Lincoln Electric BESTER 215MP Manual de usuario

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07/2020

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BESTER 215MP

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.

Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland

ww.lincolnelectric.eu

English I English

12/05

THANKS!For having chosen the QUALITY of Lincoln Electric products.

•Please Examine Package and Equipment for Damage. Claims

for material damaged in shipment must be notified

immediately to the dealer.

•For future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information. Model Name, Co

de & Serial

Number can be found on the machine rating plate.

Model Name:

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Code & Serial Number:

………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………..

Date & Where Purchased

…………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………..

ENGLISH INDEX

Technical Specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 1

ECO design information ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).................................................................................................................................. 5

Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Installation and Operator Instructions.................................................................................................................................. 8

WEEE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

REACh .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Authorized Service Shops Location .................................................................................................................................. 15

Electrical Schematic.......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Accessories....................................................................................................................................................................... 16

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Technical Specifications

NAME INDEX

BESTER 215MP B18260-1

INPUT - SINGLE PHASE ONLY

Standard Voltage/Phase/

Frequency and Fuse type

Generator required

(recommended) Maximum Input Current Input Effective Current

230V+/-15% / ~1/50/60Hz

D 16A - Cycle > 60%

D 25A - Cycle < 60%

>10kVA 41A 16A

RATED OUTPUT – DC ONLY

Welding process Duty Cycle(1) Amperes Volts at Rated Amperes

MIG

10% 200A** 24.0V

60%

115A

19.8V

100% 90A 18.5V

FCAW-SS

10% 200A** 24.0V

60% 115A 19.8V

100% 90A 18.5V

MMA

15% 180A** 27.2V

60% 95A 23.8V

100% 75A 23.0V

TIG

25% 180A** 17.2V

60% 120A 14.8V

100%

90A

13.6V

The duty cycle above is about 40℃

OUTPUT RANGE

Welding process Open Circuit Voltage (peak) Welding Current Range Welding Voltage Range

MIG U090V 30A ÷ 200A 15.5V ÷ 24.0V

FCAW-SS U090V 30A ÷ 200A 15.5V ÷ 24.0V

MMA U090V 15A ÷ 180A 20.6V ÷ 27.2V

TIG U090V 15A ÷ 180A 10.6V ÷ 17.2V

OTHER PARAMETERS

Power Factor Protection Class Insulation Class

0,64

IP21

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

Length Width Height Weight (Net)

765mm 375mm 686mm 29kg

WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE / WIRE DIAMETER

WFS Range Drive Rolls Drive roll diameter

2 ÷ 16 m/min 2 Ø37

Solid Wires Aluminum Wires Cored Wires

0.6 ÷ 1.0 mm 1.0 ÷ 1.2 mm 0.9 ÷ 1.1 mm

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range

-10°C ~ +40°C -25°C ~ +55°C

(1) Based upon 10 minute time period (i.e., for 30% duty cycle, it is 3 minutes on and 7 minutes off)

Note: The above parameters are subject to change with the improvement of machine

** To weld with I2 > 160A output current and achieve <60% duty cycles, use a power plug > 16A and use a D 25 fuse

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Practical data on fuse value, current and welding time for coated electrode - MMA process

Fuse Type

Electrode diameter

(mm)

Welding current (A)

Number of welded

electrodes

Welding time in

seconds

D16

(16A-slow-blow)

2,0 60-70 10 Continuous work

D16

(16A- slow-blow)

2,5 85-90 10 Continuous work

D16

(16A- slow-blow)

3,2 120-125 6 450

D16

(16A- slow-blow)

4,0 130-145 Half of electrode 55

D20

(20A - slow-blow)

4,0 135-150 3 320

D25

(25A - slow-blow)

4,0 160 8 Continuous work

D25

(25A - slow-blow)

4,0 180 3 200

See example:

D 16A

D 20/25A

230V+/-10%

50/60Hz

Figure 1

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ECO design information

The equipment has been designed in order to be compliant with the Directive 2009/125/EC and the Regulation

2019/1784/EU.

Efficiency and idle power consumption:

Index Name Efficiency when max power

consumption / Idle power consumption Equivalent model

B18260-1 BESTER 215MP 82,2% / 25W No equivalent model

Idle state occurs under the condition specified in below table:

IDLE STATE

Condition

Presence

MIG mode

TIG mode

STICK mode

After 30 minutes of non-working

Fan off

The value of efficiency and consumption in idle state have been measured by method and conditions defined in the

product standard EN 60974-1:20XX

Manufacturer’s name, product name, code number, product number, serial number and date of production can be read

from rating plate.

XXXXXXXXXX

Code: XXXXX

XXXXXX-X

S/N: P1YYMMXXXXX

XXXXX

5A5A 5B 5D5C

XXXXXXX

Where:

1- Manufacturer name and address

2- Product name

3- Code number

4- Product number

5- Serial number

5A-country of production

5B-year of production

5C-month of production

5D-progressive number different for each machine

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Typical gas usage for MIG/MAG equipment:

Material type

Wire

diameter

[mm]

DC electrode positive Wire Feeding

[m/min] Shielding Gas Gas flow

[l/min]

Current

[A]

Voltage

[V]

Carbon, low

alloy steel

0,9 ÷ 1,1 95 ÷ 200 18 ÷ 22 3,5 – 6,5 Ar 75%, CO225% 12

Aluminium 0,8 ÷ 1,6 90 ÷ 240 18 ÷ 26 5,5 – 9,5 Argon 14 ÷ 19

Austenic

stainless steel 0,8 ÷ 1,6 85 ÷ 300 21 ÷ 28 3 - 7 Ar 98%, O22% /

He 90%, Ar 7,5% CO22,5% 14 ÷ 16

Copper alloy 0,9 ÷ 1,6 175 ÷ 385 23 ÷ 26 6 - 11 Argon 12 ÷ 16

Magnesium 1,6 ÷ 2,4 70 ÷ 335 16 ÷ 26 4 - 15 Argon 24 ÷ 28

Tig Process:

In TIG welding process, gas usage depends on cross-sectional area of the nozzle. For comonnly used torches:

Helium: 14-24 l/min

Argon: 7-16 l/min

Notice: Excessive flow rates causes turbulence in the gas stream which may aspirate atmospheric contamination into

the welding pool.

Notice: A cross wind or draft moving can disrupt the shielding gas coverage, in the interest of saving of protective gas

use screen to block air flow.

End of life

At end of life of product, it has to be disposal for recycling in accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), information

about the dismantling of product and Critical Raw Material (CRM) present in the product, can be found at

https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-gb/support/Pages/operator-manuals-eu.aspx

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

11/04

This machine has been designed in accordance with all relevant directives and standards. However, it may still generate

electromagnetic disturbances that can affect other systems like telecommunications (telephone, radio, and television) or

other safety systems. These disturbances can cause safety problems in the affected systems. Read and understand this

section to eliminate or reduce the amount of electromagnetic disturbance generated by this machine.

This machine has been designed to operate in an industrial area. To operate in a domestic area it is necessary

to observe particular precautions to eliminate possible electromagnetic disturbances. The operator must install

and operate this equipment as described in this manual. If any electromagnetic disturbances are detected the

operator must put in place corrective actions to eliminate these disturbances with, if necessary, assistance from

Lincoln Electric.

Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of

electromagnetic disturbances. Consider the following.

•Input and output cables, control cables, and telephone cables that are in or adjacent to the work area and the

machine.

•Radio and/or television transmitters and receivers. Computers or computer controlled equipment.

•Safety and control equipment for industrial processes. Equipment for calibration and measurement.

•Personal medical devices like pacemakers and hearing aids.

•Check the electromagnetic immunity for equipment operating in or near the work area. The operator must be sure

that all equipment in the area is compatible. This may require additional protection measures.

•The dimensions of the work area to consider will depend on the construction of the area and other activities that are

taking place.

Consider the following guidelines to reduce electromagnetic emissions from the machine.

•Connect the machine to the input supply according to this manual. If disturbances occur if may be necessary to take

additional precautions such as filtering the input supply.

•The output cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned together. If possible connect the

work piece to ground in order to reduce the electromagnetic emissions. The operator must check that connecting the

work piece to ground does not cause problems or unsafe operating conditions for personnel and equipment.

•Shielding of cables in the work area can reduce electromagnetic emissions. This may be necessary for special

applications.

WARNING

The Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where the electrical power is provided by the public

low-voltage supply system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in those locations,

due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.

WARNING

This equipment does not comply with IEC 61000-3-12. If it is connected to a public low-voltage system, it is responsibility of

the installer or user of the equipment to ensure, by consultation with the distribution network operator if necessary, that the

equipment may be connected.

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Safety

11/04

WARNING

This equipment must be used by qualified personnel. Be sure that all installation, operation, maintenance and repair

procedures are performed only by qualified person. Read and understand this manual before operating this equipment.

Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment.

Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages

caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.

WARNING: This symbol indicates that instructions must be followed to avoid serious personal injury,

loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or

death.

READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS: Read and understand this manual before operating this

equipment. Arc welding can be hazardous. Fai

lure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause

serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment.

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL: Welding equipment generates high voltages. Do not touch the

electrode, work clamp, or connected work

pieces when this equipment is on. Insulate yourself from the

electrode, work clamp and connected work pieces.

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the

fuse box before working on this equipment. Ground thi

s equipment in accordance with local electrical

regulations.

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Regularly inspect the input, electrode, and work clamp

cables. If any insulation damage exists replace the cable immediately. Do not place the electrode

holder

directly on the welding table or any other surface in contact with the work clamp to avoid the risk

of accidental arc ignition.

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS: Electric current flowing through any

conductor creates electric and magnetic

fields (EMF). EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers

and welders having a pacemaker shall consult their physician before operating this equipment.

CE COMPLIANCE: This equipment complies with the European Community Directives.

ARTIFICIAL OPTICAL RADIATION: According with the requirements in 2006/25/EC Directive and EN

12198 Standard, the equipment is a category 2. It makes mandatory the adoption of Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) having filter with a protection degree up to a maximum of 1

5, as required

by EN169 Standard.

FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS: Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to

health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases. To avoid these dangers the operator must use enough

ventilation or exhaust to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone.

ARC RAYS CAN BURN: Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from

sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing. Use suitable clothing made from durable

flame-resistant

material to protect you skin and that of your helpers. Protect other nearby personnel

with suitable, non-

flammable screening and warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to

the arc.

WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding area

and have a fire extinguisher readily available. Welding sparks and hot materials from the welding

process can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Do not weld on any tanks,

drums, containers, or materi

al until the proper steps have been taken to insure that no flammable or

toxic vapors will be present. Never operate this equipment when flammable gases, vapors or liquid

combustibles are present.

WELDED MATERIALS CAN BURN: Welding generates a large amount of heat. Hot surfaces and

materials in work area can cause serious burns. Use gloves and pliers when touching or moving

materials in the work area.

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CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED: Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct

shieldin

g gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and pressure

used. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support. Do not move or

transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed. D

o not allow the electrode, electrode holder,

work clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder. Gas cylinders must be located

away from areas where they may be subjected to physical damage or the welding process including

sparks and heat sources.

CYLINDER can be fasten on the machine’s shelf, but the height of gas cylinder doesn’t have to be

higher than 1,1m. The gas cylinder which is fastened on the machine’s shelf has to be secured by

attaching it to the machine using the chain.

MOVING PARTS ARE DANGEROUS: There are moving mechanical parts in this machine, which can

cause serious injury. Keep your hands, body and clothing away from those parts during machine

starting, operating and servicing.

SAFETY MARK: This equipment is suitable for supplying power for welding operations carried out in

an environment with increased hazard of electric shock.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements in design without upgrade at the same time

the operator’s manual.

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Introduction

The welding machines BESTER 215MP enables

welding:

•MIG

•FCAW-SS

•MMA

•TIG

•Lift-TIG

The following equipment has been added to

BESTER 215MP:

•Work lead – 3m

•MIG welding gun – 4m

•Driving roll V0.8/V1,0 for solid wire (mounted in the

wire feeder).

•Gas hose 2m

•User manual

For MIG and FCAW-SS process, the technical

specification describes:

•Type of welding wire

•Wire diameter

Recommended equipment, which can be bought by

user, was mentioned in the chapter "Accessories”.

Installation and Operator Instructions

Read this entire section before installation or operation

of the machine.

Location and Environment

This machine will operate in standard environments.

However, it is important that simple preventative

measures are followed to assure long life and reliable

operation:

•Do not place or operate this machine on a surface

with an incline greater than 10° from horizontal.

•Do not use this machine for pipe thawing.

•This machine must be located where there is free

circulation of clean air without restrictions for air

movement to and from the air vents. Do not cover

the machine with paper, cloth or rags when switched

on.

•Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine

should be kept to a minimum.

•This machine has a protection rating of IP21. Keep it

dry when possible and do not place it on wet ground

or in puddles.

•Do not use in rain or snow.

•Locate the machine away from radio controlled

machinery. Normal operation may adversely affect

the operation of nearby radio controlled machinery,

which may result in injury or equipment damage.

Read the section on electromagnetic compatibility in

this manual.

•Do not operate in areas with an ambient temperature

greater than 40°C.

Duty cycle and Overheating

The duty cycle of a welding machine is the percentage of

time in a 10 minute cycle at which the welder can

operate the machine at rated welding current.

Example: 60% duty cycle

Welding for 6 minutes. Break for 4 minutes.

Excessive extension of the duty cycle will cause the

thermal protection circuit to activate.

The machine is protected from overheating by a

temperature sensor.

Input Supply Connection

WARNING

Only a qualified electrician can connect the welding

machine to the supply network. Installation had to be

made in accordance with the appropriate National

Electrical Code and local regulations.

Check the input voltage, phase and frequency supplied

to this machine before turning it on. Verify the

connection of ground wires from the machine to the input

source. The welding machine BESTER 215MP, must be

connected to a correctly installed plug-in socket with an

earth pin.

Input voltage is 230V, 50/60Hz. For more information

about input supply refer to the technical specification

section of this manual and to the rating plate of the

machine.

Make sure that the amount of mains power available

from the input supply is adequate for normal operation of

the machine. The necessary delayed fuse (or circuit

breaker with "D" characteristic) and cable sizes are

indicated in the technical specification section of this

manual.

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