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MODEL Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual (Owner’ s Manual) IMPORTANT: Read these instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this system. First Edition October, 2008 Manual No. B0808...
Do not use the welding torch in an area where combustible or explosive gases or materials are located. Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors of chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all sources of these vapors. - 4 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
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Keep helmet and safety glasses in good condition. Replace lenses when cracked, chipped or dirty. Protect others in the work area from the arc rays. Use protective booths, screens or shields. - 5 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
Lift unit with handle on top of case. Use handcart or similar device of adequate capacity. If using a fork lift vehicle, place and secure unit on a proper skid before transporting. - 6 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
40 degrees C. WARNING 1 BOSS advises that this equipment be electrically connected by a qualified electrician. The following Primary Current recommendations are required to obtain the maximum welding current and duty cycle from this Power Supply:...
Notice: Fuse size is based on not more than 200 percent of the rated input amperage of the welding power source (Based on Article 630, National Electrical Code). Figure 1 Electrical input connections - 8 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
220/240V 50/60Hz 1ph KVA @ max output 10KVA Max current 250A Output current range 30~250A Open circuit voltage 62/68V Duty cycle at 40¡æ Weight 40Kg Dimensions 580 350 410 Table 3 - 9 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
Due to variations that can occur in manufacture products, claimed performance, voltages, ratings, all capacities, measurements, dimensions and weights quoted are approximate only. Achievable capacities and ratings in use and operation will depend upon correct installation, use, applications, maintenance and service. - 10 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
Thermal overload 16. AC Power Indicator— Lights when in the ON position. 17. Ground. 18. Input Power Cable Port. 19. 110VAC Auxiliary Power. 20. Fuse. 21. Input Gas Fitting. 22. Burnback (Inside). - 11 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
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Spool gun motor WF2 motor Spool gun motor Table 4 WARNING When the welder is connected to the primary supply voltage, the internal electrical components maybe at primary potential with respect to earth. - 12 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
The operator should use the welding current range values as a guide, and then finally adjust the current setting to suit the application. Figure 5 Set up for Inverter Mig 250 WARNING: Before connecting the work clamp to the work and inserting the electrode in the electrode holder make sure the Primary power supply is switched off.
POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS INDICATORS AND REATURES Figure 6 Inverter Mig 250 front panel Main Power Switch. Mode Selector Switch 2T/ Spot/ 4T Spot Time Control (a spot welding nozzle required). 14-Pin Receptacle— Used to connect the wire feeder. Wire Feed Speed Control.
Speed at which a weld travels influences the width of the weld and penetration of the welding run. 5.05 Electrode Wire Size Selection The choice of electrode wire size in conjunction with shielding gas used depends on: - 16 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
5.06 Spot Welding Operation Fit a spot welding nozzle to the MIG gun for consistent spot welding operations. The Inverter Mig 250 power supply will operate effectively using 0.8~1.2mm electrode wire when spot welding. Penetration depth is limited when using 0.6mm electrode wire for spot welding. Set the controls as follows for spot welding: 1£®...
WARNING There are extremely dangerous voltages and power levels present inside this product. Do not attempt to open or repair unless you are an accredited BOSS service agent and you have had training in power measurements and troubleshooting techniques. If major complex subassemblies are faulty, then the welding power source must be returned to an accredited BOSS service agent for repair.
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2. Repair or replace. rated input voltage. 9. The current decrease in the Faulty cable connected to work Make sure the cable positive connect weld process. piece. to the work piece correctly. Table 8 - 19 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
Wire spool brake is too tight Feed roller driven by motor in the cabinet will slip. Wire spool brake is too loose Wire spool can unwind and tangle. Worn or incorrect feed roller size - 20 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
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If the work lead has a poor electrical contact to the work piece then the connection point will heat up and result in a reduction of power at the arc. Bent liner This will cause friction between the wire and the liner thus reducing wire feed ability. - 21 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
E Cooling rate too fast. E Slow the cooling rate by preheating part to be weld or cool slowly. A Faulty rectifier unit. A Have an accredited BOSS service agent B Loose welding cable to test then replace the faulty component.
A Replace or repair. B Gas passage contains B Disconnect gas hose from the rear impurities. of Inverter Mig 250 or then raise gas No gas flow. pressure blow impurities. C Gas regulator turned off. C Turn on the gas regulator.
When long -time does not use, every two months should electrify a time, a humidity month of every two week should electrify use a time, by use own thermal row of tide. - 28 - BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual...
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