Lincoln Electric IM579 manual Operation, Operating Instructions, Safety Instructions

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OPERATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand this entire section of operating instructions before operating the machine.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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 com- bustibles.

ARC RAYS can burn.

• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.

Observe additional Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

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Contents Invertec Power Wavetm Safety Depends on YouSafety Electric Shock can killARC Rays can burn Fumes and Gases can be dangerousWelding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Cylinder may explode if damagedFor Electrically pow- ered equipment For Engine powered equipment Electric and Magnetic FieldsMay be dangerous Précautions DE Sûreté Thank You Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTable of Contents Installation Technical Specifications Power WavePulse Pulse and Background Current Range Voltage Range Safety Precautions High Frequency Precautions Input Connections Select Suitable LocationInput Voltage Reconnect Procedure Input Power ConnectionsInput Fuse and Supply Wire Considerations Ground ConnectionsWire Feeder Connections Output ConnectionsWork and Electrode Cable Connections Water Cooler ConnectionsSafety Instructions OperationOperating Instructions Fumes and Gases can beSelect your process information Save process information if desiredDesign Features and Advantages Operational Features and ControlsSynergic Welding Recommended ProcessesControls and Settings Case Front ControlsInstalling AN Overlay Operating OverlaysOverview Overlay Types OverlayName PULSE, GMAW, FCAW, and STICK/TIG Process Selection Overlay Overlay ID Number =Operation Then Weld from Memory Overlay Memory Location # is EmptyWeld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure Overlay Figure B.6 Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure OverlayOperation Dual Wire FEEDERS, Dual Procedure Overlay Optional Position ProcedureLimits Overlay Optional Recall from Memory KEY Memory Location NumbersOperation Setup Overlay Figure B.9 Setup OverlayWire Feeder Setup Description Positive Polarity Voltage SensingTable B.1 Positive Voltage Sensing Options Negative Polarity Voltage SensingPositive Voltage Sensing Polarity Overview of Welding Procedures Flux Cored ARC Welding Fcaw and Gmaw ProceduresPulse Procedures STICK/TIG ProceduresExplanation of Table B.3 Pulse Welding Pulse processesOverload Protection Thermal ProtectionOver Current Protection Accessories OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESWire Feeder Setup Guns and CablesWater Cooler Usage Maintenance Routine and Periodic MaintenanceInput Filter Capacitor DIS Charge Procedure Figure D.1 Resistor Locations Discharge labels, on each of the four Switch Locate the #9 and #12 terminals, identified byPreventive Maintenance Figure D.4 General Component Locations Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Authorized Field Service FacilitySists, contact your local Lincoln Play fans run Check circuit breaker 5-amp Observe Safety Guidelines Controls and Settings Power-up Inspect the overlay bar code Saved in memory are different Check for proper shielding gas Wiring Diagrams Wiring DiagramHow To Read Shop Drawings New Lessons in Arc WeldingNeed Welding Training? Precaucion Aviso DE Limited Warranty