

Protective Gear and User Responsibility

Advice on protective lenses, welding protection, and user duties.

Duty Cycle Explanation

Understanding the rated duty cycle and its impact on equipment usage.

SPECIFICATIONS

MIG Gun and Machine Specs

Technical details for the MIG gun and Fabricator machine models.

Wire Drive, Contents, and Accessories

Specifications for wire drive, included contents, and optional accessories.

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Environment, Location, and Ventilation

Guidelines for suitable installation environments, location, and ventilation.

Input Power Supply Requirements

Voltage requirements, settings, and lead specifications for power supply.

SET UP FOR COMPACT FABRICATORS

Wire Setup and Gun Installation

Procedures for setting up wire spool, rollers, and installing the MIG gun.

POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND FEATURES

Control Panel and Internal Controls

Identifies controls on the front panel and internal components.

Operational Settings and Modes

Details on inductance, wirespeed, mode selection, spot timer, dwell timer, and burnback controls.

Spool Gun and Wire Feed Management

Setup for spool gun, roller pressure, and wire reel brake adjustments.

Polarity, Terminals, and Sockets

Info on polarity lead, welding terminals, and spool gun socket.

TWECO MIG GUN

BASIC WELDING TECHNIQUE

Power Supply Setup and Gun Positioning

Setting controls, gun angle, nozzle distance, and travel speed for optimal welding.

Wire Selection and Welding Operations

Choosing wire size, and performing stitch and spot welding operations.

MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION

Routine Cleaning and Calibration

Procedures for cleaning the power supply and calibrating the digital meter.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Welding Issues and Solutions

Troubleshooting guide for welding faults, causes, and remedies.

Wire Feed Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues with inconsistent wire feed and related components.

Power Supply and Gas Flow Issues

Troubleshooting power supply problems, indicator lights, and gas flow.

Parts List

Equipment Identification and Parts List Usage

How to identify parts and use the parts list effectively.

Component Parts Lists

Detailed lists of parts for various figures and assemblies.

VOLT;AMP GRAPHS

Fabricator 210 Volt;Amp Curves

Graph showing voltage and amperage characteristics for Fabricator 210.

Fabricator 250 Volt;Amp Curves

Graph showing voltage and amperage characteristics for Fabricator 250.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

Publications

Thermal Arc Fabricator 250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Frequency50/60 Hz
Input Voltage208/230/460 VAC
Input Phase1 or 3 Phase
Duty Cycle60% @ 250A
Welding ProcessesGTAW, SMAW
Open Circuit Voltage70 VDC

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