Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 255XT User Manual

POWER MIG
®
. The Professional’s Choice
SM
.
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 Technology
™
delivers 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.
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
POWER MIG
®
255XT is considered The Professional’s Choice
SM
.
WIRE FEEDER/WELDERS
CV
DC
1
PHASE
60
Hz
Publication E7.54 7/08
www.lincolnelectric.com
Advantage Lincoln
Arc Performance:
• 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
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.
• Three-year warranty on parts and labor (90 days warranty on gun).
Professional Features:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
POWER MIG
®
255XT
Output
Input
(1)
Input current is at the rated output with the 115V auxiliary receptacle also drawing 15 amps.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Product
Name
Product
Number
Input Power
Rated Output
Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle
Input Current @
Rated Output
(1)
Output Range
Dimensions
H x W x D
inches (mm)
Net Weight
lbs. (kg)
POWER MIG
®
255XT
One-Pak
®
Spool Gun Pkg.
K2702-1 208/230/1/60 250A/26V/40% 56/52A
(1)
30-300 Amps
50-700 ipm WFS
(1.3-17.7 m/min)
Max. OCV: 40V 31.8 x 18.9 x 38.8
(808 x 408 x 985)
220
(100)
POWER MIG
®
255XT
Base Unit
K2701-1 208/230/1/60 250A/26V/40% 56/52A
(1)
30-300 Amps
50-700 ipm WFS
(1.3-17.7 m/min)
Max. OCV: 40V
K2701-2 230/460/575/1/60 50/24/19A
Processes
MIG, Flux-Cored
Spool Gun Capable
Medium Duty Heavy Duty

Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 255XT Specifications

General

Brand	Lincoln Electric
Model	POWER MIG 255XT
Category	Welding System
Language	English

Summary

Advantage Lincoln

Arc Performance

Details the forgiving arc, low spatter, and wide voltage sweet spot of Diamond Core Technology.

Superb Quality

Highlights the MAXTRAC wire drive system, brass-to-brass connections, and split wire guide system.

Professional Features

Lists digital meters, long gun cable, spool gun readiness, and timer functions.

Technical Specifications

A Closer Look

Performance: Diamond Core Technology

Explains the patented choke design that filters the welding arc for stable performance.

Process Capabilities

Details compatible processes, electrode wire, polarity, shielding gas, and thickness.

Features: Energize Your Shop!

Highlights the 115V auxiliary power receptacle for powering tools and accessories.

Features Continued: Convenience

Discusses timer functions, easy load gas cylinder and wire compartments.

Professional Heavy Duty Wire Drive System

Details the MAXTRAC wire drive system, its components, and benefits for wire feeding.

Key Controls Overview

Identifies and explains the function of each control on the machine's interface.

Quality and Reliability

Covers Fan-As-Needed cooling, thermostatic protection, and warranty details.

Spool Gun Ready!

Explains the machine's built-in electronics and setup for spool guns.

Improved Spool Gun Operation

Describes the ease of use and benefits of spool gun operation for faster setup.

Power MIG 255XT Spool Gun Solutions

Presents recommended Magnum spool guns for material changeovers.

The Magnum 250L Gun

Details the Magnum 250L gun, its features, and replacement parts.

Recommended Options

General Options: Spool Guns & Kits

Lists options like Magnum SG/250LX spool guns, control cable adapters, and kits.

General Options: Accessories

Includes canvas cover, spool gun holder, connection kits, and spool adapters.

General Options: Fume Extraction

Mentions Lincoln's range of welding fume extraction systems.

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