Installation; Location; Connection To Mains Supply - Lincoln Electric REDI-MIG Plus 215C Operator's Manual

The REDI-MIG Plus family is the latest development in step controlled MIG welding machines designed and built by Lincoln Electric.
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Lincoln Electric's new REDI-MIG
215C, 255C and 255S are for 240 volt supply. Excellent arc characteristics are provided for gas shielded and self shielded welding within
the respective machine's current ranges.
Specifications
Part No.
Maximum Open
Circuit Voltage
Output Current Range
220A/25V @ 15%
Duty Cycle
130A/20.5V @ 60%
100A/19V @ 100%
Rated Input AS60974.1
50/60Hz 15 amp
Wire Speed Range
765 x 427 x 850
H x W x L (mm)
Over handle
Operating Temperature
IP Rating
Weight
(complete with u/c)
* Weights and dimensions for the 255S do not include the PWF4S wire feeder. These need to be added for total package
WARNING
• T urn the input power o ff a t t h e
disconnect switch before installing
or servicing this machine.
• D o not touch e l e c tr i c a l l y
"hot" parts such as output
terminals or internal wiring.
• C onnect earthing screw ( ) to a
good earth ground.
• D o not operate with c o v e r s
removed.
HIGH
• T urn power switch "off" before
VOLTAGE
connecting or disconnecting
c a b l e s o r o th e r e q u i p me n t .
can kill
Only qualified personnel should install or service this equipment.
Machine Installation

1.1 Location

P lace the welder where clean cooling air can freely
circulate in through the back louvers and out through the
front louvres. Dirt, dust or any foreign material that can be
drawn into the welder should be kept at a minimum. Failure
to observe these precautions can result in excessive
operating temperatures and nuisance thermostat trips.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Plus family comprises of three models in both compact and separate wire feeder. The REDI-MIG
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215C 255C
K32061-11 K32062-11
35V 38V
30-220A 30-255A
255A/26.8V @ 20%
150A/21.5V @ 60%
120A/20V @ 100%
240V 1 phase 240V 1 phase
50/60Hz 25 amp
1-20 m/min 1-20 m/min
765x427x850
-20°C to 40°C -20°C to 40°C
IP23 IP23
87kg 87kg
Section 1 - INSTALLATION
REDI-MIG
250S
k32062-2-AUP
38V
30-255A
255A/26.8V @ 20%
150A/21.5V @ 60%
120A/20V @ 100%
240V 1 phase
50/60Hz 25 amp
1-20 m/min
765x427x850*
-20°C to 40°C
IP23
108kg*

1.2 Connection to Mains Supply

B efore connecting the machine to the mains supply check
that the voltage and current capacity correspond to the
machine voltage and rated input current. Use a fuse or C/B
per AS3000 or local wiring rules.
T he machine is supplied with an input lead fitted.
H ave a qualified electrician fit a suitable input plug.
T he REDI-MIG
with factory fitted 240 volt 15 amp plug.
Never connect the green/yellow conductor to any of the
active supply lines from the mains. This conductor is to
earth the machine as required by Electrical Regulations.
Once the above has been followed the machine can be
plugged into the mains outlet.
Plus 215C, 255C, 255S
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PWF4-S
K32066-1
42V AC
5 amp
1-20 m/min
490x350x420
-20°C to 40°C
IP23
15kg
Plus 215C, 255C and 255 are supplied
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Plus
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IM6016