Lincoln Electric IM978 POWER MIG 215XT - Manual (Page 7)

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Installation .......................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................A-2
Uncrating the POWER MIG® 215XT.....................................................................A-2
Location .................................................................................................................A-2
Input Power, Grounding and connection Diagrams .................................A-2 thru A-3
Output Polarity Connections ..................................................................................A-3
Gun and Cable Installation ....................................................................................A-4
Shielding Gas ........................................................................................................A-4
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Operation .........................................................................................................Section B
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................B-1
Product Description ...............................................................................................B-2
Recommended Processes and Equipment ...........................................................B-2
Welding Capability .................................................................................................B-2
Limitations..............................................................................................................B-2
Description of Controls ..........................................................................................B-2
Wire Drive Roll.......................................................................................................B-3
Wire Size Conversion parts ...................................................................................B-3
Procedure for Changing Drive Roll ........................................................................B-3
Wire Reel Loading .................................................................................................B-3
Mounting of 10 to 30 lbs. Spools ...........................................................................B-3
To Start the Welder................................................................................................B-4
Feeding Electrode..................................................................................................B-4
Idle Roll Pressure Setting ......................................................................................B-4
Wire Drive Configuration ................................................................................B-4, B-5
Making a Weld .......................................................................................................B-5
Avoiding Wire Feeding Problems ..........................................................................B-6
Fan Control ............................................................................................................B-6
Input Line Voltage Protection.................................................................................B-6
Wire Feed overload Protection ..............................................................................B-6
Welding Thermal Overload Protection...................................................................B-6
Welding Procedure Information .............................................................................B-6
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Accessories .....................................................................................................Section C
Drive Roll Kits ........................................................................................................C-1
Aluminum Feeding Kit (Optional K1703-1) ............................................................C-1
K363P Readi-Reel Adapter ...................................................................................C-1
Dual Cylinder Mounting Kit (K1702-1) ...................................................................C-1
Alternative Magnum GMAW Gun and Cable Assemblies .....................................C-1
Magnum Gun Connection Kit (Optional K466-6) ...................................................C-1
Spool Gun and Adapter Kit (Optional K1809-1) ....................................................C-1
Making a Weld with the Spool Gun Adapter Kit and Spool Gun Installed .............C-2
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