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Lincoln Electric IM398 manual

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  • Page 1

    MA GNUM SG CONTROL MODULE OPERA TOR’S MANUAL IM398 February, 2000 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 ... and thought- ful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ[...]

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    SAFETY FOR ENGINE powered equipment. 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors. _________________________________________[...]

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    SAFETY ARC RA YS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin and t[...]

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    FOR ELECTRICALL Y powered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer ’ s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical[...]

  • Page 5

    SAFETY PR É CA UTIONS DE S Û RET É Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les pr é cautions de s û ret é specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les pr é cautions de s û ret é g é n é rales suiv- antes: S û ret é Pour Soudage A L ’ Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse é lectriqu[...]

  • Page 6

    Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay par[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Product Description The Magnum SG Control Module is an interface between the welding power source and the Magnum Spool Gun. The Control Module and Spool Gun combination provide a system for welding primarily with aluminum electrode wire using a con- stant voltage welding power source. The Control Module provides control of both wire speed and gas f[...]

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    A CCESSORIES For Static (Transformer Type) Power Sources Power SP-150 SP-200 SP-250/SP 250-I SP-255/SP 255-I CV Output Machine Source & Wire-Matic 250 & Wire-Matic 255 with Contactor Spool Gun K469-25 None None K518 Adapter K518 Adapter K518 Adapter required required K607-1 Spool K672-1 Spool K488 Control Module Gun Adapter Gun Adapter K492[...]

  • Page 10

    A CCESSORIES -10- For Rotating (Engine-Driven Type) Power Sources: Recommended 14-pin Terminal Input Amphenol Strip Internal 115V AC Cable Cold Machine* connector? (2,4,31,32) Contactor? Outlet? Assembly Electrode? Classic II N N N Y K691-10 N Classic II w/Wire Feeder Module Y N Y Y K691-10 Y Classic III N N N Y K691-10 N Classic III w/Wire Feed Mo[...]

  • Page 11

    INST ALLA TION Safety Precautions W ARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill • Have an electrician install and service this equipment. • Turn the input power off at the fuse box before working on equipment. • Do not touch electrically hot parts. Read “Arc Welding Safety Precautions” in the Operating Manual before proceeding. Only personnel that hav[...]

  • Page 12

    INST ALLA TION Connection to Power Source Connect the control module to the power source using either a K492-10, K493-10 or K691-10 Input Cable Assembly (ordered separately), and follow the simple steps below. Installation of K492-10 Input Cable to Power Sources with a Terminal Strip 1. Identify the cable end which has the Amphenol connector associ[...]

  • Page 13

    INST ALLA TION 2. Attach the control cable Amphenol, gas line con- nector, and electrode cable terminal to their respective connectors on the rear panel of the Control Module. 3. At the other end of the cable: Connect the gas line to the gas cylinder regulator 4. Connect the Twist-Mate™ plug on the electrode cable to the positive (+) polarity mat[...]

  • Page 14

    INST ALLA TION -14- When connecting the Control Module to a non-Lincoln power source, determine which type of output contactor your power source has. If the switch is not in the correct position, remove the single screw securing the lockout bar and remove. Slide t he switch to the correct position and reinstall lockout bar on other side using screw[...]

  • Page 15

    OPERA TION W ARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. • Insulate yourself from work and ground. • Keep your head out of fumes. • Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing zone. • Keep flammable material away. • Wear eye, ear andbody protection. Safety P[...]

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    OPERA TION MAINTENANCE Setting Gas Flow Rate on Gas Cylinder Regulator Gas handling systems having adjustable flow valves should be set per the information in the spool gun operating manual. A typical value is 30 cubic feet per hour (cfh), or 14 liters per minute. Setting Gas Preflow Time on Control Module Set the preflow to achieve good bead appea[...]

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    DIA GRAMS NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It is not accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department for a replacement. Give the welder code number. 12/89 -17- Wiring Diagram[...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECA UCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL F ABRICANTE P ARA [...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECA UCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE P ARA ESTE EQUIPAMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes [...]

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    • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •[...]