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Product Description Prince
XL/Spool Gun
MK Manual Part Number 091-0384
MK Form Number PXL G/SG
NWSA Form Number 550
Effective with Serial Number 98100011
Voltage Rating 24 VDC
Printing/Revision Date July 2000 E
This manual applies
212-XXX
to the following
213-XXX
torch model numbers
216-XXX
Prince™ XL/Spool Gun
16882 Armstrong Avenue, Irvine, California 92606 TEL (949)863-1234 FAX (949)474-1428

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  • Page 1 Product Description Prince XL/Spool Gun MK Manual Part Number 091-0384 MK Form Number PXL G/SG NWSA Form Number 550 Effective with Serial Number 98100011 Voltage Rating 24 VDC Printing/Revision Date July 2000 E This manual applies 212-XXX to the following 213-XXX torch model numbers 216-XXX...
  • Page 2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ELECTRIC ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT CAUTION : READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT Hot metal such as electrode stubs and work 1-1 INTRODUCTION C. Fire and Explosion Prevention pieces should never be handled without Causes of fire and explosion are: This equipment is intended for ultimate gloves.
  • Page 3 washing, depending on the combustible’s illegal and hazardous. and cylinder marking agree, and that the solubility), followed by purging and regulator inlet and cylinder outlet match. Empties: Keep valves closed, replace caps inerting with nitrogen or carbon dioxide, NEVER Connect a regulator designed for securely;...
  • Page 4 high currents at significant voltages. The at the weld. with the equipment for connection to a arc is very bright and hot. Sparks fly, switch box, connect the ground lead to Others working in area. See that all persons fumes rise, ultraviolet and infrared energy the grounded switch box.
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  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE ..................20 Section 20 TROUBLESHOOTING ................21 Section 21 TESTING THE TORCH .................23 Section 22 Prince XL, Head Body, Exploded View ..........25 Section 23 Prince XL, Exploded View ..............26 Section 24 Prince XL, Spool Gun 25ft..............27 Section 25 Air Cooled Straight Barrel Assy.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This manual details the installation and operation of your Prince XL Torch, and Prince XL Spool Gun. These torches have 7 pin “W” clocked amphenol connectors and are de- signed for use with Cobramatic cabinets model numbers 150-003, 150-004, 150-203 and 150-204.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Section 1 SPECIFICATIONS PRINCE™XL TORCH Wire Capacity • .023” -.045” (0.6 - 1.2mm) solid and hard wire • .030” - 1/16” (0.8 - 1.6mm) aluminum and cored wire Wire Speed* • 900 ipm (22.9 mpm) max. Duty Cycle • 150 Amps/25 Volts Air cooled standard Air cooled using optional Kool Cup Adaptor •...
  • Page 9: Contact Tips - Air Cooled Barrel Assy

    Section 2 Contact Tips - Air Cooled Barrel Assembly Spray arc tip Short arc tip Contact Tips for Prince XL Air Cooled Torch Wire Size Tip I.D. ** Length Part No. .023" (0.6mm) .030" (0.8mm) Spray 1-1/2" (38mm) 621-0057 .030" (0.8mm) Short 1-3/4"...
  • Page 10: Contact Tips - Water Cooled Barrel Assy

    Note: To remove contact tip when using full water cooled gas cup (P/N 621-0065) the contact tip removal tool (P/N 931-0002) must be used. Section 6 Gas Cups - Water Cooled Barrel Assembly Water Cooled Cup for Prince XL Water Cooled Torch Cup Size Cup I.D. Cup Length Part Number No.
  • Page 11: Torch Barrel Liners

    Section 7 Torch Barrel Liners Prince XL Torch Barrel Liners Barrel Description Cooled Wire Type Wire Size Part No. 003-1980 Straight All Wires .030" - .063"(.8-1.6mm) 615-0537* 003-1980 Straight Optional All Wires .030" - .035"(.8-.9mm) 615-0544 003-1973 Straight Water All Wires .030"...
  • Page 12: Kool Cup Adapter And Cups

    Section 9 Kool Cup Adapter and Cups Note : These parts are used on the air cooled straight or curved barrel assemblies to increase the capacity from 150 amps to 200 amps @ 100% duty cycle. Kool Cup Adapter Heavy Duty Item No.
  • Page 13: Optional Kits

    Section 11 OPTIONAL KITS Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit ............005-0640 For .030" (0.8mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated drive roll P/N 511-0150 and idler roll assy. P/N 003-2097. Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit ............005-0641 For .035" (0.9mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated drive roll P/N 511-0151 and idler roll assy.
  • Page 14: Optional Accessories

    Section 13 Optional Accessories Standard Conduit with additional protective cover 15 ft./4.5m 001-0774 25 ft./7.6m 001-0775 35 ft./10.5m 001-1278 50 ft./15.0m 001-0777 Flat Spiral Steel Conduit for steel and cored wire 15 ft./4.5m 615-0208 25 ft./7.6m 615-0216 50 ft./15.0m 615-0218 *Kool Cup Adapter H.D.
  • Page 15: Interconnections

    Section 15 Interconnections PRINCE™XL TORCH COBRAMATIC I CABINET (150-003, 150-203) ELECTRICAL CABLE WIRE CONDUIT WATER POWER CABLE GAS HOSE WATER HOSE - OPTIONAL PRINCE™XL SPOOL GUN CONSTANT VOLTAGE CONSTANT CURRENT WC-1 WELD CONTROL BOX POWER SUPPLY 115VAC PLUG CONTACTOR LEADS Weld Control Box green ELECTRICAL CABLE...
  • Page 16: Operation

    Section 16 Operation 16.1 General The Prince™XL torch was specifically designed to operate as both a push- pull gun and spool gun. The 24 volt DC torch motor is controlled by a 3-3/4 turn potentiometer recessed in the pistol grip. The torch trigger is so de- signed that when it is partially depressed, gas flow starts via the valve located in the torch body - prior to ignition of the arc.
  • Page 17 16.3 Potentiometer The pot is located in the bottom of the pistol grip and provides 3-3/4 turns of rotation and up to 900 ipm. The pot is mounted to one side of a PC board and is held in place by a support plate;...
  • Page 18 16.6 DRIVE AND IDLER ROLLS 16.6.1 GENERAL The Prince™XL torch comes standard with knurled drive rolls which will handle wire diameters from .023 - 1/16 inch. Optional grooved drive rolls are also available for feeding aluminum wire if desired (see page 7). Drive roll tension is accomplished by means of a pressure adjusting allen screw located on the left hand side of the torch.
  • Page 19: Installing Spool Assembly

    Section 17 Installing Spool Assembly (Kit P/N 003-2021) Loosen the screw that secures the conduit through access hole located on top right rear handle with a 1/16" Allen wrench. CONDUIT SECURING SCREW Remove conduit by pulling it out of the back of the gun. Install spool liner, and secure with screw.
  • Page 20: Spool Gun Setup

    Section 18 Spool Gun Setup 18.1 Loading Electrode Wire Unscrew, and remove spool cover. Apply tension to drive rolls, so the wire will be picked up and fed through the contact tip. Straighten out first six inches of wire and push through liner. Jog trigger until wire is picked up by drive rolls and fed through contact tip.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    To test, check each wire for continuity and shorts. With the increased torque rating in the current Prince XL motor, P/N 211- 0071, it now draws about twice as much current on start-up as the original Prince motors P/N’s 211-0054 &...
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Cause Remedy No wire feed at torch, 4 amp fuse (F1) in feeder/control Replace (F1) fuse with 4A. feeder not operating, box blown. i.e. no slave motor or brake solenoid. Micro-switch defective/not being Replace switch. Check switch for activated.
  • Page 23: Testing The Torch

    Section 21 Testing the Torch 21.1 Motor Check Remove the torch connector from the cabinet. Using the torch Amphenol, check the resistance across pins “A” and “B” (motor leads). The resistance across the motor should be between 5-10 ohms. If an open circuit or short exist, check the motor leads and motor indepen- dently.
  • Page 24 Recommended Spare Parts List Part Number Description 615-0007 Conduit 15’ 615-0008 Conduit 25’ 005-0661 Potentiometer Kit 003-0568 Micro Switch 005-0633 Handle Kit 511-0101 Drive Roll 511-0001 Idler Roll 325-0206 Idler Roll Screw 333-0082 Idler Roll Washer 003-0585 Trigger Assy. 431-3117 Door 003-0198 Wire Guide-Spool Gun...
  • Page 25: Prince Xl, Head Body, Exploded View

    Section 22 Head Body, Exploded View P/N 003-1972 Ref. # Qty. Part No. Description 431-2013 Wire guide 333-0082 Washer split 10 419-0020 Spring compress 0.29 od x 0.047 321-1074 Set scr mod 6-32unc x 5/8 325-0206 Screw pan head 10-24-3/8 431-1427 Pivot pin 421-0129...
  • Page 26: Prince Xl, Exploded View

    No. Qty Part No. Description 003-0585 Trigger Assy., Prince XL 435-3124 Spring, Door, Prince XL 333-0005 Washer, Split, #6. ST 333-0003 Washer, Split, #4. ST 328-0003 Screw, Shc, 4-40 x 0.50 336-0056 Screw, Pnh, Phil, 4-40 x 1.50 336-0003 Screw, Pnh, Phil, 4-40 x 0.50 336-0070 Screw, Pnh, Phil, 6-32 x 1.50...
  • Page 27: Prince Xl, Spool Gun 25Ft

    Qty. Part No. Description 003-1259 Assy Head 153-0857 Conn Molex 5 Pos 153-0856 Conn Molex 2 Pos 001-1317 Lead 25 Ft. Spool 003-1980 Barrel Straight 7.00 153-0852 411-0045 Tie Wrap Note: See section 23 for parts breakdown. .13 ft 739-0006 Tube H/S 003-2021 Assy.
  • Page 28: Air Cooled Straight Barrel Assy. 7" Exploded View

    Section 25 Air Cooled Straight Barrel Assy. 7” Exploded View P/N 003-1980 150 AMP, 100% Duty Cycle Ref. No. Qty. Description 003-2572 Taper lock assy. 303-0094 O-Ring 0.301 I.D. x 0.070 303-0010 O-Ring 0.489 I.D. x 0.629 O.D. 303-0093 O-Ring 0.364 I.D. x 0.07 w 615-0537 Liner teflon 001-0138...
  • Page 29: Air Cooled 45° Barrel Assy. 7" Exploded View

    O-Ring 0.489 I.D. x 0.629 O.D. 621-0003 Contact tip MK 0.060 615-0539 Liner teflon 0.175od 303-0093 O-Ring 0.364 I.D. x 0.07 w 003-2593 Cup air barrel Prince XL 003-2572 Taper lock assy Prince XL 002-0591 Barrel curved 45 a/c 001-0138 Gas cup 8 tb-1986b.tbl Prince™...
  • Page 30: Water Cooled Straight Barrel Assy. 7" Exploded View

    Exploded View P/N 003-1973 300 AMP, 100% Duty Cycle Ref. # Qty. MK P/N Description 003-2572 Taper lock assy Prince XL 431-0977 retaining Nut 303-0094 O-Ring 0.301 I.C. x 0.070 303-0010 O-Ring 0.489 I.D. x 0.629 O.D. 615-0323 Liner teflon Prince XL...
  • Page 31: Water Cooled 45° Barrel Assy. 7" Exploded View

    Section 28 Water Cooled 45° Barrel Assy. 7” Exploded View P/N 003-1987 300 AMP, 100% Duty Cycle Ref. # Qty. MK P/N Description 303-0010 O-Ring 0.489 I.D. x 0.629 O.D 303-0094 O-Ring 0.301 I.D. x 0.070 621-0162 Contact tip 0.060 621-0159 Cup #8 assy 615-0539...
  • Page 32: Taper Lock Nut Assembly, Exploded View

    Section 29 Taper Lock Nut Assembly, Exploded View P/N 003-2572 Ref. No. Qty. MK P/N Description 431-1416 Taper lock nut 431-1423 Taper lock collar 437-0227 Taper lock insulator 313-0027 Snap ring 0.750 shaft tb-2572.tbl Prince™ XL/Spool Gun - Owner's Manual Page 32...
  • Page 33: Lb. Spool Assembly, Exploded View

    Section 30 1 lb. Spool Assembly, Exploded View P/N 003-2021 Qty. Part No. Description 437-0235 Spindle 003-2072 Assembly Brake 003-2071 Assembly Cover 336-0073 SCR Pan HD Phil 6-32 x 2.00 ST 333-0005 Washer Split #6 003-0198 Wire Guide Tb-2021b.tbl Prince™ XL/Spool Gun - Owner's Manual Page 33...
  • Page 34: Air Cooled Lead Assy

    Section 31 AIR COOLED LEAD ASSY. Prince XL Air Cooled Cable Assemblies #2 Power Electrical Length Conduit Gas Hose Snake Skin Cable Cable 15’ / 4.5m 615-0007 001-2527 005-0268 001-0537 931-0110 25’ / 7.6m 615-0008 001-2528 005-0269 001-0538 931-0122 50’ / 15.2m...
  • Page 35: Water Cooled Lead Assy

    Section 32 WATER COOLED LEAD ASSY. Prince XL Water Cooled Cable Assemblies #4 Water/ Electrical Length Conduit Power Gas Hose Water Hose Snake Skin Cable Cable 15’ / 4.5m 615-0007 001-2521 005-0268 001-0537 001-0529 931-0110 25’ / 7.6m 615-0008 001-2524...
  • Page 36: Spool Gun Lead Assy

    Section 33 SPOOL GUN LEAD ASSY. Spool Gun Lead Assemblies Electrical Length #2 Pwr Cable Gas Hose Snake Skin Cable 25’ / 7.6m 843-0484 005-0269 552-0202 931-0122 50’ / 15.2m 843-0485 005-0272 552-0203 931-0123 Power Cable and Gas Hose Fittings Power Cable Torch End Fitting Lug End Fitting...
  • Page 37: Prince Spool Gun Controls

    Section 34 Prince Spool Gun Controls For All CV and CC Power Supplies The WC-1(P/N 001-3062) is designed to hook-up to any CV or CC power supply having its own contactor. CC Posa Start "run-in-speed" is included as a standard feature. The control operates on 115VAC, 50-60hz power. For machines such as gas drives that do not have contactors, the Contactor Box P/N 001-3066 must be used in addition to the WC-1.
  • Page 38: Ordering Information

    Section 35 Ordering Information Weld Control P/N's Spool Gun P/N's 001-3062 WC-1 001-3066 Contactor Box 216-725 25’ Spool Gun 005-0261 Miller Torpedo 216-750 50’ Spool Gun 005-0206 L-Tec Migmaster 250 005-0264 Generic Torpedo 005-0205 Millermatic 250 & Vintage 005-0624 ESAB Migmaster 251 005-0629 Millermatic 250X 005-0617...
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  • Page 40 Products, except for products sold to foreign markets. In the case of MK Products’ breach of warranty or any other duty ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN AND with respect to the quality of any goods, the exclusive remedies...
  • Page 41 MK Products, Inc. 16882 Armstrong Ave. Irvine, CA 92606 TEL (949)863-1234 TEL (949)863-1234 TEL (949)863-1234 TEL (949)863-1234 TEL (949)863-1234 MK Part Number 091-0384 F F F F F AX (949)474-1428 AX (949)474-1428 AX (949)474-1428 Printed in the U.S.A. AX (949)474-1428...

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