Lincoln Electric 550 manual

OPERA T ORʼS MANUAL MA GNUM PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS IM990 October , 2008 TYPE: K2649-1, K2650-1 Safety Depends on Y ou Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However , your overall safety can be increased by pr oper installation ... and thoughtful opera- tion on your part. DO NOT INST ALL, OPERA TE O[...]

FOR ENGINE powered equipment. 1.a. T urn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors. _______________________________________________[...]

ii SAFETY ii ARC RA YS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin[...]

FOR ELECTRICALL Y powered equipment. 8.a. T urn of f input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer ʼs recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical[...]

iv SAFETY iv PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L ʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. Les circuits ?[...]

v v Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page . Installation ..........................................................................................................Section A T echnical Specifications ...............................................................................................A-1 Unpacking the Spool Gun ..............................................[...]

A-1 INST ALLA TION MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS - MAGNUM PRO FUME GUNS K2649-1 Magnum Pro 350 amp Fume Gun K2650-1 Magnum Pro 550 amp Fume Gun GMA W (MIG), FCA W (also FCA W -SS), and FCA W-GS on ferrous base metals. Lincoln Super Arc, Super Glide, Innershield, and Outershield brand products. Both Models: 1/16 i[...]

A-2 INST ALLA TION MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS A-2 ASSEMBL Y OF FUME GUN INTERNAL P ARTS (550 amp model shown) GUN HANDLE END (Figure A.3, Items 1 thru 7) 1. T wo spiders support the handle and allow it to swiv- el around the gun tube assembly for T rigger-Down (shown) or T rigger-Up Positions. 2. Gun tube lock (with roll pin) prevents hand[...]

A-3 INST ALLA TION MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS A-3 COMP A TIBILITY OF WELDING MACHINES AND WIRE FEEDERS 1. If the welding process requires welding gas (FCAW - GS, GMA W , or MIG), then either the welding machine or feeder must be equipped with a gas solenoid valve to supply welding gas to the fume gun. 2. A gas mixer and regulator is requir[...]

A-4 INST ALLA TION MAGNUM™ P RO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS A-4 SELECT AND INST ALL A WIRE FEEDER CONNECTION K KIT Manufacturer Lincoln Electric T weco Adapted Miller Hobart ESAB 350 amp K466-1 K466-8 K466-10 K466-10 K466-6 none none none K466-2 K466-3 K466-4 K466-7 K466-5 550 amp none none none none none K613-1 K613-6 K613-7 K613-2 K613-3 K613-4 K613-[...]

PERIODIC REPLACEMENT P ARTS Gun tube assembly KP2738-1 Fume tube assembly KP2739-1 V acuum hose cover KP2736-1 Liner assemblies See T able A.2 4. FUME COLLECTION NOZZLE (See Figure A.6) Figure A.6 • Select the fume collection nozzle to match the weld- ing process. • T wist counter clockwise to begin removing the fume collection nozzle (right-ha[...]

A-6 INST ALLA TION MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS A-6 5. REMOVING THE FUME TUBE ASSEMBL Y (See figure A.7) Figure A.7 • Loosen locking collar (counter clockwise, right-hand threads) on fume tube. Gas diffuser may remain in place. • Slide the fume tube out of the gun handle. • Slide the fume tube off of the gun tube. • Fume tube removed[...]

B-1 OPERA TION B-1 MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet cloth- ing. • Insulate yourself from work and ground. • Always wear dry insulating gloves. • Read and follow “Electric Shock W arnings” in the Safety section if weld- ing must be performed [...]

B-2 OPERA TION B-2 MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS SELECTING OR CHANGING THE TRIGGER POSITION (See Figure B.1) 1. T rigger-down position shown. 2. Loosen Locking Collar (counter clockwise, right- hand threads on fune tube. 3, Hold fume tube stationary . Rotate handle Counter- clockwise (counter clockwise). 4. T ighten locking collar (clockwise)[...]

B-3 OPERA TION B-3 MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS PREP ARE THE FUME GUN FOR WELDING (Also See Installation Section ) • Read all safety information in this Instruction Manual. • V erify that input power to the machine and the wire feeder is disconnected. LOAD SPECIFIED WIRE INT O THE GUN 1. Refer to welding wire literature for proper machin[...]

C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 ACCESSORIES OR OPTIONS • Optional dual-procedure switch and modular trigger connection to wire feeder . • Spoiler: An optional ergonomic hand grip. MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS[...]

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS RECOMMENDED T OOLS • Adjustable-jaw pliers • Welding pliers (optional) • 7/16 inch open-end wrench (gas diffuser , gas plug or fitting, gun tube wrench flats) • 1-1/8 inch open-end wrench (incoming connector) • 9/64 inch allen wrench (handle screws) • 5/64 inch allen wrench (liner [...]

D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2 TRIGGER AND ACCESSOR Y SWITCH LEAD ROUTINGS (Gun Handle, See Figure D.1) • Route the trigger (red and white) and accessory (blue and black) leads following the steps shown below . Proper routing: • Provides adequate slack so that the handle can rotate to its trigger-up or trigger-down positions without damaging or disconnect[...]

D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3 GUN TUBE REPLACEMENT • Replace if worn from use; for example, if gas diffuser threads are deforming. 1. Remove consumables per this section, Gas Diffuser Replacement . 2. Remove swivel assembly at rear of handle (ccw , right-hand threads), remove fume tubeʼs locking collar from handle, and remove left side of handle. 3. Use s[...]

D-4 MAINTENANCE D-4 6. Remove the two trigger terminals from the modular trigger terminal housing. 7. Remove the incoming connector assembly (see Item 8 Figure A.4, Installation Section) from the gun cable. 8. Remove the damaged gun cable by sliding it rear- ward from the vacuum hose. 9. Install the new gun cable by sliding it forward through the v[...]

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION This T roubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine malfunctions. Simply [...]

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you pro[...]

E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you pro[...]

E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 MAGNUM™ P RO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you pro[...]

E-5 TROUBLESHOOTING E-5 MAGNUM™ P RO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you pr[...]

NOTES MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS[...]

NOTES MAGNUM™ PRO 350 and 550 FUME GUNS[...]

WA R N I N G AV I S O D E PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL F ABRICANTE P A[...]

W ARNING AV I S O D E PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE P ARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS PAR TES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes[...]

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