Lincoln Electric MAGNUM 550 Assembly Download Page 6

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Summary of Contents for MAGNUM 550

Page 1: ...your part DO NOT INSTALL OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT And most importantly think before you act and be careful IM475 A M...

Page 2: ...WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the following safety highlights For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of...

Page 3: ...er for cooling 3 h Never simultaneously touch electrically hot parts of electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both...

Page 4: ...easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic lines Have a fire extinguisher readily available 6 b Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site sp...

Page 5: ...i s et non inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont mises de l arc de soudage Se prot ger avec des v tements de protection libres de l huile tels que les gants en cuir chemise paisse pan t...

Page 6: ...mportant when identifying the correct replacement parts On Line Product Registration Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet For faxing Complete the form on the...

Page 7: ...ders A 6 Installation of Optional Gun Hanger A 6 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Operation Section B Electrodes and Equipment B 1 Making a We...

Page 8: ...1 6mm KP16S 116 625 I D 12 Rec K598 8 25 ft 7 5m 052 1 3mm KP16S 52 KP56S SW KP26CT 62 KP36CT KP45 116 25 KP1951 1 1 16 1 6mm KP16S 116 625 I D 12 Rec K598 9 10 ft 3 0m 5 64 2 0mm KP16S 564 KP56S H KP...

Page 9: ...ailable as a parts order With the trigger pulled in all the way the trigger can be slid forward into the interlock position To release interlock squeeze trigger and slide back The trigger is made of a...

Page 10: ...plug and socket are keyed and must be properly oriented d Place one tubing clamp onto each end of the flexi ble tubing provided approximately 2 51mm in from each end Slide one end of the tubing onto...

Page 11: ...s fitting provided in the kit c Attach the phone plug connector of the gun con trol cable provided to the trigger connector on the front of the Hobart feeder d Place one tubing clamp onto each end of...

Page 12: ...ect easily to a variety of popular Miller wire feeders a Check that the gun liner connector cap liner drive roll s and guide tubes are appropriate for the electrode size being used For K613 3 and K613...

Page 13: ...aterial are included in each kit b Fully push the brass connector end of the gun and cable into the connector receptacle on the outgoing side of the feeder wire drive Tighten the hand screw to clamp d...

Page 14: ...ck Avoiding Wire Feeding Problems Wire feeding problems can be avoided by observing the following gun handling procedures a Do not kink or pull cable around sharp corners b Keep the electrode cable as...

Page 15: ...16 4 8mm Allen wrench Remove coarse thread nozzle and coarse thread insulator assembly Pull gun tube out from gun handle To reinstall insert the gun tube push in as far as possible and retighten screw...

Page 16: ...nsert a 250 6 4mm diameter rod through the connector and into core of cable approximately 5 00 127mm when push ing the connector tube into the cable core tube To tighten hold the connector in place wh...

Page 17: ...ip the connector nut over the copper strands with the threaded end out Assemble incoming connector to cable by forcing the steel tube of the connector into the inside diameter of the cable inner tube...

Page 18: ...7 X 2 M12 X 1 5 THREAD SIZES FOR K598 1 thru 14 MAGNUM 550 CONSUMABLES USED WITH An KP1951 1 or 2 Gun Tube Tweco NO 6 8 32 5 8 18 7 16 20 5 16 24 THREAD SIZES FOR K598 15 thru 18 MAGNUM 550 CONSUMABLE...

Page 19: ...contribute to the machine symptom Step 3 RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended C...

Page 20: ...rent and or duty cycle welding a Keep as straight as possible Inspect cable and replace if necessary b Remove wire from gun and cable feed in new wire Note any obstruc tion Replace liner if necessary...

Page 21: ...NOTES MAGNUM 550...

Page 22: ...NOTES MAGNUM 550...

Page 23: ...parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing G Insulate yourself from work and ground G No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da G Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra...

Page 24: ...nd Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes G Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a G Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria G Turn power off before servicing G Desconectar el cable de ali menta...

Page 25: ...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 Pr...

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