Lincoln Electric IM605 manual

Square W a v e TIG 175 OPERA T OR’S MANUAL Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide 22801 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 441 17-1 199 U.S.A. T el. (216) 481-8100 World's Leader in W elding and Cutting Products Premier Manufacturer of Industrial Motors IM605 July , 1997 Safety Depends on Y ou Lincoln arc welding and c[...]

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 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[...]

FOR ELECTRICALL Y powered equipment. 8.a. T urn 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 par[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY .........................................................................................................................i-iv INST ALLA TION SECTION .................................................................................................1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS .............................................[...]

1 INST ALLA TION SQUARE W A VE TIG 175 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS - Square W ave TIG 175 (K1582-1 only) For AC/DC Stick and DC TIG Welding at 150A/25% Duty Cycle and for AC TIG Welding up to 1 10A/25% Duty Cycle. Based on the 1996 U.S. National Electrical Code For AC TIG Welding at 150 A/25% Duty Cycle, Based on the 1996 U.S. National Electrical C[...]

2 INST ALLA TION SQUARE W A VE TIG 175 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 ave TIG 175 to a power supply grounded per the [...]

3 INST ALLA TION SQUARE W A VE TIG 175 3 a) A metal underground water pipe in direct contact with the earth for ten feet or more. b) A 3/4” (19mm) galvanized pipe or a 5/8” (16mm) solid galvanized iron, steel or copper rod driven at least eight feet into the ground. The ground should be securely made and the ground- ing cable should be as short[...]

4 INST ALLA TION SQUARE W A VE TIG 175 4 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 also provides the gas con- nection for the shielding gas to the torch. T o avoid receiving a high frequency shock, keep the TIG torch and cables in good condition. ________[...]

5 INST ALLA TION SQUARE W A VE TIG 175 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 ave TIG 175. Refer to the Optional Accessories section of this man- ual for oth[...]

6 OPERA TION 6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Square W ave 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 ave TIG 175 is recommended for the TIG (GT AW) and stick (SMA W) welding processes within its output capacity[...]

7 OPERA TION 7 1. POWER SWITCH & LIGHT - T urns power on or off to the welder . When switched “ON”, the cooling fan runs and the light will illuminate indicat- ing that the power is on. 2. TIG/STICK SWITCH - Selects the mode of output, either TIG (GT A W) or Stick (SMA W). Refer to Welding in TIG Mode and Welding in Stick Mode later in this[...]

8 OPERA TION 8 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 and ga[...]

9 OPERA TION 9 to weld through the complete range of 12 to 175 amperes in AC TIG or DC- TIG requiring only one electrode, a 3/32” 2% thoriated tungsten. WELDING IN STICK MODE 1. Put the electrode holder and cable quick connect plug into the electrode output receptacle. T urn clock- wise until tight. Connect the work clamp to the work piece. 2. Se[...]

10 ACCESSORIES 10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 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 ave TIG 175 power source, and accommo- dates 7” to 9 1/4” diameter gas cylinders. T[...]

11 MAINTENANCE 11 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 good[...]

12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 SQUARE W A VE TIG 175 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 This T roubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and r[...]

13 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 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. CAUTION OU[...]

14 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 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. CAUTION OU[...]

15 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 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. CAUTION TI[...]

16 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 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. CAUTION TI[...]

17 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 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. CAUTION TI[...]

18 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 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. CAUTION ST[...]

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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 PARA EL U[...]

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 PARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes fro[...]