Lincoln electric welding system user manual (34 pages)
Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric MAGNUM IM632-B
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RETURN TO MAIN MENU IM632-B ® MAGNUM 450WC & 650WC March, 2008 Fast-Mate™ Water-Cooled Gun and Cable Assemblies Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ...
351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands.
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WELDING and CUTTING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks from starting a fire. Remember that welding materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
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PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A LʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a.
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Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our posses- sion at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such infor- mation or advice.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The MAGNUM®™ 450WC Water Cooled Gun is rated at 450 amperes 100% duty cycle using carbon dioxide shielding gas and cooled with water at a flow rate of .58 gallons per minute (2.2 liters per minute). It is also rated 400 amperes 100% duty cycle with mixed argon shielding gases.
Powerwave will provide adequate flow to cool the gun and has a safety switch that will pro- duce a “beeping” noise to warn the welder that there is no water flow. Do not weld until the flow problem is corrected and “beeping”...
The wire feeder drive roll pressure should be set to a minimum to prevent wire from coming thru the cable when a wire feed stop occurs. The ideal drive roll pressure is set so the drive rolls will slip when the electrode is slightly wavy after a wire feed stop.
EXPENDABLE REPLACEMENT PARTS EXPENDABLE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MAGNUM® 450WC GUN & CABLE ASSEMBLIES Description CABLE LINER For Cables 15' (4.5 m) and less (Steel Wire) For Cables 15' (4.5 m) and less (Aluminum Wire) For Cables 10' (3.0 m) and less (Aluminum Wire) CONTACT TIPS GAS DIFFUSER INSULATOR...
Periodically remove and clean the nozzle, contact tip and gas diffuser. Replace the nozzle insulator if dam- aged. Regular use of an anti-spatter compound will reduce the adherence of spatter and ease its removal. Clean cable liner after using approximately 300 pounds (136 kg) of electrode.
REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LINERS FITTING A HARD WIRE LINER FOR FEEDING SOLID AND CORED STEEL ELECTRODE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR LINERS DESIGNED FOR FEEDING SOLID AND CORED STEEL WIRE WIRE SIZE LINER .035-.045 (0.9-1.2mm) KP44-3545-15 KP-44-116-15 .052-1/16 (1.3-1.6mm) KP44-564-15 1/16-5/64 (1.6-2.0mm) 1.
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REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LINERS FITTING A SOFT LINER FOR FEEDING ALUMINUM ELECTRODE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR KP1958-ALL LINERS DESIGNED FOR FEEDING ALUMINUM WIRE LINER GUN LENGTH KP1958-1 10 FT. (3.0M) KP1958-2 15 FT. (4.5M) KP1958-3 10 FT. (3.0M) KP1958-4 15 FT.
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) 1. Drive rolls turn, but wire will not feed or wire feeding is rough. 2. Variable or “hunting” arc. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) 3. Poor arc striking with sticking or “blast-offs”, weld porosity, narrow and ropy looking bead, or elec- trode stubbing into plate while welding. 4. Tip seizes in diffuser. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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