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208208 V V230230 V V6060HZFABRICATOR®MIG WELDING MACHINE251Operating ManualRevision: AB Issue Date: August 22, 2008 Manual No.: 0-5098Operating Fe

FABRICATOR 251 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Manual 0-5098 1-4 August 22, 2008 WARNINGSTEAM AND PRESSURIZED HOT COOLANT can burnface, eyes, and skin.The coo

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FABRICATOR 251August 22, 2008 1-5 Manual 0-50981.03 Symbol ChartNote that only some of these symbols will appear on your model.Gas

FABRICATOR 251 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Manual 0-5098 1-6 August 22, 20081.04 Precautions De Securite En Soudage A L’arc! MISE EN GARDELE SOUDAGE A L’

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FABRICATOR 251August 22, 2008 1-7 Manual 0-5098 AVERTISSEMENTLE RAYONNEMENT DE L’ARC PEUT BRÛLER LES YEUXET LA PEAU; LE BRUIT PEUT

FABRICATOR 251 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Manual 0-5098 1-8 August 22, 20087. Ne soudez des tôles galvanisées ou plaquées au plomb ou aucadmium que si les zo

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FABRICATOR 251August 22, 2008 1-9 Manual 0-5098 AVERTISSEMENTLE CARBURANT PEUR CAUSER UN INCENDIE OU UNEEXPLOSION. Le carburant

FABRICATOR 251 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Manual 0-5098 1-10 August 22, 2008Soudage á L’arc AvecElectrode Non Fusible(GTAW)Decoupe Arc Carbone(CAC-A)Courant

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20082-1SECTION 2:INTRODUCTION2.01 How To Use This ManualThis Operating Manual applies to only the specificationor part number

FABRICATOR 2512-2August 22, 20082.04 General InformationThe Fabricator 251 is a semiautomatic Gas Metal ArcWelder (GMAW-commonly MIG) with an integrat

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20082-32.08 Duty CycleThe rated duty cycle of a welding Power Supply is the operating time it may be used at its rated output

FABRICATOR 2512-4August 22, 2008Package System Part NumberPower Source Part NumberPower Source WeightPower Source Dimensions HxWxD(including wheels an

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20082-52.10 Included ItemsFabricator 251 Package System ContentsFactory Fitted Wheeling KitFactory Fitted Dual Cylinder RackF

FABRICATOR 2512-6August 22, 2008NOTES:

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20083-1SECTION 3:INSTALLATION3.01 EnvironmentThe Fabricator 251 is NOT designed for use inenvironments with increased hazard

FABRICATOR 2513-2August 22, 20083.04 Mains Supply Voltage RequirementsThe Mains supply voltage should be within ± 10% of the rated Mains supply voltag

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20083-3Changing the Voltage Selection1. Disconnect the power supply from the input power source.2. Refer to Figure 3-1. The

FABRICATOR 2513-4August 22, 20083.06 Quick SetupCAUTIONTo obtain adequate air flow and cooling forthe Power Supply components, the fourwheels must be

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20083-5Regulator andFlow MeterCap“Cracking”12345Gas HoseArt # A-07278ShieldingGasShieldingGasStowage HookShieldingGasShieldin

FABRICATOR 2513-6August 22, 2008Adjusting RegulatorAdjust control knob of regulator to the required flow rate, indicated on gauge dial. (Refer to Figu

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20083-73.08 Attaching the Gun and CableAssembly to the Power SourceThe Fabricator 251 is supplied with a Valley National Gase

!WARNINGSRead and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before installing,operating, or servicing the equipment.While the

FABRICATOR 2513-8August 22, 2008Trigger ReceptacleFront Panel Access HoleArt # 0-7148Figure 3-5: Route Gun Cable Through Front Panel Access Hole and C

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20083-93.09 Input And Output Wire GuideInstallationRefer to Figure 3-7.Install the input wire guide (the longer one) by loose

FABRICATOR 2513-10August 22, 20083.11 Installing Wire SpoolAs delivered from the factory, the unit is set for a 33/44 lb. or 12" (300mm) spool.In

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20083-113.12 Inserting Wire into the FeedheadWARNINGELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Make certain the input power is disconnected fro

FABRICATOR 2513-12August 22, 2008Art # A-07162Wheel Brake Hex Head BoltSpool Hub NutPressure AdjustmentDeviceFigure 3-12: Wire Installed3.13 Wirefeede

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20083-133.15 Spool Gun AttachmentA spool gun can readily be used with the Fabricator 251 power supply.1. Attach appropriate i

FABRICATOR 2513-14August 22, 20083.16 Polarity ChangeoverWARNINGELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Make certain the input power is disconnected from the power s

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20083-15Connected for D.C. Electrode Negative (DCEN) WeldingWork LeadArt # A-07164Figure 3-15: Polarity Connections for DCENC

FABRICATOR 2513-16August 22, 2008NOTES:

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20084-1SECTION 4:OPERATION WARNINGDO NOT TOUCH the electrode wire while it is being fed through the system. The electrode wir

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1:SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ... 1-11.01 Arc Welding Hazards ...

FABRICATOR 2514-2August 22, 2008On / Standby Power SwitchThe indicator light is provided to indicate when the Fabricator 251 is connected to the Input

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20084-3 Digital AMP Reading to IPM Conversion010020030040050060070080090025 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325Curr

FABRICATOR 2514-4August 22, 2008010020030040050060070080090025 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325Current (Amps)Wire Speed (IPM)(.030 - AL)(

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20084-5Positive and Negative Welding Current TerminalsRefer back to Figure 4-1. Both terminals located atthe bottom of the un

FABRICATOR 2514-6August 22, 20084.02 Weld Mode SelectorThe Weld Mode Selector switch selects the method of welding mode.4BURNBACKBURNBACKWELD MODEWELD

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20084-7STITCH:This mode of welding is used to weld two or morecomponents together with a stitch weld. The WELD(Spot/Stitch) s

FABRICATOR 2514-8August 22, 20084.03 400 Amp Air-Cooled MIG GunThe Valley National Gases air-cooled 43340VNG 400 amp MIG gun fitted to the FABRICATOR

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20084-94.04 Installing A New Wire Conduit1. Be sure the MIG gun cable is arranged in a straight line, free from twists, when

FABRICATOR 2514-10August 22, 20084.05 MIG Gun MaintenanceRemove dust and metallic particles from the gun conduit by forcing clean, dry compressed air

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20084-11Contact TipGas NozzleSolid WireFlux Cored Wire.023”(.6mm)1/4” (6.4mm)5/16” (7.9mm)3/8” (9.5mm)9/

TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 4:OPERATION ...

FABRICATOR 2514-12August 22, 20084.07 Stitch Welding OperationWelding consumable costs can be reduced by replacing a continuous weld bead with the Sti

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20084-134.09 Gas Selection for Gas Metal Arc WeldingMetal TypeBase Plate ThicknessFiller MetalTransfer ModeSuggested Shieldin

FABRICATOR 2514-14August 22, 20084.10 Welding Setting Selection GuideMaterial Type Wire TypeSteelER70S-6Solid (or hard)100% CO225cfh75% Ar 25%CO2,25cf

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20084-1522 ga. (0.8mm) 18 ga. (1.2mm) 16 ga. (1.6mm) 1/8” (3.2mm) 1/4” (6.4mm) 3/8” (9.5mm) 1/2” (12.7mm) 5/8” (15.9m

FABRICATOR 2514-16August 22, 2008NOTES

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20085-1SECTION 5:MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING5.01 Routine Maintenance & InspectionThe only routine maintenance requi

FABRICATOR 2515-2August 22, 2008Warning! Disconnect input power before maintaining.Each UseVisual check of regulator and pressureVisual check of torch

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20085-35.02 Basic TroubleshootingThe basic level of troubleshooting is that which can be performed without special equipment

FABRICATOR 2515-4August 22, 2008 WARNINGDisengage the drive roll when testing for gas flow by ear.2. Inconsistent wire feedFAULT CAUSE REMEDY 1

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20085-55.04 Welding ProblemsFAULT CAUSE REMEDY 1. Welding arc voltage too high. a. Reduce voltage by redu

FABRICATOR 2515-6August 22, 2008FAULT CAUSE REMEDY 1. Weld beads are too small a. Decrease travel speed 2. Weld penetration narrow

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 20085-75.05 Power Supply Problems FAULT CAUSE REMEDY A. Indicator light is ON but welding arc can not be established. 1. Po

FABRICATOR 2515-8August 22, 2008NOTES

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 2008A-1Style 1 Style 2 Style 3 Style 4 Style 5 Style 6TopFlat Flat KnurledDouble Smooth "V"Double Knurled "V&q

FABRICATOR 251A-2August 22, 2008APPENDIX 2: POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT DIAGRAM• Note the model and part number shown on the equipment nameplateCB12A24V 50/

FABRICATOR 251August 22, 2008A-3Varis torIndu ct or+C1-C4C50.1u F 630V-+Wi re Feeder Motor4 x 22, 000uFBridge RectifierPLUGSOCKETPLUGSOCKETJB/7JB/9JB/6

LIMITED WARRANTYAugust 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY: The Manufacturer, warrants to customers of authorizeddistributors ("Purchaser") that its prod

WARRANTY SCHEDULEAugust 2008 GMAW/FCAW (MIG) WELDING EQUIPMENT WARRANTY PERIOD LABOR Fabricator 251 Original Main Power Transformer and Inductor

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FABRICATOR 251August 22, 2008 1-1 Manual 0-50981.01 Arc Welding Hazards WARNINGELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.Touching live electrical p

FABRICATOR 251 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Manual 0-5098 1-2 August 22, 20083. Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flashand glare; warn

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FABRICATOR 251August 22, 2008 1-3 Manual 0-5098 WARNINGFLYING SPARKS AND HOT METAL can cause injury.Chipping and grinding cau