Lincoln Electric IDEALARC AC-1200 manual

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    IDEALARC A C- 1200 ! # !J"I$  October, 2010 "*/.<A.8.6-;76'7= 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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    ! 87?.:.-.9=285.6< 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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    2> "#' 2> !C$#""H!#C 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: "E:.<D7=:"7=-*0.[...]

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    > > Thank Y ou for selecting a QUALITY 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! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick referen[...]

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     "#  # !F  " Ins tal l the weld er in a dry locat ion whe re ther e is free cir cu- lation of air in through the louvers in front and out through the louvers in the back of the case. A location which mini- mizes the amou[...]

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     "#  # !F  b. Output Studs Connect the work cables to the ‘To Work’ stud on the front of the Ac-1200. Connect the electrode cables to the ‘Min,’ ‘Med’ or ‘Max’ studs for the output desired. Actual current ranges for each stud are [...]

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     ! # !F  # "# !  ! !# #! The output can be controlled either from the AC- 12 00 , the wire feeder or other remote locations. To adjust the current from the wire feeder or other remote[...]

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     #  !F "#' !$#" ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Hav e qu ali fie d per son nel do the main te- nan ce and tr oub le sho oti ng wor k. • Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before worki[...]

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     #!$"#  !F If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your 7,*426,746=<17:2B.-2.4-".:>2,.*,242<A for technical troubleshooting as[...]

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     #!$"#  !F +;.:>.*44"*/.<A=2-.426.;-.<*24.-<1:7=017=<<12;5*6=*4 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your 7,*4?[...]

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     #!$"#  !F If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your 7,*426,746=<17:2B.-2.4-".:>2,.*,242<A for technical troubleshooting as[...]

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     !"  !F # This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write [...]

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     !"  !F !""" [...]

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     !"  !F   @ 6[...]

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     !"  !F @ 6[...]

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     !"  !F %  %/7.47/32 " This diagram is for reference only. It is not accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code i[...]

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