POWER MIG®255XTIMT977February, 201022801 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. Tel. (216) 481-8100Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding
A-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSHeight Width Depth Weight31.79 in 18.88 in 38.78 in 220 Ibs808 mm 480 mm 985 mm 100 kgWire Speed 50 - 700 IPM (1.27 - 17.8
A-2INSTALLATION INSTALACIONINSTALLATIONLea completamente la sección de instalaciónantes de iniciar.PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD• La DESCARGA ELECTRICA pu
A-3INSTALLATION INSTALACIONINSTALLATION1. Before starting the installation, check with the localpower company if there is any question aboutwhether yo
A-44. Using the instructions in Figure A.3, have a quali-fied electrician connect the receptacle or cable tothe input power lines and the system groun
A-5OUTPUT POLARITY CONNECTIONSThe welder, as shipped from the factory, is connectedfor electrode positive (+) polarity. This is the normalpolarity for
SHIELDING GAS(For Gas Metal Arc Welding Processes)Customer must provide cylinder of appropriate typeshielding gas for the process being used.A gas flo
A-7NOTE: If connecting to 100% CO2cylinder, insertregulator adapter between regulator and cylindervalve. If adapter is equipped with a plastic washer,
B-1OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENTLea toda la sección de operación antes deoperar la POWER MIG® 255XTLa DESCARGA ELECTRICApuede causar la muerte.•
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONThe POWER MIG® 255XT is a complete semiautomaticconstant voltage DC arc welding machine built to meetNEMA specifications. It combin
B-3OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENTWELDING CAPABILITYThe POWER MIG® 255XT is rated at 250 amps @26 volts, at a 40% duty cycle based on a ten minutec
2ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOUR-SELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEAR-ERS SHOULD CONSUL
B-4OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENTWIRE SIZE CONVERSION PARTSThe POWER MIG® 255XT is rated to feed .025through .045" (0.6-1.2 mm) solid or core
B-5OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENT1. Open the Wire Drive Compartment Door2. Depress the Release Bar on the Retaining Collarand remove it from the s
B-6OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENTTo Mount 10 to 44 Lb. (4.5-20 kg) Spools(12"/300 mm Diameter) or 14Lb.(6 Kg)Innershield Coils:(For 13-14 lb.
B-7OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENT3. Release the pressure on the idle roll by swinging theadjustable pressure arm down toward the back of themachin
B-8OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENTWIRE DRIVE CONFIGURATION(See Figure B.4)Changing the Gun Receiver BushingELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Turn the input
BUJE DEL RECEPTOR DEL ARMAGUN RECEIVER BUSHINGDOUILLE DE R CEPTEUR DE PISTOLETLOOSEN TIGHTENAFLOJE APRIETAN DESSERREZ-VOUS SERRENTTORNIL
B-10SETTING RUN-IN SPEED ON STAN-DARD POWER MIG FEEDERFAST OR SLOW RUN-IN MODE SELECTION,(When Timer Option is not installed)The POWER MIG® 255XT is f
B-11OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENTIt is not necessary to repeat either of the aboveprocedures each time the unit is powered up. The unitwill remem
B-12To make spot plug welds, punch 3/16" (5 mm)holes in the top sheet. Set the Spot Time control toapproximately 1.2 seconds and set the procedur
B-13MAKING A WELD1. Check that the electrode polarity is correct for theprocess being used, then turn the power switchON.2. Set desired arc voltage an
3ELECTRIC AND MAGNETICFIELDSmay be dangerous3.a. Electric current flowing through anyconductor causes localized Electricand Magnetic Fields (EMF). Wel
B-14When using an open arc process, it is necessaryto use correct eye, head, and body protection.-----------------------------------------------------
B-15OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENTg) Mantenga la tensión del freno del eje del carretede alambre al mínimo requerido, para evitardesplazamientos e
B-16OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENTPROTECCION CONTRASOBRECARGA TERMICA DE LASOLDADURALa POWER MIG® 255XT cuenta con termostatosprotectores integrad
C-1DRIVE ROLL KITSRefer to Table C.1 for various drive roll kits that are available forthe POWER MIG. All items in Bold are supplied standard withthe
C-2ALTERNATIVE MAGNUM GMAW GUNAND CABLE ASSEMBLIESThe following Magnum 250L gun and cableassemblies are separately available for use with thePOWER MIG
SPOOL GUNRemove all input power to the POWER MIG® 255XT beforeproceeding.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
C-4FIGURE C.1MAKING A WELD WITH THE SPOOLGUNSThe POWER MIG control circuitry is designed tosense either the spool gun or (built in) wire feedertrigger
2. Pulling SPOOL GUN Trigger:a. Disables built-in feeder gun operation.b. Closing spool gun trigger starts spool gun weld-ing and makes both electrode
Closing either gun trigger will cause the electrodeof both guns to be electrically "HOT". Be sureunused gun is positioned so electrode or ti
C-7MAGNUM 250LX PUSH-PULL GUN AND PUSHPULL ADAPTERFor heavier duty aluminum applications when use of large 16 poundaluminum spools of wire are desired
4SAFETY SEGURIDAD SÉCURITÉWELDING SPARKS cancause fire or explosion.4.a.Remove fire hazards from the weldingarea.If this is not possible, cover themto
ACCESSOIRESEN RELIANT LE MAGNUM 250 LX POUSSER-TIREZ LE PISTOLET (K2704-1) ET LE MAGNUM250LX POUSSER-TIRENT L'ADAPTEUR DE PIS-TOLET (K2705-1)Voir
ACCESSOIRESFAITES UNE SOUDURE AVEC LE MAGNUM250LX POUSSER-TIRENT LE PISTOLET1. POWER MIG® 255XTa. Placez la machine pour bobiner non l'opérationd
D-1MAINTENANCE MANTENIMIENTO ENTRETIENPRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDADUNA DESCARGA ELECTRICApuede causar la muerte.• Haga que un eléctricoespecializado insta
D-2b. Atornille la tobera de gas fija en el difusor. Sepueden utilizar toberas al ras estándar de 12.7 mm(.50") u otras toberas al ras o retraída
D-3Estire el cable a todo lo largo y vuelva a limpiarlo.Repita este proceso hasta que no vuelva a salir mássuciedad. Si se ha presentado este tipo dep
D-4MAINTENANCE MANTENIMIENTO ENTRETIEN4. Insert a new untrimmed liner into the connectorend of the cable. Be sure the liner bushing isstencilled appro
D-5MAINTENANCE MANTENIMIENTO ENTRETIENFIGURE D.1This screw should only be gently tightened.Overtightening will split or collapse the liner andcause po
D-6MAINTENANCE MANTENIMIENTO ENTRETIENTABLA D.2ACCESORIOS Y PARTES DE REMPLAZO A LAVENTA PARA LA ANTORCHA MAGNUM 250L YENSAMBLES DE CABLETABLEAU D.2AC
E-1HOW TO USETROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEService and Repair should only be performed byLincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.Unauthorized repairs perfor
E-2Major physical or electrical damage is evident.1. Contact your Local Lincoln AuthorizedField service facility.There is no wire feed or open circuit
5ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.5.a. The electrode and work (or ground)circuits are electrically “hot” when thewelder is on. Do not touch these “hot”parts wi
E-3Machine output is low. Welds are "cold", weldbead is rounded or bumped up demonstratingpoor wetting into plate.1. Check input voltage. Ma
E-4Rough wire feeding or wire will notfeed but drive rolls are turning.1. The gun cable may be kinked or twisted.2. The wire may be jammed in the gun
F-1NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular cod
F-2NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular cod
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NOTES NOTAS
NOTES NOTAS
WARNINGAVISO DEPRECAUCIONATTENTIONWARNUNGATENÇÃOSpanishFrenchGermanPortugueseJapaneseChineseKoreanArabic● Do not touch electrically live parts orelect
WARNINGAVISO DEPRECAUCIONATTENTIONWARNUNGATENÇÃOSpanishFrenchGermanPortugueseJapaneseChineseKoreanArabic● Turn power off before servicing.● Desconecta
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6FUMES AND GASEScan be dangerous.6.a.Welding may produce fumes and gaseshazardous to health. Avoid breathing thesefumes and gases.When welding, keep y
CYLINDER may explode ifdamaged.7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinderscontaining the correct shielding gas forthe process used and properly operat-ing
8TABLE OF CONTENTSINDICE TABLE DES MATIÈRESPageInstallation .....Section ATechnical Specifi
9TABLE OF CONTENTSINDICE TABLE DES MATIÈRESPageMaintenance................Section DSafety Precautions ...
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