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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Power MIG® 215XT is a complete semiautomatic DC voltage arc welding machine built to meet NEMA specifications. It combines a tapped transformer volt- age power source with a constant speed wire feeder to form a reliable robust performance welding system. A simple control scheme, consisting of continuous full range wire feed speed control, and 7 output voltage tap selections provides versatility with ease of use and accuracy. An enhanced feature to the Power MIG® 215XT, is that it is Magnum 100SG Spool Gun ready.

Other features include a 2" (51 mm) O.D. wire reel spindle with adjustable brake, an integral gas cylinder mounting undercarriage, an adjustable Argon blend flow regulator with cylinder pressure gauge and inlet hose, a 15 ft. (3.6 m) Magnum 250L GMAW gun and cable with fixed (flush) nozzle, a 7 ft. (2.1 m) power cable with plug, and a 10 ft. (3.0 m) work cable with clamp.

Optional Magnum Spool Gun, Push-Pull Guns and Adapter kits, Dual Cylinder Mounting kit and Aluminum Feeding Kit for push feeding with standard built in feed- er are also available.

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT

The POWER MIG® 215XT is recommended for GMA welding processes using 10 to 44 lb (4.5 to 20 kg) 2" (51 mm) I.D. spools or Readi-Reel®coils (with option- al adapter) of .025" through .045" (0.6 – 1.2 mm) solid wire, .035" (0.9 mm) stainless, 3/64" (1.2 mm) alu- minum, .035 (0.9 mm), .045" (1.2 mm) Outershield® and .045”(1.2mm) Ultracore® as well as .035" (0.9

mm)and .045" (1.2 mm) Innershield® self-shielding electrodes.

The Power MIG® is factory equipped to feed .035" (0.9

mm)electrodes. It also includes a 200A, 60% duty cycle (or 250A, 40% duty cycle) rated, 15 ft. (3.6 m) GMAW gun and cable assembly equipped for these wire sizes. Use of GMAW processes requires a supply of shielding gas.

WELDING CAPABILITY

The POWER MIG® 215XT is rated at 215 amps @ 22 volts, at a 30% duty cycle based on a ten minute cycle time. It is capable of higher duty cycles at lower output currents. The tapped transformer design makes it well suited for use with most portable or in-plant generating systems.

LIMITATIONS

The output voltage/current of the POWER MIG® 215XT is subject to vary if the input power to the machine varies, due to its tapped transformer power topology. In some cases an adjustment of WFS preset and/or voltage tap selection may be required to accom- modate a significant drift in input power.

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

See Figure B.1

1.Power ON/OFF Switch — Place the lever in the "ON" position to energize the POWER MIG® 215XT.

2.Voltage Control — Seven voltage tap selections are provided Labeled "A" (minimum voltage) through "G" (maximum voltage). It should only be adjusted when not welding. The control selection can be preset to the setting specified on the Procedure Decal on the inside of the wire compart- ment door.

3.Wire Speed Control — This controls the wire feed speed from 50 – 700 inches per minute (1.2 – 17.8 m/min). Wire speed is not affected when changes are made in the voltage control.

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4.Magnum Push Gun and spool gun toggle switch- Toggle the switch to select between push gun and spool gun. When spool gun operation is selected, insert the cable to 4-pin Connector Item 5. (See Figure B.1a)

5.4-PinConnector-For Spool Gun Operation.

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Contents Power MIG 215XT Power MIG 215XT SafetyElectric Shock can kill ARC Rays can burn Iii Welding CuttingFor Electrically Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéSafety Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation Section Technical Specifications Power MIG 215XT InstallationUncrating the Power MIG 215XT Safety PrecautionsInput POWER, Grounding and Connection Diagrams LocationOutput Polarity Connections AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES GUN and Cable InstallationShielding GAS Cylinder may explode if damaged Power MIG 215XT Table of Contents Operation Section Wear eye, ear and body protec- tion OPERATIONB-2Operation Wire Size Conversion Parts Wire Drive RollProcedure for Changing Drive AND IDLE Roll Sets Wire Reel Loading READI-REELS, Spools or CoilsWhen triggering, the electrode Feeding Wire ElectrodeTo Start the Welder Changing the Gun Receiver Bushing Electric Shock can killReturn to Return to Section TOC Making a WeldWire Feed Overload Protection Avoiding Wire Feeding ProblemsFAN Control Input Line Voltage VariationsPower MIG 215XT Table of Contents Accessories Section Accessories Make a Weld with the Magnum 250LX PUSH-PULL GUN Magnum 250LX PUSH-PULL GUN and Push Pull AdapterMagnum 250LX Push Pull Gun K2704-1 Magnum 250LX Push Pull Adapter K2705-1Accessories Table of Contents Maintenance Section Maintenance Table D.1 Liner Removal and REPLACE- MentEnglish Metric Description Size GUN Handle DisassemblyFigure D.2 Major Component Locations Power MIG 215XT 1TABLE of CONTENTS-THEORY of Operation Section E-1 Theory of Operation Figure E.2 Input Power CircuitOutput RECTIFICATION, Contactor Control Board Figure E.2 Optional Circuits Protective Devices and Circuits Power MIG 215XT 1TABLE of Contents Troubleshooting and Repair F-1 HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting and RepairPC Board Troubleshooting Procedures Perform the Main Transformer Perform the Output Contactor Your body These capacitors is toxicAvoid contact with any portion Function Problems Tachometer Feedback Test Body Welding ProblemsMake certain the shielding gas is Test Description Main Transformer TestX4 X5 ON/OFF Power Switch will be hot during these testsX10 Main Transformer Test Wire Drive Motor and Tachometer Feedback Test J11 Wire Drive Motor and Tachometer Feedback Test J11 Output Bridge Rectifier Test Negative Lead Contactor Test Contactor Test Machine Loaded to 200 Amps AT 22 VDC Typical Output Voltage Waveform Machine Loaded MAX TAP GNormal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform MAX TAP G Machine Loaded to 180 Amps AT 16 VDC Troubleshooting and Repair Control Board Removal and Replacement Procedure Depress Locking TAB on Mounting PIN Wire Drive Motor Removal and Replacement Procedure Wire Drive Bolt Gas Hose TOC Test Description Output Diode Bridge Rectifier Output Diode Bridge RectifierMounting Bracket Mounting Bolts Rectifier Power MIG 215XT Output Capacitors Removal and Replacement Procedure Lower Right Case Wraparound Cover Capacitor Bank Assembly Lead Mounting Bolts Nuts & Lock washers Places Power MIG 215XT Main Transformer Removal and Replacement Procedure Main Transformer Mounting Bolts Replacement X4 X5 Lead Power MIG 215XT FAN Blade / Motor Removal and Replacement Procedure Rear Output Contactor Removal and Replacement Procedure Output Contactor Mounting Bolts Retest After Repair Table of Contents Diagram Section POWEr miG 215XT Power MIG 215XT 208/220/230V for CodeSchEmaTic cOmplETE machiNE l12308-1 pG1 SchEmaTic cOmplETE machiNE l12308-1 pG2 Psoc 1pF Calibrate