Lincoln Electric IM10059 manual

SQU ARE W A VE ™ TIG 175 OPERA T OR’S MANUAL IM10059 March, 2010 Safety Depends on Y ou 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. DO NOT INST ALL, OPERA TE OR REP AIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT [...]

FOR ENGINE powered equipment. 1.a. T urn 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. _______________________________________________[...]

ii SAFETY ii ARC R A Y S can burn . 4.a. Use a shield with the proper f ilter and cov er plates t o protect y our eyes fr om spar ks and the ra ys of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding . Headshield and f ilter lens should conform to ANSI Z87 . I standards. 4.b . Use suitab le clothing made from durable f lame-resistant material to p[...]

iii SAFETY iii FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow er ed equipment. 8.a. T urn off input po wer using the disconnect switch at the fuse bo x befor e working on the equipment. 8.b . Install equipment in accor dance with the U .S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manuf acturer’ s recommendations . 8.c. Ground the equipment in accor dance with t[...]

iv SAFETY iv 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 circuits [...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page _______________________________________________________________________________________ Installation ......................................................................................................Section A T echnical Specifications .......................................................................................[...]

A-1 INST ALLA TION SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS - SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 (K1478-5) Wiring and Protection based on the 2008 National Electric Code. Use a Super Lag type Fuse or Circuit Breaker with a delay in tripping action. Models with NEMA 6-50P plug may be used with a 50 amp protected 6-50R receptacle, or with a maxim[...]

A-2 INST ALLA TION SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 A-2 ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only qualified personnel should perform this installation. • T urn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment. • Do not touch electrically hot parts. • Always connect the SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 to a power supply ground[...]

INPUT RECONNECT PROCEDURE On multiple input voltage welders, be sure the machine is connected per the following instructions for the volt- age being supplied to the welder . Failure to follow these instructions can cause immedi- ate failure of components within the welder . ___________________________________________ Multiple voltage models are shi[...]

A-4 INST ALLA TION SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 A-4 A TIG welding torch with cable and connector is sup- plied with the welder . T urn the Power Switch “OFF”. Connect the torch cable quick connect plug into the Electrode/Gas Output Receptacle on the front of the welder and turn it clockwise until it is tight. This is a quick connect terminal and al[...]

A-5 INST ALLA TION SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 A-5 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION A remote control receptacle is provided on the case front of the welder for connecting a remote control to to the machine. A Foot Amptrol tm , foot activated remote control, is included with the SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175. Refer to the Optional Accessories section of this manua[...]

B-1 OPERA TION B-1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 is a constant current, single range AC/DC TIG (GT A W) arc welding power source with built-in arc starter / stabilizer . It also has stick welding (SMA W) capability . The SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 is recommended for the TIG (GT A W) and stick (SMAW) welding processes within its out[...]

B-2 OPERA TION B-2 1. POWER SWITCH - T urns power on or off to the welder . When switched “ON”, the cooling fan runs. 2. TIG/STICK SWITCH - Selects the mode of output, either TIG (GT A W) or Stick (SMAW). Refer to Welding in TIG Mode and W elding in Stick Mode later in this chapter for information on how the machine functions in each of these m[...]

B-3 OPERA TION B-3 6. REMOTE CONTROL CONNECT OR - This connector provides connection for a remote control. See Remote Control Operation in this section of the manual. 7. ELECTRODE/GAS OUTPUT RECEPT ACLE - This quick connect receptacle provides electrical connec- tion to the electrode holder and cable for Stick weld- ing and a combined electrical an[...]

B-4 OPERA TION B-4 The AC waveform of the SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 optimizes cleaning and heating of the work. The result is the capability to weld through the complete range of 10 to 175 amperes in AC TIG or DC- TIG requiring only one electrode, a 3/32” 2% ceriated tungsten . WELDING IN STICK MODE 1. Put the electrode holder and cable quick conn[...]

C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT K964-1 Undercarriage with Pivoting Single Gas Cylinder Platform - This undercarriage features a piv- oting platform to easily load and unload the gas cylin- der without lifting. It was designed specifically for the SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 power source, and accom- modates 7” to 9 1/4” diameter gas cylinder[...]

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only qualified personnel should perform this maintenance. • T urn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment. • Do not touch electrically hot parts. T o avoid receiving a high frequency shock, keep the TIG torch and cables in[...]

DO NOT use a volt-ohm meter to measure output voltages in TIG mode. The High Frequency Arc Starter voltage can damage the meter . CAUTION E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 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 t[...]

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 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 Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTI[...]

E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 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 Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTI[...]

E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 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 Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTI[...]

E-5 TROUBLESHOOTING E-5 SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 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 Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTI[...]

E-6 TROUBLESHOOTING E-6 SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 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 Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTI[...]

E-7 TROUBLESHOOTING E-7 SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 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 Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTI[...]

F-1 WIRING DIAGRAM F-1 SQUARE W A VE™ TIG 175 NOTE: This diagram is for refer ence 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 the Service Department for a r eplacement. Give the [...]

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W ARNING A VISO DE PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO 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 EL [...]

W ARNING A VISO DE PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE P ARA ESTE EQUIPAMENTO E AS P AR TES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep y our head o ut of fume s. ● Use ve ntilat ion or exh aust to remo ve f[...]

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