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IM3205 05/2024 REV01 BesterMig 215-S OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o. ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-260 Bielawa, Poland www.lincolnelectric.eu...
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Frequency BesterMig 215-S 230+15% /-10%, 1-phase 50/60Hz Input Power at Rated Cycle Input Amperes I 1max BesterMig 215-S 10,5 kVA @ 10% Duty Cycle (40°C) 46 A 0,65 RATED OUTPUT Duty Cycle 40°C Open Circuit Process (based on a 10 min.
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WARNING While welding above 160A, You need to change overcurrent protection for a 20A - 25A type D and change for a proper input plug (or connect directly to a power network) Example: English English...
Efficiency and idle power consumption: Efficiency when max power consumption Index Name Equivalent model / Idle power consumption B18266-1 BesterMig 215-S 81% / 25W No equivalent model Idle state occurs under the condition specified in below table IDLE STATE Condition Presence...
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Typical gas usage for MIG/MAG equipment: DC electrode positive Wire Wire Feeding Gas flow Material type diameter Shielding Gas Current Voltage [m/min] [l/min] [mm] Carbon, low 0,9 ÷ 1,1 95 ÷ 200 18 ÷ 22 3,5 – 6,5 Ar 75%, CO alloy steel Aluminium 0,8 ÷...
Lincoln Electric. Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of electromagnetic disturbances.
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.
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ARC RAYS CAN BURN: Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame- resistant material to protect you skin and that of your helpers. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable screening and warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to the arc.
Introduction The welding machines BesterMig 215-S enables welding: Recommended equipment, which can be bought by user, was mentioned in the chapter "Accessories". GMAW (MIG/MAG) FCAW-SS (Self-shielded wire) SMAW (MMA) GTAW (Lift TIG). The complete package BesterMig 215-S contains: ...
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Controls and Operational Features Figure 2 6. Gas Connector: Connection for gas line. Figure 1 7. Power Switch ON/OFF (I/O): Controls the input power 1. EURO Socket: For connecting a welding gun (for to the machine. Be sure the power source is GMAW / FCAW processes).
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User Interface Figure 3 9. Spooled Wire (for GMAW / FCAW): Not supplied as standard. 10. Wire Spool Holder: Maximum 15kg spools. Maximum 300mm diameter spools. Holder allows mounting Figure 4 plastic, steel and fiber spools onto 51 mm spindle. Note: Plastic Brake Nut has a Left-hand thread.
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17. Welding Process Selection Button: Allow to choose 21. Left Control: Click to select the Ampere /Wire feed the welding process: speed / Inductance/ Material Thickness and turn to set the value of chosen parameter. Sets the value Process Symbol Description shown on the left display.
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Welding GMAW, FCAW-SS Process Welding SMAW (MMA) Process BesterMig 215-S can be used to welding GMAW and BesterMig 215-S include the electrode holder with lead FCAW-SS process. necessary for SMAW welding. Preparation the Machine for Welding Procedure of begin welding of SMAW process: ...
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Welding GMAW Process in synergic mode In synergic mode, the welding load voltage is not set by user. The correct welding load voltage will set by the machine’s software. The optimum output welding voltage is automatically set by the machine when changing the wire feed speed m/min or the output current value in A, depending on the selected workpoint.
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The installation and connection Loading the Electrode Wire Depending on the type of wire spool it can be installed on the wire spool support without adapter or installed with use applicable adapter that must be purchased separately (see "Accessories" chapter). WARNING Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source before installation or changing a wire spool.
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Proper adjustment of pressure arm BesterMig 215-S is equipped with drive roll V0.8/V1.0 gives the best welding performance. for steel wire. For others wire sizes, is available the proper drive rolls kit (see "Accessories" chapter) and...
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Technical Service Center or Lincoln Electric. Repairs connector. and modifications performed by unauthorized service or personnel will cause, that the manufacturer’s warranty...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Recommended Course of Action Input voltage is too high (≥15%) Switch off power source; check the main or Input voltage is too low supply. Restart welder when power (≤15%) recovers to normal state Yellow Thermal ...
12/05 Part List reading instructions Do not use this part list for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for any code number not listed. Use the illustration of assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your particular code machine.
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