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250 MP ONLY AMPS AMPS YEAR Operating Manual PRODUCT PRO-TEC 215 MP MULTI-PROCESS SYSTEM PART NO. G1621500 PRODUCT PRO-TEC 250 MP MULTI-PROCESS SYSTEM PART NO. G1625000 PWOM-215/250MP-001 protecwelding.com 6-13-2019 * Approvals: CAN/CSA-E60974-1:12, ANSI/IEC 60974-1:2008...
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Thank you for the purchase of your new PRO-TEC Welding or Cutting system. We are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and support in the industry. For product warranty registration or support please visit our website at www.protecwelding.com.
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Read and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before installing, operating, or servicing the equipment. While the information contained in this Manual represents the Manufacturer’s best judgment, the Manufacturer assumes no lia- bility for its use Operating Manual No: PWOM-215/250MP-001 for: 215MP MIG/TIG/Stick Arc Welder Package: Part No.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 1 – SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Read Before Using Product DANGER! – Protect yourself and others around you from possible serious injury or death. 1) Read, follow and understand this Operating Manual before installing, operating or servicing this welding/cutting equipment. 2) Pacemaker wearers keep away until consulting your doctor. 3) Have all installation, operation, maintenance and repair work performed only by a Suitably Trained and Quali- fied Tradesperson.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin FUMES and GASES can be hazardous Arc rays from the welding process pro- FUMES and GASES can be hazardous to duce intense heat and strong ultraviolet your health. Welding produces fumes and rays that can burn eyes and skin.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them and WELDING/CUTTING can cause fire or explosion associated parts in good condition. Sparks and spatter fly off from the weld- Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. ing/cutting arc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.2 Additional Installation, Operation and Maintenance Hazard Symbols Have only Suitably Trained and Qualified Tradesperson familiar READ OPERATING MANUAL with electronic equipment install this equipment. Read and follow all Power Source labels The user is responsible for having a Suitably Trained and Qualified and the Operating Manual carefully Tradesperson promptly correct any interference problem resulting before installing, operating, or servicing...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.4 California Proposition 65 Warnings This Product contain chemicals, including lead, or otherwise produce chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.) Welding and cutting equipment produce fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Débranchez l'alimentation électrique d'entrée avant d'installer ou LES RAYONS D’ARC peuvent causer des blessures aux d'entretenir cet équipement. Étiquetez et verrouillez l’alimentation yeux et brûler la peau électrique d'entrée selon OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147. Les rayons d'arc du procédé de soudage ...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS À l'intérieur, ventilez la zone et / ou utilisez l'aspiration locale au LES ÉMANATIONS ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux niveau de l'arc pour enlever les émanations et les gaz de soudage. Les émanations et les gaz peuvent être dange- ...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Gardez les mains, les cheveux, les vêtements amples et les outils à LES CYLINDRES DE GAZ DE PROTECTION peuvent explo- l'écart des pièces mobiles. Pour prévenir le démarrage accidentel pendant l'entretien, débran- Les cylindres de gaz de protection contiennent chez la source d'alimentation de la prise de courant ou débranchez du gaz sous haute pression.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS L'utilisateur est responsable d'avoir un électricien qualifié pour Si vous utilisez des fourches de levage pour déplacer la source corriger rapidement tout problème d'interférence relié à l'installa- d'alimentation, assurez-vous que les fourches soient suffisam- tion. ment longues pour s'étendre au-delà du côté opposé de la source ...
INTRODUCTION Memory Button: Save or Recall your weld programs 3.5 250MP Duty Cycle at 208/230/240 VAC from a memory chip inside the Power Source. The rated duty cycle of the Power Source, is a statement of the time TIG: Pre loaded DC Lift TIG (GTAW) welding parame- it may be safely operated at its rated Welding Amperage output.
INTRODUCTION 3.9 Specifications – P 215MP Refer to NOTE 1 on Page 15. Power Source Part Number G1621599 Weight 39 lb (17.8 kg) 16.6 in. x 8.8 in. x 18.5 in. Dimensions H x W x D (421 mm x 223 mm x 469 mm) CAN/CSA-ANSI/IEC Standards for Safety Arc CAN/CSA-E60974-1:12 Welding Equipment - Part 1: Welding Power...
INTRODUCTION 3.10 Specifications – P 250MP Refer to NOTE 1 on Page 15. Power Source Part Number G1625099 Weight 48 lb (22 kg) 16.6 in. x 8.8 in. x 21.0 in. Dimensions H x W x D (421 mm x 223 mm x 534 mm) CAN/CSA-ANSI/IEC Standards for Safety Arc CAN/CSA-E60974-1:12 Welding Equipment - Part 1: Welding Power...
INSTALLATION SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION regarding usage at this voltage. 4.1 Environment 4.4 Electrical Input Power Guide This Power Source is designed with an Ingress Pro- tection (IP) Rating of IP23S and is suitable for: Failure to follow these electrical input power a) Welding Indoors when the area is adequately ven- guide recommendations could create an tilated to remove welding fumes away from user.
INSTALLATION Refer to Figure 1 and Table 1 for connection, maxi- 4.6 Connecting 120 VAC Power mum Input Supply Voltage and Fuse Size. Installation must meet all National and Local 120 Volts AC Input Supply Codes. This installation must be electrically con- Delay Fuse or Circuit Breaker Voltage with...
INSTALLATION Electrical Input Requirements 4.7 Connecting 208 / 230 / 240 VAC Power Operate the Power Source from a single-phase, 50/60 Hz, Installation must meet all National and Local AC Power Supply available on SITE. The Input Supply Volt- Codes. This installation must be electrically con- must match one of the electrical input voltages shown in nected...
INSTALLATION 4.8 MIG SYN Setup for MIG/FCAW (GMAW) Danger! Protect Electric shock Flying metal or Arc rays can Fumes and Welding can Improper instal- Read Operating yourself and can kill dirt can injure burn eyes and gases can be cause fire or lation can cause Manual others...
INSTALLATION 4.9 Welding Wire Spool Setup: 4” (100mm) NOTE 10: Check the MIG GUN Liner and Contact Tip are sized to match the 1. Open the Wirefeed Compartment Door by lifting the two latches in the door panel. Welding Wire. 2.
INSTALLATION 4.12 MIG MAN Setup for MIG/FCAW (GMAW) Danger! Protect Electric shock Flying metal or Arc rays can Fumes and Welding can Improper instal- Read Operating yourself and can kill dirt can injure burn eyes and gases can be cause fire or lation can cause Manual others...
INSTALLATION 4.13 MIG MAN SPOOL GUN Setup for MIG/FCAW (GMAW) Danger! Protect Electric shock Flying metal or Arc rays can Fumes and Welding can Improper instal- Read Operating yourself and can kill dirt can injure burn eyes and gases can be cause fire or lation can cause Manual...
INSTALLATION 4.14 STICK (SMAW) Setup Danger! Protect Electric shock Flying metal or Arc rays can Fumes and Welding can Improper instal- Read Operating yourself and can kill dirt can injure burn eyes and gases can be cause fire or lation can cause Manual others eyes...
INSTALLATION 4.15 TIG (GTAW) Setup Danger! Protect Electric shock Flying metal or Arc rays can Buildup of gas Shielding gas Improper instal- Read Operating yourself and can kill dirt can injure burn eyes and can injure or kill cylinders can lation can cause Manual others...
OPERATION SECTION 5 – OPERATION Inductance (Arc Control) in MIG SYN or MIG MAN modes. 5.1 Power Source Controls - Adjusts the intensity of the MIG welding arc. (A) Amperage / Wire Speed Adjustment Knob - Lower Inductance settings give a softer arc with less Rotate Knob left or right to highlight the desired function weld spatter and low weld penetration.
OPERATION Select metal Thickness being welded. 5.2 Using Controls (A) Amperage / Wire Speed Adjustment Knob Rotate Knob left or right to change: - Amperage in TIG or STICK modes. - Wire Speed in MIG SYN or MIG MAN modes. (C) Voltage/Downslope/Arc Force Adjustment Knob Rotate Knob left or right to change: - Voltage in MIG SYN or MIG MAN modes.
OPERATION STICK Provides built-in STICK weld settings for the selected metal thickness. Press Multi-Function Control (F) to select STICK. Refer to NOTE 18 - Rotate (F) to select an unused Memory location. - Press (F) to Save welding parameters. SAVE TO MEMORY - Press (F) again on to confirm ...
TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE SECTION 6 – TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE 6.1 MIG/FCAW (GMAW) Welding Troubleshooting NOTE 20: Weld quality is dependent on the correct consumables, proper welding technique and equipment maintenance Description Possible Cause Remedy 1. Porosity: gas pockets or holes in weld A Surface impurities such as oil, grease, A Clean joint before welding.
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TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE Description Possible Cause Remedy 8. Welding Wire bird nest. A Excessive Drive Roll pressure A Decrease pressure on the Drive Roll by turn- ing Pres-sure Device counter clockwise. B Incorrect or blocked Liner. B Replace Liner to suit Welding Wire. C Incorrect contact tip size or contact tip C Replace contact tip to suit Welding Wire.
TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE 6.2 STICK Welding Troubleshooting NOTE 21: Weld quality is dependent on the correct consumables, proper welding technique and equipment maintenance Description Possible Cause Remedy 1. Porosity: gas holes or voids in weld A Electrodes are damp. A Dry electrodes before use. metal.
TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE 6.3 TIG Welding Troubleshooting NOTE 22: Weld quality is dependent on the correct consumables, proper welding technique and equipment maintenance. Description Possible Cause Remedy 1. Excessive bead buildup or poor penetra- Welding Amperage is too low Increase weld amperage and/or change joint tion/fusion at weld edges.
TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE 6.4 Routine Maintenance and Inspection Disconnect Danger! Extremely Disconnect Input Electric shock Electrostatic dis- Remove any metal- Flying metal or Read Operating dangerous voltages Power Supply be- can kill charge can damage lic particles / dirt dirt can injure Manual inside Power fore opening Power...
TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE 6.5 P 215MP / 250MP Power Source Troubleshooting Disconnect Danger! Extremely Disconnect Input Electric shock Electrostatic dis- Remove any metal- Flying metal or Read Operating dangerous voltages Power Supply be- can kill charge can damage lic particles / dirt dirt can injure Manual inside Power...
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TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE Description Possible Cause Remedy 9. Drive Roll rotates but welding weld does A Insufficient Drive Roll pressure. A Increase pressure on the Drive Roll by turning not feed out of the MIG Gun. Pressure Device clockwise. B Incorrect Drive Roll size. B Fit a suit size and type of Drive Roll that suits the welding wire.
PRO-TEC LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY SECTION 7 – PRO-TEC WARRANTY POLICY is a registered brand of Global Welding LLC. Global 5. This written Limited Warranty is the only express Lim- Welding and P are used interchangeably in the fol- ited Warranty provided by Global Welding LLC with re- Goods lowing Warranty Policy Document.