Hot Max Torches 250WFG User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Model 250WFG

MIG/TIG/ARC Welder

MIG/TIG/ARC

Welder

WARNING: Do not assemble, install, or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual
and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual.

KDAR Company Tel: [phone]

1 Mulch Lane Fax: [phone]
St. Louis, MO 63044 Web Site: www.hotmaxtorches.com

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.

 The input circuits are live and hot when the power is on
 Do not touch live electrical parts
 Wear dry, hole free insulated work gloves and body protection when operating
 Do not touch torch components if in contact with the work piece or ground
 Always turn off power before cleaning, checking, or changing parts
 Properly ground this piece of equipment per state and federal requirements
 Inspect and replace any worn or damaged torch cables or leads
 Keep all panels and covers securely in place
 Keep away from the torch tip and weld arc when trigger is pressed
 Ground the metal or work piece to the ground cable (Earth Clamp)
 Never dip the tip into water to cool or attempt to use welder in or under water
 This DC equipment holds a lot of power in the off position, before touching, make sure voltage is

near zero on input capacitors before touching any parts.

 Keep children away from this equipment

 Protect yourself and others from possible injury
 Pacemaker wearers should consult with their doctor before operating
 Read and follow all instructions in this manual before operating
 All installation, operation, and maintenance procedures are to be

performed only by qualified individuals

ARC RAYS CAN BURN SKIN AND EYES

 Arc rays when welding produce intense ultraviolet and infrared rays that can burn skin and eyes
 Wear face protection, either helmet or shield, when operating. ANSI Z49.1 approved shade #9

recommended for all cutting currents less than 300 amperes. The lens should conform to ANSI
Z87.1 standards for testing.

 Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under the face protection
 Warn others not to stare at the arc as it can cause damage to the eyes. Provide barriers to protect

other workers in the area from the arc while operating

 Wear flame resistant gloves, clothing, and shoes when operating

FUMES AND GASES CAN BE HAZARDOUS

 Arc welding produces fumes and gases and breathing these gases is hazardous to your health
 Keep your head out of the fumes and do not breath the fumes while welding
 Work only in a confined area if it has sufficient ventilation, or while wearing an air supplied

respirator. Fumes from welding deplete the oxygen supply and can be harmful. Always be sure
there is ample breathing air

 Read the MSDS sheets and the instructions from manufacturers for metals to be welded, coatings,

and cleaners

 Do not use the welder near hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing, cleaning, or spraying

operations. The heat and rays can react with solvent vapors to create the gas phosgene, a very toxic
gas and other irritating gases

 Do not weld coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel. Before welding, all

plating must be removed. The area must be well ventilated or an air supplied hood must be used.
The coatings and chemicals when burned cause highly irritating and toxic fumes.

 Do not weld containers with toxic, flammable, or reactive elements stored in them. They must be

emptied and properly prepared before welding.

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WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE INJURY, FIRE, OR EXPLOSION

 Remove all flammable materials from the welding area
 Always have a charged fire extinguisher available in the welding area
 When not welding make sure the welding tip is not grounded, this causes a heat build up and

possible fire

 Avoid welding near hydraulic lines, fuel lines, electrical cords, air hoses, or welding guns and

cables

 Sparks and hot metal fly out from the work area when welding, wear approved safety glasses with

side shields under approved helmets, wear proper body and hand protection, and wear flame
resistant ear plugs to keep sparks from entering the ears

CYLINDERS CAN EXPLODE IF DAMAGED

 Gas cylinders contain gas under very high pressure. If damaged they can result in that cylinder ex-

ploding. Gas cylinders are a major part of metalworking and must be treated with care.

 Protect gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs
 Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely fastened to a fixed support
 Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except when the cylinder is in use
 Keep all cylinders away from any welding or electrical circuits
 Never allow the arc from a welder to contact a cylinder
 Never cut any type of pressurized cylinder, an explosion could result
 Always turn your face away from the valve when opening the cylinder
 Read and follow all instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA pub-

lication P-1 listed in the Safety Standards before using

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS

 Electric current used in arc welding can create Electro-Magnetic Fields (EMF)
 Magnetic fields can affect pacemakers and wearers should avoid proximity to EMF. Wearers need

to contact their doctors before operating this type of equipment

 Exposure to EMF during operation of this equipment may have other health effects which are not

yet known

 Route the work and torch cables together and not around your body
 Do not place your body between the torch cable and the ground cable. They both need to be on the

same side of your body when operating

 Do not work next to the welding machine

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT

 Disconnect power source or turn off circuit breaker at the power panel before working on any

equipment

 Only install equipment using the US National Electrical Code, all local codes, and the manufactur-

er’s recommendations

HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS

 Do not touch hot parts without wearing protection.
 Allow the torch to cool sufficiently before working with parts that could potentially be hot.

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NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING

 Prolonged noise exposure from welding equipment can cause damage if levels of noise exceed the

OSHA standards

 Wear approved hearing protectors
 Warn other workers nearby of the high noise level and hazard

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS

 Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause

birth defects, and in some cases, cancer. (California Health and Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)

PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY

 AWS C5.2, Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc Cutting
 AWS F4.1, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting

OSHA STANDARDS

 OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Safety and Health Standards

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

 NFPA Standard 70, National Electric Code
 NFPA Standard 51B, Cutting and Welding Processes

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE

 ANSI Standard Z87.1, Safe Practices for Occupation and Educational Eye and Face Protection
 ANSI Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting

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Specifications

Rated Input 50 Amps @ 220 Volts, 60 Hz, Single Phase

Rated Output - Arc 30- 230 Amps, 21.2 to 29.2 Volts DC

Rated Output - MIG 50 - 250 Amps, 16.5 to 26.5 Volts DC

Rated Output - TIG 20 - 230 Amps, 10.8 to 19.2 Volts DC

Duty Cycle - Arc 60% at 230 Amps, 100% at 178 Amps

Duty Cycle - MIG 60% at 250 Amps, 100% at 194 Amps

Duty Cycle - TIG 60% at 230 Amps, 100% at 178 Amps

Welding Wire Spool Sizes

8" x 2" (200mm x 50mm)

12" x 4" (300mm x 100mm)

Weight 150 Pounds

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Features & Benefits

MIG Welding

 Infinite output voltage controls which can be adjusted as you weld.
 Infinite wire speed control.
 Heavy duty, professional quality Trafimet 250 Amp MIG gun with 10’ hose.
 Factory pre-wired and ready for optional spool gun.
 Separate MIG shielding gas connection for Argon/CO2.
 Heavy duty double drive motor easily handles 11 and 33 pound wire spools.
 Comes with two sets of drive wheels to handle .030” (.8 mm), .040” (1.0 mm) and .045” (1.2 mm) MIG

wire.

 Quick feed button allows for faster loading of MIG wire into the gun.
 Comes with three .040” (1.0 mm) contact tips.

TIG Welding

 250 Amp rated TIG Torch with 12’ hose.
 Heavy duty metal foot petal with 15’ control wiring.
 Separate TIG shielding gas connection for Argon.
 Three TIG gas nozzles, one collet body, three collets, one short cap and one long cap.

Arc Welding

 300 Amp electrode holder with 10’ cable assembly.

Common Features

 300 Amp ground clamp with 10’ cable assembly
 Tank tray that holds up to 9.5” diameter tacks weighing less than 330 pounds.
 Heavy duty 10” solid rubber rear wheels and 3” castors in front for mobility.
 Argon/CO2 regulator with 5’ hose included for MIG and TIG applications.
 36V heated regulator output (optional heated regulator available)
 Circuit breaker for overload protection.
 6’ grounded power cord (plug not included).

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Installation/Setup

Safety Considerations

Warning

Improper Lifting Techniques Can Cause Injury

 This unit requires two people when being lifted.
 Always use proper lifting techniques.

Package Contents

Item Qty Item Qty Item Qty

6mm x 12mm Bolts 6 Front Caster Wheels (attached) 2 Tank Deck 1
6mm Lock Washers 6 Gas Hose 5' 1 TIG Collet Body 1
10" Solid Wheels 2 Ground Clamp w/10" Cable 1 TIG Collets 3
Axle 1 Long Black Cap 1 TIG Foot Peddle w/15' Lead 1
Caster Retention Nuts (attached) 8 MIG Gun w/10' Hose 1 TIG Gas Nozzle 3
Contact Tips 3 Regulator 1 TIG Gun w/12' Hose 1
Cotter Pins 2 Shielding Gas Nozzle (attached) 1 Universal Wrench 1
Drive Wheels 4 Tank Chain 2 Welder 1
Electrode Holder w/10' Cable 1 Tank Cradle (attached) 2 Wheel Washers 4

Pictures not to scale.

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Installation/Setup

Selecting A Location

The 250WFG welder should be placed where clean cool air can easily flow through the vents in the front of
the unit. Dirt and dust can be drawn into the unit resulting in excessive operating temperatures and shutdowns,
therefore, dirt and dust around the unit should be kept to a minimum.

The 250WFG welder should be placed on a stable, level surface suitable to hold the unit’s weight.

Components and Controls

1. Output Voltage Adjust Knob (MIG)

2. Amps For MIG & Arc Welding

3. Wire Feed Speed for MIG Welding

4. Welding Method Indicator

5. MIG/Spool Gun Selector

6. Welding Method Selector

7. MIG Gun Port

8. MIG/TIG Trigger/Foot Pedal Lead Connector

9. TIG Foot Pedal Lead Connector

10. Electrode Holder Port

11. Ground Clamp Port

12. TIG Hose Port

13. Wire Spool Spindle/Shaft

14. Quick Feed Button

15. Wire Tension Lever

16. Drive Wheels/Wire feed gearbox

17. Wire Feed Port

18. 36V Heated Regulator Port

19. Power Switch

20. Power Cord

21. MIG Gas Port

22. TIG Gas Port

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Installation/Setup

Warning

Always unplug the welder before connecting or disconnecting accessories.

Unit Assembly

1. With something to prevent scratching under the unit,

tip the welder forward onto its face.

2. Using the six 6mm x 12mm bolts and 6mm lock wash-
ers, attach the tank deck to the welder as shown in fig­ure 5.

3. Slide the wheel axle through the two holes in the tank
deck, slide one washer on each end followed by a 10”
wheel and a second washer. Then place a cotter pin

through the hole at each end of the axle and bend it to

hold in place.

4. Attach a plug rated for 50 Amps/250 Volts (not includ-
ed) to the end of the power cord according to the in­structions supplied with the plug. Note: Green jacketed
wire is neutral (ground).

Welding Set Up

Arc Welding

1. Insert the male connector on the electrode holder cable

into the positive (+) quick connect port (1). (Figure 6)

2. Insert the male connector on the ground clamp cable into
the negative (-) quick connect port (2). (Figure 6)

MIG Welding

1. Insert male connector on the ground clamp cable into the
negative (-) quick connect port (2). (Figure 6)

2. Insert the male connector on the gun cable into the gun
cable connection port (3), labeled “MIG.” Figure 6)

3. With the connector all the way in the connector block,
tighten the wing nut (4) to secure the gun. (Figure 7)

4. Connect the gun lead terminal to the gun lead connector

(5). (Figure 6)

TIG Welding

1. Insert the male connector on the ground clamp cable into
the positive (+) quick connect port (1). (Figure 6)

2. Connect foot pedal lead terminal A to the foot pedal lead
connector A (5). (Figure 6)

3. Connect foot pedal lead terminal B to foot lead connect B
(6). (Figure 6)

4. Connect TIG gun torch assembly to TIG connector (7).

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Figure 6

Figure 7

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Installation/Setup

Figure 8

Gas Connection

Warning

 Cylinder can explode if damaged. Keep cylinder chained upright to a secure support.
 Keep cylinder away from areas where it could be damaged.
 Never lift or move the welder with the cylinder attached.
 Do not let the welding electrode touch the cylinder.
 Keep the cylinder away from welding or other live circuits.
 Shielding Gas may be harmful to health or cause death.
 Turn off gas supply when not in use.
 Refer to American National Standard Z-49.1, “Safety in Welding and Cutting” from the

American Welding Society for more information.

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Gas Hook Up

When using the MIG or TIG welding process, a cylinder of shielding gas

must be used. Shielding gas cylinders and gas can be obtained at a local

gas supply company or some farm supply stores. The recommended gas­es for MIG welding are either welding grade CO2 or a Argon/CO2 blend
with 75-80% Argon and 20-25% CO2. For TIG welding pure Argon must
be used.

1. Insure the cylinder is properly secured to the welder, a wall or other
stationary support to prevent it from falling over during setup or oper­ation. Be sure the cylinder is insulated from the work circuit and
ground.

2. Once the cylinder is properly secured, remove the cylinder cap.
Standing to one side, slowly open the cylinder valve for an instant to
blow away any debris that may have accumulated in the valve outlet.

3. Attach the flow regulator to the cylinder valve and tighten with a

wrench.

4. Attach one end of the gas hose to the output fitting of the regulator
and tighten securely with a wrench.

5. Test to insure the flow regulator is closed by opening cylinder valve
slightly. If the regulator is not closed turn the black knob counter
clockwise until the flow of gas has stopped.

6. Connect the other end of the hose to the appropriate gas inlet fitting
on the welder making sure that the hose is not kinked or twisted.

MIG

TIG

Figure 11

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Operation

Gas Hook Up (cont.)

7. Reopen the regulator valve until the flow indicator shows
15 L/min (initial flow setting). The setting may need to be
adjusted by the operator to compensate for welding condi­tions.

8. Always close the cylinder valve and open the regulator
valve when not in use.

Safety Considerations

Warning

Electric Shock Can Kill

 Do not touch live electrical parts of the electrode with skin or wet clothing.

 Insulate yourself from work and ground.

 Always wear insulated gloves and keep them dry.

Properly
Secured
Tank

Fumes & Gases Can Be Hazardous

 Plasma cutter should only be used in a well ventilated area or with an exhaust

system.

 Keep your head away from the fumes.

Arc Rays Can Burn Skin and Eyes

 Always were eye, ear and body protection.

Cutting Sparks Can Cause Injury, Fire , or Explosion

 Do not use near flammable material.

 Do not cut or gouge on containers that have held combustibles.

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Operation

Controls—Arc

1. Power Level (Dial 3, Fugure 13)—Sets the power
level from 30-230 Amps. Power level can be ad­justed while welding.

2. Welding Method Selector (Switch 4, Figure 13)—
Set rocker switch to the left setting for MIG weld­ing.

Controls—MIG

1. Output Voltage Control (Dial 1, Figure 13)—The
Hot Max infinite setting output voltage control
knob adjusts to any setting from 13.7 to 28.5 volts.

2. Speed Control (Dial 2, Figure 13)—Controls the
wire feed speed.

3. Power Level (Dial 3,Figure 13)—Sets the power
level from 50-250 Amps. Power level can be ad­justed while welding.

4. Welding Method Selector (Switch 4, Figure 13)—
Set rocker switch to the center setting for MIG
welding.

5. Gun Selector (Switch 5, Figure 13)—Used to se-

lect between standard MIG Gun and optional spool

gun.

6. Welding Method Indicator (LED 6, Figure 13)—
LED identifies which welding method is currently
selected.

Controls—TIG

1. Welding Method Selector (Switch 4, Figure 13)—
Set rocker switch to the center setting for MIG
welding.

2. Power Level (Dial 7, Figure 14)—Sets the power

level from 20-230 Amps.

On/
Off

Figure 12

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Figure 14

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Operation

Loading & Feeding Wire—MIG

Note: Always tur n power off when working inside

the welder enclosure.

Note: It is a good idea to take the contact tip off of
the gun prior to feeding the wire.

8” or 12” Diameter Spool

1. Remove the plastic tensioning cover (1), load

spool with wire coming from under the spool (for

8” spool put spool spacer on first). Replace plastic
tensioning cover (tighten enough so the spool does
not turn freely).

2. Flip down the wire tensioning arm (2) and flip up
the left and right idle arms (5). Make sure the
grove size on the drive roll (5) is in the feeding
position that matches the wire size being used.

3. Feed the wire through the input wire guide (3),
across the left side wire guide roller, through the
center wire guide, over the right side wire guide
roller and in to the output wire guide.

Note: In or der to pr event the spool from un-

winding; it is important to keep tension on the wire
until after the idle arm and tension arm are back in
place.

4. Flip down the left and right idle arms and flip up
the wire tensioning arm.

5. Turn the welder on, press the Quick Feed Button
to advance the wire quickly through the gun hose.
Note: If feeding pr oblem occur because the wir e
is excessively flattened, turn the wing nut on the
spring loaded tension arm (1) counter clockwise to
reduce the pressure. If the drive roll (5) is slipping
while feeding the wire; turn the wing nut clock-

wise to create more tension on the wire.

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Adjusting Friction Break

While turning the spool with one hand begin tight­ening the plastic tensioning cover with the other.
Once you start to feel tension; then turn the cover
an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

The intent is for the friction break to produce just

enough friction to prevent the spool from continu-

ing to turn after the drive motor has stopped.

MIG Gun Parts—Figure 16

1. Gas Nozzle (1)

2. Contact Tip (2)

3. Contact Tip Holder (3)

4. Gas Diffuser (4)

5. MIG Gun (5)

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Warning

When feeding the wire, the drive roll, the connector
block and gun contact tip are electrically charged
relative to work and ground and remain charged
for several seconds after the gun trigger is released.

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Figure 16

Operation

Changing Drive Roll

The drive rollers have two grooves with the size of the
groove etched in the corresponding side of the drive
roller. The welder is shipped set up for .040 (1.0 mm).

1. Turn power off and unplug the welder.

2. Open the wire drive compartment door, release the
spring loaded tension arm (1) by flipping it down
and lift the left and right idle arm (2).

3. Remove the drive roller retention covers by turning
them counter-clockwise (3).

4. The drive rollers will slide off the shaft without the
use of tools.

5. Select the drive roller size required.

6. Line up the grove in the drive roller with raised re­tention holder on the shaft and push the drive rollers
onto the shaft. Make sure both drive wheels have the
size identification required on the outside.
Note: The wir e will r un thr ough the gr ooves on
the outside of the drive roller.

7. Re-attach the drive roller retention covers (3) by
turning them clockwise.

TIG Gun Set-Up

1. Disassemble the TIG gun by unscrewing the gas

nozzle (1) and the collet body (2), the collet will re­lease. Unscrew the short black cap off the back of
the gun.

2. Select the appropriate size collet to correspond with
the tungsten electrode (not included) being used.

3. Loosely attach the long black cap (5) to the gun. Do
not tighten the caps as this will be used to seat the
collet to hold the tungsten in place.

4. Slide the electrode through the collet.

5. Slide the collet into the collet body.

6. Screw the collet body into the gun (4).

7. Screw the gas nozzle onto the collet body.

8. Extend the electrode to desired position.

9. Tighten the long black cap to seat the electrode.

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Warning

Maintenance

Electrical Shock Can Kill

Disconnect from the input power source prior to working inside the welder.

Allow only qualified personnel to do maintenance and trouble shooting.

General Maintenance

Power Supply Compartment

The Hot Max 250WFG does not have any serviceable
parts inside the power supply compartment. Do not
attempt to service parts in the power supply compart­ment. Doing so will void the warranty. Contact
KDAR Company for instructions if you have prob­lems that can not be corrected by following the trou­ble shooting instructions.

If you are working in dusty areas, dirt may get into
the air vents and cause the welder to run hot and trip
the thermal overload protection. If this happens, blow

the dirt out with low pressure air regularly.

Wire Feed Compartment

1. Occasionally dirt will accumulate in the wire feed
compartment. When this happens, simply vacuum
the dirt out of the compartment.

2. Each time the wire spool is changed, inspect the
inside diameter of the wire guide tubes. If neces­sary, clean the inside of the tube.

3. The motor and gearbox needs no lubrication or
maintenance.

Gun Cable

1. To clean the cable liner, remove the gun cable
assembly from the welder and lay it out straight
on the floor.

2. Take the contact tip off of the gun. Blow low
pressure air through the liner from the gun end of
the liner.

Gun Cable (cont.)

3. Flex the cable over its entire length and blow
air through again. Repeat flexing the cable and
blowing air through until no dirt comes out.

Contact Tip & Nozzle

1. When dirt builds up in the contact tip hole,
wire feeding can be restricted. To clean the tip,
run the appropriate sized tip cleaner through
the tip repeatedly. This should remove any dirt
that has built up on the walls of the contact tip.
KDAR Company tip cleaner number 22034 is
available from selected distributors.

2. Remove splatter from the inside gas nozzle and
the tip frequently.

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Troubleshooting

Warning

Most components of the 250WFG welder are not serviceable by the operator and should only be ser­viced by a qualified repair technician. Unauthorized repairs to these units may result in danger to the
operator and will void the factory warranty. For your safety, please follow all safety precautions found
throughout this manual.

Problem

Nothing happens when the trigger is pulled; no wire
feed, weld output or gas flow. Fan is not operating.

When trigger or foot pedal is engaged, there is no
wire feed, weld output or gas flow but the fan oper­ates.

Little or no gas flow is evident when the trigger or
foot pedal is engaged. Wire feed, weld output and
fan operate as normal.

No wire feed when the trigger is pulled but the fan
runs, gas flows and there is weld output.

Possible Cause

1. Check to insure the power switch is turned on.

2. Insure correct voltage is applied to the welder

and the plug is correctly wired.

3. Check to insure the circuit breaker is not
tripped.

1. The welder may have overheated and tripped
the thermostat. Let the welder cool down and
weld at a lower amperage setting.

2. Check for obstructions in the air flow and to
insure the gun cable assembly connections are
correct.

3. MIG Gun trigger, TIG foot pedal may not oper­ate properly.

1. Check to insure the gas supply is adequate.

2. Check the regulator and gas hoses to insure
there are no problems.

3. Check to insure there are no obstructions or
leaky seals in the gun cable assembly connec­tion.

1. Check to see if the wire drive motor is turning.
If it is, make sure the drive roll is the correct
size and is installed properly.

2. Check to insure the cable liner and/or tip are not
clogged and is sized correctly.

3. Check to insure the Spool Gun Selection switch
is set to the correct position.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Arc is unstable—Poor starting

Possible Cause

1. Check to insure proper input voltage to the weld­er. Check the plug to make sure the unit was
wired correctly for 230V.

2. Check electrode polarity to make sure it is cor­rect for the process being used.

3. Check tip/electrode for proper size and damage;
replace if necessary.

4. Insure proper gas flow for the process.

5. Make sure the connections for the ground cable
are correct.

6. Make sure the drive roll is installed and aligned
properly.

7. Make sure the wire size is correct and there is no
damage to the gun cable assembly.

Note: For problems that can not be corrected by following the troubleshooting proce­dures listed above; please contact KDAR Company. NEVER attempt to work on any part
of the welder not listed above. Unauthorized repairs to the unit may result in danger to
the operator and will void the factory warranty.

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Additional Accessories/Replacement Parts for 250WFG

Model 23242

Model 23241

250WFG Spool Gun

36V Heated Regulator/Flow Meter

250WFG Replacement Contact Tips

Model 23247 - .025” Contact Tip
Model 23248 - .030” Contact Tip
Model 23249 - .035” Contact Tip
Model 23250 - .040” Contact Tip
Model 23251 - .045” Contact Tip

Model 23257

Replacement MIG Contact Tip Holder

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Model 23246

250WFG Replacement MIG Nozzle

Model 23256

Ceramic Gas Distributor for MIG Gun

Additional Accessories/Replacement Parts for 250WFG

Model 23243

250WFG Replacement MIG Gun

Model 23245

250WFG Replacement Electrode Holder

Model 23244

250WFG Replacement TIG Gun

Model 23240

250WFG Replacement TIG Foot Pedal

Model 23258

250WFG Replacement Ground Clamp

Model 23201

Replacement Standard Regulator

for Argon/CO2

Replacement Drive Wheels
Model 23253 - .030”/.040” Drive Wheel
Model 23254 - .040”/.045” Drive Wheel

Model 23203

5’ Replacement Standard Gas Hose

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Warranty

KDAR Company, and its affiliates, warrants that
all welders covered under this warranty is free
from defects in material and workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase. KDAR also war­rants that all guns, hoses and ground clamp as­semblies are free from defects in material and
workmanship for 90 days from the date of pur­chase. This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser who uses the product in a consumer
application (personal, residential or household
usage). All welders covered under this limited
warranty which are used in commercial applica-

tions (i.e. income producing) are warranted to be

free from defects in material and workmanship
for 90 days from the date of original purchase.
The product covered under this warranty is the
250WFG.

KDAR Company, and its affiliates, will repair or
replace, at KDAR’s sole discretion, parts found to
be defective in material or workmanship within
the warranty period. Warranty service will be
scheduled according to the normal work flow and
business hours of the service center doing the

work as well as the availability of replacement

parts. All decisions from KDAR Company re­garding this limited warranty shall be final.

Original Purchaser’s Responsibility:

1. Retain the original cash register receipt as
proof of purchase.

2. Follow manual instructions regarding the care
and operation of your welder.

3. If warranty work is required, DO NOT RE-

TURN THIS WELDER TO THE RETAIL­ER. Contact KDAR Company for instr uc-

tions. Visit www.hotmaxtorches.com or call

KDAR Company M-F 8AM-5PM CST to lo­cate the nearest Authorized Service Center.

Not Covered:

1. Transportation charges for sending or deliver­ing the welder to the Authorized Service Cen­ter or returning the repaired or replacement
welder back to the customer. These charges are
the responsibility of the customer.

2. Damages caused by ordinary wear, abuse, rain,
freeze damage, negligence, accident or failure
to operate or maintain the welder in accordance
with the instructions in the operator’s manual
supplied with the welder.

3. Damage caused by unauthorized repair or al-

terations.

Exclusions and Limitations:

KDAR Company makes no other warranty of
any kind, express or implied. Implied warran­ties, including warranties of merchantability
and of fitness for a particular purpose, are
hereby disclaimed. The warranty service de­scribed above is the exclusive remedy under
this warranty; liability for incidental and conse-

quential damages is excluded to the extent per-

mitted by law.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may have other rights which vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow a disclaimer of im­plied warranties, or the exclusion of incidental and
consequential damages, so the above disclaimers
and exclusions may not apply to you.

For warranty service or to obtain service parts
or accessories:

Call: [phone] M-F 8-5 PM, CST

Visit: www.hotmaxtorches.com
Write: KDAR Company

1 Mulch Lane
St. Louis, MO 63044

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KDAR Company

1 Mulch Lane

St. Louis, MO 63044

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Rev. 2 - Nov 2013