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APR96 IDEALARC SP-255
MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS
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Installation .......................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................A-2
Uncrating the SP-255 ............................................................................................A-2
Location .................................................................................................................A-2
Input Power, Grounding and Connection Diagrams ..............................................A-2
Output Polarity Connections..................................................................................A-3
Gun and Cable Installation ....................................................................................A-3
Shielding Gas .......................................................................................................A-4
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 and Keys ..........................................................................B-2
Gun Switches.......................................................................................................B-10
Wire Drive Roll.....................................................................................................B-10
Procedure for Changing Drive Roll......................................................................B-10
Wire Reel Loading ...............................................................................................B-10
Mounting of 10 to 44 lbs. Spools .........................................................................B-11
To Start the Welder..............................................................................................B-11
Feeding Electrode................................................................................................B-11
Idle Roll Pressure Setting ....................................................................................B-11
Making a Auto Mode Weld...................................................................................B-12
Spot Weld Mode ..................................................................................................B-13
Stitch Weld Mode.................................................................................................B-13
Avoiding Wire Feeding Problems ........................................................................B-13
Fan Control..........................................................................................................B-13
Input Line Voltage Protection...............................................................................B-13
Wire Feed Overload Protection ...........................................................................B-13
Welding Thermal Overload Protection.................................................................B-14
Overcurrent Protection.........................................................................................B-14
Explanation of Prompting and Error Messages ...................................................B-14
Accessories.....................................................................................................Section C
Drive Roll Kits........................................................................................................C-1
Aluminum Feeding Kit (optional K673-1)...............................................................C-1
8" Spool Adapter (K468)........................................................................................C-1
Dual Cylinder Mounting Kit (K671-1).....................................................................C-1
Spool Gun Description...........................................................................................C-1
Spool Gun Adapter Kit (optional K672-1) ..............................................................C-1
Making a Weld with the Spool Gun Adapter Kit and Spool Gun Installed .............C-1
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