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Installation.......................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications........................................................................................A-1
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
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
Accessories.....................................................................................................Section C
Accessories...........................................................................................................C-1
Replacement Parts................................................................................................C-2
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-2
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................Section E
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................E-1
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................E-1
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................................E-2
Wiring Diagrams..............................................................................................Section F
SP 170-I Wiring Diagram.......................................................................................F-1
SP 170-I Parts...............................................................................................P467 Series
Wire Drive Assembly...........................................................................................P189-D