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    SP- 100T OPERA TOR’S MANUAL IM811 September, 2004 Safety Depends on You 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 thought- ful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL [...]

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    FOR ENGINE powered equipment. 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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    ii SAFETY ii ARC RA YS can burn. 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[...]

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    FOR ELECTRICALL Y powered 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 Electrical C[...]

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    iv SAFETY iv Mar. ‘93 PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 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: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. Les[...]

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    v v Thank You 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 reference. Pay[...]

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    vi vi MASTER T ABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS Page Installation .......................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1 Identify and Locate Components ......................[...]

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    A-1 SP-100T A-1 Fuse or Output Mode Input Voltage Breaker Size Input Amps Power Cord Extension Cord RATED 115V/60Hz 20 Amp 20 15 Amp, 125V, Three Conductor Three Prong Plug #14 AWG (NEMA Type 5-15P) (2.1 mm 2 ) or Larger Up to 25 Ft. (7.6 mm) CSA 115V/60Hz 15 Amp 15 15 Amp, 125V, Three Conductor Three Prong Plug #12 AWG (NEMA Type 5-15P) (3.3mm 2 )[...]

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    A-2 INST ALLA TION SP-100T A-2 Read entire installation section before starting installation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IDENTIFY AND LOCA TE COMPONENTS If you have not already done so, unpack the SP-100T from its carton and remove all packing material around the SP-100T. Remove the following loose items from the carton (see Figure A.1): 1. SP-100T 2. Gun [...]

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    A-3 INST ALLA TION SP-100T A-3 SP-100T 4 5 8 3 6 7 1 2 DO NOT SWITCH WHEN WELDING + - FIGURE A.2 Work Clamp Installation Attach the work clamp per the following: 1. Unplug the machine or turn the power switch to the “ OFF ” position. 2. Insert the work cable terminal lug with the larger hole through the strain relief hole in the work clamp as s[...]

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    Work Cable Installation Refer to Figure A.2. 1. Open the wire feed section door on the right side of the SP-100T. 2. Pass the end of the work cable that has the termi- nal lug with the smaller hole through the Work Cable Access Hole (1) in the case front. 3. Route the cable under and around the back of the Wire Feed Gearbox (6). 4. For GMAW Only: R[...]

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    CYLINDER may explode if dam- aged. Keep cylinder upright and chained to support • Keep cylinder away from areas where it may be damaged. • Never lift welder with cylinder attached. • Never allow welding electrode to touch cylinder. • Keep cylinder away from welding or other live electrical circuits. BUILDUP OF SHIELDING GAS may harm health [...]

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    A-6 INST ALLA TION SP-100T A-6 INPUT CONNECTIONS Refer to Figure A.6. The SP-100T has a power input cable located on the rear of the machine. FIGURE A.6 CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR INPUT CONNECTIONS This welding machine must be connected to a power source in accordance with applicable elec- trical codes. The National Electrical Code provides standards fo[...]

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    B-1 OPERA TION B-1 SP-100T Read entire operation section before operating the SP-100T . ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground. • Always wear dry insulating gloves. FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous. • Keep your head out of fumes. • Use ve[...]

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    B-2 OPERA TION B-2 5. Gun Trigger - Activates welding output, wire feed, and gas solenoid operation. Releasing the trigger deactivates welding and simultaneously activates the “ burnback ” function so that the welding wire does not stick in the weld puddle. FIGURE B.1a FIGURE B.1b ● No external shielding gas is required when used with Lincoln[...]

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    B-3 OPERA TION B-3 WELDING OPERA TIONS SEQUENCE OF OPERA TION Wire Loading Refer to Figures B.2 and B.3. The machine power switch should be turned to the OFF ( “ O ” ) position before working inside the wire feed enclosure. The welder is shipped from the factory ready to feed 8" (200 mm) diameter spools with 2.2" (56 mm) maxi- mum wid[...]

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    B-4 OPERA TION B-4 Friction Brake Adjustment With wire spool installed on the spindle shaft and the wing nut loose, turn the spool by hand while slowly tightening the wing nut until a light drag is felt. Tighten the wing nut an additional 1/4 turn. Note: When properly adjusted, the brake should pro- vide only enough drag to prevent overrun of the s[...]

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    B-5 OPERA TION B-5 FIGURE B.6 Making A Weld 1. See “ Process Guidelines ” in this section for selec- tion of welding wire and shielding gas and for range of metal thicknesses that can be welded. 2. See the Application chart on the inside of the wire feed compartment door for information on setting the SP-100T controls. Refer to Table B.1 for al[...]

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    B-6 OPERA TION B-6 The SP-100T is suitable for .035" aluminum wire and .030" stainless wire. Refer to Table B.1 for recom- mended procedure settings (requires K499 Argon Regulator Kit). TABLE B.1 Note: NR-Not Recommended CHANGING MACHINE OVER T O FEED OTHER WIRE SIZES The SP-100T is shipped from the factory ready to feed .023 ” -.025 ?[...]

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    B-7 APPLICA TION CHART B-7 SP-100T[...]

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    C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. K549-1 .035" (0.9 mm) Innershield® Welding Kit — Includes a contact tip, a gasless nozzle and a .035/.045" (.9/1.2 mm) cable liner to permit the Magnum ™ 100L gun and cable to use .035" (0.9 mm) diameter flux-cored electrode. The fitting on the end of the liner is stenciled with the ma[...]

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    C-2 ACCESSORIES C-2 INNERSHIELD (FCA W) CONVERSION Several changes are needed to convert the unit for operation with the Innershield (FCAW) process. The K549-1 Innershield Kit include ’ s all the necessary accessories for this conversion and is provided for this purpose. The following conversions should be made using the contents of this kit: 1. [...]

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    MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Disconnect input power by removing plug from receptacle before working inside SP-100T. Use only grounded receptacle. Do not touch electrically “hot” parts inside SP-100T. • Have qualified personnel do the mainte- nance and trouble shooting work. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE POWER SOURCE COMP [...]

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    D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2 SP-100T GUN AND CABLE MAINTENANCE FOR MAGNUM™ 100L GUN Gun Cable Cleaning Clean cable liner after using approximately 300 lbs (136 kg) of solid wire or 50 lbs (23 kg) of flux-cored wire. Remove the cable from the wire feeder and lay it out straight on the floor. Remove the contact tip from the gun. Using low pressure air, gent[...]

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    D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3 SP-100T COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CHANGING THE CONT ACT TIP 1. Refer to Figure D.2. Remove the gas nozzle from the gun by unscrewing counter-clockwise. 2. Remove the existing contact tip from the gun by unscrewing counter-clockwise. 3. Insert and hand tighten desired contact tip. 4. Replace gas nozzle. CHANGING DRIVE ROLL[...]

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    D-4 MAINTENANCE D-4 CHANGING LINER NOTICE: The variation in cable lengths pre- vents the interchangeability of liners. Once a liner has been cut for a particular gun, it should not be installed in another gun unless it can meet the liner cutoff length requirement. Refer to Figure D.2. 1. Remove the gas nozzle from the gun by unscrewing counter-cloc[...]

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    D-5 MAINTENANCE D-5 GUN HANDLE P ARTS The gun handle consists of two halves that are held together with a collar on each end. To open up the handle, turn the collars approximately 60 degrees counter-clockwise until the collar reaches a stop. Then pull the collar off the gun handle. If the collars are diffi- cult to turn, position the gun handle aga[...]

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    E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 SP-100T This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and remedy possible prob- lems with machine setup or operation. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below. Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM). Look under the column labeled “ PROBLEM (SYMPTOMS) ” . This column describes pos- sible symptoms that the[...]

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    E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 SP-100T If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. TROUBLESH[...]

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    E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 SP-100T If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of [...]

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    E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 SP-100T If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. TROUBLESH[...]

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    F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 SP-100T W ARNI NG HIGH VOLTAGE can kill Only qualified persons should install, Do not operate with covers removed. Disconnect input power by unplugging Do not touch electrically live par ts use or service this machine. power cord before ser vicing. M20137 A S1 SW ITCH D1 D3 D2 D4 204 204 204 203 203 203 C1 59,000  f 40V 203 204 [...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL F ABRICANTE P ARA E[...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE P ARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS PAR TES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes [...]

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