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ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500
Basic MIG Welding Operation
1. Fitting Wire Spool & Loading Wire Feeder
1.1 Connect interconnect lead power and data cables
to the rear of the wire feeder using the end of the
interconnect cable with the shortest terminations.
Connect the quick connect gas line from the inter-
connect lead to the wire feeder gas inlet. Connect
power and data cables from the other end of the
interconnect lead to the sockets on the rear of the
power source. Water cooled model only: Connect
the water cooling lines in the interconnect cable to
the rear of the wire feeder and the ends with the
long terminations to the front of the water cooler,
ensuring the red and blue return and supply lines
match the connectors. Connect the water cooler
interface cable from the rear of the power source
to the rear of the water cooler.
1.2 Open the wire feeder spool cover by lifting out-
wards (there is a securing catch in the bottom of
the cover). Unthread the wire spool retainer. Fit the
wire spool to spool holder shaft, ensuring that the
wire exits the spool towards the bottom the spool.
1.3 Set the spool brake tension by adjusting the
spool tension adjustment screw before replacing
the wire spool retainer. The spool brake tension
should be set so that the spool can rotate freely,
but does not continue to rotate once the wire feed
stops. This may need to be adjusted as the wire is
used up and the spool weight decreases.
WARNING!
Excessive spool brake tension will
cause wire feeding issues and affect welding
performance as well as cause premature failure/
wear of wire feed components.
1.4 Feed the wire from the spool through the wire
drive inlet guide (50) into the wire feeder.
1.5 Release the wire feed tension arms (47) by piv-
oting the wire feed tension adjustment lever (46)
from the vertical to the horizontal position.
Electrical Connection
The AdvanceMIG 350 is designed to operate on a 3
phase 32A 400V AC power supply. The AdvanceMIG
500 is designed to operate on a 3 phase 32A 400V AC
power supply. Operating with a lower current rated
supply circuit will reduce the rated maximum output
and duty cycle performance.
Operating Environment
Adequate ventilation is required to provide proper
cooling for the ADVANCEMIG 350 & 500. Ensure that
the machine is placed on a stable level surface where
clean cool air can easily flow through the unit. The
AdvanceMig 350 & 500 has electrical components
and control circuit boards which may be damaged by
excessive dust and contamination, so a clean operat-
ing environment is important for long term reliable
operation.
Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation
GAS
CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2
CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2
CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2
CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2
CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2 CO2
CO2
CO2
CO2
CO2
98%Ar+2%O2
98%Ar+2%O2
98%Ar+2%O2
98%Ar+2%O2
Ar100%
Ar100%
Ar100%
Ar100%
MATERIAL
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Flux.c.w Fe
Flux.c.w Fe
Flux.c.w Fe
Flux.c.w Fe
SS ER316
SS ER316
SS ER316
SS ER316
Al
Al Mg
Al
Cu Si
WIRE
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.6
1.6
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.6
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.6
1.2
1.0
1.6
1.0
ADVANCEMIG 350/500 MIG SYNERGIC TABLE