Lincoln Electric PRINCE IM818 User manual

Prince
®
XL/Spool Gun
IM818
MK 091-0531
April 2003
Rev A
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GMAW
Push-Pull Gun
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding equipment is
designed and built with safety
in mind. However, your overall
safety can be increased by proper
installation...and thoughful opera-
tion on 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.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model #350 (factory model)
For use with Cabinet K2259-1
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Thank You For selecting a quality product. We want you to take
pride in operating this product...as much pride as we
have in bringing the product to you!
When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the
carrier. Consequently, claims for material damaged in shipment must be made by the
purchaser against the transportation company at the time the shipment is received.
Please record your equipment identification information below for future reference. This
information can be found on your machine nameplate.
Model Name & Number _____________________
Code & Serial Number _____________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Whenever you request replacements parts for, or information on this equipment always
supply the information you have recorded above.
Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately
Read this Owner’s Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual
and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we
have provided for your protection.

Table of Contents
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS .................................................... I-VI
INSTALLATION ........................................................ SECTION A
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 3
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ........................................................... 3
T
ORCH LEAD CONNECTION ................................................................ 3
INSTALLING SPOOL ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 4
INTERCONNECTIONS ...................................................................... 5
OPERATION .......................................................... SECTION B
GENERAL ............................................................................... 4
B
ARRELS ................................................................................ 6
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS................................................................. 6
D
RIVE ROLL AND IDLER ROLLS ............................................................ 7
ACCESSORIES ......................................................... SECTION C
CONTACT TIPS .......................................................................... 8
BARREL LINERS .......................................................................... 8
B
ARREL ASSEMBLIES ...................................................................... 9
OPTIONAL BARRELS ...................................................................... 9
OPTIONAL KITS .......................................................................... 9
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................. 9
PRINCE SPOOL GUN CONTROLS ..........................................................10
FINNED COPPER GAS CUPS ............................................................... 8
MAINTENANCE........................................................ SECTION D
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................................................11
R
ECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST ........................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... SECTION E
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...............................................................14
T
ESTING THE TORCH.....................................................................16
APPENDICES.......................................................... SECTION F
DIAGRAMS/PARTS LIST ..................................................................17
MECHANICAL ...........................................................................18
ELECTRICAL ............................................................................25
MK REPAIR STATIONS
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARRANTY

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SECTION A INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRINCE®XL TORCH - 25’- P/N K2296-2
Wire Capacity
• .023”-.045” (0.6 - 1.2mm)
solid and hard wire
• .030” - 1/16” (0.8 - 1.6mm)
aluminum and cored wire
Wire Speed
• 750 ipm (19.0 mpm) max.
Duty Cycle - 100%
All ratings are at 25V using Argon Gas
• 200 Amps Air cooled standard, using Air/Water barrel
Torch weight (less leads & standard barrels)
• 36.4 oz. (1.02 kilogram)
PRINCE®XL SPOOL GUN - 25’ - P/N K2297-2
Wire Capacity
• .023” - .045” (0.6 - 1.2mm)
solid and hard wire
• .030” - 1/16” (0.8 - 1.6mm)
aluminum and cored wire
Wire Speed *
• 750 ipm (19.0 mpm) max.
Spool Size
• 4 inches (101.6mm)
Duty Cycle - 100%
All ratings are at 25V using Argon Gas
• 200 Amps Air cooled standard, using Air/Water barrel
Torch weight (less wire & leads)
• 46.5 oz (1.3 kilogram)
* Maximum ipm varies depending on input voltage, wire size
and the control box used.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
• CV or CC power source of sufficient capacity for your needs.
• Regulated gas supply and hoses.
• Properly sized power leads from power source to wire feeder and
ground.
TORCH LEAD CONNECTIONS
POWER CABLE - AIR COOLED
A #2 AWG power cable is used on the Prince®XL air cooled torch. The torch
end is threaded into the torch body. The power cable fitting connects to the
Power Block.
(MK P/N 003-1674) when using a Cobramatic®wire feed cabinet. When the
Prince®XL is purchased as a Spool Gun, the power cable comes standard
with a lug connector and should be connected to positive lug of power supply.
CONDUIT
The Prince™XL Torch comes standard with a poly lined conduit, for running
aluminum wire. The longer fitting with a shallow groove is used on the torch
end. A set screw located on top of the torch handle secures the conduit in