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MIG (GMAW) Welding Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding Description Arc Welding Power Source And Wire Feeder MW260X And M-25 Gun For Warranty Claims And Technical Support, Contact: Milweld Inc., National Distributor P.O. Box 338, Hortonville, WI 54944-0338 Tel 920-779-0916 Fax 920-779-0924...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ......1-1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _nd_4/98 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible Y Marks a special safety message.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense D Always ventilate confined spaces or use visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. Electric And Magnetic Fields 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro- magnetic fields.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 1 − CONSIGNES DE SECURITE − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _nd_fre 4/98 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédure présente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifiés par des symboles adjacents aux directives.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com LES RAYONS DE L’ARC peuvent pro- LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ ris- voquer des brûlures dans les yeux et quent de provoquer des blessures ou sur la peau. même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas de génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses non utilisation.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent D’EXPLOSION. provoquer des blessures. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou à D Rester à l’écart des organes mobiles comme le proximité...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1-4. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American Wel- Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet ding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 P-1, de la Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis High- way, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 2 − INTRODUCTION 2-1. Specifications Amps Input at Rated Output, 60 Hz, Single-Phase Max. Open Max. Open Circuit Circuit 200 V 230 V 460 V 575 V Rated Output Voltage 200 A at 24 VDC, 60% Duty Cycle 1.1* 1.3*...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2-3. Welding Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating CAUTION WELDING LONGER THAN RATED DUTY CYCLE can damage gun and void warranty. • Do not weld at rated load longer than shown below. • Using gasless flux cored wire reduces gun duty cycle. warn7.1 8/93 Definition .023 To .045 in (0.6 To 1.1 mm)
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2-5. Installing Welding Gun Drive Assembly Gun Securing Knob Gun End Loosen knob. Insert gun end through opening until it bottoms against drive assembly. Tighten knob. Gun Trigger Plug Insert plug into receptacle, and tighten threaded collar.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2-7. Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type Polarity Changeover Label Positive (+/Red) Output Terminal Negative (−/Black) Output Terminal Always read and follow wire manufacturer’s recommended polarity. Close door. Ref. ST-192 432 Tools Needed: 3/4 in Ref.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2-8. Installing Gas Supply Chain gas cylinder to running gear, wall, or other stationary sup- port so cylinder cannot fall and break off valve. Regulator/Flow Gauge Install so face is vertical. Gas Hose Connection Fitting has 5/8-18 right-hand threads.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2-10. Positioning Jumper Links Check input voltage available at site. 230 VOLTS Jumper Links Access Door Open door. 200 VOLTS Jumper Link Label 460 VOLTS Check label − only one is on unit. Input Voltage Jumper Links Move jumper links to match input 230 VOLTS...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2-12. Selecting A Location And Connecting Input Power Rating Label Supply correct input power. Plug Y Do not move Receptacle or operate unit Connect plug to receptacle. where it could tip. Input And Grounding 18 in (457 mm) of Conductors space for airflow...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2-13. Threading Welding Wire Wire Spool Welding Wire Inlet Wire Guide Pressure Adjustment Knob Drive Roll Outlet Wire Guide Gun Conduit Cable Lay gun cable out straight. Tools Needed: Ref. ST-802 285-B Hold wire tightly to keep it from unraveling.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 3 − OPERATION 3-1. Controls Wire Speed Control The scale around the control is per- cent, not wire feed speed. Voltage Control The higher the selected number, the thicker the material that can be welded (see welding guide and Section 3-2).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3-2. Weld Parameters WIRE TYPE WIRE MACHINE MATERIAL THICKNESS SIZE SETTINGS* 5/16 3/16 12GA 14GA 16GA 18GA 20GA 22GA FLOW RATE .023” VOLTAGE − − 0.6MM WIRESPEED − − E70S−6 .030” VOLTAGE 0.8MM WIRESPEED 20CFH .035”...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 4 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. 3 Months Replace unreadable labels. Repair or replace cracked weld cable. Clean and tighten weld terminals. 6 Months Blow out or vacuum inside. During heavy service, clean monthly.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4-3. Replacing Drive Roll And Wire Inlet Guide Inlet Wire Guide Securing Screw Inlet Wire Guide Loosen screw. Slide tip as close to drive rolls as possible without touching. Tighten screw. Drive Roll Install correct drive roll for wire size and type.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4-5. Cleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner Tools Needed: Y Disconnect gun from unit first. 5/16 in, 10 mm Head Tube Remove nozzle, contact tip, and adapter. 5/16 in 10 mm Remove liner. Lay gun cable out straight before installing new liner.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4-6. Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Y Disconnect gun first. Remove handle locking nut. Slide handle. Remove switch housing. Note: If installing new switch, push switch lead connectors onto terminal of new switch (polarity is not important). Install switch back into handle, and secure with handle locking nut.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4-7. Welding Troubleshooting Table Welding Trouble Remedy No weld output; wire does not feed. Secure power cord plug in receptacle (see Section 2-12). Check and replace power switch if necessary. Check circuit breakers CB1 and/or CB2, and reset if necessary (see Section 4-2). Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open (see Section 2-12).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 197 515 Figure 5-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Power Source OM-198 781 Page 24...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Notes OM-198 781 Page 25...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. ST-802 564 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly OM-198 781 Page 26...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 6-1. Main Assembly ... . . 146 165 PANEL, side ............
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware is common and not available unless listed. ST-802 284-C Figure 6-2. Center Baffle w/Components OM-198 781 Page 28...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 6-2. Center Baffle w/Components (Fig 6-1 Item 9) ....058 427 .
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware is common and not available unless listed. ST-802 283 Figure 6-3. Rear Panel w/Components Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 6-3. Rear Panel w/Components (Fig 6-1 Item 10) ..
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware is common and not available unless listed. ST-802 565 Figure 6-4. Front Panel w/Components Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 6-4. Front Panel w/Components (Fig 6-1 Item 17) ..
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Ref. 800 792-B Figure 6-5. M-25 Gun OM-198 781 Page 32...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Item Part Description Quantity Figure 6-5. M-25 Gun (Fig 6-1 Item 20 ) ♦169 724 ..NOZZLE, slip type .500 orf .125 recess ♦169 725 ..
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warranty Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LA” or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous manufacturers Limited Warranty shall not apply to: warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Owner’s Record Please complete and retain with your personal records. Model Name Serial/Style Number Purchase Date (Date which equipment was delivered to original customer.) Distributor Address City State Resources Available Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Contact your Distributor for: Welding Supplies and Consumables Options and Accessories...