Tweco FP-260 - Manual (Page 10)

POWER SOURCE CONNECTION
Power Requirements
This welder is designed to operate on a properly grounded 230 volt, 60 HZ, single-phase alternating current
(AC) power source fused with a 50 amp time-delayed fuse or circuit breaker. (Please consult local codes for
proper plug and receptacle applications.) A qualified electrician should verify the ACTUAL VOLTAGE at the
receptacle into which the welder will be plugged and confirm that the receptacle is properly grounded. The use
of the proper circuit size can eliminate the nuisance of circuit breaker tripping when welding.
Connection to Power Source
High voltage danger from power source! Consult a qualified electrician for
proper installation of receptacle at the power source.
This welder must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. If you are not sure if your
outlet is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician. DO NOT cut off the grounding prong or alter
the plug in any way. DO NOT use any adapters between the welder’s power cord and the power source receptacle.
Make sure the POWER switch is OFF. Connect the welder’s power cord to a prop-
erly grounded 230 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase, 50 amp power source. DO NOT operate this
welder if the source voltage is less than 210 Volts AC or greater than 240 Volts AC. Contact a
qualified electrician if this problem exists. Improper performance and/or damage to the welder
will result if operated on inadequate or excessive power.
INSTALLATION OF THE WELDING WIRE
The power source is supplied with a spool of .030” MIG Welding Wire. Install the wire into the feeding system
by following the instructions below and referring to Figure 2.
Remove the contact tip and gun nozzle from the MIG gun before starting this pro-
cedure.
1. Loosen the nut of the spool holder
(brake drum). Remove the spring
and the external ring.
2. Remove the plastic wrapper from
the spool. Place the spool on the
spool holder. Mount the external
ring, the spring and the plastic
spool holder nut. These parts form
the braking system for the wire
spool. Tighten nut to appropriate
tightness. Excessive pressure
strains the wire feeding motor. Too
little pressure does not immediately
stop the wire spool welding is
stopped.
3. Loosen and lower the tension
adjustment. Release the upper roll of
the feeder. Extract any remaining
wire from the torch liner.
4. Release the end of the wire from
the spool. When it is disconnected,
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Figure 2: Wire Installation