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...
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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.
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”...
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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.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN TABLE OF CONTENTS ® INSTALLATION .............................SECTION A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................A-1 UNPACKING THE SPOOL GUN ..........................A-1 ASSEMBLY OF ITEMS INSIDE THE MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150A SPOOL GUN...........A-2 SPOOL GUN/WIRE DRIVE SELECTOR SWITCH INSTALLATION ................A-3 ROUTINE WELDING MACHINE PREPARATION......................A-6 PREPARING THE SPOOL............................A-6 CONNECTING THE GUN TO THE WELDING MACHINE...................A-8...
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN INSTALLATION ® TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ® MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN (K5471-1) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ® Make/Model K5471-1 Magnum PRO Premium 150A Spool Gun Welding Process Aluminum GMAW (MIG), DC electrode positive polarity with 100% argon welding shielding gas.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN INSTALLATION ® LOCATING SPOOL GUN COMPONENTS AND FEATURES See Figure A.2 for Items 1 thru 6 ® ASSEMBLY OF ITEMS INSIDE THE MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150A SPOOL GUN 1. Gas Cone Assembly and Contact Tip. 2.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN INSTALLATION ® ® Install the M21182 electrical adapter harness that came with the CAUTION spool gun per the following instructions. WELDING MACHINES WARNING Read and understand the welding machine’s instruction manual and all hazard warnings on ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN INSTALLATION ® ® IF MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE OPTIONAL SPOT TIMER: ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 9a. Disconnect P5 (6-pin) from board J5 (6-pin). The Adapter Harness connections (6) used are shown in Figure A.5 below, and each one is unique. 9b.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN INSTALLATION ® ® ROUTINE WELDING MACHINE PREPARATION LOADING ALUMINUM WIRE 1. Remove gas cone and contact tip. Remove spool cover WARNING by unscrewing captive locking knob. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Disconnect input power to the machine. Machine Polarity Setting: Set to DC electrode positive polarity per the machine's Instruction Manual.
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MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN INSTALLATION ® ® 9. While holding open the idle roll, slide end of wire through 5. Cut off bent end of wire, leaving straight section drive roll’s groove and toward gun tube liner. 6.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN INSTALLATION ® ® 12. Grasp the free end of the wire at the gas diffuser and CONNECTING THE GUN TO THE WELDING MACHINE slowly pull approximately 12 to 24 inches of wire through the spool gun. There should only be 1 to 2 lbs. 1.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN OPERATION ® OPERATION WELDING PROCEDURES Read and understand Arc Welding Safety Precautions located Read and understand this entire section before throughout this manual and the Welding Machine’s Instruction operating the machine Manual. Also for helpful hints in welding see (LTW1) the Learn to Weld manual which is supplied with the welding machine.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN OPERATION ® ® PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SPOOL GUN ADAPTER (SEE FIGURE B.4) ® The Magnum PRO Premium 150 A Spool Gun is a reliable, low- • If the machine has an 8-pin connector for trigger and motor price aluminum welding accessory for novice and experienced control, you must use the adapter included in the kit bag.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN MAINTENANCE ® MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND INSPECTIONS WARNING • Vacuum out any aluminum shavings that may have accumulated inside of the gun. (See Correcting Wire ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Shaving Issues in this section). •...
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN MAINTENANCE ® GAS DIFFUSER REPLACEMENT 1.00 - 1.25” The gas diffuser may need to be replaced if it has accumulated excessive spatter and cannot be cleaned. 1. Remove gas cone and contact tip. 2.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN MAINTENANCE ® 4. Drive roll may be removed with pliers, as shown in figure D.6. It may be helpful to relieve the idle roll tension during this step. b. Incorrect orientation: Note that lower spring is visible in bore of idle roll bearing at arrow.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN MAINTENANCE ® 4. Slide gun tube’s external threads through gun tube mounting plate and screw the gun tube by hand into the cable TRIGGER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT connector until the nut pulls the mounting plate snug against the connector.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN MAINTENANCE ® WELDING CABLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 7. Install the new gun cable. Pass the cable connector through the opening in the right handle, seat the strain Generally, there are no serviceable or maintainable parts, except relief in place, and then check to insure the cable is not for both o-rings on the machine’s power and gas connector;...
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN MAINTENANCE ® Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION No wire feed occurs when trigger is pulled. 1. Machine is switched off or unplugged. 1.
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MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN ® TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Intermittent wire feed when trigger is pulled. 1. Wire is mechanically binding along its 1. Check that wire is properly aligned inside feed path inside gun.
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MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN ® TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Low or no shielding gas flow. 1. Out of gas. 1. Check that an adequate gas supply is available.
MAGNUM PRO PREMIUM 150 A SPOOL GUN WIRING DIAGRAM ® ® SPOOL GUN INTERFACE - WIRING DIAGRAM WARNING Do not operate with covers removed. Disconnect input power by unplugging power cord before servicing. Do not touch electrically live parts Only qualified persons should install, use or service this machine.
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Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. WARNING 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-...
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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. Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Spanish Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o AVISO DE...
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