RETURN TO MAIN MENU IM875 GMAW Push-Pull Gun MK 091-0564 September 2005 Rev A. OPERATOR'S MANUAL ® Python n -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 overall 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.
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Table of Contents Safety Considerations ........................................................................i-iii Installation ............................................................................... Section A Technical Specifications .....................................................................................1 Support Equipment Required............................................................................. 1 Gun Lead Connections .....................................................
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Section A 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. (4.5m)....................................... 13.09 lbs. (5.94 Kg) 25ft. (7.6m)....................................... 19.
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.
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 Lever away from the idler roll. This will relieve the pressure against the drive roll (as shown in Figure 1). 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.
Section C Accessories/Options LE P/N MK P/N 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 aluminum wire. Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit..........................KP1594-030 ...... 005-0640 For .030" (0.8mm) dia. aluminum wire.
Contact Tips Contact Tip - 3/8" Diameter LE P/N MK P/N Wire Size Tip ID Arc Tip Length KP2217-1B1 621-0390 .030"(0.8mm) .040"(1.0mm) Spray 1.57"(39.9mm) -- 621-0396 .030"(0.8mm) .040"(1.0mm) Short 1-7/8"(47.6mm) KP2217-2B1 621-0391 .035"(0.9mm) .045"(1.1mm) Spray 1.57"(39.9mm) -- 621-0397 .035"(0.9mm) .045"(1.1mm) Short 1.82"(46.2mm) -- 621-0392 .047"(1.2mm) .054"(1.37mm) Spray 1.57"(39.9mm) -- 621-0398 .047"(1.2mm) .054"(1.37mm) Short 1.82"(46.
Barrel Assemblies All barrels are rated at 100% duty cycle Barrels Air Cooled The Python-Pluss guns come standard with a 60˚ curved barrel. The barrel assembly locks to the Python® body using the patented EZ Lock™ system. 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.
Recommended Spare Parts List Qty. Part No. Description 1 LE KP2463-1 MK 615-0603-15 Conduit - 15 ft 1 LE KP2463-2 MK 615-0603-25 Conduit - 25 ft 1 LE KP2463-3 MK 615-0603-50 Conduit - 50 ft 1 437-0253 Drive Roll Door 2 005-0694 Trigger Assy. Kit 2 005-0695 Potentiometer Assy. Kit 1 005-0699 Handle Kit 2 005-0701 Micro-Switch Assy.
Section E Troubleshooting Trouble No wire feed at torch, feeder not operating, i.e. no slave motor or brake solenoid. No wire feed at torch, feeder operating properly. Wire feeds, but welding wire is not energized. Wire feeds erratically. Cause 115/42 VAC Control fuse in Replace fuse. feeder/Control box blown. Micro-switch defective/not being activated. Replace switch. Check switch for operation. Broken electrical cable. Check micro-switch wires for continuity.
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.
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Section F Appendices Diagrams / Parts List Python-Plus s Exploded View .......................................................................... 12 Python-Pluss Bill of Material ........................................................................... 13 Python Front Body Assembly ....................................................................... 14 A/W Barrel Assembly..................................................................................... 15 Python-Pluss Electrical ...................
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Python-Plus Owner's Manual - page 13 1 1 1 1 3 6 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 7 11 1 6 1 1 5 10 1 4 1 1 3 9 1 2 1 1 1 8 Qty No. 328-0012 321-1104 003-2209 321-0518 320-0084 319-0258 319-0254 303-0516 303-0096 303-0010 REF TABLE 301-0108 005-0695 002-0658 002-0657 003-2153 211-0077 003-2147 005-0701 003-2125 003-2108 005-0694 002-0631 002-0629 Part No.
Python Front Body Assembly P/N 003-2108 NOTE: Items #3, 4 and 9 can be ordered together in Kit P/N LE KP2220-1, MK 005-0686 Python Front Body Assembly No. Qty 1 1 003-2083 P/N No.
A/W Barrel Assembly P/N LE KP2225-1, MK 003-2147 A/W 60º Curved Barrel Assembly No. Qty. Part Number Description - . x 0.070 Width . x 0.
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