MK Products 240-8XX Owner's Manual

225 ampere push-pull welding gun

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Voltage Rating: 24 VDC
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225 Ampere Push-Pull Welding Gun
Python
091-0593
08050001
May 2008 Rev B
240-8xx

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  • Page 1 Millermatic Compatible™ Owner’s Manual Product: Python Manual: 091-0593 Serial: 08050001 Voltage Rating: 24 VDC Revision: May 2008 Rev B Gun models: 240-8xx 225 Ampere Push-Pull Welding Gun...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Considerations ................i-iii Installation ................Section A Technical Specifications ..................1 Support Equipment Required ................1 Gun Lead Connections ..................1 Coolant Recommendations ................1 Operation .................Section B General ......................2 Controls and Settings ..................2 Trigger Adjustment .....................2 Drive Roll and Idler Rolls..................2 Accessories ................Section C Insulated Drive Roll Kits ..................3 Replacement Kits ....................4...
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity for European Community (CE) Products Note This information is provided for units with CE certification (see rating label on unit). Miller Electric Mfg. Co. MK Products, Inc. Manufacturer’s Name: 1635 W. Spencer Street 16882 Armstrong Ave. Manufacturer’s Address: Appleton, WI 54914 USA Irvine, CA 92606 XR-Control...
  • Page 5: Symbol Usage

    SECTION 1 – SAfETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEfORE USING som _nd_7/02 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible �...
  • Page 6 ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. BUILDUP Of GAS can injure or kill. � Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays � Always ventilate confined spaces or use that can burn eyes and skin.
  • Page 7 1-3. Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, And Maintenance fIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. � Do not install or place unit on, over, or near � Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. � Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards �...
  • Page 8: Principal Safety Standards

    1-4. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada (phone: from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 800–463–6727 or in Toronto 416–747–4044, website: www.csa–in- (phone: 305-443-9353, website: www.aws.org). ternational.org).
  • Page 9: Warning Label Definitions

    SECTION 2 – DEfINITIONS 2-1. Warning Label Definitions A. Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. B. Drive rolls can injure fingers. C. Welding wire and drive parts are at welding voltage during operation – keep hands and metal objects clear.
  • Page 10: Symbols And Definitions

    2-3. Symbols And Definitions Note Some symbols are found only on CE products. Amperes Volts Alternating Current Duty Cycle Degree Of Hertz Circuit Breaker Wire Feed Protection Output Trigger Press To Set Increase Trigger Hold On Trigger Hold Off Purge Spot Weld Time Percent Run-In...
  • Page 11 Thank You For selecting a quality product. We want you to take pride in operating this product...as much pride as we have in bringing the product to you! Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier.
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  • Page 13: Installation

    Section A Installation Technical Specifications Wire Capacity Aluminum and Cored Wire ......030" - 1/16" (0.8 mm - 1.6 mm) Solid and Hard Wire ........030" - .045" (0.6 mm - 1.2 mm) Wire Speed (At rated feeder input voltage) .....70 - 875 ipm (22.2 mpm) Duty Cycle - 60% (All ratings are using Argon gas) ....
  • Page 14: Operation

    Section B Operation General The Python maintains a constant, steady, uniform wire feed speed, ® regardless of curved or looped wire conduit. The constant push exerted by the slave motor in the cabinet, combined with the pull of the gun motor, causes the wire to literally float friction-free through the wire conduit.
  • Page 15: Accessories

    NO ADJUSTMENT REqUIRED fOR ANY WIRE SIZE AND ALLOY Drive Roll Installation/Removal Note: Neither of the handles needs to be removed to access the drive or idler rolls. 1. Pull the cam lever away from the idler roll. Cam Lever This will relieve the pressure against the drive roll (as shown in Figure 1).
  • Page 16: Replacement Kits

    Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit ............005-0642 For .040" (1.0 mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated drive roll and idler roll assy. Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit ............005-0718 For 3/64" (1.2 mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated drive roll and idler roll assy.
  • Page 17: Barrels

    finned Copper Cups finned Copper Gas Cups Cup Size Cup I.D. Part No. No. 6 3/8” (9.5mm) 621-0248 No. 8 1/2” (12.7mm) 621-0249 No. 10 5/8” (15.8mm) 621-0250* Heavy Duty finned Copper Gas Cups Cup Size Cup I.D. Part No. 5/8"...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Section D Maintenance Disconnect Power Before Maintaining. Periodic Maintenance Maintenance Tools Tool Part No. Drive Roll Removal Tool 931-0100 Your Millermatic Compatible™ Python is designed to provide years of ® reliable service. Maintenance of the gun will normally consist of a general cleaning of the wire guide system, including barrels, drive rolls, and conduits at regular intervals.
  • Page 19: Recommended Spare Parts List

    Recommended Spare Parts Listed in the table below is the factory recommendation of the necessary spare parts which should be kept on hand for maintaining proper operation of the Millermatic Compatible™ Python welding gun. ® Recommended Spare Parts List qty. Part Number Description 615-0602-15...
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Table Symptoms Cause Remedy Circuit breaker in feeder/ Reset. No wire feed at control box open. gun, feeder not Micro-switch defective/not Replace switch. Check operating, i.e. no being activated. switch for operation. slave motor or Check micro-switch wires brake solenoid. Broken electrical cable.
  • Page 21: Appendices

    Section f Appendices Millermatic Compatible™ Python Diagrams / Parts List ® Exploded Parts View ..............10 Complete Parts List ..............11 Front Body Assembly Parts View ..........12 Barrel Assembly Parts View ............13 Power/Gas Connector Parts View ..........14 Electrical/Connector Pinout ............15 Millermatic Python Owner's Manual - Page 9 ®...
  • Page 22 Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual - page 10 ®...
  • Page 23 Millermatic Python Owner's Manual - page 11 ®...
  • Page 24 Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® front Body Assembly 003-2108 Items 3, 4 & 9 available as package kit: P/N 005-0686 Python front Body Assembly ® qty. Part No. Description Not available separately 325-0206 10-24 x 3/8 PH Screw 333-0082 # 10 Lock Washer 419-0092 0.29 x 0.047 x 0.32 Comp.
  • Page 25 Millermatic Compatible™ Python Barrel Assembly ® 003-2147 Air/Liquid Cooled 60º Curved Barrel Assembly No. qty. Part No. Description 003-2213 Assy Taper Lock 303-0010 O-Ring 0.489 I.D. x .070 Width 303-0094 O-Ring 0.301 I.D. x .070 Width 931-0137 Liner Package, 5 pieces 621-0250 Assy Cup CPR Finned #10 621-0393...
  • Page 26 Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Power/Gas Connector 003-2241 Millermatic Compatible™ Python Power/Gas Connector ® qty. Part No. Description 321-0070 Set Screw, 10-32 321-1104 Set Screw, 8-32 Mod Conduit 753-0089 Gas Hose Barbed Fitting 431-1742 Outlet Wire Guide .030 - 1/16 153-1210 Power Pin Assy 431-1743 Power Gas Connector, Mod.
  • Page 27: Electrical

    Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Electrical Schematic/Connector Pinout Polarizing Key "X" Clocked Amphenol Connector Viewed from back of connector WARNING • Do not touch live electrical parts. • Disconnect input power or stop engine before servicing. • Do not operate with covers removed. •...
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  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Effective November 1, 2007 This warranty supersedes all previous MK Products warranties and is exclusive, with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY - MK Products Inc., Irvine, California Classification of any item into the foregoing categories shall be warrants that all new and unused equipment furnished by MK at the sole discretion of MK Products.
  • Page 30 16882 Armstrong Ave. Irvine, CA 92606 Tel (949)863-1234 Fax (949)474-1428 www.mkproducts.com...

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