my PowerPro 256S (2013)

[halojumper]

I received my pp256s today.

here are a few starter pics:

L>R
a- Front new design for 2013
b- close up of the front panel
c- front panel connections
d- rear panel

note: I was surprised this came with a molded 6-50P installed on the power cord.

[Jason]

Nice, post some pics when you get a chance to weld with it. I had the old PP256 and thought it was nice machine. I really like the newer look that they have.

[MuttonHawg]

Looks really nice. Could you post height/width/length dimensions and weight? Thanks!

[halojumper]

I will post more info when I get the chance

I started an autocad file I will share when thats done, as well as the basic measurements.

hopefully I can create some heat with it this weekend.



I made a .pdf of the included operation instructions if anyone wants a copy, just ask and provide an email

it's too big to host here (it's 700k)

[halojumper]

Box as received from UPS. luckily it was fairly well strapped, hate to have seen it w/o 'em

Box is heavy. 85 lbs according to UPS

opening the box for the first time (there is a double layer cardboard on top)

the accessories box as received

the pre-terminated power plug

fresh out of the box

data placard and unit serial number on the side of the unit

accessories removed from the box

more pics / info to follow later....

[halojumper]

here are some basic drawings with the basic dimensions

more detailed drawings will become available as I find the time to make 'em

I used a tape measure, consider measurements to be +/- 1/16"

on the front, the gas outlet and pilot arc post do stick out a little bit as well as the
gas inlet and power cord on the back. these measurements should suffice for finding or making a cart
for this thing to fit on.

[schric11]

Hello,

I bought this unit in April and since I got this grate machine I have always wondered if the fans ever shut off, its so loud, are they really ment to run at idle on power up?

Thanks

Richard

[performance]

Yes. They are supposed to be running constantly. The noise is relatively small compared to welding or many activities that go on in the shop. The fan provides the duty cycle of the unit. On demand fan units operate at lower duty cycles as well.

[schric11]

Thank you for the quick reply, and you are right the fans are quickly drowned out when I get to work.

[Blaster]

My Miller cooler, with it's bronze gear-pump, drowns out Everything in my shop!

Also I love the gauge in the front of the machine, I TyeRap my extended gauge to the front in my older version...