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• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • IDEALARC O DC-400 $%' ) $'X(W"#*! " February, 2011 (165DI[...]
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$'## @?G5B545AE9@=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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99 (). 99 ARC R A Y S can b ur 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 prote[...]
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999 (). 999 FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow er ed 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[...]
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%'K*)$#((V')K Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: (MB5DL%?EB(?E4175!XB3 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique:[...]
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F F T h a n k Y o u for selecting a &*!). product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! '514D89C$@5B1D?BC "1>E1<3?=@<5D5<I before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manu[...]
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#() !! )$# !'O )#! (% )$#(S #%*) )'%($#! . ' )$*)%*) ) ,) %) ,) 27.50 in. 22.25 in. 32.0 in. 473[...]
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#() !! )$# !'O ().%'*)$#( $'')$%')$#!*( The machine should be lo cated in a clean dry place where there is free circulation of clean air such that air movement in through the front and out th[...]
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#() !! )$# K843 AMPTROL™ ADAPTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For use with: DC-250, DC-400, R3R or Weldanpower 250 (D-10 and Pro) with remote control power sources. WARNING: TURN THE POWER SOURCE OFF BEFORE INSTALLATION This K843 adapter is used to connect AMPTROL™ (K963*, K813* or K870), remote control (K7[...]
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#() !! )$# !'O The operation of the switch is as follows: A semiautomatic or automatic wire feed unit electrode and work cables are connected to the terminals on the left side of the box. Stick or air carbon arc electrode and work leads are connected to the termina[...]
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$%' )$# !'O (). %'*)$#( When using a DC-400 power source with wire feeders which do not have an electrical trigger interlock (or with wire feeders with the electrical trigger interlock in the OFF position), there will be a small spark if the e[...]
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$%' )$# !'O #'! "#('%)$# Th e DC -4 00 i s a n S CR c on tro ll ed t hr ee p ha se DC power source. It is designed with a single range potentiometer control. '$""#%'$?[...]
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$%' )$# !'O %$,'($*'$%' )$# # $#)'$!( EDII3<51>4)9=5%5B9?4 The DC-400 is rated at the following duty cycles: * Based upon 10 minute time period (i.e., for 60% duty cycle, it is 6 minutes on an[...]
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$%' )$# !'O In this position, the dynamic characteristics of the machine under welding conditions provide optimum welding characteristics for Innershield ® welding, other open arc processes including short arc MIG welding, and air carbon arc. Most submerged arc welding c[...]
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$%' )$# !'O ) 5B=9>1<(DB9@?>>53D9?>C Terminal strip TS2 located behind the hinged control panel on the front of the power source supplies 110-115V AC. A 10 amp circuit breaker protects this circuit. Note that this 110-115V AC is also available in t[...]
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$%' )$# !'O *-!'.%$,'$##)$#( Th e p ow er s ou rce is eq ui pp ed t o f ur nis h n om in all y 110-115 volt AC and 40-42 volt AC auxiliary power for operating wire feeding equipment, etc. The auxiliary power is available at the 1[...]
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$%' )$# !'O The case rear, top section, is equipped with a remov- able access panel. This provides easy access to the input contactor, easy connection and reconnection of input leads, and easy access for service or inspection. The total construction of the machine permits[...]
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(($'( )$%)$#( )"$*! Docking Kit Control Cable Extension-45’ Water valve Kit "%)'$!%)'$' '&*#. ) '&*'( ?[...]
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(($'( "%)'$!Q%)'W! A five wire cable, 12” (.30m) long, is available for easy connection of standard K963 Hand Amptrol or K870 Foot Amptrol. The cable has a 6-pin MS-style connec- tor which connects to the Amptrol and terminals which co nn ec[...]
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)'$*!($$)# !'O If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF935139<9DI for technical troubleshooting assistance b[...]
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)'$*!($$)# !'O $2C5BF51<<(165DIE945<9>5C45D19<54D8B?E78?EDD89C=1>E1< If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<&g[...]
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)'$*!($$)# !'O Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF[...]
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)'$*!($$)# !'O Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF[...]
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)'$*!($$)# !'O Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF[...]
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)'$*!($$)# !'O If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF935139<9DI for technical troubleshooting assistance b[...]
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)'$*!($$)# !'O If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF935139<9DI for technical troubleshooting assistance b[...]
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'"( !'O #$) This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to t[...]
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'"( !'O #$) 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 to t[...]
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'"( !'O #$) This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to t[...]
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'"( !'O #$) 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 to t[...]
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W ARNING A VISO DE PREC A UCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇ Ã O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF A CTURER’S INSTR UCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLL O W Y OUR EMPL O YER’S SAFETY PR A CTICES. SE RECOMIEND A LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INS TRUCCIONES DEL F ABRI[...]
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W ARNING A VISO DE PREC A UCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇ Ã O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREEND A AS INS TR UÇÕES DO F ABRIC ANTE P ARA ES TE EQUIP AMENT O E AS P ARTES DE USO , E SIGA AS PR Á TIC A S DE SEGUR ANÇ A DO EMPREGADOR. • Kee p yo ur h ead out of fum es. • Use ven tila tio n or ex[...]
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• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •[...]