Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Installation	Section A
Technical Specifications	A-1
Safety Precautions	A-2
Identify and Locate Components	A-2
Select Suitable Location	A-3
Output Connections	A-3
Work Clamp Installation	A-3
Work Cable Installation	A-3
Gun Installation	A-4
Gas Connection	A-4
Input Connections	A-5
Line Cord Connection	A-6
230 Volt Input Connection	A-6
208 Volt Input Connection	A-6
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Operation	Section B
Safety Precautions	B-1
General Description	B-2
Design Features and Advantages	B-2
Welding Capability	B-2
Limitations	B-2
Controls and Settings	B-2
Welding Operations	B-3
Wire Loading	B-3
Wire Threading	B-4
Making a Weld	B-5
Process Guidelines	B-5
Chaning Over to Feed Other Wire Sizes	B-6
Welding with GMAW	B-6
Welding with FCAW	B-6
Overload Protection	B-6
Application Chart	B-7
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Accessories	Section C
Accessories	C-1
Replacement Parts	C-2
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Maintenance	Section D
Safety Precautions	D-1
Routine Maintenance	D-1
Gun and Cable Maintenance	D-2
Configuration of Components in Wire Feeding System	D-2
Component Replacement Procedures	D-3, D-4
Gun Handle Parts	D-5
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Troubleshooting	Section E
Safety Precautions	E-1
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide	E-1
Troubleshooting Guide	E-2 thru E-4
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Wiring Diagrams	Section F
SP-170T Wiring Diagram	F-1
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SP-170T Parts	P469, P202, P189

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