Lincoln Electric AC-1500 manual

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    IDEALARC ™ A C- 1500 $%' ) $'X(W"#*! " October, 2010 (165DI5@5>4C?>.?E Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part. $ #$) [...]

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    $'## @?G5B545AE9@=5>D 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors. ________________________[...]

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    ARC R A Y S can bur n. 4.a. 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 open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4. b . Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin and tha[...]

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    FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow ered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8 . b . Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electri[...]

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    9F (). 9F %'K*)$#((U')K Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: (MB5DL%?EB(?E4175!XB3 1. Protegez-vous contre la se[...]

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    F F Thank Y ou for selecting a &*!). product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! '514D89C$@5B1D?BC "1>E1<3?=@<5D5<I before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual an[...]

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     #() !! )$# !'P   Thomas & Betts wire terminals (or equal) recommended above are required to comply with applicable U.L. standards for safety. A #30 hex (Allen) key wrench is required for assembly of terminals to wire.  /$# ,+  0(,+ ) )[...]

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     #() !! )$# !'P    Ins tal l the weld er in a d ry loca tio n wher e there i s free cir cu- lation of air in through the louvers in front and out th rough the louvers in the back of the case. A location wh ich mini- mizes the amount of smok[...]

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    A-3 INST ALLA TION IDEALARC™ AC-1500 A-3 ,++$"0(,+,%0, S-15667 3(0'3(0"'%,.61..$+0,+0.,)7 6-18-76A ,++$"0(,+,%0, 3(0'.'$,/0 0%,."1..$+0",+0.,) S-15602 6-22-84H[...]

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     #() !! )$# !'P   Connect the work cables to the ‘To Work’ stud on the front of the AC-1500. Connect the electrode cables to the ‘Min,’ ‘Med’ or ‘Max’ studs for the output desired. Actual current ranges for each [...]

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    '% (."$!( ) ) %%' $# )( "# $' # )( "#*! Output Control 1 Single Phase Remote Control Setting 3 Three Phase Local Control Settin U o Rated No-Load Voltage Input Power Type U 1 Rated Input Voltage Submerged Arc Welding U 2 Rated [...]

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     $%' )$#  !'P %'$*)('%)$# Specifications are 50 Hz, 380 volt unit with a Power factor correction as a standard feature. Output terminals, control power terminal strip, and controls are recessed or hinged covered to affect a "dead fr[...]

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     $%' )$#  %9<?D <978D indicates when the supply lines to the welder are electrically "hot". This means that the welder input power and control transformers are ener- gized when the pilot light is on. >@ED 9B3E9D %<1> The AC-1500 is not intended for the connection of flexible[...]

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