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Front view ............................ 15 Rear view ............................. 16 Inside view ........................... 17 Machine control – Operating elements ..................18 4.4.1 MIG 250 S ........................18 4.4.2 MIG 300 S ........................19 5 Design and function ..........................20 General ............................20 Installation ............................
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Meeting the requirements of RoHS ....................39 7 Rectifying faults ............................ 40 Checklist for rectifying faults ......................40 8 Technical data ............................41 MIG 250 S, 300 S ......................... 41 9 Accessories ............................42 Internet ............................42 10 Replaceable parts ..........................43 10.1 Wire feed rollers ...........................
Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. • Safety notes include the "DANGER" keyword in the heading with a general warning symbol. •...
Safety instructions Explanation of icons Explanation of icons Symbol Description Special technical points which users must observe. Correct Wrong Press Do not press Press and keep pressed Turn Switch Switch off machine Switch on machine enter the menu ENTER Navigating in the menu NAVIGATION Exit the menu EXIT...
Safety instructions General General DANGER Electromagnetic fields! The power source may cause electrical or electromagnetic fields to be produced which could affect the correct functioning of electronic equipment such as IT or CNC devices, telecommunication lines, power cables, signal lines and pacemakers. •...
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Safety instructions General WARNING Smoke and gases! Smoke and gases can lead to breathing difficulties and poisoning. In addition, solvent vapour (chlorinated hydrocarbon) may be converted into poisonous phosgene due to the ultraviolet radiation of the arc! • Ensure that there is sufficient fresh air! •...
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Safety instructions General CAUTION Obligations of the operator! The respective national directives and laws must be observed for operation of the machine! • National implementation of the framework directive (89/391/EWG), as well as the associated individual directives. • In particular, directive (89/655/EWG), on the minimum regulations for safety and health protection when staff members use equipment during work.
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Safety instructions General CAUTION EMC Machine Classification In accordance with IEC 60974-10, welding machines are grouped in two electromagnetic compatibility classes - See 8 Technical data chapter: Class A machines are not intended for use in residential areas where the power supply comes from the low-voltage public mains network.
Safety instructions Transport and installation Transport and installation WARNING Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders! Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders can result in serious and even fatal injury. • Observe the instructions from the gas manufacturer and in any relevant regulations concerning the use of compressed air! •...
Safety instructions Transport and installation 2.4.1 Ambient conditions CAUTION Installation site! The machine must not be operated in the open air and must only be set up and operated on a suitable, stable and level base! • The operator must ensure that the ground is non-slip and level, and provide sufficient lighting for the place of work.
Intended use Applications Intended use WARNING Hazards due to improper usage! Hazards may arise for persons, animals and material objects if the equipment is not used correctly. No liability is accepted for any damages arising from improper usage! • The equipment must only be used in line with proper usage and by trained or expert staff! •...
In case of unauthorised changes, improper repairs, non-compliance with specified deadlines for "Arc Welding Equipment – Inspection and Testing during Operation", and/or prohibited modifications which have not been explicitly authorised by TEAMWELDER, this declaration shall be voided. An original document of the specific declaration of conformity is included with every product.
Machine description – quick overview Rear view Rear view Figure 4-2 Item Symbol Description 0 Securing elements for shielding gas cylinder (strap/chain) Key button, Automatic cutout Wire feed motor supply voltage fuse (press to reset a triggered fuse) Connecting nipple G¼, shielding gas connection Bracket for shielding gas cylinder Wheels, fixed castors Mains connection cable...
Machine description – quick overview Inside view Inside view Figure 4-3 Item Symbol Description 0 Inspection window for checking the wire and handle for opening the cover Protective cap Cover for the wire feed mechanism and other operating elements. Depending on the machine series, you can find additional stickers with information on the operation and maintenance of the machine on the inside of the cap.
Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Machine control – Operating elements 4.4.1 MIG 250 S Figure 4-4 Item Symbol Description 0 Step switch, welding voltage Signal light, Functional error On when excess temperature detected Main switch, machine on/off Rotary dial, Spot and interval times Infinite adjustment of the welding time (0-20s) in "Spots and interval"...
Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements 4.4.2 MIG 300 S Figure 4-5 Item Symbol Description 0 Step switch, welding voltage Signal light, Functional error On when excess temperature detected Main switch, machine on/off Rotary dial, Spot and interval times Infinite adjustment of the welding time (0-20s) in "Spots and interval"...
Design and function General Design and function General WARNING Risk of injury from electric shock! Contact with live parts, e.g. welding current sockets, is potentially fatal! • Follow safety instructions on the opening pages of the operating instructions. • Commissioning may only be carried out by persons who have the relevant expertise of working with arc welding machines! •...
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Design and function General CAUTION Damage due to incorrect connection! Accessory components and the power source itself can be damaged by incorrect connection! • Only insert and lock accessory components into the relevant connection socket when the machine is switched off. •...
Design and function Installation Installation WARNING Risk of accident due to improper transport of machines that may not be lifted! Do not lift or suspend the machine! The machine can fall down and cause injuries! The handles and brackets are suitable for transport by hand only! •...
Design and function Mains connection Mains connection DANGER Hazard caused by improper mains connection! An improper mains connection can cause injuries or damage property! • Only use machine with a plug socket that has a correctly fitted protective conductor. • If a mains plug must be fitted, this may only be carried out by an electrician in accordance with the relevant national provisions or regulations! •...
Design and function Welding torch and workpiece line connection Welding torch and workpiece line connection Depending on the wire electrode diameter or type, either a steel liner or liner with the correct inner diameter must be inserted in the torch! Recommendation: •...
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Design and function Welding torch and workpiece line connection Figure 5-2 Item Symbol Description 0 Welding torch connection (Euro or Dinse torch connector) Welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger integrated Welding torch hose package Welding torch Connection socket, workpiece lead Workpiece lead Workpiece •...
Design and function Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) WARNING Risk of accident by exceeding the maximum size of the gas cylinder! Maximum permissible shielding gas cylinder size at fill pressure. Exceeding these limits can cause the loss of steadiness up to an angle of 10°...
Design and function Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) 5.7.1 Connection Figure 5-3 Item Symbol Description 0 Securing elements for shielding gas cylinder (strap/chain) Bracket for shielding gas cylinder Connecting nipple G¼, shielding gas connection • Place the shielding gas cylinder into the relevant cylinder bracket. •...
Design and function Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) Figure 5-4 Item Symbol Description 0 Pressure regulator Shielding gas cylinder Output side of the pressure regulator Cylinder valve • Tighten the pressure regulator screw connection on the gas bottle valve to be gas-tight. •...
Design and function Wire feed Wire feed 5.8.1 Open the protective flap of the wire feeder CAUTION To perform the following steps, the protective flap of the wire feeder needs to be opened. Make sure to close the protective flap again before starting to work. •...
Design and function Wire feed 5.8.3 Changing the wire feed rollers Unsatisfactory welding results due to faulty wire feeding! Wire feed rollers must be suitable for the diameter of the wire and the material. • Check the roller label to verify that the rollers are suitable for the wire diameter. Turn or change if necessary! •...
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Design and function Wire feed Figure 5-7 The welding wire is fed into the rear groove on the wire roll! • Labels relate to the rear groove on the wire roll when installed. 299-030200-TWD01 25.09.2015...
Design and function Wire feed 5.8.4 Inching the wire electrode CAUTION Risk of injury due to welding wire escaping in an unpredictable manner! Welding wire can be conveyed at very high speeds and, if conveyed incorrectly, may escape in an uncontrolled manner and injure persons! •...
Design and function Wire feed CAUTION Extensive wear due to incorrect contact pressure! Incorrect contact pressure will cause extensive wear of the wire feed rollers! • With the adjusting nuts of the pressure units set the contact pressure so that the wire electrode is conveyed but will still slip through if the wire spool jams.
Design and function MIG/MAG operating point MIG/MAG operating point Operating Action Result element Select operating mode non-latched latched spots or interval Wire speed setting Welding voltage setting It is not necessary to set other parameters. The permanently set gas pre-flow time is 200ms. The wire burn-back time is automatically controlled by the machine control using the welding characteristics.
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Design and function MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes Non-latched mode Figure 5-10 1st cycle • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece. •...
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Design and function MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes Spot welding Figure 5-12 Start • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece. • Welding current flows.
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Design and function MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes Interval Figure 5-13 Start • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece. • Welding current flows. •...
Maintenance, care and disposal General Maintenance, care and disposal DANGER Do not carry out any unauthorised repairs or modifications! To avoid injury and equipment damage, the unit must only be repaired or modified by specialist, skilled persons! The warranty becomes null and void in the event of unauthorised interference. •...
07416/08-ECZ, and EKO-KOM with the Reg. No. F00034148. Meeting the requirements of RoHS We, TEAMWELDER Germany GmbH, hereby confirm that all products which we supply to you that are subject to the RoHS Directive comply with the requirements of the RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU).
Rectifying faults Checklist for rectifying faults Rectifying faults All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dealer.
Technical data MIG 250 S, 300 S Technical data Performance specifications and guarantee only in connection with original spare and replacement parts! MIG 250 S, 300 S MIG 250 MIG 300 Switching steps Setting range for welding current 30 A–250 A 30 A–300 A...
Accessories Internet Accessories Internet For the accessories available for your product go to www.teamwelder.com. Figure 9-1 299-030200-TWD01 25.09.2015...
Replaceable parts Wire feed rollers Replaceable parts 10.1 Wire feed rollers CAUTION Damage due to the use of non-genuine parts! The manufacturer's warranty becomes void if non-genuine parts are used! • Only use system components and options (power sources, welding torches, electrode holders, remote controls, spare parts and replacement parts, etc.) from our range of products! •...
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