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Installation .......................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................A-2
Uncrating the POWER MIG® 216 .........................................................................A-2
Location .................................................................................................................A-2
Input Power, Grounding and Connection Diagram ........................................A-2, A-3
Output Polarity Connections..................................................................................A-3
Gun and Cable Installation ....................................................................................A-4
Shielding Gas ........................................................................................................A-4
Coil Claw™ Installation..........................................................................................A-5
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Operation .........................................................................................................Section B
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................B-1
Product Description ...............................................................................................B-2
Recommended Processes and Equipment ...........................................................B-2
Welding Capability.................................................................................................B-2
Limitations..............................................................................................................B-2
Description of Controls ..........................................................................................B-2
Wire Drive Roll.......................................................................................................B-3
Wire Size Conversion parts ...................................................................................B-3
Procedure for Changing Drive Roll........................................................................B-3
Wire Reel Loading .................................................................................................B-3
Mounting of 10 to 44 lbs. Spools ...........................................................................B-3
To Start the Welder................................................................................................B-4
Feeding Electrode..................................................................................................B-4
Idle Roll Pressure Setting ......................................................................................B-4
Wire Drive Configuration................................................................................B-4, B-5
Making a Weld.......................................................................................................B-5
Avoiding Wire Feeding Problems ..........................................................................B-6
Fan Control............................................................................................................B-6
Input Line Voltage Protection.................................................................................B-6
Wire Feed overload Protection ..............................................................................B-6
Welding Thermal Overload Protection...................................................................B-6
Welding Procedure Information .............................................................................B-6
Learning To Weld ..................................................................................................B-6
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Accessories.....................................................................................................Section C
Drive Roll Kits........................................................................................................C-1
Dual Cylinder Mounting Kit ...................................................................................C-1
Small Spool Spindle Adapter.................................................................................C-1
Alternative Magnum GMAW Gun and Cable Assemblies .....................................C-1
Magnum Gun Connection Kit ...............................................................................C-1
Optional Spool Guns and Adapters.......................................................................C-1
Making a Weld with the Spool Gun Adapter Kit and Spool Gun Installed .............C-2
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