Lincoln Electric K2447
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1. lt 005 0695 Replacement potentiometer assembly for all Python guns Snake Skins Snake Skin protective covers are now standard on all guns You may order spare replacement covers to protect the lead assy of the torch when the factory one becomes damaged or worn It can easily be replaced in the field by means of Velcro Snake Skin Cover 13ft for 15ft leads 931 0110 Snake Skin Cover 23ft for 25ft eadS 931 0122 Snake Skin Cover 48ft for 50ft leads 931 0123 Python Plus Owner s Manual Page A Contact Tips Contact Tip 3 8 Diameter LE P N MK DIN Wire Size Tip ID Arc Tip Length 624 0396 030 0 8mm oaot omm sron 1 717 6mm 624 0997 osoon ees sron 1 82 46 2mm 6210992 oer amm osea arm Spray 1 5769 mm 6210996 oert amm osea rmm sron 182140 2mm 1 57 29 mm 6210999 ous or 052 osot Smm sron 1 7 6mm 6210400 netto orom sron 1 167 Smm 6210998 inet omm 08572 18mm Spray 16titamm Standard furnished with torch To Remove contact tip when using full water cooled gas cup P N 621 0065 contact tip removal tool P N 931 0002 must be used Finned Copper Cups Finned Copper Gas Cups Cup Size Cup I D MK P N LE P N 3 8 9 25mm 621 0248 KP2213 1 1 2 12 7mm 621 0249 KP2214 1 5 8 15 8mm 621 0250 KP2215 1 Heavy Dut2. a Utiliser un bon masque avec un verre filtrant appropri ainsi qu un verre blanc afin de se prot ger les yeux du ray onnement de l arc et des projections quand on soude ou quand on regarde l arc b Porter des v tements convenables afin de prot ger la peau de soudeur et des aides contre le rayonnement de l arc C Prot ger l autre personnel travaillant proximit au soudage l aide d crans appropri s et non infiammabies 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 teis que les gants en cuir chemise paisse pan talons sans revers et chaussures montantes Toujours porter des lunettes de s curit dans la zone de soudage Utiliser des iunettes avec crans lateraux dans les LINCOLN zones o l on pique le laitier 6 Eloigner les mat riaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de pr venir tout risque d incendie d aux tincelles Quand on ne soude pas poser la pince une endroit isol de la masse Un court circuit accidental peut provoquer un chauffement et un risque d incendie S assurer que la masse est connect e le plus pr s possible de la zone de travail qu il est pratique de le faire Si on place ta masse sur la charpente de Ja construction ou d autres endroits loign s de la zone de travail on augmente le risque de voir passer le courant de soudage par les chaines de lev age c bl
3. Les circuits l lectrode et la pi ce sont sous tension quand la machine souder est en marche Eviter toujours tout contact entre les parties sous tension et ja peau nue ou les v tements mouill s Porter des gants secs et sans trous pour isoler les mains b Faire tr s attention de bien s isoler de la masse quand on soude dans des endroits humides ou sur un plancher metallique ou des grilles metaliiques principalement dans ies positions assis ou couch pour lesquelles une grande partie du corps peut tre en contact avec la masse c Maintenir le porte lectrode la pince de masse le c ble de soudage et la machine souder en bon et s r tat defonctionnement d Ne jamais plonger ie porte iectrode dans l eau pour le refroidir e Ne jamais toucher simultan ment les parties sous tension des porte lectrodes connect s deux machines souder parce que la tension entre les deux pinces peut tre le total de la tension vide des deux machines f Si on utilise la machine souder comme une source de courant pour soudage semi automatique ces precautions pour le porte lectrode s applicuent aussi au pistolet de soudage 2 Dans le cas de travail au dessus du niveau du sol se prot ger contre les chutes dans le cas ou on recoit un choc Ne jamais enrouler le c ble lectrode autour de n importe quelle partie du corps Un coup d arc peut tre plus s v re qu un coup de soliel donc
4. Safety Warnings Warranty THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Section A CC Installation Technical Specifications Wire Capacity 030 045 0 6mm 1 2mm solid and hard wire 030 1 16 0 8mm 1 6mm aluminum and cored wire Wire Speed 800 IPM 20 3 mpm Max at rated feeder Input Voltage 120VAC 42VAC Duty Cycle 100 All ratings are using Argon Gas 200 Amps 25 Volts Air cooled standard Shipping Weight approximate Air Cooled 15ft d m 13 09 Ibs 5 94 Kg 25ft GG mt 19 29 Ibs 8 29 Kg 50ft Cp m 29 9 Ibs 13 19 Kg Torch weight less leads Air Water cooled 2 5 Ibs 1 13 kilogram Support Equipment Required e C V or C C Power Source of sufficient capacity for your needs e Regulated gas supply and hoses e Properly sized power leads from power source to wire feeder and ground Gun Lead Connections Power Cable A 2 AWG power cable is used on the Python P us The gun end of the cable has a fitting crimped to the copper cable strands This fitting is then threaded into the gun body The cabinet end of the power cable is incorporated into the Power Gas Adaptor Conduit The Python Plus comes standard with a poly lined conduit for feeding aluminum wire The longer fitting with a shallow groove is used on the gun end A set screw located on top of the gun handle secures the conduit in place The cabinet end of the conduit is incorporated into the Power Gas Adaptor Gas Hose The
5. WA 425 228 2218 AMERICAN EQUIPMENT SERVICES Kent WA 253 395 9947 HARRIS ELECTRIC INC Seattle WA 206 782 6668 K amp M ENTERPRISES Enumclaw WA 253 335 7817 OXARC INC Spokane WA 509 535 7794 PACIFIC WELDING SUPPLIES Tacoma WA 253 572 5302 PRECISION WELDER amp ENGINE REPAIR Seattle WA 206 382 6227 WEST VIRGINIA CARDINAL SALES amp SERVICE INC Clarksburg WV 304 622 7590 WILLARD C STARCHER Spencer WV 304 927 2520 WISCONSIN INTERSTATE WELDING SALES CORP Appleton WI 920 734 7173 Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 24 MK WARRANTY REPAIR STATIONS for MK Products as of 9 14 05 for most up to date list please visit www mkproducts com MOSINEE MACHINE amp ELECTRIC Mosinee WI 715 693 0858 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC Brookfield WI 414 938 6365 RED D ARC APPLETON Kaukauna WI 54130 920 759 4700 VALLEY NATIONAL GASES Milwaukee WI 414 281 9540 WELDER REPAIR amp SERVICE Fredonia WI 262 692 3068 CANADA A amp A WELDER SERVICES LTD Saskatoon Saskatchewan 306 934 1601 ARC amp GENERATOR REPAIR Garson Ontario 705 525 2141 B HARRIS WELDING SVCS Dartmouth Nova Scotia 902 468 6255 BARRY HAMEL EQUIPMENT LTD Coquitlam B C 604 945 9313 BEAUCE TECHNOLOGIES INC St Prosper Quebec 418 594 8852 CHIPPINDALE ELECTRIC COMPANY Cambridge Ontario 519 841 9353 D TECH WELD SERVICES Regina Saskatchewan 306 586 9353 ELECTRO MECANIK INC Sainte Foy
6. can be dangerous 5 a Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to health Avoid breathing these fumes and gases When welding keep your head out of the fume Use enough ventilation and or exhaust at the arc to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone When welding with electrodes which require special ventilation such as stainless or hard facing see instructions on container or MSDS or on lead or cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings which produce highly toxic fumes keep exposure as low as possible and below Threshold Limit Values TLV using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation In confined spaces or in some circumstances outdoors a respirator may be required Additional precautions are also required when welding on galvanized steel Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing cleaning or spraying operations The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to form phosgene a highly toxic gas and other irritating prod ucts Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and cause injury or death Always use enough ventilation especially in confined areas to insure breathing air is safe Read and understand the manufacturer s instructions for this equipment and the consumables to be used including the material safety data sheet MSDS and follow your employer s safety practices MSDS forms are available from your weiding distri
7. 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 amp Number Code amp Serial Number Date of Purchase Whenever you request replacements parts for or information on this equipment always supply the information you have recorded above 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 iii Ts EVE io a EEE Section A TEA 1 Support Equipment ISGOLUITOO a iaia 1 ETEN 1 Go Le WE section B SOA a ES 2 E elei e KE le Le EE 2 TT EN 2 Dive Rol and MONEE ROIS NET EE 2 ACCeSSOFIGS Section C Go ep EE NE E 4 Se GE a E ea ee AURI ae UN RUE 4 Go pe TID n 5 EE e 5 LS sane RE I 6 Maintenance EE EN Section D Pod AIO inni ini 6 Recommended Spare Parts Bc DN 7 Troubleshooting ED Section E TOUS ROC NT 9 TES EM TAE Ce 0 Appendices ii Section F Diagrams PAS PER 11 We Null RR A 12 mg 21 de EEE 16 MK Repair Stations
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9. Kit Drive Roll Removal Tool 931 0100 Knurled Drive Roll LE P N KP2219 1 MK P N 511 0101 Idler Roll Kit LE P N KP2220 1 MK P N 005 0686 Micro Switch Assembly 005 0701 Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 7 Section E Troubleshooting Trouble Cause Remedy l 115 42 VAC Control fuse in Replace fuse No wire feed at feeder Control box blown p i ng nor Micro switch defective not Replace switch Check P being activated switch for operation slave motor or brake solenoid Broken electrical cable Check micro switch wires for continuity 24 VAC Control fuse in Check motor leads for feeder Control box blown shorts then replace fuse Bad potentiometer Check potentiometer with meter Check motor and Broken Electrical Cable potentiometer wires for continuity No wire feed at torch feeder operating properly See specific cabinet control box owners manual for speed control operation Loose or no cable Check all power connections connections Check power supply owners manual for location and type of contactor signal required Welding power source Check power source Dirty or worn conduit on pal Ore conduit Wire feeds Wrong size contact tip See Contact tip table erratically Check for lock washer Idler roll stuck under idler roll or replace if damaged Bad potentiometer Check with meter Check potentiometer Broken electrical cable wires for continuity or Wire feeds one sho
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11. except for products sold to foreign markets ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY GUARANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO PERFORMANCE AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT WHICH BUT FORTHIS PROVISION MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OPERATION OF LAW CUSTOM OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEAL ING INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY MK PRODUCTS IS EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY MK PRODUCTS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED BY MK PRODUCTS IN WRIT ING MK s PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR ULTIMATE PURCHASE BY COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL USERS AND FOR OPERATION BY PERSONS TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED IN THE USE AND MAINTE NANCE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT AND NOT FOR CONSUMERS OR CONSUMER USE MK PRODUCTS WARRANTIES DO NOT EXTEND TO AND NO RE SELLER IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND MK PROD UCTS WARRANTIES TO ANY CONSUMER USE OF OTHER THAN GENUINF MK PRODUCTS CONSUMABLES PARTS AND ACCESSORIES MAY INVALIDATE YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY DATE May 1 2005 LINCOLN Copyright 2005 Lincoln Global Inc E nt d Zen Sege T I p E En iA utting Products Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distibutors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com
12. gas hose is pushed over a barbed fitting on the gun body and secured with a plastic tie wrap The cabinet end of the gas hose is incorporated into the Power Gas Adaptor Electric Cable A multi conductor control cable is used on the Python Plus The gun end of the cable is secured with a cable clamp and the wires are connected to the potentiometer the micro switch the motor and the gun body mechanically Slack is left in the electric cable as it exits the back of the gun to prevent cable and or wire breakage The cabinet end of the control cable uses a 7 Pin Amphenol connector Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 1 Section B Operation General The Python gun maintains a constant steady uniform wire feed speed regardless of curved or looped wire conduit The constant push exerted by the slave motor in the cabinet combined with the pull of the torch motor causes the wire to literally float friction free through the wire conduit The 24VDC torch motor is controlled by a three and three quarter 3 3 4 turn potentiometer in the torch handle Controls and Settings Potentiometer The laterally positioned potentiometer is located in the lower end of the handle providing up to 800 ipm with 3 3 4 turns Micro Switch The micro switch assembly consists of the micro switch and leads Trigger Sensitivity Trigger Sensitivity The amount of trigger level travel can ee be shortened for a quicker or more responsive action A mo
13. workpiece but in some coun tries where direct connection is not permitted the bonding should be achieved by suitable capacitance selected according to national regulations Screening and Shielding Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment in ithe surrounding area may alleviate problems of interference Screening of the entire welding installation may be considered fo special applications Portions of the preceding text are extracted from Australian New Zealand standard AS NZS 3652 Permission to reproduce has been granted by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand For further explanation readers should be referred to the standard itself British Standards Institution standard BS EN 50199 1995 Reproduced with permission of BSI under license number 2000SK0631 Complete standards can be obtained from BSI Customer Services 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL United Kingdom Tel 44 0 20 8996 9001 Copyright of above text is property of Standards Australia Standards New Zealand and British Standards Institution Permission to reproduce the text must be obtained LINCOLN jano1 have in bringing the product to you For selecting a quality product We want you to take OU pride in operating this product as much pride as we Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately When this equipment is shipped title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the
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17. Adjusting Screw 325 0206 10 24 x 3 8 PH Screw 8 1 431 1598 Idler Arm 4 1 333 0082 10 Lock Washer 1 LE KP2220 1 Idler Wire Feed Assembly MK 005 0686 5 1 419 0092 Compression Spring 10 1 LE KP2219 1 Drive Roll MK 511 0101 Python Plus Owner s Manual page 14 AN Barrel Assembly P N LE KP2225 1 MK 003 2147 POSITION AS SHOWN APPLY SOAPY WATER INSIDE TUBING TO HELP INSTALLATION ng e AN 60 Curved Barrel Assembly No Qty Part Number Description EE ME ES O Ring 0 301 LD x 0 070 Width LE KP2226 1 MK 931 0137 Liner Package 5 pieces 621 0250 Assy Cup CPR Finned 10 LE KP2217 4B1 MK 621 0393 Tip HD Spray 0 060 005 0696 Insulator Replacement Kit 431 1774 Cup Insulator 313 0091 Retaining Ring 5 8 Shaft Python Plus Owner s Manual page 15 YFJODIUL H HCH lOd HOL YQON H HCH Python Electrical YG L SA SUOILOURY yoo MOI I9A UMOJg enig TERI SHUM Jpeg poH pee uoJo Amphenol Connector Viewed from front of connector poH m OR UWL JOLOSUUOD Joueuduuy PU4 Je Python Plus Owner s Manual page 16 MK WARRANTY REPAIR STATIONS for MK Products as of 9 14 05 for most up to date list please visit www mkproducts com ALABAMA AIRGAS SOUTH INC Birmingham AL 205 251 6835 DIXIE WELDING SUPPLY Attalla AL 256 538 6157 INDUSTRIAL WELDING SERVICES Quinton AL 205 674 3258 KIBRO INC Theodore AL 334 653 46
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19. GMAW Push Pull MK 091 0564 September 2005 Gu n Rev OPERATOR S MANUAL Python Plus Model number K2447 1 K2447 2 K2447 3 Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding equipment is designed and built with safety in mind However your over all safety can be increased by proper installation and thoughtful operation 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 v PH mw P KZ ert e ah Kaf Ca BN OPERATOR S MANUAL Python is a registered trademark of MK Products LINGOLN Copyright O 2005 Lincoln Global Inc World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Products Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distibutors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com SAFETY i WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS A The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer birth defects and other reproductive harm cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH KEEP CHILDREN AWAY PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD C
20. GNETIC COMPATIBILITY Conformance Products displaying the C Tick mark are in conformity with Australian New Zealand requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC according to standard emission AS NZS 3652 Electromagnetic Compatibility Arc Welding Equipment Products displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community Council Directive 89 336 EEC require ments for EMC by implementing EN50199 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Product standard for arc welding equip ment Products are For use with other Lincoln Electric LiquidArc equipment Designed for industrial and professional use Introduction All electrical equipment generates small amounts of electromagnet ic emission Electrical emission may be transmitted through power lines or radiated through space similar to a radio transmitter When emissions are received by other equipment electrical interference may result Electrical emissions may effect many kinds of electrical equipment other nearby welding equipment radio and TV trans mitters and receivers numerical controlled machines telephone systems computers etc Be aware that interference may result and extra precautions may be required when a welding power source is used in a domestic establishment Installation and Use The purchaser user is responsible for installing and using the weld ing equipment according to the manufacturer s instructions If elec tromagnetic di
21. HAUS CAMRELTTF Wo CARR HASRIRRBAR ex 7 go S932 Ap SA dns jue le y uaria s cil gl ae Lay READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER S SAFETY PRACTICES SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO Y LOS CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU SUPERVISOR LISEZ ET COMPRENEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT EN CE QUI REGARDE CET EQUIPMENT ET LES PRODUITS A ETRE EMPLOYES ET SUIVEZ LES PROCEDURES DE SECURITE DE VOTRE EMPLOYEUR LESEN SIE UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE BETRIEBSANLEITUNG DER ANLAGE UND DEN ELEKTRODENEINSATZ DES HER STELLERS DIE UNFALLVERH TUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN DES ARBEITGEBERS SIND EBENFALLS ZU BEACHTEN Python Plus Owner s Manual page 27 Keep your head out of fumes e Turn power off before servicing Do not operate with panel open or e Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off remove fumes from breathing zone Los humos fuera de la zona de res e Desconectar el cable de ali No operar con panel abierto o Span n den mentaci n de poder de la m quina guardas quitadas AVISO D E antes de iniciar cualquier servisio humos Utilice ventilaci n o i P R E C AU C IO N aspiraci n para gases e Gardez la t te l cart des tum es D branchez le courant avant l entre N op rez pas avec les panneaux French e Utilisez un ventilate
22. ONSULT 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 Safety in Welding amp Cutting ANSI Standard 249 1 from the American Welding Society P O Box 351040 Miami Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117 2 1974 A Free copy of Arc Welding Safety booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company 22801 St Clair Avenue Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AN FOR ENGINE powered equipment 1 a Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running 1 h To avoid scalding do not remove the radiator pressure cap when the engine is hot 1 b Operate engines in open well ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS may be dangerous 1 c Do not add the fuel near an open flame welding arc or when the engine is running Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling to prevent spilled fuel from vaporiz ing on contact with hot engine parts and igniting Do not spill tuel when filling tank If fuel is spilled wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated 2 a Electric current flowing through any conductor c
23. ORAEREC HED TFE Sit EE di PD OR SE TE E EDGE ET GE RO RE LI OR FEE RAM PRET ECKER EE O AlSo SSE AAAS Salon FAN Sigi COMMAS Ge HR asl cual AS d colazioni actly Wilaniul dii algliy cilanti p gd SU gitt Glace il cy 1 A Python Plus Owner s Manual page 28 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LIMITED WARRANTY Effective May 1 2005 This warranty supersedes all previous MK Products warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY MK Products Inc Irvine California warrants that all new and unused equipment furnished by MK Products is free from defects in workmanship and material as of the time and place of delivery by MK Products No warranty is made by MK Products with respect to trade accessories or other items manufactured by others Such trade accessories and other items are sold subject to the warranties of their respective manu facturers if any MK Products warranty does not apply to components having normal useful life of less than one 1 year such as relay points wire conduit tungsten and welding gun parts that come in contact with the welding wire including gas cups gas cup insulators and contact tips where failure does not result from defect in workman ship or material MK Products shall exclusively remedy the limited warranty or any duties with respect to the quality of goods based upon the following options 1 repair 2 replacement 3
24. Quebec 418 683 1724 GPR INDUSTRIES 1994 LTD Grande Prairie Alberta 780 532 5900 HYPERDYNAMICS TECHNOLOGIES LTD Pickering Ontario 905 683 9938 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC SERVICES Calgary Alberta 403 279 3432 KHRISTIAN ELECTRIC Calgary Alberta T2C 2CB 403 292 9111 LADEL LTD Quebec 819 376 6577 LeBLANC ELECTRO TECH INC Boucherville Quebec 450 449 5244 LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY OF CANADA ASG Mississauga Ontario 905 565 5600 MACTECH Distributors LTD Porterslake Nova Scotia 902 827 3926 M R T REPAIR CENTER INC Montreal Quebec 514 648 0800 OZARK ELECTRICAL MARINE LTD St Johns Newfoundland 709 726 4554 PEEL ENGINES Mississauga Ontario 905 670 1535 T F DAB WELDER SERVICES Ajax Ontario 905 424 8754 PROMOTECH ELECTRIQUE INC Fleurimont Quebec 819 822 2111 WELDERS SUPPLY Winnipeg Manitoba 204 772 9476 WELDERTECH Calgary Alberta 403 279 3432 WELDTEC B C 604 545 3886 CHINA PHT GROUP COMPANY Beijing China 86 10 6858 8395 Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 25 MK WARRANTY REPAIR STATIONS for MK Products as of 9 14 05 for most up to date list please visit www mkproducts com INDIA JSK SYSTEMS Andheri W Mumbai 011 91 39 574 384 Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 26 Spanish AVISO DE PRECAUCION French ATTENTION German WARNUNG Portuguese ATENCAO e Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing e Ins
25. STATIONS for MK Products as of 9 14 05 for most up to date list please visit www mkproducts com BILL S WELDER REPAIR Oklahoma City OK 405 232 4799 MUNN SUPPLY Enid OK 980 234 4120 OKLAHOMA WELDERS SUPPLY Madill OK 980 795 5561 OREGON ARC SYSTEMS SERVICES Central Point OR 541 665 2676 EC COMPANY dba ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Portland OR 800 452 1511 INDUSTRIAL SOURCE Eugene OR 541 344 1438 IRONTECH WELDING amp INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC Portland OR 503 774 5145 WELDER SERVICE amp REPAIR Redmond OR 541 548 8711 PENNSYLVANIA ALLWELD EQUIPMENT REPAIR Pittsburgh PA 412 821 8460 BY DESIGN Columbia PA 717 681 9494 GEOVIC WELDING SUPPLY Milton PA 717 742 9377 J A CUNNINGHAM EQUIPMENT ING Philadelphia PA 215 426 6650 JOSEPH PINTO JR EQUIPMENT CO E Lansdowne PA 610 259 4100 POWER SOURCE REPAIR CO INC Collingdale PA 610 532 6460 VALLEY NATIONAL GASES Pittsburgh PA 412 281 1835 SouTH CAROLINA CAROLINA WELDER SVC Lake City SC 843 687 0413 TENNESSEE ARC ONE WELDER REPAIR INC East Ridge TN 423 894 9353 INDUSTRIAL MACHINE REPAIRS Rogersville TN 423 272 8199 NATIONAL RENTAL amp REPAIR Knoxville TN 423 584 6390 NEXAIR Memphis TN 901 523 6821 QUALITY WELD G EQUIPMENT Nashville TN 615 726 5282 TRAMCO Bristol TN 423 968 4499 TEXAS AIRGAS SOUTHWEST INC Arlington TX 817 261 2967 AIRGAS SOUTHWEST INC Austi
26. acemakers and hearing aids Equipment used for calibration or measurement The immunity of other equipment in the environment The purchaser user shall ensure that other equipment being used in the environment is compatible This may require additional protection measures The time of the day that welding or other activities are to be carried out The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Welding equipment should be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturer s recommendations If interference occurs it may be necessary to take additional precautions such as filtering the mains supply Consideration should be given to shield ing the supply cable of permanently installed welding equipment in metallic conduit or equivalent Shielding should be electrically con tinuous throughout its length The shielding should be connected to the welding power source so that good electrical contact is main tained between the conduit and the welding power source enclo sure Maintenance of the Welding Equipment The welding equipment should be routinely maintained according to the manufacturer s recommendations All access and service doors and covers should be closed and properly fa
27. agrams Parts List Python Plus Exploded WT 12 Python Plus Bill of Matfertal enne to aine rm t na vs nme hts eme ond 13 Python Front Body Assembly 14 AN Barrel Assembly 15 POM FAS IC CWC dle den sn iaa 16 Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 11 LC90 v98 0290 v8 6190 v8 e qeo 19MOd vr LV90 E 8 9790 48 Sy90 tv8 Lage lonuo9 ev OG 090 9 L9 MIN SC 0907SL9 MIN G L 090 9L9 MIN C97Cd 31 C E9VCdm dl Lidd 41 9220 299 GZZO ZSS Kenzeg esoH seo 6E ZL0 LE6 ZZLO LEG OLLO LEG UIS exeus pL OG GE GL Python Plus Exploded View P N 001 1480 uondi19S9 ON ei E a Padi f a i Er a n me s pil d K A fer ve ER i si i ei E 4 d Li 4 A i LN e e F E pr is E c T a E ELE A ota e ze n K E Ba i F P j k Ls a Pal s a a t Python Plus Owner s Manual page 12 91 002 X AI Sz90 Kun deo 100 162 LI or Assy epino M 60ZZ 00 p400 leds desm v600 92 z Sr 9 X OZ v L dd HOSS 8LGO LZE Assy Jomod 81989 ad8vld3H L vv LS OLJE X Op Uong weis 7800 07 Assy uo eigen agvlddH I Er LSS 8 S X Ot v Z8 Wd H3 weis 9920 6L 91 050 x qi 8120 Bnid deo ozoo 1S2 UI zr LSS 8 X Ot v Z8 IIUd H3 M10S pSZO 6LE 18819 OMY 6 UOHEINSUI eqnL 8400 2 2 L4 0 0 YHL 20 0 X GI 6 Z 0 010 2 Buly O 91G0 0 Assy inpuo9 a318viJd3H UI or N eung 700 z BurH O 9600 0 29814 el PPION
28. auses localized Electric and Magnetic Fields EMF Welding current creates EMF fields around welding cables and welding machines EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers and welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician 1 d Keep all equipment safety guards covers and devices in Er welding position and in good repair Keep hands hair clothing and tools away from V belts gears fans and all other moving gt i Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health paris when starting operating or repairing equipment effects which are now not known All welders should use the following procedures in order to minimize exposure to EMF fields from the weiding circuit 1 e In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety guards to perform required maintenance Remove guards only when necessary and replace them when the maintenance requiring their removal is compiete Always use the greatest care when working near moving parts 2 0 1 Route the electrode and work cables together Secure them with tape when possible T E 2 d 2 Never coil the eiectrode lead around your body 1 f Do not put your hands near the engine fan m Do not attempt to override the governor or idier by pushing on the throttle control rods while the engine is running 2 d 3 Do not place your body between the electrode and work cables If the electrode cable is on your right side the work cable s
29. butor or from the manufacturer 5 e Also see item 1 b Mar 95 LINCOLN Python Plus Owner s Manual Page ii SAFETY gt e e cause fire or explosion 6 a Remove fire hazards from the welding area If this is not possible cover them to prevent the welding sparks from starting a fire Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic lines Have a fire extinguisher readily available WELDING SPARKS can 6 b Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations Refer to Safety in Welding and Cutting ANSI Standard Z49 1 and the operating information for the equipment being used When not welding make certain no part of the electrode circuit is touching the work or ground Accidental contact can cause overheating and create a fire hazard Do not heat cut or weld tanks drums or containers until the proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances inside They can cause an explosion even though they have been cleaned For information purchase Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous Substances AWS F4 1 from the American Welding Society see address above Ve
30. de electrode reel welding head nozzle or semiautomatic welding gun are also electrically hot Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical connection with the metal being welded The connection shouid be as close as possible to the area being welded Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrica earth ground Maintain the electrode holder work clamp welding cable and welding machine in good safe operating condition Replace damaged insulation Never dip the electrode in water for cooling Never simultaneously touch electricaliy 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 welders When working above floor level use a safety belt to protect yourself from a fall should you get a shock Also see Items 6 c and 8 ARC RAYS can burn 4 a Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87 standards 4 b Use suitable clothing made from durable flame resistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays Protect other nearby personnel with suitable non flammable screening and or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal FUMES AND GASES
31. es de grue ou autres circuits Cela peut provoquer des risques d incendie ou d echauffement des chaines et des cables jusqu ce qu iis se rompent Assurer une ventilation suffisante dans la zone de soudage Ceci est particuli rement important pour le soudage de t les galvanis es plomb es ou cadmi es ou tout autre m tal qui produit des fume s toxiques Ne pas souder en pr sence de vapeurs de chlore provenant d op rations de d graissage nettoyage ou pistolage La chaleur ou les rayons de l arc peuvent r agir avec les vapeurs du solvant pour produire du phosg ne gas fortement toxique ou autres produits irritants Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la s ret voir le code Code for safety in welding and cutting CSA Standard W 117 2 1974 PR CAUTIONS DE S RET POUR LES MACHINES SOUDER TRANSFORMATEUR ET A REDRESSEUR Relier la terre le chassis du poste conformement au code de l lectricit et aux recommendations du fabricant Le dispositif de montage ou la piece souder doit tre branch une bonne mise la terre Autant que possible l installation et l entretien du poste seront effectu s par un lectricien qualifi Avant de faires des travaux l interieur de poste la debranch er l interrupteur la boite de fusibles Garder tous les couvercles et dispositifs de s ret leur place Mar 93 M SAFETY x INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRO MA
32. ever away from the idler roll This will relieve the pressure against the drive roll as shown in Figure 1 2 Align the Drive Roll Removal Tool P N 931 0100 over the flats of the drive roll as shown in Figure 2 Hold the torch with one hand or on a table top with the other hand give the Removal Tool a quick snap turn in the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION Figure 2 3 Once the drive roll is loose continue to spin drive roll in the clockwise direction to remove the drive roll from the torch 4 Install a new drive roll on the left hand threaded shaft The drive roll will self tighten when it is feeding wire Idler Roll Installation and Removal Reference Figure 3 1 Using a slot type screwdriver loosen idler screw taking care not to lose lock washer under idler roll 2 Insert new idler roll and lock washer onto screw insuring that idler groove is toward top and lock washer is beneath idler Roll H R Groove Towards Top Lock Washer Idler Arm Screw Spring Figure 3 3 Tighten NOTE Lock washer must be under idler roll or it will not turn freely Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 3 Section C Accessories Options Insulated Drive Roll Kits are used to prevent preheating of the wire which may soften it and clog the liner This picking up of current at the drive rolls rather than at the contact tip is usually not a problem unless using too large of a contact tip or excessively oxidized alumi
33. hould also be on your right side iW x Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as possible to the area being welded 1 g To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while turning the engine or welding generator during maintenance work disconnect the spark plug wires distributor cap or magneto wire as appropriate 5 Do not work next to welding power source LINCOLN amp Python Plus Owner s Manual Page i SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill 3 a The electrode and work or ground circuits are electrically hot when the welder is on Do not touch these hot parts with your bare skin or wet clothing Wear dry hole free gloves to insulate hands 3 b Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full area of physical contact with work and ground In addition to the normal safety precautions if welding must be performed under electrically hazardous conditions in damp locations or while wearing wet clothing on metal structures such as floors gratings or scaffolds when in cramped positions such as sitting kneeling or lying if there is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact with the workpiece or ground use the following equipment Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage Wire Welder DC Manual Stick Welder AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding the electro
34. list please visit www mkproducts com NESCO WELDING SUPPLY Fontana CA 909 427 9670 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION ARC RENTS Signal Hill CA 562 989 3212 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC Bakersfield CA 661 321 9922 R J KATES San Diego CA 619 565 6960 RED D ARC INC Carson CA 310 233 3327 SIMS ORANGE WELDING SUPPLY Santa Ana CA 714 549 9393 SOUTHWEST WELDER REPAIR Fontana CA 909 357 1661 VERNON ELECTRIC Covina CA 626 858 4750 WESTEC WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIR Sacramento CA 916 924 5370 COLORADO AIRGAS INTERMOUNTAIN INC Colorado Springs CO 719 473 1947 WELDERS amp EQUIP SVC amp TESTING Littleton CO 303 932 8755 WESTERN SLOPE WELDER REPAIR Grand Junction CO 970 243 9616 CONNETICUT ABCO WELDING amp INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO Waterford CT 800 962 0285 TECH AIR Milford CT 203 783 1834 WELDER REPAIR AND RENTAL SERVICE Durham CT 860 349 0864 DELAWARE KEEN COMPRESSED GAS New Castle DE 302 594 4555 WARREN ELECTRIC CO INC Seaford DE 302 629 9134 FLORIDA A amp SPECIALTIES Lehigh Acres FL 941 368 7435 AAA GENERATOR amp PUMP Ft Myers FL 941 332 1136 ACTION WELDING SUPPLY Jacksonville FL 904 786 2254 AMVEL CORPORATION Miami FL 305 592 5678 ELECTRICAL WELDERS SERVICE Orlando FL 407 999 5214 HAUN SYSTEMS REPAIR INC Winter Park FL 407 681 6064 HOLOX Ocala FL 352 351 4417 J K CIRCUIT TECHNOLOGY Boynton Beach FL 561 733 7859 ROP
35. mber the micro switch in the torch activates both the slave motor and torch motor circuits in the cabinet Therefore if the slave motor and brake solenoid operate but the torch does not look more toward the torch motor s 24V circuits speed control control cable or the torch motor If nothing operates look more toward the slave motor s input micro switch leads or micro switch Testing The Gun Reference the W clocked torch wiring diagram on the Python Electrical Diagram for information about pin outs and locations Motor Check Remove the torch connector from the cabinet Using the torch Amphenol connector check the resistance across pins A and B motor leads The resistance across the motor should be between 5 10 ohms as the potentiometer is turned If an open circuit or short exist check the motor leads and motor independently Testing the Potentiometer W Clocked Using the torch Amphenol connector check the resistance across pin D wiper and pin C The resistance should vary from 0 5K ohms as the potentiometer is turned Check the resistance across pin D wiper and pin G The resistance should vary from 5K 0 ohms as the potentiometer is turned Testing the Micro Switch Using the torch Amphenol connector check for continuity across pins E and F when the trigger is pressed Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 9 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Section F Appendices Di
36. n TX 512 835 0202 AIRGAS SOUTHWEST INC Corpus Christi TX 361 882 2531 AIRGAS SOUTHWEST INC Houston TX 713 462 8027 AIRGAS SOUTHWEST INC San Antonio TX 210 337 7255 AIRGAS SOUTHWEST INC Waco TX 254 753 6443 Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 23 MK WARRANTY REPAIR STATIONS for MK Products as of 9 14 05 for most up to date list please visit www mkproducts com DENISON OXYGEN Denison TX 903 465 3369 FT WORTH WELDERS SUPPLY INC Ft Worth TX 817 332 8696 GPC SERVICES INC San Angelo TX 915 655 4545 LEKTROTECH INC Greenville TX 903 454 7 146 RITE WELD SUPPLY INC Fort Worth TX 817 626 8237 TexAir WELDING SUPPLY Longview TX 903 238 9353 VALLEY OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INC Pharr TX 956 787 0469 WELDING MACHINE amp TORCH REPAIR San Antonio TX 210 680 8390 UTAH ARC SERVICES LLC West Valley City UT 801 975 1121 C W SILVER INDUSTRIAL SERVICE Salt Lake City UT 801 531 8888 WOODLAND TECHNOLOGIES INC Ogden UT 84401 801 334 0060 VERMONT W J WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIR INC N Clarendon VT 802 775 7422 VIRGINIA ARC WELDERS INC Ashland VA 804 798 1818 ARCET EQUIPMENT CO Hampton VA 757 728 9353 N W MARTIN CO Springfield VA 703 644 0120 NORFOLK WELDERS SUPPLY Norfolk VA 804 622 6571 WASHINGTON AIRGAS NORPAC INC Tacoma WA 253 473 2282 AIRGAS NORPAC INC Vancouver WA 360 574 5311 A L WELDING PRODUCTS Tukwila
37. nston Salem NC 336 723 9651 NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO High Point NC 910 882 1110 NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO Charlotte NC 704 392 7317 NORTH DAKOTA PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC Fargo ND 701 237 5233 OHIO AGA GASES INC Lima OH 419 228 2828 ALBRIGHT WELDING SUPPLY Wooster OH 330 264 2021 ALL ABOUT SERVICE Wickliffe OH 440 516 0303 ARC EQUIPMENT COMPANY Struthers OH 33 750 9353 ARC SERVICES INC Toledo OH 419 478 6204 BELAIR PRODUCTS INC Akron OH 330 253 3116 BIG RIVER ELECTRIC Gallipolis OH 740 446 4360 CnD MACHINE INC Canton OH 330 478 8811 ELECTRIC WELDER REPAIR Cuyahoga Heights OH 216 271 5600 MAINTENANCE UNLTD amp TOOL REPAIR Cincinnati OH 513 554 1313 O E MEYER CO Sandusky OH 419 621 4201 OHIO AIR PRODUCTS Canton OH 330 821 2771 RICK S WELDER REPAIR SERVICE Eastlake OH 440 269 1204 S D NOLD INC Lisbon OH 330 424 3134 SOUTHERN OHIO WELDER REPAIR Groveport OH 614 836 2069 VALLEY NATIONAL GASES Cincinnati OH 513 241 5840 VALLEY NATIONAL GASES Lima OH 419 228 1008 VALLEY NATIONAL GASES Hilliard OH 614 771 1311 VALLEY NATIONAL GASES Toledo OH 419 241 9114 VOLLMER ELECTRIC CO Columbus OH 614 476 8800 WEILER WELDING CO INC Dayton OH 937 222 8312 WELDINGHOUSE INC Cleveland OH 216 524 1955 OKLAHOMA AIRGAS MID SOUTH Tulsa OK 918 582 0885 Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 22 MK WARRANTY REPAIR
38. nt hollow castings or containers before heating cutting or welding They may expiode Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc Wear oil free protective garments such as leather gloves heavy shirt cuffless trousers high shoes and a cap over your hair Wear ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined piaces Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a welding area Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical Work cables connected to the building framework or other locations away from the welding area increase the possibility of the welding current passing through lifting chains crane cables or other alternate cir cuits This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail 6 h Also see item 1 c CYLINDER may explode if damaged mh j i Za Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and pressure used All hoses fittings etc should be suitable for the application and maintained in good condition Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to an undercarriage or fixed support Cylinders should be located Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to physical damage A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and any other source of heat sparks o
39. num wire Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit For 030 0 8mm dia aluminum wire and insulated idler roll assy Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit For 035 0 9mm dia aluminum wire and insulated idler roll assy Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit For 040 1 0mm dia aluminum wire and insulated idler roll assy Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit For 045 1 2mm dia aluminum wire and insulated idler roll assy Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit For 062 1 6mm dia aluminum wire and insulated idler roll assy Handle Eeer eene DEER KP1594 030 005 0640 Includes insulated groove drive roll E KP1594 035 005 0641 Includes insulated groove drive roll eee n a 005 0642 Includes insulated groove drive roll ee KP1594 3 64 005 0643 Includes insulated groove drive roll ee KP1594 1 16 005 0644 Includes insulated groove drive roll 005 0699 Includes left and right handles screws and drive roll door TAGGET c R 005 0694 Trigger adjustment kit includes a spring and sensitivity adjustment screw replacement for all Python Plus guns Micro Switch Kit M 005 0701 Replacement micro switch assembly for all Python guns Potentiometer Kit
40. r flame Never allow the electrode electrode holder or any other electrically hot parts to touch a cylinder Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet when opening the cylinder valve Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for use Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas cylinders associated equipment and CGA publication Pi Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders available from the Compressed Gas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202 FOR ELECTRICALLY powered equipment 8 a Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment Install equipment in accordance with the U S National Electrical Code all local codes and the manufacturer s recommendations Ground the equipment in accordance with the U S National Electrical Code and the manufacturer s recommendations Mar 95 LINCOLN Python Plus Owner s Manual Page iii Ln SAFETY PR CAUTIONS DE S RET Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les pr cautions de s ret specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les pr cautions de s ret g n rales suiv antes S ret Pour Soudage A L Arc 1 Protegez vous contre ia secousse lectrique
41. re sensitive trigger lever is produced by reducing the gap between the trigger lever and the micro switch lever By turning in the Trigger Sensitivity Adjustment Screw it closed the gap between the trigger lever and the micro switch lever This well enable the operator to increase the sensitivity of the trigger lever Sensitivity Adjustment With the wire feeder turned on with or without welding wire loaded turn the Screw adjusted out of trigger screw in until the micro switch is activated pre setting the micro switch Once activated the gun and wire feeder uke trigger mation motors will begin feeding wire Retract the screw accordingly until the system is deactivated and adjusted to the operators liking Drive Roll and Idler Rolls General The Python gun comes standard with a knurled drive roll and a grooved idler roll which will handle both steel and aluminum wire with diameters from 030 1 16 inch Optional insulated V groove drive rolls are also available for aluminum wire if desired see Optional Kits Drive roll tension is accomplished with a unique spring loaded pressure screw The Python comes from the factory with the pressure adjustment screw preset NO ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SIZES AND TYPES OF WIRES Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 2 Drive Roll Installation Removal NOTE Neither of the handles needs to be removed to access the Drive or Idler Rolls Cam Lever 1 Pull the Cam L
42. rt speed only See specific cabinet control owners manual for speed control operation i Idler roll upside down NE Wire walks out of p roll toward top drive rolls Rear wire guide missing Replace wire guide Bad Speed control PCB Wire feeds but welding wire is not Contactor control cable energized loose or in wrong position Bad speed control Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 8 Troubleshooting Guide Regardless of which torch or feeder used all MK Products push pull guns operate on the same principle The slave motor in the feeder runs at a fast constant speed but has very low torque It is always trying to feed more wire than the torch motor wants and when the motor gets all it wants it slows the slave motor preventing a bird s nest Because of the low torque produced by the slave motor a brake system is used to prevent wire overrun rather than tension The drag adjustment in the feeder is used simply to keep the wire slightly taut so it will not pull off the spool while feeding wire The high torque 24VDC torch motor is controlled by a solid state speed control located in the feeder and a pot located in the torch The torch motor potentiometer and micro switch are connected to the cabinet control box via a control cable and Amphenol connector If this cable becomes damaged a variety of symptoms can occur depending on which wire s break To test check each wire for continuity and shorts Reme
43. stened when the welding equipment is in operation The welding equipment should not be modified in any way except for those changes and adjust ment covered in the manufacturer s instructions In particular the spark gaps of arc initiation and stabilizing devices should be adjust ed and maintained according to the manufacturer s recommenda tions Welding Cables The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close together running at or close to the floor level Equipotential Bonding Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be considered However metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the operator could receive a shock by touching these metallic components and the electrode at the same time The operator should be insulated from all such bonded metallic components Earthing of the workpiece Where the workpiece is not bonded to earth for electrical safety nor connected to earth because of its size and position eg ship s hull or building steelwork a connection bonding the workpiece to earth may reduce emissions in some but not all instances Care should be taken to prevent the earthing of work pieces increasing the risk of injury to users or damage to other electrical equipment Where necessary the connection of the workpiece to earth should be made by direct connection to the
44. sturbances are detected then it shall be the responsi bility of the purchaser user of the welding equipment to resolve the situation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer In some cases this remedial action may be as simple as earthing ground ing the welding circuit see note below In other cases it could involve constructing an electromagnetic screen enclosing the power source and the work complete with associated input filters In all cases electromagnetic disturbances must be reduced to thel point where they are no longer troublesome Note The welding circuit may or may not be earthed for safety rea sons according to national codes Changing the earthing arrange ments should only be authorized by a person who is competent to assess whether the changes increase the risk of injury eg by allowing parallel welding current return paths which may damage the earth circuits of other equipment Assessment of Area Before installing welding equipment the purchaser user shall make an assessment of potential problems in the surrounding area The following shall be taken into account Other supply cables control cables signalling and telephone cables above below and adjacent to the welding equipment Radio and television transmitters and receivers Computer and other control equipment Safety critical safety equipment eg guarding of industrial equipment The health of people around eg the use of p
45. the barrel cannot rotate WARNING Do not attempt to weld without the barrel being tightly secured in the torch body or damage to the barrel or body may result Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your Cobramatic System is designed to provide years of reliable service Maintenance of the torch will normally consist of a general cleaning of the wire guide system including barrels drive rolls and conduits at regular intervals Remove spatter build up from inside of nozzles with a hardwood stick The only parts on the Cobramatic system that are subject to normal wear are the conduit contact tips gas cups front body liners wire guides drive and idler rolls A supply of these parts should be maintained on hand The number of units in operation and the importance of minimal down time will determine to what extent spare parts should be stocked on hand See the Recommended Spare Parts List for the most commonly replaced parts If repairs do become necessary qualified shop maintenance personnel can easily replace any part Maintenance Tools Tool Part Number Drive Roll Removal Tool 931 0100 Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 6 Recommended Spare Parts List Qty Part No Description LE KP2463 1 MK 615 0603 15 Conduit 15 ft LE KP2463 2 MK 615 0603 25 Conduit 25 ft LE KP2463 3 MK 615 0603 50 Conduit 50 ft 437 0253 Drive Roll Door LE KP2219 1 MK 511 0101 Drive Roll LE KP2220 1 MK 005 0686 Idler Roll
46. ulate yourself fram work and ground No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da e Aisiese del trabajo y de la tierra Ne laissez ni la peau ni des v te ments mouili s entrer en contact avec des pi ces sous tension e Isolez vous du travail et de la terre Ber hren Sie keine stromfilhrenden Teile oder Elektroden mit Ihrem K rper oder feuchter Kleidung isolieren Sie sich von den Elektroden und dem Erdboden e Nao toque partes el tricas e elec trodos com a pele ou roupa molha da e Isole se da pe a e terra OSRPORMBA LIBBRE Eh OC hat HO IT CU ke K t ET vZCTE hCvs atutr uv AER EE JET TED FE 9 f f B C SODBERIT HER era SYSE 38 fd FE Ye AU Saz OMAR e 24 AXE NA DAS ili W et ell sl jal Gaal VO FETTE PET slalla AU Ga tall daa DE dane uie VIE Ane Keep flammable materials away e Mantenga el material combustible fuera del rea de trabajo e Gardez l cart de tout mat riel inflammable Entfernen Sie brennbarres Material e Mantenha inflam veis bem guarda dos O RAPT ENOATOBERFER SMBH ULTREH EGA ll AE CEET T Fm ects si Sc AIX che Amt Dia SUSU ALU al gl pui Wear eye ear and body protection e Prot jase los ojos los o dos y ei cuerpo Prot gez vos yeux vos oreilles et votre corps e Tragen Sie Augen Ohren und K r perschutz Use protec o para a vista ouvido e corpo R
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48. where authorized in writing by MK Products the reasonable cost of repair or replacement at our Irvine California plant As a matter of general policy only MK Products may honor an original user s warranty claims on warranted equipment in the event of failure resulting from a defect within the following periods from the date of delivery of equipment to the original user 1 Power Supplies and Wire Feed Cabinets 3 years 2 Weldheads Positioners Prince XL and Prince XL Spool Guns Python CobraMAX Cobra SX 1 year 3 Sidewinder Spool Gun Prince SG Spool Guns wll UC 180 days 4 Repairs Exchanges Parts 90 days MK Products Inc 16882 Armstrong Ave Irvine CA 92606 Tel 949 863 1234 Fax 949 474 1428 ki S m bi World s Leader in Welding and C Classification of any item into the foregoing categories shall be at the sole discretion of MK Products Notification of any failure must be made in writing within 30 days of such failure A copy of the invoice showing the date of sale must accompany products returned for warranty repair or replacement All equipment returned to MK Products for service must be properly packaged to guard against damage from shipping MK Products will not be responsible for any damages resulting from shipping Normal surface transportation charges one way for products returned for warranty repair or replacement will be borne by MK Products
49. y Finned Copper Gas Cups Cup Size Cup I D MK P N LE P N 5 8 15 8mm 621 0251 KP2216 1 3 4 19 0mm 6210252 Standard furnished with torch Torch Barrel Liners Part Number Description LE KP2244 1 l MK 621 0424 Tip Extender Air Water cooled barrel only 615 0178 Bulk Teflon Liner LE KP2226 1 l MK 931 0137 Liner Package 5 pieces Python Plus Owner s Manual Page 5 Section D Barrel Assemblies All barrels are rated at 10096 duty cycle Barrels Air Cooled The Python Plus guns come standard with a 60 curved barrel The barrel assembly locks to the Python body using the patented EZ Lock system 200 Amps LE P N KP2225 1 MK P N 003 2147 Barrel Removal and Installation To remove the barrel assembly loosen the patented EZ Lock Taper lock nut until it is clear of the threads Pull barrel out of the gun body To replace a barrel assembly open the drive and idler roll door and seat the barrel assembly until the inlet guide is almost touching the drive and idler roll and the rear face of the barrel is flush with the aluminum body block Take care not to damage the O rings when inserting into the body Tighten taper lock nut assembly firmly so that barrel cannot rotate Barrel Rotation To rotate a barrel assembly loosen the patented EZ Lock Taper lock nut assembly no more than 1 turn Rotate barrel to the position of your choice and retighten taper lock nut assembly firmly so that
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