Lincoln Electric SVM103-A service manual Operation, Operating Instructions, Safety Instructions

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OPERATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before oper- ating your POWER-ARC 4000.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all the operation and maintenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include important safety precautions; detailed engine starting, operating, and maintenance instructions; and parts lists.

WARNING

ARC RAYS can burn.

• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.

ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust to the outside.

•Do not stack anything on or near the engine.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes with your skin or wet cloth- ing.

•Insulate yourself from the work and ground.

•Always wear dry insulating gloves.

FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.

• Keep your head out of fumes.

•Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing zone.

WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion.

•Keep flammable material away.

•Do not weld on containers that have held combustibles.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

• Do not operate this equipment with any of its doors open or guards off.

•Stop the engine before servicing it.

•Keep away from moving parts.

Only qualified personnel should install, use, or ser- vice this equipment.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The POWER-ARC 4000 is a low-cost generator/ welder designed for home use and other non-com- mercial applications. As a generator it can supply up to 4,000 continuous watts (or 4,400 surge watts) of 120/240 volt, single-phase AC power. As a welder it provides 125 amps of AC current for welding with AC stick electrodes. A single dial provides continuous adjustment of welding output. The machine is light- weight, portable, and can be lifted easily by two peo- ple.

A Briggs & Stratton 8 HP standard Cool-Bore®air- cooled, gasoline engine powers the generator/welder. The engine has an approximate operating life of 500 hours.

POWER-ARC 4000

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Contents POWER-ARC TM4000 Safety POWER-ARCElectric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation Section Installation Technical Specifications POWER-ARCLocation and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsStoring PRE-OPERATION Engine Service Power ARC Electrical Output ConnectionsWelding Cable Connections Cable Size and LengthAuxiliary Power Receptacles Cable InstallationMachine Grounding Plugs and HAND-HELD EquipmentPremises Wiring Circuit BreakersTable A.2 Electrical Device USE with the POWER-ARC Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsTable of Contents Operation Section Safety Instructions OperationOperating Instructions General DescriptionOperational Features and Controls Design Features AdvantagesRecommended Applications Welding CapabilityControls and Settings GENERATOR/WELDER ControlsFigure B.2 Gasoline Engine Controls Gasoline Engine ControlsBefore Starting the Engine Engine OperationStarting the Engine Running the Engine Stopping the EngineBREAK-IN Period Generator Operation To USE the Generator AS AN Auxiliary Power SupplyGeneral Information Table B.3 Generator Power Applications Welding Operation To USE the POWER-ARC 4000 for WeldingAfter YOU Finish the Weld Welding Guidelines Material Thickness Electrode Type Size SettingStick Welding Welding Circuit ARC12/95 POWER-ARC Four Factors of Successful WeldingElectrode Correct WAY to Strike AN ARCCorrect ARC Length Correct Welding SpeedTable of Contents Accessories Lincoln Electric Accessories OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESBriggs and Stratton Accessories Table of Contents Maintenance Routine and Periodic Maintenance Engine MaintenanceFigure D.2 Clean Rotating SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS Guard Figure D.4 SET Spark Plug GAP GENERATOR/WELDER Maintenance Table D.2 Engine Maintenance PartsPart Part Number Figure D.6. Major Component Locations Table of Contents Theory of Operation Section Theory of Operation ENGINE, EXCITATION, Rotor and StatorRotor Field Feedback and Auxiliary Power Figure E.3 Field Excitation and Auxiliary PowerAuxiliary Power Overcurrent Protection Weld Winding and ReactorTable of Contents Trouble Shooting & Repair Section Troubleshooting & Repair HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Output ProblemsOr contact your local Lincoln Local Lincoln Electric Authorized Troubleshooting & Repair Troubleshooting & Repair Engine Problems Engine Problems Welding Problems Test Description Rotor Voltage TestMaterials Needed Test Procedure Ground Stud Lead 200A Connection Output PanelRotor Resistance Test Slip RingsFigure F.3 Brushes Retained with Cable TIE Cable TIE BrushesEngine Throttle Adjustment Test Mark Strobe-tach MethodFrequency Counter Method Oscilloscope MethodFigure F.5 Location of Engine Throttle Adjustment NUT NUTNormal Open Circuit Weld Voltage Waveform Scope SettingsHigh Idle no Load Normal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform 115 VAC Supply Machine Loaded Typical Weld Output WaveformMachine Loaded to 125 Amps AT 23 VAC Brush Removal and Replacement DescriptionProcedure Figure F.6 Brushes Retained with Cable TIEProcedure Rheostat Removal and Replacement Figure F.7 Rheostat Removal Capacitor AND/OR Diode Bridge Removal Replacement Capacitor AND/OR Diode Bridge Removal and Replacement Procedure Capacitor Removal and ReplacementProcedure Diode Bridge Removal and Replacement STATOR/ROTOR Removal and Replacement InstructionsStator Removal Procedure TIE WrapOutput TerminalsThru Bolts Support Nuts POWER-ARC Figure F.10 Stator END Bracket Support and THRU-BOLTSReassembly Procedure Rotor Removal ProcedureRotor THRU-BOLT Feeler Gauge RotorAuxiliary Power Receptacle OUTPUT1 Retest After RepairEngine Output WELDER/GENERATOR OUTPUT1POWER-ARC Electrical Diagrams Table of ContentsSection G Electrical Diagram POWER-ARCPOWER-ARC POWER-ARC