Lincoln Electric SVM 119-A service manual Wire-Matic, Safety Depends on You

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RETURN TO MAIN INDEX	SVM 119-A
	SVM 119-A
	January 1996

WIRE-MATIC 255

For use with machines having Code Numbers: 10166, 10167.

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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 thoughtful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ- ING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON- TAINED THROUGHOUT. And, most importantly, think before you act and be careful.

	VOLTS		WIRE SPEED
	18 20	22	WIRE SPEED
	18 20	22	250 300 350
	16	24	250 300 350
	14	26	200	400
		28	150	450
			100	500
			50	550
				600

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0	OFF
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SERVICE MANUAL

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Contents Safety Depends on You WIRE-MATICElectric Shock can kill SafetyARC Rays can burn Fumes and Gases can be dangerousWelding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Cylinder may explode if damagedMay be dangerous Electric and MAG- Netic FieldsIii Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéWIRE-MATIC Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Installation Section InstallationTechnical Specifications Wire-Matic-255 Select Proper Location Safety PrecautionsInput Connections StackingFuse and Wire Sizes Connect Shielding GAS Figure A.4 Input Gas Supply Connections Reconnect ProcedureFigure A.5 Reconnect Diagram For 208/230/1/60 Machines Connections Connect Output ComponentsGUN and Cable Installation Wire Size Conversion PartsWIRE-MATIC Operation Table of Contents Operation SectionGeneral Description Safety InstructionsWELDING, Cutting Recommended Processes and Equipment Design Features AdvantagesLimitations Machine CapabilityDuty Cycle Amps Volts Figure B.1 Operator Controls Controls and SettingsFigure B.2 Wire Reel Loading Using the Wire Drive RollFeeding Electrode Operating Steps Setting Idle Roll PressureMaking a Weld WIRE-MATIC Table of Contents Accessories Section AccessoriesMagnum GUN Connection KIT Optional K466-6 OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESK672-1 Spool GUN Adapter KIT Making a Weld with the Spool GUN Adapter K672-1 Installed Timer KIT Installation Optional K585-1 Timer KIT K585-164 1.2mm Aluminum Feeding KIT K673-1 Drive Roll KitsK468 8 Spool Adapter K363P READI-REEL AdapterDual Cylinder Mounting KIT K671-1 Table of Contents Maintenance Section MaintenancePerform the following daily Routine and Periodic MaintenanceMaintenance Contact TIP and GAS Nozzle Installation Cable CleaningDrive Rolls and Guide Tubes GUN Tubes and NozzlesFigure D.2 Liner maintenance Liner Removal ReplacementTo open up the handle GUN Handle DisassemblyDescription English Size Metric Size WIRE-MATIC Theory of Operation Table of Contents Theory of Operation SectionTransformer Input Line Voltage and MainFeedback Control Output RectificationFigure E.4 Constant Voltage Output Constant Voltage OutputFeedback Wire Drive MotorThermal Protection Figure E.6 SCR Operation SCR OperationWIRE-MATIC Table of Contents Troubleshooting & Repair Section Troubleshooting & RepairRecommended Course of Action HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideElectric Shock can kill PC Board Troubleshooting ProceduresBoard can be dam- aged by static electricity Main Transformer Rectifier Assembly Test To Section TOC SCR Rectifier Perform the Wire Drive Motor Trolyte in these capacitors is Liquid elecPerform the Output Rectifier Test Description Main Transformer TestMaterials Needed ON/OFF Power Switch will be hot during these tests Main Transformer Test Test ProcedureLead Plug Location Static SCR Rectifier Assembly Test Leads Figure F.4 SCR 1 Test Points Active SCR Rectifier Assembly Test Leads SCR connections Figure F.7 SCR Tester CircuitWire Drive Motor and Tachometer Feedback Test Wire Drive Motor and Tachometer Feedback Test Test Procedure Test for Feedback Voltage to the Control Board Test for Supply Voltage to TachometerNormal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform Scope SettingsTypical Output Voltage Waveform Machine Loaded Machine Loaded to 250 Amps AT 26 VDC Scope SettingsMachine Loaded to 220 Amps AT 22 VDC Scope Settings Troubleshooting & Repair Typical SCR Gate Voltage Waveform Removal and Replacement Procedure Control PC Board Removal and ReplacementRemoval and REPLACE- Ment Procedure Wire Drive Assembly Removal and Replacement Figure F.11 Wire Drive Assembly Removal ProcedureSCR Output Rectifier Removal & Replacement Disconnection Heat Sink Lead Right side heat sink See Figure F.14Capacitor Bank Removal and Replacement Components Bank Removal ReplacementMain Transformer Removal and Replacement Power Switch FAN Motor and FAN Removal and Replacement Figure F.16 Fan Motor and Fan Removal Components FAN Motor and FAN Removal and Replacement ProcedureTroubleshooting & Repair Open Circuit Voltage Wire Speed RangeInput Volts/Hertz 230/60 375WIRE-MATIC Table of Contents Electrical Diagrams Section WIRE-MATIC Wiring Diagram 208/230 Code Electrical DiagramsWiring Diagram 230/460/575 Code Wire Matic 255 230 / 460Control PC Board G2803 Schematic Control PC Board G2803 Layout Wirematic 255 Control