Tweco FP-260 User Manual

FP-200 and FP-260

MIG Welding System

Instruction Manual

FORM NO. 0056-1840 EFFECTIVE August 2001

Safety and Operating

Instructions

For Your Safety . . .

PLEASE READ

CAREFULLY!

Table of Contents

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

General Welding Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Personal Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Fire Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Electromagnetic Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Protective Welding Gasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Health Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Electric Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Welder Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Welder Operating Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Internal Thermal Overload Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Specifications for FP 200 Wire (GMAW/FCAW) Welding System (1444-0310) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Specifications for FP 260 Wire (GMAW/FCAW) Welding System (1444-0312) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

MIG Gun Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Duty Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Assembling the Welder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

MIG Gun Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Power Source Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installation of the Welding Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Flux Core (FCAW) and MIG (GMAW) Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Advantages of Flux Core (FCAW) Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

For MIG (GMAW) Welding with a Shielding Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Advantages of MIG (GMAW) Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Gas Cylinder Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MIG Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

MIG Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Welding Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Spot Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Adjustment of the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Additional Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

General Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Troubleshooting Guide for FP-300 MIG Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

PF-300 Wire Conduit Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

FP-200 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

FP-260 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Firepower Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Table of Illustrations

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Figure 1: Assembling the Welder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Figure 2: Wire Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Figure 3: Polarity Preparation for Welding without Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Figure 4: Polarity Preparation for Welding with Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Figure 5: Gas Cylinder Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Figure 6: Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Figure 8: FP-200 and FP-260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Figure 9: Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

INTRODUCTION

This User’s Guide provides specific information about your Firepower Welding System. This guide provides
pertinent information needed to safely and effectively use your Firepower Welding System. The information in
this manual applies to specific Firepower Welding System models. It gives instructions on set-up, installation
and actual use of your Firepower Welding System.

SAFETY PROFILE

Tradesmen respect the tools and equipment with which they work. They are also aware that tools and equip­ment are dangerous if used improperly or abused.

Read this guide prior to using your welding system. It enables you to do a better and safer job. You will also
learn the machine’s application, limitations and the specific potential hazards related to welding.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The following safety information is provided to you as a guideline. Use it to operate your new Firepower
Welding System under the safest possible conditions. Any equipment that uses electrical power is potentially
dangerous to use when the safety or safe handling instructions are not known and/or are not followed. This
safety information gives you the necessary information for safe use and operation.

Items in this manual that significantly affect safety are identified with the following headings. Please read and
understand this manual. Pay special attention to items identified with these headings.

- Means there is a possibility of injury or death to yourself or others if the proper

safety precautions are not followed.

- Means there is the possibility of damage to the Firepower Welding System or

other property.

- Indicates points of interest for more efficient and convenient installation or opera-

tion. It may be used before or after a procedure to highlight or better explain the step.

READ ALL SAFETY AND WARNING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before attempting to install, oper­ate or service this welding unit. Your failure to comply with the instructions could result in personal injury
and/or property damage.

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR FUTURE REFERENCE.

GENERAL WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

LOCATION

Welding processes of any kind can be dangerous not only to the operator but to
any person situated near the equipment, if safety and operating rules are not strictly
observed.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

1. Wear closed, non-flammable protective clothing, without pockets or turned up trousers.

2. Wear a non-flammable welding helmet to shield the neck, face and sides of the head. Keep the protective
lens clean. Replace the protective lens if broken or cracked. Position a transparent glass between the lens and
the welding area. Weld in a closed area that does not open into other working areas.

3. NEVER look at the arc without proper protection to the eyes.

4. Thoroughly clean metal of rust or paint to avoid producing harmful fumes. Parts degreased with a solvent
must dry before welding.

5. NEVER weld on metals or coated metals containing zinc, mercury, chromium, graphite, lead, cadmium or
beryllium unless the operator and the people standing in the same area use an air-supplied respirator.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your safety, BEFORE connecting the power source to the line, follow these instructions:

1. Insert an adequate two-pole switch, equipped with time-delay fuses, before the main outlet.

2. Make the single-phase connection with a two-pole plug compatible with the above mentioned outlet.

3. The two wires of the two-pole input cable are used for the connection with the single-phase line. The yel­low/green wire is for the compulsory connection to the ground in the welding area.

4. When working in a confined space, keep the power source outside the welding area and fix the ground cable
to the workpiece. NEVER work in a damp or wet area.

5. DO NOT use damaged input or welding cables.

6. NEVER operate the power source without its panels in place. This could cause serious injury to the operator
and could damage the equipment.

FIRE PREVENTION

Welding operations use fire or combustion as a basic tool.

1. The work area MUST have a fireproof floor.

2. Work benches or tables used during welding operations MUST have fireproof tops. DO NOT weld on
wooden work benches.

3. Use heat-resistant shields or other approved material to protect nearby walls or unprotected flooring from
sparks and hot metal.

4. Keep an approved fire extinguisher of the proper size and type in the work area. Inspect it regularly to
ensure that it is in proper working order. Know how to use the fire extinguisher.

5. Remove all combustible materials from the work site. If you can not remove them, protect them with fire­proof covers.

NEVER perform welding operations on a container that has held toxic, com­bustible or flammable liquids or vapors. NEVER perform welding operations in an area con­taining combustible vapors, flammable liquids or explosive dust.

VENTILATION

Ventilate welding work areas adequately. Maintain sufficient air flow to prevent
accumulation of explosive or toxic concentrations of gases. Welding operations using cer­tain combinations of metals, coatings and gases generate toxic fumes. Use respiratory
protection equipment in these circumstances. BEFORE welding, read and understand the
Material Safety Data Sheet for the welding alloy.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

BEFORE installing a MIG power source, inspect the surrounding area checking the following points:

1. Make sure there are no other power supply cables, control lines, telephone cables or other devices close to
the power source.

2. Make sure that telephones, televisions, computers or other control systems are not in the working area.

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3. People with pace-makers or hearing aides should keep far from the power source. In particular cases, special
protection measures may be required.

Reduce interference by following these suggestions:

1. If there is interference in the power source line, mount an E.M.T. filter between the power supply and the
power source.

2. Shorten the output cables of the power source, keep them together and connected to ground.

3. Securely fasten the panels of the power source in place after performing maintenance.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Please familiarize yourself with the warning symbols listed on the following pages. These symbols identify
important safety messages in this manual. When you see one of these symbols, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury and carefully read the message that follows.

Indicates that the possibility of electric shock hazard exists during the operation of the step(s) that
follow.

Indicates that the possibility of fire hazard exists during the operation of the step(s) that follow.

Indicates that the helmet must be worn during the step(s) that follow to protect against eye damage
and burns due to flash hazard.

Indicates that the possibility of toxic gas hazard exists during operation of the step(s) that follow.

Indicates that the possibility of being burned by hot slag exists during operation of the step(s) that
follow.

Indicates that eye protection should be worn to protect against flying debris in the following step(s).

Indicates that the possibility of injury or death exist due to improper handling and maintenance of
compressed gas cylinders or regulators.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Reduce the risk of death or serious injury from shock. Read,
understand and follow the following safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else
who uses this welding equipment, or who is a bystander in the welding area, understands and fol­lows these safety instructions as well.

FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAN CAUSE DEATH, INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE! Reduce
the risk of death, injury or property damage from fire or explosion. Read, understand and follow the
following safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else who uses this welding
equipment, or who is a bystander in the welding area, understands and follows these safety instruc­tions as well. Remember, welding by nature produces sparks, hot spatter, molten metal drops, hot
slag and hot metal parts that can start fires, burn skin and damage eyes.

ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN! Reduce the risk of injury from arc rays.
Read, understand and follow the following safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that any­one else who uses this welding equipment, or who is a bystander in the welding area, understands
and follows these safety instructions as well.

FUMES, GASSES AND VAPORS CAN CAUSE DISCOMFORT, ILLNESS AND DEATH!
Reduce the risk of discomfort, illness or death. Read, understand and follow the following safety
instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else who uses this welding equipment, or who
is a bystander in the welding area, understands and follows these safety instructions as well.

IMPROPER HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS AND
REGULATORS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! Reduce the risk of injury or
death from compressed gasses and equipment hazards. Read, understand and follow the following
safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else who uses this welding equipment, or

who is a bystander in the welding area, understands and follows these safety instructions as well.

PROTECTIVE WELDING GASSES

1. These welders use only inert or non-flammable gases for welding arc protection. It is important to choose
the appropriate gas for the type of welding being performed.

2. DO NOT use gas from unidentified cylinders.

3. DO NOT connect the cylinder directly to the welder. Use a pressure regulator.

4. Make sure the pressure regulator and the gauges function properly.

5. DO NOT lubricate the regulator with oil or grease.

6. Each regulator is designed for use with a specific gas. Make sure the regulator is designed for the protective
gas being used.

7. DO NOT use damaged cylinders.

8. Make sure that the cylinder is safely secured tightly to the welder with the chain provided.

9. DO NOT carry the cylinder by holding it by the valve.

10. NEVER expose cylinders to excessive heat, sparks, slag or flame.

11. Make sure that the gas hose is ALWAYS in good condition.

12. Keep the gas hose away from the working area.

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HEALTH HAZARDS

The welding process can be hazardous to your health. Therefore, follow these precautions:

1. ALWAYS wear protective clothing without pockets and cuffs. Wear a helmet, gloves and shoes with an insu-
lating sole.

2. ALWAYS use a welding mask or helmet with the properly tinted protective glass in the shade adequate to
the welding operation being performed and to the current intensity.

3. Make certain that bystanders in the welding area are also following these precautions.

4. ALWAYS keep the welding mask glass clean. Replace it if it is cracked or chipped.

5. NEVER weld in a damp area or come in contact with a moist or wet surface when welding.

6. If the welding area lacks proper ventilation, use fume extractors.

7. Be sure the welding pieces are free of solvents or alogenous grease which develop toxic gases when exposed
to heat.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Reduce the risk of death or serious injury from
shock. Read, understand and follow ALL safety instructions. Be sure that everyone who uses this
welding equipment or who is a bystander in the welding area understands and follows ALL safety
instructions as well.

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN BE FATAL. A person qualified in First Aid techniques
should ALWAYS be present in the working area. If a person is unconscious and electric shock
is suspected, DO NOT touch the person if he or she is in contact with cables or electric wires.
Disconnect power from the machine, then use First Aid. Use dry wood or other insulating
materials to move cables, if necessary, away from the person.

1. Never touch or come in physical contact with any part of the input current circuit and welding current cir­cuit.

2. Frequently, check that the input cable and plug are in good condition.

3. Make sure that the welder is disconnected from the mains BEFORE attempting any repairs, opening the side
panels of the machine or repairing the input cable.

4. Fit the main line, BEFORE the distribution outlet, with a three-poles switch with adequate delayed fuses
(check the welder data plate for fuse values).

5. DO NOT weld with cables, torch or ground clamp in poor shape.

6. DO NOT coil the torch or the ground cables around your body.

7. DO NOT point the welding torch at yourself or at bystanders.

8. Should you feel the slightest electrical shock, STOP welding IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT use the welder
until the fault is found and resolved.

WELDER SPECIFICATIONS

Your new Firepower Wire MIG (GMAW) and Flux Core (FCAW) Wire Welding System is designed for mainte­nance and sheet metal fabrication. The unit consists of a single-phase power transformer power source, arc stabilizer,
rectifier and heavy-duty wire feed system. This welding power source is capable of welding with 0.023 inch (0.6
mm) or 0.030 inch (0.8 mm) solid steel MIG (GMAW) welding wire. A shielding gas is necessary for this process.

This unit is also capable of welding with either 0.030 inch (0.8 mm) or 0.035 inch (0.9 mm) flux cored weld­ing wire (FCAW) process. The use of shielding gas is not required for this welding process. Please refer to the
instructions provided in this manual for proper machine setup.

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The use of larger diameter wire makes welding difficult. The results cannot be guaranteed. The manufacturer

DOES NOT recommend using larger diameter welding wire with this unit.

WELDER OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

The duty rating defines how long the user can weld and how long the welder must rest and cool down. Duty
Cycle ratings are expressed as a percentage of a ten-minute period. It represents the maximum welding time
allowed at the specified amperage setting. The remaining balance of a ten-minute period is required for cooling
off the unit.

All Firepower 230 volt Welding Systems are rated at the required input amperage for proper operation. Please
refer to the data plate located on the front of the unit for the specific rating that applies to your unit.

INTERNAL THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION

DO NOT constantly exceed the duty cycle or damage could result to your welder.
If you do exceed the duty cycle of your welder, the internal thermal overload protection shuts
off all welder functions. If this happens, DO NOT SHUT OFF THE WELDER. Leave the
welder turned on and the fan running. After the welder is properly cooled, the thermal protec­tor automatically resets and your welder will function properly.

If you find that your welder does not weld for a 1-5 minute time period without stopping, reduce the wire
speed slightly. Welding with the wire speed set too high not only causes poor visible welds but also increases
amperage draw and shortens the duty cycle.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR FP 200 WIRE(GMAW/FCAW) WELDING SYSTEM (1444-0310)

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 AMP MIG Welding System

Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230 Volt (60 Hz)

Rated Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Amps @ 60% Duty Cycle

Agency Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSA Rating 60 Amps @ 20% Duty Cycle

Maximum Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Amps Peak

Output Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seven Position (Rotary Switch)

Wire Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Infinite Speed Controlled by Potentiometer

Overload Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illuminated Pilot Light

Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illuminated ON/OFF Switch

Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 foot 50 Amp

MIG Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 foot FIREPOWER®with ON/OFF Contactor Control

Ground Cable and Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 foot Ground Cable/200 Amp Ground Clamp

Gas Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Installed

Spool Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .External Adapter (Installed) 2 lb, 10 lb, 30 lb

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wheel Kit

1 lb. .030 MIG Wire

FIREPOWER®Gas Regulator

FIREPOWER®MIG Gun

Instruction Manual

SPECIFICATIONS FOR FP 260 WIRE(GMAW/FCAW) WELDING SYSTEM (1444-0312)

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 AMP MIG Welding System

Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230 Volt (60 Hz)

Rated Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Amps @ 60% Duty Cycle

Agency Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSA Rating 60 Amps @ 60% Duty Cycle

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