Lincoln Electric TIG 185 manual Cylinder may explode if damaged

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SAFETY

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WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion.

6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks from starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot

materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near hydraulic lines. Have a fire extinguisher readily available.

6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site, special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations. Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI Standard Z49.1) and the operating information for the equipment being used.

6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can cause overheating and create a fire hazard.

6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances inside. They can cause an explosion even though they have been “cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society (see address above).

6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or welding. They may explode.

6.f. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places. Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a welding area.

6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical. Work cables connected to the building framework or other locations away from the welding area increase the possibility of the welding current passing through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate cir- cuits. This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail.

6.h. Also see item 1.c.

CYLINDER may explode if damaged.

7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders

containing the correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and

pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for the application and maintained in good condition.

7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.

7.c. Cylinders should be located:

Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to physical damage.

A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.

7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.

7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet when opening the cylinder valve.

7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for use.

7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l, “Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR ELECTRICALLY 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 manufacturerʼs recommendations.

8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code and the manufacturerʼs recommendations.

Mar ʻ95

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Contents Precision TIG Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Précautions DE Sûreté Safety Safety Thank You Table of Contents Output Range Input Single Phase onlyRated Output Installation Physical DIMENSIONS2Model Height Width Depth Weight Precision TIGLifting and Moving Select Suitable LocationTilting Input Connections Connections for TIG Gtaw Welding Input Reconnect ProcedureTIG Torch Connection Remote Control Connection Connections for Stick Smaw WeldingWork Cable Connection Shielding GAS ConnectionOperation Product Description Recommended Processes and EquipmentControls and Settings Control FunctionalityOperating Steps Welding in TIG ModePulse TIG Control Remote Control Operation Benefits of the Precision TIG 185 DesignWelding in Stick Mode Recommended Electrode Amperage Ranges Precision TIGFactory Installed Options AccessoriesTable C.1 Field Installed Options K2348-1 Under-Storage CartRoutine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceSpark GAP Adjustment Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideSymptoms Output ProblemsRecommended ProblemsCourse of Action TIG Mode Problems Problems Possible Recommended TIG Welding Problems Stick Welding Problems Diagrams Dimensionprint Dimension Print L12202Precision TIG Precaucion Warnung