Machine Capability; Limitations - Lincoln Electric IDEALARC SP-255 Service Manual

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Gun and Cable - A 12.5 ft. (3.8) GMAW gun and cable
assembly, rated 200 amps 60% duty, is provided with
the SP-255 and includes a liner, diffuser, and contact
tips for .035 (0.9mm) and .045 (1.2mm) electrodes. The
gun is equipped with a Fast-Mate connector with addi-
tional control lead connections for the thumb activated
2 momentary position slide switch control designed into
the gun handle for use with SP-255 remote control fea-
tures.

MACHINE CAPABILITY

The Idealarc SP-255 is rated at the following duty cy-
®
cles based upon 10 minute time period (i.e., for 60%
duty cycle, it is 6 minutes on and 4 minutes off).
DUTY AMPS
CYCLE
100%
60%
35%

LIMITATIONS

The SP-255 may not operate satisfactorily if powered
with a portable or in-plant generating system.
OPERATION
VOLTS
145 26
200 28
250 26
IDEALARC SP-255
®
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