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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.

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June, 1998

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Contents

Idealarc SP-255 Safety Depends on You California Proposition 65 Warnings Safety Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE Sûreté Thank You Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Section E Section DSection F Appendix Technical Specifications Idealarc SP-255 INSTALLATIONA-1 Safety Precautions 2INSTALLATIONInput Power and Grounding Connections Uncrating the SP-255 GUN and Cable Installation INSTALLATIONA-3Output Polarity Connection Shielding GAS 4INSTALLATION Fumes and Gases can be dangerous OPERATIONB-1 Recommended Processes and Equipment 2OPERATIONWelding Capability Limitations Process WIRE/GAS KEY Start Mode SelectionsOPERATIONB-3 4OPERATION Procedure KeysAuto KEY Typical Auto KEY Press Sequences Memory Keys OPERATIONB-5 6OPERATION Timer KeysTypical Memory Number KEY Press Sequence Spot KEY OPERATIONB-7 GUN Switch Keys Typical Toggle KEY Press Sequence 8OPERATION OPERATIONB-9 Using 4-STEP Trigger Interlock FunctionStep Trigger Interlock Keys Typical Activate KEY Press Sequence Wire Drive Roll GUN SwitchesProcedure for Changing Drive Roll Wire Reel Loading OPERATIONB-11 Idle Roll Pressure SettingTo Start the Welder Feeding Electrode 12OPERATION Making AN Auto Mode Weld OPERATIONB-13 Explanation of Prompting and Error Messages Wire Feed Overload Protection14OPERATION Welding Thermal Overload Protection OPERATIONB-15 Operation ACCESSORIESC-1 2ACCESSORIES Disabling Spool GUN ACCESSORIESC-3 Idealarc SP-255 Safety Precautions MAINTENANCED-1Cable Cleaning Routine Maintenance Liner Removal Replacement 2MAINTENANCE GUN Handle Disassembly MAINTENANCED-3Magnum 250SP GUN Parts and Accessories Idealarc SP-255 HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1 Troubleshooting Guide 2TROUBLESHOOTINGProblems Possible Areas Symptoms Misadjustments Authorized Field Service Facility TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3 Authorized Field Service Facility 4TROUBLESHOOTINGContact your local Lincoln Function Problems TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5 Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility 6TROUBLESHOOTING SP-255 Wiring Diagram L9688 Dual Voltage Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Dimension Print Page Page Page Page $700.00 How To Read Shop Drawings Precaucion Warnung Limited Warranty