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- Page 1 FORNEY 250 MULTI-MACHINE SPOOL GUN ENGLISH ITEM# 85650 REV 04.14.2022...
- Page 2 Above all, our employees will provide the same respect and caring attitude within the organization as they are expected to share with every Forney customer. Our goal will be to exceed our customers’ expectations through empowered people, guided by shared values and commitments.
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Page 3: Warranty
TECHNICAL ISSUES? FORNEY CAN HELP! Thank you for choosing Forney! Please note: The store you purchased this m achine from DOES NOT handle product r eturns. F orney Industries will repair or replace defective products at no charge to you! When you call Forney's Technical Service department, you will speak to a trained product and application expert. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents WARRANTY ..................................3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................4 SYMBOLS LEGEND ................................5 SAFETY SUMMARY ................................5 PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS .............................5 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING ........................6 EMF INFORMATION ...............................6 PERSONAL PROTECTION ...............................6 FIRE PREVENTION ................................7 HIGH FREQUENCY RADIATION ............................8 ARC WELDING ................................8 ELECTRIC SHOCK ................................8 NOISE ...................................9 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION ..........................9... -
Page 5: Symbols Legend
BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE MACHINE, READ THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY RULES AND HAZARDS. In the event of these instructions not being clear, please contact your Forney Authorized Dealer or Forney Customer Service 1-800-521-6038. Symbols Legend MEANING... -
Page 6: California Proposition 65 Warning
• ANSI Z87.1 - SAFE PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATION AND EDUCATIONAL EYE AND FACE PROTECTION - Obtainable from the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036 Telephone (212) 642-900, Fax (212) 398-0023 - www.ansi.org. • NFPA 51B: STANDARD FOR FIRE PREVENTION DURING WELDING, CUTTING, AND OTHER HOT WORK- Obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. -
Page 7: Fire Prevention
welding area, either remove it or cover it with something non-flammable and non- reflective. Reflective arc rays can also cause skin burn in addition to eye injury. • Flying sparks can injure. Wear proper safety equipment to protect eyes and face. Shape tungsten electrode on grinder wearing proper protection and in a safe location. -
Page 8: High Frequency Radiation
pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be in good condition. • Do not stand in front of or put your head or face in front of a cylinder valve outlet when opening the valve. • If a cylinder is not in use or connected for use, keep a valve protection cap in place to protect the valve. •... -
Page 9: Noise
d. any metal parts on the electrode holder, or MIG gun. • Do not weld in a damp area or come in contact with a moist or wet surface. • Do not attempt to weld if any part of clothing or body is wet. •... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Spool Gun Specifications Primary (Input) Volts 0-12 VDC Maximum Output Amperage 250A (DC output only) Rated Output and Duty Cycle 200A @ 60% Supplied Drive Roll 0.030” and 0.040” Grooves Recommended Wire Size 0.035” (Compatible with 0.030 - 0.047”) Wire Speed 800 IPM Max Recommended Material... -
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Spool Gun
Getting to Know Your Spool Gun Description Your new Forney Spool Gun was designed to be rugged, reliable, user-friendly, and ergonomic all at an incredible value. Rugged and Reliable Your new spool gun is durable and built for heavy use. The housing is extra thick to handle the wear and tear of use in the most demanding work environment. -
Page 12: Installing The Spool Gun Assembly
Model Selector Switch. If using the Forney 190 MP (#324), or Forney 220 MP, the Model Selector Switch needs to be in the “Off” position. If using a Forney 242 MIG or 270 MIG, the Model Selector Switch needs to be in the “On”... -
Page 13: Gas Cylinder And Regulator Connection
• Connect the other end to the GAS INPUT on the back of the machine. If multiple GAS INPUT ports are present on the back of your Forney welding machine, use the port that is designated for MIG welding. •... - Page 14 Step 2: • Remove the Wire Spool Retention Nut (J) (Shown Below): Step 3: Install the spool of wire on the main shaft ensuring that the wire is feeding from the bottom of the spool. Insert the free end of the wire into the wire inlet guide at the base of the spool compartment. Re-install Wire Spool Retention Nut (J).
- Page 15 Step 5: Feed the free end of the wire through the wire feed mechanism until it enters the inlet guide of the torch neck. • Rotate the Idler Arm (K) inward into position and rotate the Tension Adjustment Knob Armature downward until it engages the Idler Arm.
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Page 16: Drive Roll Groove Selection
Changing the Drive Roller To remove or install the drive roller onto your Forney spool gun, simply remove the thumb screw (L) from the top of the drive axle. Once the thumb screw is removed, the roller is free to slide on and off the axle:... -
Page 17: Operation
Operation Welding Preparation An important factor in making a satisfactory weld is preparation. This includes studying the process and equipment and practicing welding before attempting to weld finished product. An organized, safe, comfortable, and well-lit work area should be prepared for the operator. The work area should specifically be free of all flammables with both a fire extinguisher and a bucket of sand available. -
Page 18: Adjusting Machine Settings
Allow for fine control, giving the user ± 10% of the wire feed speed that is set using the knob on the front of the welding machine. When using your new spool gun on a power supply or welding machine that was not manufactured by Forney Industries: •... -
Page 19: Settings Chart
Basic MIG Settings for 4XXX Series Aluminum Wire Diameter Material Thickness Voltage (V) Wire Feed Speed (IPM) 22 GA 13.5 20 GA 13.5 18 GA 14.5 16 GA 15.5 14 GA 16.5 0.030” 12 GA 17.5 1/8” 3/16” 1/4” 28.5 3/8”... -
Page 20: Maintenance & Servicing
Maintenance & Servicing General Maintenance This spool gun has been engineered to need minimal service providing that a few very simple steps are taken to properly maintain it. Keep the spool cover and tension mechanism cover closed at all times unless the wire needs to be changed or the drive pressure needs adjusting. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Empty wire spool. Replace wire spool. Welder is in throttled back-feed mode. If the Forney welding machine does not detect an arc after a few seconds with the trigger Wire feed speed slows down. depressed, the wire feed speed is automatically throttled back. - Page 22 POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PROBLEM Wire is not aligned with torch neck inlet guide. Ensure that the welding wire is aligned to flow smoothly onto the torch neck inlet guide. Wire feed too low. Increase wire feed speed. Tension too low / too high. Use as little tension as necessary for smooth operation.
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Page 23: Spool Gun Consumables List
Spool Gun Consumables List Item Description Industry Standard # Nozzle TWECO Style 23-50 Contact Tip (0.030, 0.035, 0.040, 0.045) TWECO Style 14H Gas Diffuser TWECO Style 52FN WWW.FORNEYIND.COM... - Page 24 Forney Industries, Inc. 2057 Vermont Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 +1-800-521-6038 www.forneyind.com...
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