ESAB EM 215ic Multi Process Welding Systems Quick start guide

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Work Clamp

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8 Pin Socket

recommended).

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MIG Gun

Clamp to work piece

before starting to weld.

You may begin welding.

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Tack Weld

215ic Shut Down

A) Turn the Power Switch OFF.

(Located on the rear of the machine.)

B) Turn cylinder valve OFF and

bleed downstream gas line by loosening

When nished welding, remember to

properly shut down the 215ic.

hose at back of 215ic.

Identify plate thickness by turning the wire feed speed knob until the indicator is pointing

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A) On the front panel, identify the process knob and turn until knob indicator

is pointing to desired wire diameter.

4. SET sMIG Welding Parameters

to desired thickness shaded in yellow.

Attach work clamp connector to 215ic, negative -

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Performing the test weld

A) Weld for 4 seconds, you will only have to do this once.

B) The machine will calabrate the arc for maximum performance.

C) Attach dangle to positive polarity setting - see picture -->

B) Determine what shielding gas you plan to use (75% Ar/25% CO

D) Attach work clamp to work piece.

C) When nished welding, remember to properly shut down the 215ic.

FOLD LINE ‘B’

Main Knob

OPTIONAL: Installing or Replacing Nozzle or Tip

TRIGGER

TIP

MIG GUN

NOZZLE

1.) Unplug the 215ic.

2.) Unscrew worn nozzle and pop out the tip.

3.) Slide new contact tip into the conductor tube end.

(Tip does not screw in.)

4.) Replace the nozzle. Hand tighten (Nozzle secures tip).

NOTE: For proper operation the nozzle MUST be tight.

5.) Trim wire to desired stick out.

sMIG WELDING Step outline:

1) INSTALL Wire spool

2) SETUP Gas Regulator

3) SETUP MIG Gun

4) SET Welding Parameters

A) Drive Roll installed on machine is .030". If running other wire sizes and wire types please

see Operators Manual.

B) Install Spool

1. INSTALL Wire Spool

• Open side panel of 215ic and mount a 4” diameter wire spool on the spool hub.

Ensure wire spool seats into spool hub pin. (See Operators Manual for alternate 8”

Pressure Roller Arm

Outlet Guide

FOLD LINE ‘A’

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Screw Arm

Wire Drive Tension

Wire Drive Tension Screw

diameter spool set up.)

• Tilt the Wire Drive Tension Screw Arm toward you and lift the pressure roller up.

With the MIG welding wire feeding from the bottom of the spool, hand feed the wire

through the inlet guide, between the rollers and through the outlet guide until it

comes out of the front of the 215ic about 3”.

• Return the Wire Drive Tension Screw Arm to the upright position locking the Pressure

Roller Arm underneath it. Ensure wire is seating in drive roll groove.

• Turn wire drive tension arm clockwise until drive roll grips wire.

Feed Wire

Feed Wire

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Drive Roll and Drive Roll Knob

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High-PressureLow-Pressure

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Adjusting

Knob

Gas Outlet

D) Turn the Power Switch ON. (Located on the rear of the machine.)

E) Viewing the front panel, select any of the processes in the

process selection section. Set the wire feed speed to 250 ipm

highlighted on the digital meter panel.

F) Lay the MIG Gun out so the cable is straight with NO twist or links.

* Unscrew nozzle and pop out the contact tip from the MIG Gun.

* Point the MIG Gun AWAY from your body. Press and hold the

MIG Gun trigger. The wire will advance through the cable and

out the MIG Gun conductor tube. Release the MIG Gun trigger.

* Reinstall MIG Gun tip and nozzle.

* Trim the wire at the MIG Gun nozzle to desired stick out. (3/8”)

* Close the 215ic side panel.

Thumb Screw

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MIG Gun Connector

Side Panel

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(This sets Wire Tension)

Retention Ring & Bolt

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.030” (0.8 mm) Stamp

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Drive Roll

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MIG Gun Locking Screw

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Wire

MIG Gun

Connector

MIG GUN

TRIM

TRIGGER

WIRE

Quick Start Guide

Spool Hub

Pin hole

Multi Process Welding Systems

ESAB EM 215ic

MIG WELDING (0.030” Solid Wire)

diameter spool *

4” (100mm)

Nut with Nylon Insert

(This sets Brake Tension)

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A) Attach the regulator to the cylinder valve and tighten securely with a wrench.

B) Connect the 215ic gas hose to the gas outlet on the regulator.

C) Purge the regulator and 215ic gas hose by SLIGHTLY opening the

2. SETUP Gas Regulator

cylinder valve for 3-to-5 seconds and then close.

D) Connect the 215ic gas hose to the gas port on the back of the 215ic.

Wrench tight to 1/4 turn.

E) Slowly and carefully open the cylinder valve until the maximum pressure shows

on the High-Pressure gauge.

F) Adjust regulator knob on the Low-Pressure gauge so the needle is

in the sMIG, (Green Section).

3. SETUP MIG Gun

A) Loosen MIG Gun Locking Screw (located inside side panel), then t the wire into the MIG Gun

connector as you slip the Connector into the MIG Gun Adaptor, then tighten the

Thumb Screw (clockwise).

B) Fit the 8 pin plug into the 8 pin socket and rotate

threaded collar fully clockwise to lock the plug into position.

8 pin socket

MIG Gun Adaptor

B

(outside surface)

C) Plug the 215ic into a 120V, 15A/20A or 230V, 50A outlet.

FOLDLINE‘A

FOLDLINE

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Work Clamp

Connector

8 Pin Socket

Work Clamp

Clamp to work piece

before starting to weld.

Set SPEED

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Select material

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Main Knob

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A) Identify the process selector knob and select desired material.

- If you will be welding with uxcored wire, select FCAW.

- Identify the wire feed speed knob and select desired speed highlighted 1-10 in white.

Quick Start Guide

MIG WELDING in standard mode

(refer to parameter guide for recommended settings)

EM 215ic

B) Determine what shielding gas you plan to use (75% Ar/25% CO2 recommended).

C) Attach dangle to positive polarity setting - see picture -->

• Attach work clamp connector to 215ic, negative -

D) Attach work clamp to the work piece.

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NOTES

WARNINGS and CAUTIONS

SAFETY STATEMENTS

A) Turn the Power Switch OFF.

(Located on the rear of the machine.)

215ic Shut Down

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Drive Roll and Drive Roll Knob

Inlet Guide

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Feed Wire

Outlet Guide

System
Feed Wire

Pressure Roller Arm

TILT

Screw Arm

Wire Drive Tension

Wire Drive Tension Screw

• Turn wire drive tension arm clockwise until drive roll grips wire.
Roller Arm underneath it. Ensure wire is seating in drive roll groove.

• Return the Wire Drive Tension Screw Arm to the upright position locking the Pressure
comes out of the front of the 215ic about 3”.
through the inlet guide, between the rollers and through the outlet guide until it
With the MIG welding wire feeding from the bottom of the spool, hand feed the wire

• Tilt the Wire Drive Tension Screw Arm toward you and lift the pressure roller up.
diameter spool set up.)
Ensure wire spool seats into spool hub pin. (See Operators Manual for alternate 8”

• Open side panel of 215ic and mount a 4” diameter wire spool on the spool hub.
B) Install Spool
see Operators Manual.

A) Drive Roll installed on machine is .030". If running other wire sizes and wire types please

1. INSTALL Wire Spool

4) SET Welding Parameters

3) SETUP MIG Gun

2) SETUP Gas Regulator

1) INSTALL Wire spool

sMIG WELDING Step outline:

Side Panel

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Drive Roll

0.8

.030

.030” (0.8 mm) Stamp

(This sets Wire Tension)

Retention Ring & Bolt

Publication Date: March 2016Revision: AQuick Start Guide Number: 0-5464

(0.030” Solid Wire)

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(This sets Brake Tension)

Nut with Nylon Insert

diameter spool *

8” (200mm)

Pin hole
Spool Hub

MIG WELDING

Quick Start Guide

Multi Process Welding Systems

ESAB EM 215ic

Recommended Settings Chart

(see information in Operator manual.)

Read and understand this entire guide, the Operating Manual and your

employer’s safety practices before installing, operating, or servicing the equipment.

While the information contained in this guide represents the Manufacturer’s

best judgment, the Manufacturer assumes no liability for its use.

Refer to the 215ic ESAB Operation Manual for detailed safety and operation instructions.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe burns.

Incorrectly installed or improperly grounded equipment is a hazard.

The MIG welding wire and work circuit is electrically live whenever the output is ON.

The MIG wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all metal parts touching the welding wire are

STICK Electrode is electrically live as soon as it is in the Electrode Holder.

Never stand in front of or behind a regulator when opening the cylinder valve!

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electrically live whenever the output is ON.

DO NOT attach or use the regulator if oil, grease, ammable substances, or damage is present!

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NEVER use a compressed gas cylinder without a pressure reducing regulator attached to the cylinder valve.

Always use a regulator designed for the type gas used.

DO NOT point MIG Gun at your face.

Maintain an adequate distance of the wire from metal objects to avoid burnbacks to conduit or conductor tube.

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Stand to the side of the cylinder opposite the regulator when opening the cylinder valve.

Keep the cylinder valve between you and the regulator.

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Always wear a welding helmet tted with a proper shade of lter (see Safety Standards in the Operation manual) to

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protect your face and eyes when welding or watching, and safety equipment when welding.

Quick Start Guide

If the wire does NOT advance through the MIG Gun, release MIG Gun trigger, lay the gun down,

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unplug the machine and adjust the Wire Drive Tension Screw inside the 215ic side panel.

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Tools required:

EM 215ic Power Source

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Thickness Gauge

Tweco Fusion 180A MIG Gun

Tweco 200A Ground Clamp

Multi Process Welding Systems

ESAB EM 215ic

ER705-6 .030”

4” Spool