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Lincoln Electric 11827 Operator's Manual

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IM10105-A
| Issue D ate Nov-18
© Lincoln Global, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
350MP
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For use with machines having Code Numbers:
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Power MIG 350MP ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: 11827, 12875 Register your machine: www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator Save for future reference Date Purchased Code: (ex: 10859) Serial: (ex: U1060512345) IM10105-A | Issue D ate Nov-18...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
  • Page 3 W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
  • Page 4 SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    POWER MIG ® 350MP TABLE OF CONTENTS ________________________________________________________________________ Installation........................Section A Technical Specifications.......................A-1 Safety Precautions .......................A-2 Uncrating the POWER MIG ® 350MP..................A-2 Location..........................A-2 Input Power, Grounding and Connection Diagrams .............A-2, A-3 Gun and Cable Installation ....................A-4 Shielding Gas ......................A-4 thru A-5 Installing TIG Torch ......................A-5, A-6 ________________________________________________________________________________ Operation.........................Section B...
  • Page 7 POWER MIG ® 350MP NOTES...
  • Page 8 POWER MIG ® 350MP INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – POWER MIG 350MP ® INPUT – SINGLE PHASE ONLY Standard Voltage/Frequency Input Current @ 230Amp Rated Output Input Current @ 300 Amp Rated Output 208/230/460/575/50/60 Hz 50/48/25/20 Amps 76/64/37/29 Amps RATED OUTPUT Input Voltage/Frequency Hz Duty Cycle Amps...

  • Page 9: Installation

    POWER MIG ® 350MP INSTALLATION ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD Read entire installation section before starting installation. INSTALL, USE OR SERVICE THIS EQUIP- MENT. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS UNCRATING THE POWER MIG ® WARNING 350MP ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Cut banding and lift off cardboard carton. Cut banding •...
  • Page 10 POWER MIG ® 350MP INSTALLATION FIGURE A.1 — Triple Voltage Machine Input Connections AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES 3. The POWER MIG ® 350MP is shipped with a 10ft.(3.05m) input cable and plug connected to the welder. Using the instructions in Figure A.2, have a (15 Amp, 120 Volt Receptacle) The receptacle is UL qualified electrician connect the receptacle or cable and CSA approved.

  • Page 11: Gun And Cable Installation

    POWER MIG ® 350MP INSTALLATION from front of machine. GUN AND CABLE INSTALLATION 2. Insert the male end of gun cable into the female casting through opening in front panel. Make sure A Magnum 300 gun and 15Ft.(4.6m) cable are provid- connector is fully inserted and tighten knurled ed with the POWER MIG ®...

  • Page 12: Installing Tig Torch

    POWER MIG ® 350MP INSTALLATION INSTALLING TIG TORCH DO NOT ATTACH THE REGULATOR IF OIL, GREASE OR DAMAGE IS PRESENT! Inform your gas supplier of this condition. Oil or grease in the The POWER MIG ® 350MP is programmed to allow it presence of high pressure oxygen is explosive.
  • Page 13 POWER MIG ® 350MP INSTALLATION FIGURE A.4 TORCH POWER CABLE TO NAGATIVE STUD(-) REMOTE CONTROL WORK RECEPTACLE CABLE POSITIVE STUD (+) TO POSITIVE STUD(+) NEGATIVE STUD (-) WORK CLAMP GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION WORK PIECE FOOT AMPTROL (OPTIONAL) TO REMOTE CONTROL RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR TO GAS SUPPLY...

  • Page 14: Operation

    POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION Read entire Operation section before COMMON WELDING ABBREVIATIONS operating the POWER MIG ® 350MP. WARNING • Wire Feed Speed ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live • Constant Current parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.

  • Page 15: Product Description

    POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Other features Optional kits are available for push-pull welding, spool The POWER MIG ® 350MP is a complete semiauto- gun operation, push feeding of 3/64 aluminum with the matic multi-process DC arc welding machine offering standard POWER MIG ®...
  • Page 16 POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION 5. MULTI-PROCESS PANEL - This panel enables selection 2. VOLT / TRIM METER - This meter displays either of weld modes as well as adjustment of certain weld the voltage or trim value depending on the status of parameters within each weld mode.

  • Page 17: Setting And Configuring The Power Mig 350Mp For Welding

    POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION SETTING AND CONFIGURING THE POWER ® 350MP FOR WELDING • Check that the electrode polarity is correct for the process and turn the Power Switch to the "ON" position. After the "boot-up" period (approximately 20 seconds), the POWER ®...

  • Page 18: Multi-Process Panel Functions

    POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION Run-In MULTI-PROCESS PANEL FUNCTIONS • The Run-In function offers the ability to set a wire feed speed, from trigger until an arc is established, that is independent of Weld Mode the Welding or Start wire feed speed. Setting a Run-In WFS Setting the Weld Mode is selecting the proper program lower than the welding WFS avoids stubbing problems when from the ones available in the machine’s memory for a...
  • Page 19 POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION Carbon steel electrodes employed in GMAW-S usually per- Arc Control (See Table B.2) form best when the droplet size is regulated by pinch to There are no specific unit values offered because the setting reduce the droplet size transferred with each short-circuit of this feature largely depends upon operator preference.

  • Page 20: Wire Drive Roll

    POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION In the case of special waveforms designed for pulsed weld- • In the GMAW, FCAW, and Power weld modes, crater ing aluminum, Pulse on Pulse™, the effect is similar to what WFS and voltage are adjustable using the control knobs occurs with standard pulse.

  • Page 21: Procedure For Changing Drive And Idle Roll Sets

    POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION 5. Rotate the spindle and adapter so the retaining PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING spring is at the 12 o'clock position. DRIVE AND IDLE ROLL SETS 6. Position the Readi-Reel so that it will rotate in a direc- 1.

  • Page 22: Feeding Wire Electrode

    POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION 4. Re-install the Retaining Collar. Make sure that the ----------------------------------------------------------- Release Bar “pops up” and that the collar retainers The pressure arm controls the amount of force the drive fully engage the retaining ring groove on the spin- rolls exert on the wire.

  • Page 23: Avoiding Wire Feeding Problems

    POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION 5. Loosen the socket head cap screw that holds the AVOIDING WIRE FEEDING connector bar against the gun bushing. PROBLEMS Important: Do not attempt to completely remove the socket head cap screw. Wire feeding problems can be avoided by observing the following gun handling procedures: 6.

  • Page 24: Special Welding Processes Available

    POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION SPECIAL WELDING PROCESSES Pulsed MIG is an advanced form of welding that takes the best of all the other forms of transfer while minimiz- AVAILABLE ON THE POWER MIG ® ing or eliminating their disadvantages. Unlike short cir- 350MP cuit, pulsed MIG does not create spatter or run the risk of cold lapping.
  • Page 25 BENEFITS OF PULSE ON PULSE FROM arc. Such pulses are shown in Figure B.6. After a number "N" of such pulses, depending on the wire LINCOLN ELECTRIC feed speed used, an identical number "N" of low ener- gy pulses are performed. These low energy pulses, •...
  • Page 26 POWER MIG ® 350MP OPERATION rial thickness and appropriate travel speed. Then POWER MODE™ adjust the Volts/Trim knob as follows: The Power Mode™ process was developed by Lincoln to maintain a stable and smooth arc at low • For steel, listen for the traditional “frying egg” procedure settings which are needed to weld thin sound of a good short-arc MIG procedure to know metal without pop-outs or burning-through.

  • Page 27: Accessories

    POWER MIG ® 350MP ACCESSORIES DRIVE ROLL KITS Part No. Length Wire Size Metric Wire Size K470-1 10' (3.0 m) .035 – .045" 0.9 – 1.2 mm ◊ K470-2 15' (4.6 m) .035 – .045" 0.9 – 1.2 mm Refer to Table C.1 for various drive roll kits that are K470-4 15' (4.6 m) .052 –...
  • Page 28 POWER MIG ® 350MP ACCESSORIES Non-Synergic Weld Modes (Mode 5) Remember: The dialed in SPD value at the POWER • Voltage is adjustable at the power source. The does not control the WFS at the spool ® 350MP right control knob on the power source will gun.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    POWER MIG ® 350MP MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTACT TIP AND GAS NOZZLE INSTALLATION WARNING a. Choose the correct size contact tip for the elec- ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. trode being used (wire size is stenciled on the side of the contact tip) and screw it snugly into the gas •...

  • Page 30: Liner Removal And Replacement

    POWER MIG ® 350MP MAINTENANCE 4. Insert the untrimmed Liner into the back end of the CAUTION gun. Excessive pressure at the start may cause the dirt to form a plug. ----------------------------------------------------------- 5. Seat Liner bushing into back of gun. Secure Liner by tightening set screw.

  • Page 31: Gun Calibration Procedure

    POWER MIG ® 350MP MAINTENANCE Gun Calibration Procedure 1. Turn the POWER MIG® 350MP off. 2. Hold “select” switch up while powering up machine. 3. Release “select” switch when displays show “Pres sPin” 4. Turn the volts / trim knob until displays show “9un CAL”.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION (SYMPTOMS) Major physical or electrical damage 1. Contact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service is evident when the sheet metal facility for technical assistance. covers are removed. 1. Make certain that the fuses or Input fuses keep blowing, or input breaker keeps tripping breakers are properly sized.
  • Page 34 3. The gas shielding may be improper for process being used. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.
  • Page 35 5. Check spindle for ease of rotation. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.
  • Page 36 CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.

  • Page 37: Fault Codes

    POWER MIG ® 350MP TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual Fault Codes Code Description Possible Cause Corrective Action Glitch on the primary over Check the machine ground. Self-clearing as current fault interrupt; possibly If problem persists contact an condition ceases.
  • Page 38 POWER MIG ® 350MP TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PUSH PULL WIRE FEEDING PROBLEMS While loading wire, the rear drive 1. Check torch cable for kinks. rolls stop while pushing wire Torch cable should be laid out through the torch.
  • Page 39 POWER MIG ® 350MP TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PUSH PULL WIRE FEEDING PROBLEMS While loading wire the wire bird 1. Straighten the first six inches of nests if the wire misses the outlet the wire before feeding it into the guide while shooting the gap in the rear wire drive.
  • Page 40 POWER MIG ® 350MP TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PUSH PULL WIRE FEEDING PROBLEMS During Welding the wire continues 1. Check to see that the spindle to burn back to the tip. brake is not set too tight.
  • Page 41 POWER MIG ® 350MP TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PUSH PULL WIRE FEEDING PROBLEMS STALL FACTOR - an adjustment on the that allows the welder to adjust the maximum amount POWER MIG ® 350MP of power going to the rear drive motor. The purpose is to send only enough power to the rear drive motor to pull the wire off the spool and get the wire up the torch liner.

  • Page 42: Diagrams

    POWER MIG ® 350MP DIAGRAMS...
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  • Page 45 WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 46 WARNING Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
  • Page 47 Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice.

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