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POWER MIG 215 MP
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
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| Issue Date Aug - 22
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual POWER MIG 215 MP ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: PRODUCT 13088 REGISTRATION Registering your product only takes a few minutes, ensures your qualification for available warranties and allows you to receive updates and information on your product. K4876-1 Follow the QR code below to register.

  • Page 2: Safety Depends On You

    THANK YOU FOR SELECTING KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. A QUALITY PRODUCT BY DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
  • Page 3 P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.

  • Page 4: Electric Shock Can Kill

    SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
  • Page 6 POWER MIG 215 MP TABLE OF CONTENTS ®...

  • Page 7: Product Summary

    POWER MIG 215 MP PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ® PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT SUMMARY The Power MIG® 215 MP is a multi-process CC/CV DC inverter rated for 215 amps, 25 volts at a 30% duty cycle. The Power MIG® units are intended for fabrication, maintenance, home, and autobody shops.

  • Page 8: Recommended Processes

    POWER MIG 215 MP PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ® RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT COMMON EQUIPMENT PACKAGES RECOMMENDED PROCESSES The Power MIG® 215 is recommended for GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW processes. The machine can support 4 inch and 8 inch BASIC PACKAGE: spools of wire for GMAW and FCAW welding.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    POWER MIG 215 MP DESIGN ® DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS POWER SOURCES - INPUT VOLTAGE AND CURRENT WELDING PROCESSES PROCESS ELECTRODE DIAMETER RANGE OUTPUT RANGE WIRE FEED DUTY CYCLE INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT AMPERES IDLE AMPS (OUTPUT) (AMPERES) SPEED RANGE .55A GMAW .025-.035” 20-220 50-500 IPM (215A / 24.8V)

  • Page 10: Regulatory Requirements

    POWER MIG 215 MP DESIGN ® REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS MODEL MARKET CONFORMITY STANDARD MARK K4876-1 US AND cCSA IEC 60974-1 CANADA IEC 60974-5 INTENDED RATING For Internal IP21S Use Only DESIGN FEATURES • 3.5-Inch Color TFT LCD Display –with 320x240 resolution facilitates adjusting weld processes and parameters.

  • Page 11: Case Front Control Descriptions

    POWER MIG 215 MP DESIGN ® CASE FRONT CONTROLS FIGURE A.1 CASE FRONT CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS 7. Power Switch - Permits turning the machine on or off. 1. Adjustment Knob – Permits selecting wire feed speed for MIG & FCAW welding, or output current for SMAW & GTAW welding. 8.

  • Page 12: Internal Controls

    POWER MIG 215 MP DESIGN ® CASE BACK INTERNAL CONTROLS FIGURE A.2 FIGURE A.3 INTERNAL CONTROLS DESCRIPTION 1. Spool Gun Switch – Permits toggling between standard push gun welding with the Magnum® Pro 175L or aluminum welding with the Magnum® Pro 100SG Spool Gun. 2.

  • Page 13: Input And Ground Connections

    POWER MIG 215 MP INSTALLATION ® INSTALLATION The Power MIG® 215 MP is shipped Using the instructions in Figure B.2, have a qualified electrician WARNING connect a receptacle (Customer Supplied) or cable to the input power lines and the system ground per the U.S. National Electrical Code and any applicable local codes.

  • Page 14: Gun And Cable Installation

    POWER MIG 215 MP INSTALLATION ® CONNECTION DIAGRAM(S), SYSTEM DO NOT ATTACH THE REGULATOR IF OIL, GREASE OR DAMAGE IS PRESENT! Inform your gas supplier of this condition. Oil or grease in GUN AND CABLE INSTALLATION the presence of high pressure oxygen is explosive. The Magnum®...

  • Page 15: Electrode And Work Connections

    POWER MIG 215 MP INSTALLATION ® PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING DRIVE AND IDLE ROLL SETS ELECTRODE AND WORK CONNECTIONS 1. Turn off the power source. OUTPUT POLARITY CONNECTIONS 2. Release the pressure on the idle roll by swinging the adjustable The Power MIG® 215 MP features a short lead protruding from pressure arm down toward the back of the machine.

  • Page 16: Power-Up Sequence

    POWER MIG 215 MP OPERATION ® OPERATION GRAPHIC SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL OR BY THIS MACHINE POWER-UP SEQUENCE 1. Check that the electrode polarity is correct for the process being 3. Press the trigger to feed the wire electrode through the gun and used, then turn the power switch ON.
  • Page 17 POWER MIG 215 MP OPERATION ® The following images help indicate the machine setup process. Figure C.1 Rotate knob to selection. Press knob to select. Figure C.2 Verify polarity configuration and spool gun switch position. Then press the knob to continue.
  • Page 18 POWER MIG 215 MP OPERATION ® Figure C.3 Verify gas configuration and gas mix. Then press the knob to continue.
  • Page 19 POWER MIG 215 MP OPERATION ® Figure C.4 otate knob to se ection. ress knob to se ect. Figure C.5 otate knob to se ection. ress knob to se ect.
  • Page 20 POWER MIG 215 MP OPERATION ® Figure C.6 ress kno for options menu. Figure C.7 otate knob to se ection. ress knob to se ect.

  • Page 21: Duty Cycle

    POWER MIG 215 MP OPERATION ® Figure C.8 DUTY CYCLE RATED OUTPUT Figure C.9 INPUT VOLTAGE DUTY CYCLE AMPS VOLTS 215 A 24.8 VDC 230 VAC 100% 120 A 20 VDC 105 A 19.25 VDC 120VAC 100% 80 A 18 VDC For additional output ratings reference the S35036 rating plate.

  • Page 22: Options And Settings

    PRODUCT MODEL OPERATION OPTIONS AND SETTINGS MIG OPTIONS The user interface software settings can be reset to the original factory settings. The inductance option permits adjusting the arc performance, this option can be used to help with starting and the weld bead profile.

  • Page 23: Product Model

    PRODUCT MODEL OPERATION C. When the main weld is complete, push and hold the torch trigger to start the final down slope. The machine will decrease the operating current to the finishing current of 25 amps in .5 seconds. The preflow option permits adjusting the time gas flows before initiation of the arc (0-2 seconds).
  • Page 24 POWER MIG 215 MP OPERATION ®...

  • Page 25: Drive Roll Kits

    POWER MIG 215 MP ACCESSORIES ® GENERAL OPTIONS / ACCESSORIES DRIVE ROLL KITS WIRE SIZE DRIVE ROLL KIT .023" - .030" KP2529-1 (0.6 - 0.8 MM) SOLID .035" (0.9 MM) KP2529-2 CORED .030- .045" (0.9 MM) KP2529-3 KITS AND OPTIONS FULL FLANGE FRAME ON TOP...

  • Page 26: Periodic Maintenance

    POWER MIG 215 MP MAINTENANCE ® ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CAUTION PERIODIC MAINTENANCE WARNING LINER REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAGNUM PRO 175L NOTE: The variation in cable lengths prevents interchanging of liners Before carrying out service, maintenance and/or between guns. Once a liner has been cut for a particular gun, it repair jobs, fully disconnect power to the machine.
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    POWER MIG 215 MP TROUBLE SHOOTING ® Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Major physical or electrical damage is “Do not Plug in machine or turn it on.” evident. Contact your local Authorized Field Service Facility.
  • Page 29 POWER MIG 215 MP TROUBLE SHOOTING ® Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Arc is unstable - Poor starting. 1. Check for correct input voltage to machine. 2. Check for proper electrode polarity for process.
  • Page 30 POWER MIG 215 MP DIAGRAMS ®...
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  • Page 34 Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el AVISO DE bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 35 Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. WARNING remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o AVISO DE...
  • Page 36 Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the definition of specifications, and the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

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