Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric INVERTEC V155-S 11327
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IM918 ™ INVERTEC V155-S April, 2007 11326; 11327 For use with machines having Code Numbers: 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 ...
351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot”...
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SAFETY CYLINDER may explode WELDING and CUTTING SPARKS can if damaged. cause fire or explosion. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. containing the correct shielding gas for the If this is not possible, cover them to prevent process used and properly operating the welding sparks from starting a fire.
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SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque dʼincendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7.
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INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION V155-S INPUT - SINGLE PHASE ONLY Input Voltages / 50 /60 Hz. Max. Input Current at rated Output Input Power at Rated Output 100% 100% 120Vac ± 10% 34 A 2.2kw 3.0kw 230Vac ± 10% 33 A 3.0kw 5.0kw RATED OUTPUT...
INSTALLATION TILTING Read entire installation section before starting installation. Place the machine directly on a secure, level surface. Do not place or operate this machine on a surface SAFETY PRECAUTIONS with an incline greater than 15° from horizontal. The machine may topple over if this procedure is not fol- lowed.
INSTALLATION INPUT POWER CONNECTION WARNING Check the input voltage, phase, and frequency sup- • Failure to wire as instructed may cause personal plied to this machine before turning it on. The allow- injury or damage to equipment. To be installed or able input voltage is indicated in the technical specifi- checked by an electrician or qualified person cation section of this manual and on the rating plate of...
INSTALLATION ARFU (Auto-Restore Fuse) FIGURE A.1 The dual input voltage machine is provided with the ARFU device. It operates only when the input is con- nected to the 120Vac mains and protects from input overcurrent. When active, the "Thermal LED" lights (see "Controls and Operational Features"...
INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELECTRODE CABLE) The V155-S comes with a factory assembled stick electrode holder, cable and Twist-mate adapter plug. If a replacement cable is ever needed a K852-25 Twist- mate plug will be needed. To attach the K852-25 plug: 1.
OPERATION Read and understand this entire section before GENERAL DESCRIPTION operating your machine. The Invertec V155-S is an industrial 155 amp arc SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS welding power source which utilizes single phase input power, to produce constant current output. The WARNING welding response of this Invertec has been optimized for stick (SMAW) and Touch Start TIG (GTAW).
OPERATION CONTROLS AND OPERATIONAL If the Yellow LED illuminates, and the Red and Green LEDʼs blink on and off alternately, the unit is unable to FEATURES cool itself adequately. Check to make sure the fan is not obstructed and the fan is operating properly. Prior 1.
OPERATION 5. Positive Quick Disconnect: Positive output con- AUTO ADAPTIVE ARC FORCE nector for the welding circuit. (WITH STICK WELDING) 6. Negative Quick Disconnect: Negative output con- The Auto Adaptive Arc Force function is activated dur- nector for the welding circuit. ing stick welding.
ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CABLE PLUGS AND COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT K852-25 - Cable Plug Kit attaches to welding cable to provide quick disconnect from machine. Factory Installed TIG Torch Parts Kits - Parts kits are available for the Electrical Holder and Cable Assembly PTA-9FV and PTA-17 TIG torch.
WARNING For any maintenance or repair operations it is recom- mended to contact the nearest technical service cen- ter or Lincoln Electric. Maintenance or repairs per- formed by unauthorized service centers or personnel will null and void the manufacturers warranty.
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS IN STICK WELDING Excessive spatter 1. Long arc 2. High current Craters 1. Fast movement of the electrode away from piece. Inclusions 1.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS IN TIG WELDING Oxidation 1. lnsufficient gas. 2. No protection on the back side. Tungsten inclusions 1. lncorrect electrode sharpening. 2. Electrode too small. 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION ELECTRICAL FAILURES Machine fails to come on 1. No Input Voltage. (Power LED off) 2. Faulty supply plug or cable. 3. Internal fuse tripped. Allow time to Auto reset.
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● ● ● Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. ● Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish ● ● ● No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el AVISO DE...
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● ● ● Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or ● Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. WARNING remove fumes from breathing zone. ● Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- ●...
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