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OWNER'S MANUAL MIG220 MIG COMBINATION UNIT THE MIG220 REPRESENTS THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN MIG COMBINATION UNITS. THE MIG220 OPERATES ON SINGLE PHASE CURRENT, AND FEATURES "SMOOTH ARC" TRANSFORMER DESIGN CONCEPT. FOR TECH. SERVICE, CALL Toll-Free 1-800-222-9353 Visit WWW.800ABCWELD.COM INSTALLATION OPERATION...
The MIG220. is capable of performing all modes on steel and The number of controls on the unit aluminum. has been reduced to assist inexpe- SHORT ARC OR DIP TRANSFER...
DESCRIPTION SHORT ARC OR DIP TRANSFER (Cont.) This sequence of events is re- The MIG220 consists of a peated up to 200 times per second. combination MIG welding power Short arc transfer is suitable for source and wire feed unit, a 15TG10 positional welding.
230V and connect the one (1) plug qualified electrician. labeled 208V. 230V INPUT SELECTION 5. Reattach the top cover of the machine. Voltage input selec- 1. Factory selected no change is tion is now complete. needed. Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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See recommended gases on aluminum, the gas flow rate is 40 page 3. CFH. NOTE 2. Rapidly open and close the cyl- The MIG220 must turned inder valve. This will purge "ON" torch dust and foreign matter from the...
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AND 3/64" ALUMINUM WIRES and do not allow the wire to contact ground. The wire is 3045DR Large Drive Roller electrically HOT when the torch trigger is actuated. FIGURE 8. DOUBLE GROOVE DRIVE ROLL Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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For aluminum or stainless steel welding, NO anti- Uncoil the Work cable and plug it spatter compound can be used as into the negative (-) terminal on it will contaminate the weld. the machine. Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
LIGHT TERMINAL Grease and oil could burn and cause a fire or safety hazard. Failure to clean the metal prop- erly will result in erratic and FIGURE 11. FRONT PANEL porous welds. Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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(1/4" STICKOUT) terminal for straight polarity welding very light sheet FIGURE 12. metal, or for using flux cored NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT FOR WELDING STEEL gasless wire. (continued on following page) Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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TORCH POSITION FOR WELDING ALUMINUM along the weld seam at a constant speed, while maintaining a con- 4. Follow steps 4 and 5 as in stant arc length and a constant tip-to-work distance. "Continuous Welding on Steel". Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
Use low The frequent use of anti-spatter pressure dry compressed air. spray will help prevent the adher- ence of spatter to the torch compo- (continued on following page) nents. Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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Snap-On Tools representative from the grooves in the feed for replacement parts and service. roll. If the grooves are badly When ordering parts from Snap-On worn, the feed roll should be Tools Corporation, order numbers replaced. If the pressure roll should be preceded by "CKS".
The Trouble Shooting Chart is a guide in identifying and correcting possible troubles which may occur when operating this equipment. FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION No main power, MIG220 switch is "OFF". Turn switch "on". (CB1) fan does not Wall breaker is "tripped". Reset wall breaker. operate, "Open"...
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Replace spring. Worn or dirty contact tip. Replace contact tip. Worn inlet guide(s). Clean or replace guides. Sticking pressure roll. Replace pressure roll. Feed roll tension incorrect. Adjust feed roll ten- sion. See page 7. Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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Replace solenoid. (GS) Incorrect electrode wire. Use correct wire. Contaminated base material. Clean or etch base material. - USE THIS IDENTIFIER, ALONG WITH THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOUND IN THE SERVICE (SYMBOL*) MANUAL, FOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING PURPOSES. Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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#276-1372) be used where the CAUTION diode makes contact with the NEVER use a "megger" or a aluminum heat sink. Do not grease high voltage device to test the threads on the diode. a diode. Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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(on the front of the machine) should affect the speed 5. Remove any tension on the drive of the drive roll from "0" thru roll. "10". 6. Activate the torch trigger. 10.Adjustment is now complete! Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
1. Remove the thread cap from the "SPOOL GUN" fitting. THREAD 2. Unscrew the selector hose from SELECTOR HOSE the "MIG TORCH" fitting. 3. Move the selector hose to the FIGURE 18. BULKHEAD CONNECTIONS "SPOOL GUN" fitting and tighten. Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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3/4" (steel only) LINER The MIG torch liner provided with STICKOUT the MIG220 is designed for wire diameters from .030 thru FIGURE 19. LINER STICKOUT .045. If smaller wire diameters are to be fed and or there is a problem 4.
.020-.030 inch 10 feet M103L-B M3LS-B (Blue) .035 inch 10 feet M103AL M3-6ALS M3-THS 10 feet M104L-N .035-.045 inch M4LS-N (Natural) 12 feet M124L-N 3/64 inch 10 feet M104AL M3-6ALS M3-THS FIGURE 22. CONSUMABLE PARTS Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
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ARE AVAILABLE FACTORY M3-308 M3-306 M3-120* INSTALLED ONLY. (2 REQD.) TORCH REBUILD PROGRAM 15 SERIES TORCHES CAN BE REBUILT BY THE M3-310A FACTORY FOR A NOMINAL LABOR + PARTS CHARGE. FIGURE 23. REPAIR (REPLACEMENT) PARTS Snap-on Tools Corporation Kenosha, WI 53141-1410...
NOW! TIG WELD WITH YOUR SNAP-ON TOOLS MIG WELDING MACHINE (M140i, FM140A, MIG220, YA204C, YA212A or YA212A INDUSTRIAL) The TIG Welding Process is used to produce the highest quality, porosity-free welds. The TIG PAK adds TIG Welding capabilities to your Snap-On Tools MIG Welder.
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