TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ............................................... 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 General Safety Information For Victor CS Regulator ......................................... 1-5
1.03 Principal Safety Standards .............................................................................. 1-7
1.04 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 1-8
1.05 Precautions De Securite En Soudage A L’arc .................................................. 1-9
1.06 Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc ................................................................. 1-9
1.07 Informations Générales de Sécurité .............................................................. 1-14
1.08 Principales Normes De Securite ................................................................... 1-16
1.09 Graphique de Symbole .................................................................................. 1-17
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 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.05 Transportation Methods .................................................................................. 2-2
2.06 User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.07 Firepower MST 220i Portable System Package (Part No. 1444-0872) ............ 2-2
2.08 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.09 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-4
2.10 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................... 2-5
2.11 Volt-Ampere Curves ........................................................................................ 2-6
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 Electricity Supply ........................................................................................... 3-1
3.05 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-4
3.06 Firepower Regulator ....................................................................................... 3-5
3.07 Leak Testing The System ................................................................................ 3-8
3.08 When You Finish Using The Regulator ............................................................ 3-8
3.09 Storage Of The Regulator ............................................................................... 3-8
3.10 Firepower MST 220i Power Source Controls, Indicators And Features ........... 3-9
3.11 Attaching the Firepower Fusion 220A MIG Gun ............................................ 3-16
3.12 Installing 33/44 lb Spool (12" diameter) ...................................................... 3-17
3.13 Installing 12.5 lb Spool ( 8" diameter) .......................................................... 3-18
3.14 Installing 1 lb Spool (4" diameter) ................................................................ 3-19
3.15 Inserting Wire Into The Wire Feed Mechanism ............................................. 3-20
3.16 Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment .................................................................. 3-21
3.17 Changing the Feed Roll ................................................................................. 3-21
3.18 Wire Reel Brake ............................................................................................ 3-22
3.19 Setup For MIG (GMAW) Welding With Gas Shielded MIG Wire .................... 3-22
3.20 Setup For MIG (FCAW) Welding With Flux Core (Gasless) Wire ................... 3-24
3.21 Setup For SPOOL GUN MIG (GMAW) Welding With Gas Shielded MIG Wire 3-25
3.22 Setup For LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding ............................................................. 3-26
3.23 Setup For STICK (SMAW) Welding .............................................................. 3-28