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Table 1 Multimaster 260 Specifications

2.1  GENErAL

This manual has been prepared for experienced welders. Do 

NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate or maintain 

this equipment.  Do NOT attempt to install or operate this 

equipment until you have read and fully understand these 

instructions.

This manual is intended for use in familiarizing person nel with 

the design and operation of this equipment.  All information 

presented here should be read careful ly before installing and 

using this equipment.

2.2  rECEIVING-hANDLING

Upon receipt of this equipment, clean all packing material 

from around the unit and immediately inspect for any dam-

age that may have occurred during shipment.  Any claims 

for loss or damage occurring in transit must be filed with 

the carrier.  The carrier will furnish a copy of the bill of lading 

and the freight bill on request, if the need to file a damage 

claim arises.

When  requesting  information  regarding  this  equipment, 

make sure that you include product name, part num ber, and 

serial number.

2.3  DESCrIPTIoN

The Multimaster 260 is a DC welding system designed for 

Mig (GMAW), Tig (GTAW) or Stick (SMAW) welding.  In the Mig 

mode this unit is capable of operating with short arc or spray 

arc transfer and handles both solid wires and tubular cored 

wires.  This unit is suitable for carbon steel, stainless steel, 

aluminum and many other alloys.  It provides a power source 

with built in wire feeder and undercarriage with provisions 

for two gas cylinders.

2.3.1 PACKAGES

The following part numbers and descriptions are for the 

Multimaster 260 as packaged with choice of gun length, 

gas flowmeter regulator, and primary input voltage. 

  Multimaster 260 Console with:

  0558001519 

12-ft gun 

Argon 

208/230vac 1ph 50/60Hz.

  0558001523 

12-ft gun 

CO

208/230vac 1ph 50/60Hz.

  0558001521 

12-ft gun 

Argon 

230/460/575vac 1ph 50/60Hz.

  0558001525 

12-ft gun 

CO

230/460/575vac 1ph 50/60Hz.

  0558001520 

15-ft gun 

Argon 

208/230vac 1ph 50/60Hz.

  0558001524 

15-ft gun 

CO

208/230vac 1ph 50/60Hz.

  0558001522 

15-ft gun 

Argon 

230/460/575vac 1ph 50/60Hz. 

  0558001526 

15-ft gun 

CO

230/460/575vac 1ph 50/60Hz.

Primary Input Voltage

 

208 Vac 

230 Vac 

460 Vac 

575 Vac 

 

 

1 Phase 

 1 Phase 

1 Phase 

1 Phase 

Primary Current

 

@ 260 Amp @ 27 Volt 

57 Amps 

52 Amps 

26 Amps 

20 Amps

 

@ 200 Amp @ 24 Volt 

35 Amps 

32 Amps 

16 Amps 

13 Amps 

Duty Cycle

 

50%  

100% 

rated DC output

 

260 Amps 

200 Amps

Process

 

MIG (GMAW) 

TIG (GTAW) 

STICK (SMAW)

output Current range

 

35-300 Amps 

15-300 Amps 

40-300 Amps

open Circuit Voltage (max)

 

39.0 Vdc 

20 Vdc 

70 Vdc

Wire feed Speed range

 

65-675 Inches per Minute

Dimensions

 

Length 

Width 

Height

(with Cyl. Rack & Wheels) 

42” 

20” 

32”

Weight 

(w/o Cyl.) 

 

250 Lbs

SECTIoN 2 

INTroDuCTIoN

Содержание Multimaster-260

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Страница 2: ...from improper use faulty maintenance damage improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a ser vice facility designated by the manufacturer Be sure this information reaches t...

Страница 3: ...ELECTRICAL INPUT CONNECTIONS 21 3 4 VOLTAGE CHANGEOVER 22 3 5 SECONDARY OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 22 3 6 NAS TORCH CONNECTION 22 3 7 WIRE FEEDER MECHANISM 22 3 8 CONNECTION OF SHIELDING GAS SUPPLY 24 SECTION...

Страница 4: ...4 TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Страница 5: ...hing 5 Protect other personnel from arc rays and hot sparks with a suitable non flammable partition or curtains 6 Usegogglesoversafetyglasseswhenchippingslag orgrinding Chippedslagmaybehotandcanflyfar...

Страница 6: ...2 ExposuretoEMFmayhaveotherhealtheffectswhich are unknown 3 Welders should use the following procedures to minimize exposure to EMF A Route the electrode and work cables together Secure them with tape...

Страница 7: ...available from Compressed Gas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Faulty or improperly maintained equipment can cause injury or death Therefore 1 Alwaysh...

Страница 8: ...Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting of Containers That Have Held Hazardous Substances Meaning of symbols As used throughout this manual Means Atten tion Be Alert Your safety is involved Meansimmed...

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Страница 10: ...2 Exponerseacamposelectromagn ticos EMF puede causar otros efectos de salud a n desconocidos 3 Los soldadores deber n usar los siguientes proced imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF A Mantenga el...

Страница 11: ...MIENTO DEL EQUIPO Equipo defectuoso o mal mantenido puede causar da o o muerte Por lo tanto 1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec tuar l a instalaci n diagn stico y mantenimiento del equipo N...

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Страница 13: ...rotection Ils r capitulent les informations de pr caution provenant des r f rences dans la section des Informations de s curit suppl mentaires Avant de proc der l installation ou d utiliser l unit ass...

Страница 14: ...ise persiste 4 Consultez ANSI ASC Standard Z49 1 la page suivante pour des recommandations sp cifiques concernant la ventilation 1 Assurez vous que le ch ssis de la source d alimentation est branch au...

Страница 15: ...z contenant des chimiques consid res par l tat de la Californie comme tant une cause des malformations cong nitales et dans certains cas du cancer California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq MANIPULA...

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Страница 17: ...d handles both solid wires and tubular cored wires This unit is suitable for carbon steel stainless steel aluminumandmanyotheralloys Itprovidesapowersource with built in wire feeder and undercarriage...

Страница 18: ...d reliability The wire feeder pushes wire at speeds from 65 to 675 ipm inches per minute 2 3 6 CONTROLS The Multimaster 260 can be used to weld solid and flux cored wires The operator selects the proc...

Страница 19: ...O2 Regula tor Flowmeter Simple To Use Weld Controls Figure 1A Components Welding Gloves Optional Eyetech Auto matic Helmet Optional Factory Installed Two Cylinder Easy Load Running Gear Large Easy To...

Страница 20: ...Compartment 4 Roll Drive Stand 2 Cylinder Low Mount Tray Wheel Kit Installed Handle Hinged Wire Compartment Door Adaptable Spindle Assembly Inductance Burnback Preflow postflow Spot Options Figure 1B...

Страница 21: ...ets andattachwiththehexboltsandwashersprovidedwith the handle Inordertoprovideasafeandconvenientmeanstocompletely remove all electrical power from the machine it is highly recommended that a line disc...

Страница 22: ...inalsdependingonthewelding process being used Figure 4 Voltage Changeover Terminal Board 208 230 Version Shown Installed Clear Panel Hinges on corner screw Remove this screw only 3 6 NAS TORCH CONNECT...

Страница 23: ...lly cleaned of any chips or scale that might be carried into the gun liner D Lowerpressurerollassemblyandsecure Turnthepower on and feed wire through to gun tip using the gun trig ger to start wire fe...

Страница 24: ...ust or dirt that may have collected in the valve outlet BE SURE to keep your face away from the valve outlet to protect your eyes E Attach the regulator to the cylinder valve Align the regulator so th...

Страница 25: ...nue to show the last welding current and voltage sampled until welding starts again or the preset button is pressed 4 1 8 TIG and STICK WELDING In the TIG and STICK process mode you must depress and h...

Страница 26: ...ge Set MIG Current Set STICK TIG Wire Feed Speed Trim IPM Figure 12 Control Panel Main Power Switch Spool Gun Control Module Option Remote Control Module Option Mig Gun NAS Connection Positive Output...

Страница 27: ...Figure 15 This optional control is mounted in place of the standard burnback control inside the wire spool compartment A description of the module follows A Preflow Postflow The PREFLOW control sets...

Страница 28: ...e welding current and contactor Figure 16 Remote Control Module 4 2 4 SPOOL GUN CONTROL MODULE OPTIONAL PN 0558001793 Figure 17 ThismodulemountstothefrontpaneljustleftoftheMigGun triggerconnectorsanda...

Страница 29: ...d for striking an arc However in this case the electrode must touch the workpiece in order for the arc to start As soon as the arc is struck withdrawtheelectrodeapproximately1 8inchabove the workpiece...

Страница 30: ...le 3 MIG PARAMETERS CHART Set the polarity as shown in Table 3 for the process being used Step 2 Place theWELD PROCESS 1 switch in the MIG cen ter position then press the PRESET button Step 3 Turn the...

Страница 31: ...31 Table 3 MIG PARAMETERS CHART Cont d Note 1 When using 100 CO2 sheilding gas add 2 volts to the data table value section 4 operation...

Страница 32: ...the power source as shown in Figure 20 Step 3 Place the WELD PROCESS 1 switch in the TIG left position WhentheWELDPROCESSswitchismovedtotheTIGor STICK position electrode becomes electrically HOT Dono...

Страница 33: ...STICK Polarity Connection 4 3 NOTE Duetobuiltin ArcForce controlthe Actual currentwhileweld ingmaydifferfromthe Pre set value Iftheweldingvoltagefalls below23volts theactualweldingcurrentwillbegreate...

Страница 34: ...34 section 4 operation...

Страница 35: ...ulation and other electrical hazards IFUNINSULATEDCABLEANDPARTSARENOTREPLACED AN ARC CAUSED BY A BARE CABLE OR PARTTOUCHING A GROUNDEDSURFACEMAYDAMAGEUNPROTECTEDEYES OR START A FIRE BODY CONTACT WITH...

Страница 36: ...es may reach a high temperature causing it to de energize the contactor These thermal switches will reset auto matically after the heat sink or transformer windings havecooledtoasafelevel Whilede ener...

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Страница 43: ...non ESAB parts may void your warranty Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts Refer to the Co...

Страница 44: ...Figure 24 Right Side Front View TORCH ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY Internal View 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 TORCH ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY External View 18 10 section 6 replacement p...

Страница 45: ...E ASSY 10 0558001854 1 RECESSED HANDLE 11 0558001867 1 POLARITY CABLE ASSY 12 0558001576 2 WHEEL SPOKE 10 x 2 252 POLY 13 0558001699G 1 AXLE REAR 14 13733935 2 PANEL RECEPT 15 950396 2 CASTER WHEEL 16...

Страница 46: ...TORCH TRIGGER LEADS NOT SHOWN 26 0558001688Y 1 COVER BOTTOM RIGHT 27 0558001689Y 1 COVER BOTTOM LEFT 28 0558001686G 1 BASE PLATE 29 0558001696G 1 CYLINDER TRAY 30 13734588 2 LABEL ESAB 5 56 X 9 6 31 0...

Страница 47: ...38186 PCB ASSY DRIVER PCB3 44 1 0558001893 POWER CABLE 208 230V 1 0558002081 POWER CABLE 230 460 575V 45 1 0558001696G CYLINDER TRAY 46 1 951634 DOLENOID 24 SOL1 47 1 0558001846 INDUCTOR L1 48 1 9515...

Страница 48: ...LADE 63 0558001577 1 MAIN TRANSFORMER 208 230V T1 0558001580 1 MAIN TRANSFORMER 230 460 575V T1 64 99511915 2 DIODE REV 200V 250A D1 2 65 99511916 2 DIODE FWD 200V 250A D3 4 66 0558001018 3 INSULATOR...

Страница 49: ...0558002548M SHELF DIVIDER 83 1 634347 CLIP HITCH 16D X 3 25L 84 1 948258 SPINDLE MOLDED 85 1 36756 D SHAFT ALUMINUM 86 SCR 10001 STLZPC 375 16 X 1 00 87 1 WSR 52002 STLZPC 375 88 2 948255 PAD BRAKING...

Страница 50: ...8 0558002149 Feed Plate Safety Guard Screw Thumb M6X12 Pressure Arm Boogie Pressure Roll Axle Pressure Roll Locating Pin Nut Pressure Roll Axle Circlip Retaining Screw Pressure Arm Spring Boogie Auto...

Страница 51: ...2 mm 030 in 0 8 mm 035 in 0 9 mm 040 in 1 0 mm 045 in 1 2 mm 052 in 1 4 mm 1 16 in 1 6 mm 5 64 in 2 0 mm 0558001499 0558001499 0558001498 0558001498 030 in 0 8 mm 035 in 0 9 mm 3 64 in 1 2 mm 1 16 in...

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Страница 55: ...max from 70 Vdc to 39 0 Vdc per D Perkins Made various updates to manual format Updated front cover picture per B Bitzky Revision 03 2008 Added Input Conductor and Fuse Size table in Section 3 2 Revis...

Страница 56: ...anty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone 800 ESAB 123 Fax 843 664 4452 Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications S...

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