Lincoln Electric IM958 Operation, General Description, Safety Instructions, Welding Capability

B-1		OPERATION		B-1
Read and understand this entire section before			GENERAL DESCRIPTION
operating your machine.			The Invertec V310-T AC/DC is an industrial 310 amp
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS			arc welding power source that utilizes single or three
			put. The welding response has been optimized for
			phase input power, to produce constant current out-
			stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW). The unit is ideal for
		WARNING
			industrial applications where portability, high efficiency
			and premium arc performance is important.
	ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
			The V310-T AC/DC is a power source that can per-
	• Do not touch electrically live parts		form the following types of welding with excellent
			results:
	such as output terminals, electrode		• TIG AC with square, sinusoidal and triangular
	or internal wiring.		waveforms.
	• Insulate yourself from the work and		• TIG DC (with high frequency or Touch Start TIG
	ground.		Starting)
	• Always wear dry insulating gloves.		• Stick DC & Stick AC
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	FUMES AND GASES		The Invertec V310-T AC/DC is rated at 310 amps,
	can be dangerous.
			22.4 volts, at 40% duty cycle on a ten minute basis
	• Keep your head out of fumes.		when connected to a 460V three phase supply line. It
			is capable of higher duty cycles at lower output cur-
	•	Use ventilation or exhaust to	rents. If the duty cycle is exceeded, a thermal protec-
		remove fumes from breathing	tor will shut off the output until the machine cools. See
		zone.	Technical Specifications in A-1 for other rated outputs.
____________________________________			The Invertec V310-T AC/DC is recommended for stick
	WELDING, CUTTING and		welding with such popular electrodes as Fleetweld 5P
	GOUGING SPARKS		and 5P+ (E6010), Fleetweld 35 (E6011), Fleetweld 37
	can cause fire or explosion		(E6013), Fleetweld 180 (E6011) and Excalibur 7018.
	• Keep flammable material away.		LIMITATIONS
	• Do not weld, cut or gouge on		The V310-T is not recommended for pipe thawing.
		containers that have held com-
	bustibles.
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ARC RAYS can burn.

• Wear eye, ear and body protection.

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Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment. Observe all safety information throughout this manual.

V310-T AC/DC TIG