Lincoln Electric Welder 255XT User Manual

WIRE FEEDER/WELDERS  
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POWER MIG 255XT  
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POWER MIG®. The Professional’s Choice .  
The POWER MIG® 255XT sets the standard for MIG and flux-cored welding  
in light industrial job shop fabrication, maintenance or repair work. Diamond  
Core Technologydelivers a wide voltage sweet spot across the welding  
range, low spatter levels and a forgiving arc on steel, stainless and  
aluminum – even for demanding out-of-position work.  
Input  
1
PHASE  
60  
It’s Spool Gun Ready, so it’s fast and easy to tackle difficult aluminum  
applications. Exclusive 115 volt auxiliary power means you can power lights,  
grinders, and chargers right where you work! And, the MAXTRAC® drive  
system with a patented Split Wire Guide system and tachometer feedback  
ensures trouble-free wire delivery. Add the extra length 15 foot gun cable  
and innovative convenience features and you begin to understand why the  
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POWER MIG® 255XT is considered The Professional’s Choice .  
Spool Gun Capable  
Processes  
MIG, Flux-Cored  
Medium Duty  
Heavy Duty  
Advantage Lincoln  
Arc Performance:  
Professional Features:  
Diamond Core Technology, a patented choke design, delivers:  
- A forgiving arc, even with large stickout changes  
- Excellent out-of-position arc action  
- A wide voltage sweet spot at a given wire feed speed  
- Low spatter  
Digital meters display, preset voltage and wire feed speed, and  
actual voltage and preset wire feed speed while welding.  
Generous 15 ft. (4.5 m) gun and cable assembly makes it easy to  
reach your work.  
Spool Gun Ready – The POWER MIG® 255XT has the electronics and  
second gas solenoid built-in to drive either the Magnum® 250LX  
spool gun or the Magnum® SG spool gun.  
Superb Quality:  
MAXTRAC® cast aluminum industrial wire drive features dual  
driven rolls, easy-turn numeric tension indicator, brass-to-brass  
gun connections and Lincoln’s 100% wire-supporting split wire  
guide system.  
The most economic spool gun solution in the 250A category –  
costing hundreds less.  
115V auxiliary receptacle (208/230V model only) to power a grinder  
or other auxiliary equipment in your work area.  
Three-year warranty on parts and labor (90 days warranty on gun).  
Free Timer Functions adds 4-step trigger interlock, spot mode,  
adjustable run-in speed for smoother arc starting, and adjustable  
burnback time to minimize wire sticking in puddle.  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Dimensions  
H x W x D  
inches (mm)  
Product  
Name  
Product  
Number  
Rated Output  
Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle  
Input Current @  
Rated Output(1)  
Net Weight  
lbs. (kg)  
Input Power  
Output Range  
POWER MIG® 255XT  
One-Pak®  
Spool Gun Pkg.  
30-300 Amps  
50-700 ipm WFS  
(1.3-17.7 m/min)  
Max. OCV: 40V  
K2702-1  
208/230/1/60  
250A/26V/40%  
250A/26V/40%  
56/52A(1)  
31.8 x 18.9 x 38.8  
(808 x 408 x 985)  
220  
(100)  
POWER MIG® 255XT  
Base Unit  
K2701-1  
K2701-2  
208/230/1/60  
56/52A(1)  
30-300 Amps  
50-700 ipm WFS  
(1.3-17.7 m/min)  
Max. OCV: 40V  
230/460/575/1/60  
50/24/19A  
(1)  
Input current is at the rated output with the 115V auxiliary receptacle also drawing 15 amps.  
Publication E7.54 7/08  
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A CLOSER LOOK  
FEATURES CONʼT.  
Compare These Innovations – Make the Professional’s Choice !  
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A
A Lockable storage compartment with tool  
tray stows your welding consumables and  
valuable personal tools.  
Timer Functions  
Easy Load Gas Cylinder Platform  
Adds 4-step trigger interlock, spot mode,  
adjustable run-in speed for smoother arc  
starting, and adjustable burnback time to  
minimize wire sticking in puddle.  
B Built-in gun holder conveniently stores  
welding gun.  
C Handy MIG Gun Expendables Chart.  
Easy Load Wire Compartment  
Extra–Length 15 ft. (4.5 m) Gun  
Additional Gas Solenoid – Controls Gas  
Flow to a Spool Gun  
Professional Heavy Duty Wire Drive System  
Easy turn numeric tension indicator with  
optimized ranges for different wire types.  
Internal tachometer feedback drive  
system allows you to maintain  
constant wire feed speed  
for consistent welds.  
Wide idler arm hinge provides improved  
drive roll clamping pressure.  
Split guides support the wire  
through the entire drive  
system to minimize  
feeding problems.  
Input bushing protects the wire from damage.  
Reliable brass-to-brass gun receiver  
bushings provide connectivity to  
Magnum® or competitive guns. Easier  
interchangeability, better mechanical  
support and electrical current transfer.  
Two gear driven rolls. No tools needed  
to swap rolls on or off.  
Separate drive gear reduces pressure  
on motor shaft for long life.  
Removable outer wire guide for  
easy access.  
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A CLOSER LOOK  
Key Controls  
A. Digital meter displays preset wire feed speed.  
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D
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B. Presettable digital wire speed control with fine  
resolution at low settings.  
C. Digital meter displays preset voltage setting and  
actual voltage while welding.  
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D. Built-in gun holder.  
E. Presettable digital voltage control with fine resolution  
at low settings.  
F. Angled gun connection for improved feedability.  
G. Second gas solenoid for spool gun use.  
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QUALITY AND RELIABILITY  
• Fan-As-Needed(F.A.N.) provides cooling of transformer and other components when welding,  
reducing power consumption, noise and extending welder life.  
• Thermostatic protection from current overload and excessive temperatures.  
• Printed circuit boards are environmentally-shielded using Lincoln's engineered potting and protective  
frame trays.  
• Low input current draw for energy-efficient low cost operation.  
• Power source line voltage regulation holds voltage setting constant to maintain weld quality even when  
the input voltage fluctuates 10%.  
• Manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001 requirements and ISO 14001 Environmental Standards.  
• Approved by Canadian Standards Association (CSA).  
• Three-year warranty on parts and labor (90 days warranty on gun).  
SPOOL GUN READY!  
The POWER MIG® 255XT has built-in electronics to drive either a  
Magnum® SG Spool Gun or a Magnum® 250LX Spool Gun. In  
1
addition, a second gas solenoid is provided to supply and control  
gas flow to the spool gun.  
Easy as 1-2-3!  
Simply plug the spool gun control cable into the built-in 7-pin  
1
connector (Magnum® SG gun requires K2445-1, 6- to 7-pin  
control cable adapter plug.)  
2
3
Connect the spool gun’s power cable to the output terminal  
in the wire drive compartment.  
2
3
Hook the spool gun gas line to the solenoid gas fitting and  
you’re ready to weld!  
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A CLOSER LOOK  
Improved Spool Gun Operation!  
It’s easy to start welding with a spool gun. Set wire feed speed  
at the gun – see the pre-set wire feed speed displayed on the  
POWER MIG® 255XT meter.  
Faster set-up – No more guessing on wire feed speed!  
Adjust speed on the gun and watch the wire feed speed  
change on the POWER MIG® 255XT.  
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POWER MIG 255XT SPOOL GUN SOLUTIONS  
The economic Magnum® SG or premium Magnum® 250LX spool guns  
are recommended for easy changeovers to a second electrode mate-  
rial such as stainless steel or aluminum.  
for use with those materials. Spool guns are especially recommended  
for feeding soft aluminum wire.  
Lincoln’s spool guns accommodate 4" (100 mm) diameter 1 lb.  
(.45 kg) spools and feature convenient wire feed speed control at  
the gun handle.  
Avoid the time-consuming liner, contact tip, drive roll and machine  
polarity changes necessary when preparing your machine’s wire drive  
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MAGNUM SG SPOOL GUN  
MAGNUM 250LX SPOOL GUN - FACTORY READY  
• 250A, 60% duty cycle.  
• 300A, 60% duty cycle.  
• .025" - 3/64" (0.6-1.2 mm) electrode diameter capability.  
• Wire feed speeds from 50-650 ipm (1.2-16.5 m/min.).  
• 25 ft. (7.6 m) gun cable length – compare to the competition.  
• .025” - 3/64" (0.6-1.2 mm) electrode diameter capability.  
• Wire feed speeds up to 800 ipm (20.3 m/min.).  
• 25 ft. (7.6 m) gun cable length with 7-pin MS-Type Connector.  
• WFS control for fine adjustment of wire feed speed at the gun.  
• Zippered cable jacket is standard.  
• Adjustable speed control at the handle – allows you to tailor the  
WFS setting at the gun.  
• See E12.22 for Expendable Parts.  
• See E12.25 for Expendable Parts.  
• Order K487-25 spool gun and K2445-1 control cable adapter.  
• Order K2490-1.  
ONE-PAK® (K2702-1) INCLUDES:  
• POWER MIG® 255XT (K2701-1)  
• Magnum® 250LX Spool Gun (K2490-1)  
• Spool Gun Holder (K1738-1)  
• Dual Cylinder Mounting Kit (K1702-1)  
• Extra Regulator (K586-1)  
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A CLOSER LOOK  
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THE MAGNUM 250L GUN  
• Magnum® 250L gun and cable assembly, shipped with the  
POWER MIG® 255XT, is equipped to feed .035"-.045" (0.9-1.2  
mm) solid steel wire.  
• Lightweight and flexible for easy maneuverability.  
• Fiberglass handle with non-slip grooves to maximize comfort  
and control.  
• Heavy duty gun trigger switch for positive electrical contact  
and long life.  
• Magnum® replacement parts are fully compatible with other  
leading brands. Industry reference numbers are provided for  
ease of interchangeability.  
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MAGNUM REPLACEMENT PARTS  
MAGNUM REPLACEMENT PARTS  
Industry  
Reference No.  
Industry  
Reference No.  
Description  
Order No.  
Description  
Order No.  
Magnum® 250L Gun and Cable Assembly  
Fixed Gas Nozzle Model  
Adjustable Gas Nozzle/Diffuser Assembly  
Adjustable Slip-On  
For .035"-045" (0.9-1.2 mm) wire sizes  
12 ft. (3.6 m) cable  
3/8" (9.5 mm)  
1/2" (12.7 mm)  
5/8" (15.9 mm)  
KP1935-3  
KP1935-2  
KP1935-1  
22-37  
22-50  
22-62  
K533-7  
Adjustable Gas Nozzle Model  
For .035"-.045" (0.9-1.2 mm) wire sizes  
10 ft. (3.0 m) cable  
Requires:  
K533-1  
K533-3  
Nozzle Insulator Assembly  
Gas Diffuser Assembly:  
.023"-030" (0.6-0.8 mm)  
.035"-.045" (0.9-1.2 mm)  
KP2025-1  
32  
15 ft. (4.5 m) cable  
KP2026-2  
KP2026-1  
52-23  
52  
Cable Liners  
For All Gun Cable Lengths  
.025"-.030" (0.6-0.8 mm)  
.030"-.035" (0.8-0.9 mm)  
.035"-.045" (0.9-1.2 mm)  
3/64" (1.2 mm) Aluminum  
KP1934-2  
KP1934-3  
KP1934-1(1)  
KP1955-1(2)  
42-23-15  
Gasless Nozzle/Diffuser Assembly  
(Innershield Nozzle)  
42-3035-15  
42-4045-15  
42N-3545-15  
KP1947-1  
KP2026-1  
Requires:  
Gas Diffuser Assembly  
52  
Contact Tips  
Gun Tube Assembly  
Standard (60°)  
45°  
Standard Duty  
.025" (0.6 mm)  
.030" (0.8 mm)  
.035" (0.9 mm)  
.040" (1.0 mm)  
.045" (1.2 mm)  
KP2015-1(1)  
KP2041-1(2)  
KP2020-6  
KP2020-7  
KP2020-1(1)  
KP2020-8  
KP2020-2(2)  
14-23  
14-30  
14-35  
14-40  
14-45  
(1) Included with POWER MIG® 255XT.  
(2) Included in the K1703-1 Aluminum Feeding Kit.  
Heavy Duty  
.035" (0.9 mm)  
.040" (1.0 mm)  
.045" (1.2 mm)  
KP2021-1  
KP2021-6  
KP2021-2  
14H-35  
14H-40  
14H-45  
DRIVE ROLL KITS  
Tapered  
.025" (0.6 mm)  
.030" (0.8 mm)  
.035" (0.9 mm)  
.040" (1.0 mm)  
.045" (1.2 mm)  
KP2022-5  
KP2022-6  
KP2022-1  
KP2022-7  
KP2022-2  
14T-23  
14T-30  
14T-35  
14T-40  
14T-45  
Wire Size  
Order Number  
.023"-.030" (0.6–0.8 mm)  
.035" (0.9 mm)  
.035"/.045" combination  
.040" (1.0 mm)  
KP1696-030S  
KP1696-035S(1)  
KP1696-1  
KP1696-2  
KP1696-045S  
Solid  
Aluminum  
3/64" (1.2 mm)  
KP2010-5(2)  
.045" (1.2 mm)  
Fixed Gas Nozzles/Diffuser Assembly  
Fixed (flush)  
.035" (0.9 mm)  
.045" (1.2 mm)  
KP1697-035C  
KP1697-045C  
Cored  
3/8" (9.5 mm)  
1/2" (12.7 mm)  
5/8" (15.9 mm)  
Fixed (recessed)  
3/8" (9.5 mm)  
KP1931-1  
KP1931-2(1)  
KP1931-3  
23-37-F  
23-50-F  
23-63-F  
Aluminum  
3/64" (1.2 mm)  
KP1695-3/64A(2)  
(1) Included with POWER MIG® 255XT. (2) Included in the K1703-1 Aluminum Feeding Kit.  
KP1930-1  
KP1930-2  
KP1930-3  
23-37  
23-50  
23-62  
1/2" (12.7 mm)  
5/8" (15.9 mm)  
Requires: Gas Diffuser Assembly  
.025-.045" (0.6-1.2 mm)  
KP2026-3(1)  
52FN  
POWER MIG® 255XT  
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RECOMMENDED OPTIONS  
GENERAL OPTIONS  
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Magnum SG Spool Gun  
Magnum SG Spool Gun Control  
250 Amp, 60% Duty Cycle with  
25 ft. of cable length. Feeds  
.025” - 3/64” inch diameter wire.  
Single Turn remote wire feed  
speed control at the gun.  
Adjustable wire spool brake and  
adjustable drive roll tension.  
Order K487-25  
Cable Adapter  
Allows the K487-25 Magnum® SG  
Spool Gun’s 6-pin control cable  
plug to connect to the POWER  
MIG® 255XT’s 7-pin spool gun  
control cable receptacle.  
Order K2445-1  
Requires K2445-1 Adapter  
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Magnum 250LX Spool Gun  
Control Cable Extension  
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Magnum 250LX Spool Gun  
Extend your spool gun reach with  
a 25 ft. (7.6 m) Control Cable  
Extension. Features a 7-pin female  
MS-type connector on the spool  
gun end and a 7-pin male MS-type  
connector on the power source end.  
Order K2519-1  
300 Amp, 60% Duty Cycle with  
25 ft. of cable length. Feeds  
.025” - 3/64” inch diameter wire.  
Multi-Turn remote wire feed  
speed control at the gun. Deluxe  
wire spool break requires no  
adjustments. Adjustable drive roll  
tension and easy open wire drive  
rolls for easy wire loading.  
Ergonomic Sure Grip handle.  
Contact tip storage built in spool  
gun cover.  
Spool Gun Holder  
Provides neat storage of spool  
gun.  
Order K1738-1  
K2490-1  
Factory Ready  
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Magnum Guns  
Alternate guns can be used with  
the POWER MIG®, including  
Magnum® 200, 300 and 400 MIG  
(GMAW) models, as well as  
Magnum® 250XA Fume Extraction  
Gun.  
Dual Cylinder Mounting Kit  
Permits side-by-side mounting  
of two full size gas cylinders,  
with easy loading. Attaches  
easily to POWER MIG®  
undercarriage.  
See Publications E12.10 and  
E13.10 for details.  
Order K1702-1  
Note: Requires K466-6 Adapter Kit.  
Canvas Cover  
Protect your POWER MIG® when  
not in use. Made from attractive  
red canvas that is flame retardant,  
mildew resistant and water  
repellent. Fits any POWER MIG®  
machine with or without a gas  
cylinder in the cylinder rack.  
Will not fit if spool gun holder is  
attached to the machine.  
Order K2378-1  
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Magnum Connection Kit  
Permits use of Magnum® 200, 300  
and 400 gun and cable assemblies  
on POWER MIG®.  
Order K466-6  
8" O.D. Spool Adapter  
Permits 8" (200mm) O.D. spools  
to be mounted on 2" (51 mm)  
O.D. spindles.  
Order K468  
Aluminum Feeding Kit  
Conversion kit for welding with  
3/64" (1.2 mm) aluminum wire.  
Includes drive rolls, contact tips  
(2), non-metallic wire guides and  
cable liner.  
Welding Fume Extractors  
Lincoln offers a wide variety  
of welding fume extraction  
environmental system solutions,  
ranging from portable systems  
easily wheeled around the shop  
to shop-wide central systems  
servicing many dedicated welding  
stations.  
Order K1703-1  
Request Publication E13.40  
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POWER MIG 255XT ORDER FORM  
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  
ORDER NUMBER  
QUANTITY  
PRICE  
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POWER MIG 255XT 208/230  
K2701-1  
K2701-2  
K2702-1  
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POWER MIG 255XT 230/460/575  
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POWER MIG 255XT ONE-PAK SPOOL GUN PKG.  
RECOMMENDED GENERAL OPTIONS  
Magnum® SG Spool Gun  
Magnum® 250LX Spool Gun  
Dual Cylinder Mounting Kit  
Canvas Cover  
K487-25  
K2490-1  
K1702-1  
K2378-1  
K1703-1  
Aluminum Feeding Kit  
POWER MIG® 255XT/Magnum® SG Spool Gun Control Cable Adapter  
Magnum® 250LX Spool Gun Control Cable Extension  
Spool Gun Holder  
K2445-1  
K2519-1  
K1738-1  
Magnum® Guns  
See publications E12.10, E13.10  
Magnum® Connection Kit  
K466-6  
8" O.D. Spool Adapter  
K468  
Welding Fume Extractors  
See publication E13.40  
TOTAL:  
C U S T O M E R A S S I S T A N C E P O L I C Y  
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