Tweco FABRICATOR 252i User Manual

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252i
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Revision: AF Issue Date: June 12, 2013 Manual No.: 0-5155

Tweco FABRICATOR 252i Specifications

General

Input Phase	Single Phase
Input Frequency	50/60 Hz
Rated Output	250 A at 30 V
Duty Cycle	60% at 250 A
Wire Feed Speed	50-700 IPM
Wire Diameter Range (MIG)	0.023 - 0.045 in
Welding Processes	MIG, Stick
Process	MIG, Stick
Wire Diameter Range (Stick)	1/16 in
Dimensions	10.5 in

Summary

Section 1: Safety Instructions and Warnings

1.01 Arc Welding Hazards

Details potential hazards associated with arc welding, including electric shock.

1.02 General Safety Information for Victor CS Regulator

Provides general safety guidelines, fire prevention, and housekeeping practices.

Section 2: Introduction

Section 3: Installation Operation and Setup

3.06 Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features

Detailed explanation of the control panel layout, indicators, and key features.

3.07 Advanced Features Details

3.18 Set-up MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire

Step-by-step setup process for MIG welding using gas-shielded wire.

3.19 Set-up for MIG (FCAW) Welding with Gasless MIG Wire

Step-by-step setup process for MIG welding using gasless flux-cored wire.

3.20 Set-up for LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding

Step-by-step setup process for Lift TIG welding.

3.21 Set-up for STICK Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Step-by-step setup process for Stick (SMAW) welding.

Section 4: Basic Welding Guide

4.01 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique

Covers fundamental techniques for MIG and FCAW welding processes.

4.02 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting

Addresses common problems and solutions for MIG and FCAW welding.

4.03 STICK (SMAW) Basic Welding Technique

Explains the basic techniques for Stick (SMAW) welding.

4.04 STICK (SMAW) Welding Troubleshooting

Addresses common problems and solutions for Stick (SMAW) welding.

4.05 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique

Explains the basic techniques for TIG (GTAW) welding.

4.06 TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems

Addresses common problems and solutions for TIG (GTAW) welding.

Section 5: Power Source Problems and Routine Service Requirements

5.01 Power Source Problems

Lists error codes, their causes, and recommended remedies for power source issues.

5.02 Routine Service and Calibration Requirements

Section 6: Key Spare Parts