Select Suitable Location, Tilting | Lincoln Electric TIG 185

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INSTALLATION

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read entire installation section before starting installation.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Only qualified personnel should perform this installation.

•Turn 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 PRECISION TIG 185 to a power supply grounded per the National Electrical Code and any local codes.

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SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION

Place the welder where clean cooling air can freely circulate in and out through the rear louvers. Dirt, dust or any foreign material that can be drawn into the welder should be kept at a minimum. Failure to observe these precautions can result in excessive operating temperatures and nuisance shut-downs.

GRINDING

Do not direct grinding particles towards the welder. An abundance of conductive material can cause mainte- nance problems.

STACKING

PRECISION TIG 185 cannot be stacked.

LIFTING AND MOVING

The PRECISION TIG 185 models are provided with an Eyebolt used for lifting the unit with a hoist. To install; remove the plug button from the case top and screw the Eyebolt securely into the threaded bracket beneath the case top per the below instructions and warnings provided on the case top decal. Save the removed plug button (LE part No.T10397-2) to cover the hole when the lift Eyebolt is removed.

WARNING

• Use only Lincoln provided

	T4550-5 1/2-13 x 1.00 eyebolt.
	• Fully engage threads and
	torque eyebolt to 38 ft. lbs.
	• Re-torque eyebolt to 38 ft. lbs.
	before each lift.
	• Lift only with equipment of
	adequate lifting capacity.
FALLING	• Never lift welder with gas
EQUIPMENT	cylinder attached.

can cause injury. • Never lift welder above per-

sonnel.

•Lift only with equipment of adequate lifting capacity.

•Be sure machine is stable when lifting.

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An undercarriage, provided on the Ready-Pak w/Cart model, is also available to easily move the the unit. Refer to the Accessories section of this manual.

Do not attempt to lift the power source with an undercarriage attached.

The undercarriage is designed for hand moving only; mechanized movement can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the PRECISION TIG 185.

TILTING

Each machine must be placed on a secure, level sur- face, either directly or on a recommended undercar- riage. The machine may topple over if this procedure is not followed.

ENVIRONMENTAL RATING

The PRECISION TIG 185 power source carries an IP21 environmental rating. It may be used in normal industrial and commercial environments. Avoid using it in environments which have falling water such as rain.

Read and follow “Electric Shock Warnings” in the Safety section if welding must be performed under electrically hazardous conditions such as welding in wet areas or on or in the workpiece.

MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FRE- QUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION

This welder must be grounded! See your local and national electrical codes for proper grounding methods.