Lincoln Electric manual Idealarc SP-255, Safety Depends on You

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IDEALARC SP-255

For use with machine Code Numbers 10164, 10165

Safety Depends on You

Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thought- ful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And, most importantly, think before you act and be careful.

IM533

June, 1998

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Contents Idealarc SP-255 Safety Depends on YouCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Section E Section DSection F AppendixTechnical Specifications Idealarc SP-255 INSTALLATIONA-1Safety Precautions 2INSTALLATIONInput Power and Grounding Connections Uncrating the SP-255GUN and Cable Installation INSTALLATIONA-3Output Polarity Connection Shielding GAS 4INSTALLATIONFumes and Gases can be dangerous OPERATIONB-1Recommended Processes and Equipment 2OPERATIONWelding Capability LimitationsProcess WIRE/GAS KEY Start Mode SelectionsOPERATIONB-3 4OPERATION Procedure KeysAuto KEY Typical Auto KEY Press SequencesMemory Keys OPERATIONB-56OPERATION Timer KeysTypical Memory Number KEY Press Sequence Spot KEYOPERATIONB-7 GUN Switch KeysTypical Toggle KEY Press Sequence 8OPERATIONOPERATIONB-9 Using 4-STEP Trigger Interlock FunctionStep Trigger Interlock Keys Typical Activate KEY Press SequenceWire Drive Roll GUN SwitchesProcedure for Changing Drive Roll Wire Reel LoadingOPERATIONB-11 Idle Roll Pressure SettingTo Start the Welder Feeding Electrode12OPERATION Making AN Auto Mode WeldOPERATIONB-13 Explanation of Prompting and Error Messages Wire Feed Overload Protection14OPERATION Welding Thermal Overload ProtectionOPERATIONB-15 Operation ACCESSORIESC-1 2ACCESSORIES Disabling Spool GUN ACCESSORIESC-3Idealarc SP-255 Safety Precautions MAINTENANCED-1Cable Cleaning Routine MaintenanceLiner Removal Replacement 2MAINTENANCEGUN Handle Disassembly MAINTENANCED-3Magnum 250SP GUN Parts and Accessories Idealarc SP-255 HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1Troubleshooting Guide 2TROUBLESHOOTINGProblems Possible Areas Symptoms Misadjustments Authorized Field Service FacilityTROUBLESHOOTINGE-3 Authorized Field Service Facility 4TROUBLESHOOTINGContact your local Lincoln Function Problems TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility 6TROUBLESHOOTINGSP-255 Wiring Diagram L9688 Dual Voltage Wiring DiagramsWiring Diagrams Dimension Print Page Page Page Page $700.00 How To Read Shop DrawingsPrecaucion Warnung Limited Warranty