Lincoln-electric IM890 POWER MIG 140_180 User Manual

Operator’s ManualPOWER MIG ®(140, 180 MODELS)Register your machine: www.lincolnelectric.com/registerAuthorized Service and Distributor Locator: www.

A-3INSTALLATION POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A-3SELECT SUITABLE LOCATIONLocate the welder in a dry location where there is freecirculation of clean ai

A-4INSTALLATION POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A-4INCLUDED COMPONENTS• Wire Feeder Welder.• Work Cable & Clamp.• Magnum 100L Welding Gun.• 3 .035” (

B-1OPERATIONB-1POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)COMMON WELDING ABBREVIATIONSGMAW (MIG)• Gas Metal Arc WeldingFCAW (Innershield or Outershield)• Flux Core Ar

B-2OPERATIONB-2POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)CONTROLS AND SETTINGSThis machine has the following controls:See Figure B.11. POWER SWITCH – Turns power on

B-3OPERATIONB-3POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)See Figure B.38. WELDING GUN CONNECTOR BUSHING &THUMBSCREW – Provides electrical power to thewelding gun

B-4OPERATIONB-4POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)TABLE B.1DRIVE ROLL AND WIRE GUIDESWire Diameter &Type.025”(0.6mm) MIG wire.030”(0.8mm) MIG wire.035”(0.

B-5OPERATIONB-5POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A. ITEMS NEEDED FOR FLUX COREDWELDING1. 035”(0.9mm) Contact Tip2. .025”-.035”(0.6mm-0.9mm) wire guide3. Knur

B-6OPERATIONB-6POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)B. CONNECT LEADS AND CABLES ONTHE MACHINE(See Figure B.7)1. Open the case side door2. Slide the connector en

B-7OPERATIONB-7POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)(See Figure B.9)9. Feed the wire through the wire drive inlet along theinner wire guide groove and into the

B-8OPERATIONB-8POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A. ITEMS NEEDED FOR MIG WELDING1. 025”(0.6mm) Contact Tip2. 025”-035”(0.6mm-0.9mm) Inner wire guide3. .025”

THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FORDAMAGE IMMEDIATELYWhen this equipment is ship

B-9OPERATIONB-9POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)B. INSTALL SHIELDING GASMIG welding requires an appropriate bottle of shieldinggas. For mild steel either a

B-10OPERATIONB-10POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)C. CONNECT LEADS AND CABLES ONTHE MACHINE(See Figure B.14)1. Open the case side door.2. Slide the connecto

B-11OPERATIONB-11POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)(See Figure B.16)9. Feed the wire through the wire drive inlet along theinner wire guide groove and into t

B-12OPERATIONB-121. Follow the MIG welding steps in the previous sec-tion.2. Connect a bottle of 100% Argon shielding Gas perprevious section.3. Disco

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)K2525-1 - Spot Timer Kit Timer kit, when turned on, allows you to set a fixedweld time so that when the gu

C-2ACCESSORIESC-2POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)3-3/4" (95.3mm)4"(102mm)16"(406.4mm)3-11/16"8-1/16"3-13/32"9/32"(7.1mm)

C-3ACCESSORIESC-3POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)2-15/16"(74.6mm)3-3/16"(81mm)7-9/16"(192.1mm)1-1/2"(38.1mm)13-1/2"(342.9mm)1-1/4&

D-1MAINTENANCED-1POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)MAINTENANCESAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Disconnect input power by removingplug from recepta

D-2MAINTENANCED-2POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)GUN AND CABLE MAINTENANCEFOR MAGNUM™ 100L GUNGun Cable CleaningClean cable liner after using approximately

D-3MAINTENANCED-3POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)GUN HANDLE PARTSThe gun handle consists of two halves that are heldtogether with a collar on each end. To

SECTION A:WARNINGS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGSDiesel EnginesDiesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of Calif

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand t

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand t

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand t

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)FOR CODES 11254, 11255, 11256, 11257FOR CODES 11254, 11255, 11256, 11257NOTE: This diagram is for reference

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2POWER MIG (180 MODELS)NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. Thespec

F-3DIMENSION PRINTF-3POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)M21111-2 A18.7814.0810.3712.006.00 5.503.082.46

POWER MIG®(140, 180 MODELS)P-533P-533PARTS LIST FORPOWER MIG®(140 & 180 Models)This parts list is provided as an informative guide only.It was acc

02-04-2010POWER MIG®(140, 180 MODELS)P-533-AP-533-AILLUSTRATION OF SUB-ASSEMBLIES53214

01-30-2012POWER MIG®(140, 180 MODELS)Do Not use this Parts List for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Service Department for any

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits areelectrically “hot” when the welder is on. Donot touch these “hot” parts wi

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (THESE ITEMS ARE NOT ILLUSTRATED)Plug & Lead Assembly S18250-908 1 X • • X •Plug & Lead Assembly S18250-909 1 • X X • XPlu

02-04-2010POWER MIG®(140, 180 MODELS)P-533-CP-533-CGeneral Assembly1A1A13131B1B7A7A7B7B461B1B12A12A11B11B9A9A810109B9B9C9C5A5A5B5B3A3A21414

1A Case Front G4812-1 1 XXXXX1B Thread Forming Screw S9225-63 4 XXXXX2 Nameplate (Code 11254) L12398-2 1 X ••••2 Nameplate (Code 11255) L12398-4 1 •••

02-04-2010POWER MIG®(140, 180 MODELS)P-533-DP-533-DPower Module Assembly416235

Power Module Assembly, Includes: G4716-2 1 X • •Power Module Assembly, Includes: G4716-3 1 • X •Power Module Assembly, Includes: G4716-7 1 • • X1 Chas

05-25-2011POWER MIG®(140, 180 MODELS)P-533-EP-533-ECenter Panel Assembly1101010102345611D11D11B11B15C15C15G15G16A16A16B16B17A17A17A17A1212131378911C11

Center Panel Assembly, Includes: L12322 1 X • XCenter Panel Assembly, Includes: L12322-2 1 • X •1 Center Panel L12321 1 X • X1 Center Panel L12321-1 1

POWER MIG®(140, 180 MODELS)P-533-FP-533-FWire Drive Assembly1A1A7101021A21A202022221717654B4B111112128191913131414161615A15A15B15B15C15C18A18A01-07-20

Wire Drive Assembly, Includes: L12379-3 1 X1A Motor Parts Order Sub Assembly, Includes: L13556 1 XMotor NSS 1XMetric Screw (Not Shown) NSS 2XBase NSS

WELDING AND CUTTINGSPARKS CAN CAUSEFIRE OR EXPLOSION.6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. Ifthis is not possible, cover them to prevent the

05-25-2011POWER MIG®(140, 180 MODELS)P-533-GP-533-GWraparound & Door Assembly1415156289716161111141413133A3A3B3B7A7A1212

Wraparound & Door Asbly, (M20452-3)Includes: NSS 1 XXX1 Door L12320-1 1 X X X2 Case Side G4719-1 1 X X X3A Hinge (Includes S25898-2) S25898-1 2 X

Item Description Part Number Qty.New Complete Gun & Cable Assemblies:Magnum®100L K530-6Replacement Parts:1 Cable Assembly M16318-2 12 Trigger Asse

MAGNUM®100LNOTES

POWER MIG®(140, 180 MODELS)NOTES

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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICYThe business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing andselling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cu

ELECTROMAGNETICCOMPATIBILITY (EMC)CONFORMANCEProducts displaying the CE mark are in conformity with EuropeanCommunity Council Directive of 3 May 1989

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A-1INSTALLATION POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS180 Amp units (K2472-1 180T, K2473-1 180C)INPUT – SINGLE PHASE ONLYRATED OUTP

2Requirements For Maximum OutputIn order to utilize the maximum output capability ofthe machine, a branch circuit capable of 25 amps at120 volts, 60 H