Lincoln Electric PM 255 specifications Spool GUN Adapter KIT, K1700-1 Included in the K1692-1

C-3 ACCESSORIES C-3

SPOOL GUN ADAPTER KIT

(K1700-1) (Included in the K1692-1)

WARNING

Remove all input power to the PM 255 before pro- ceeding.

The Spool Gun Adapter Kit provides direct connection and use of the K1692-1 Spool Gun (with remote speed control) with the PM 255 wire feed welder.

It also provides gun trigger switch transfer between the machine’s use with its feeder gun or the spool gun for same polarity welding with different wire and gas processes.

The kit includes a spool gun adapter module assem- bly with a single connecting plug, a rear gas inlet set- ting with hose and mounting hardware with installation and operation instructions.

CAUTION

The spool gun module is intended for use with Prince™ Spool Guns only. Use with other units may cause damage to the equipment. For Spool Gun operation, refer to the instruction manual pro- vided with the Prince™ Spool Gun. (IM599), MK 091-0416.

MAKING A WELD WITH THE SPOOL GUN, SPOOL GUN (K1692-1) INSTALLED

NOTE: The K1692-1 includes the K1700-1, as shipped. The PM 255 control circuitry is designed to sense either the spool gun or (built in) wire feeder trig- ger circuitry. After the spool gun adapter kit (K1700-1) has been installed, the spool gun can easily be plugged in and will be ready to use.

CAUTION

Closing either gun trigger will cause the electrode of both guns to be electrically “HOT”. Be sure unused gun is positioned so electrode or tip will not contact metal case or other metal common to work.

1.Pulling the trigger for the built-in feeder gun:

a.Disables spool gun operation.

b.Closing feeder gun trigger starts feeder gun welding and makes both electrodes electrically “HOT”.

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 electrodes electrically “HOT”.

3.Operation with PM 255:

a.Turn the PM 255 input power ON.

b.Adjusting the voltage control will increase or decrease your welding voltage.

c.Adjusting the wire speed control on the spool gun will increase or decrease the spool gun wire feed speed.

4.The following procedure settings for Aluminum 4043 can be used as initial settings for making test

Wire Dia.	WFS Setting	Arc Voltage
In. (mm)	Spool Gun	Setting
.030" (.8 mm)	270	15V
.035" (.9 mm)	250	16V
3/64" (1.2 mm)	240	20V

welds to determine final settings:

5.To return to normal PM 255 welding, release the spool gun trigger and reset feeder gun voltage pro- cedure setting if necessary.

6.Operation with Timer Option Kit (K1701-1) installed in PM 255:

All Timer Option Kit functions, except Run-in, are functional with the spool gun. (See operating instructions for Timer Option Kit.

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