Tweco 180 Portable MIG - Manual (Page 19)

INTRODUCTION FABRICATOR 140, 180
July 20, 2007 2-3 Manual 0-4991
2.05 Machine Specifications
Description Fabricator 140 Fabricator 180
Package System Part Number W1002500 W1002600
Power Source Weight 64 lb (29 kg) 80 lb (36 kg)
Power Source Dimensions HxWxD
Number of Phases
Frequency
Flexible Supply Cable Size
7 ft (2.3 m) 14AWG 8 ft (2.5 m) 12AWG
Supply Lead Plug Type 5-15P 6-50P
Nominal Input Voltage 120V AC 230V AC
Rated Input Current ^ 15A ^ 21A
Rated kVA @ 100% Duty Cycle 1kVA 1.9kVA
Rated Input Current 15A (65A@40%) 21A (130A@25%)
Maximum Input Current 24A (90A@20%) 31A (180A@15%)
Generator Requirements # 6kVA # 8.5kVA
Supply VA @ max. output # 5.1kVA # 7kVA
Open Circuit Voltage Range 20.5 – 34V 19.5 – 38V
Output Current Range 30 – 140A 30 – 180A
Duty Cycle Period
Number of Output Voltage Values
4 6
Minimum Mains Circuit to suit factory fitted Plug
& Lead (Weld Current @ Duty Cycle) (+) 15A (65A@40%) (+) 21A (130A@25%)
Maximum Mains Circuit to suit factory fitted Plug
& Lead (Weld Current @ Duty Cycle) (+) 24A (90A@20%) (+) 31A (180A@15%)
Wire Size Range
Steel
Stainless Steel .023” - .030”
(0.6 - 0.8mm)
.023” - .030” - .035"
(0.6 - 0.8 - 0.9mm)
Flux Core .030” - .035”
(0.8 - 0.9mm)
.030” - .035” - .045"
(0.8 - 0.9 - 1.2mm)
Aluminum .030” - .035” (0.8 - 0.9mm)
.023” - .030” - .035"
(0.6 - 0.8 - 0.9mm)
15.8 x 10.0 x 21.3”
400 x 255 x 540mm
1 Ø
10 Minutes
60Hz
^ The Rated Input Current should be used for the determination of cable size & supply requirements.
+ Motor start fuses or thermal circuit breakers are recommended for this application. Check local requirements for
your situation in this regard.
# Generator Requirements at the Maximum Output Duty Cycle.
Table 2-1: Specifications