Lincoln Electric IM579 Thank You, Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

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for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product •••

as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you!

Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, Claims for material damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the transportation company at the time the shipment is received.

Please record your equipment identification information below for future reference. This information can be found on your machine nameplate.

Model Name & Number _____________________________________

Code & Serial Number _____________________________________

Date of Purchase _____________________________________

Whenever you request replacement parts for or information on this equipment always supply the information you have recorded above.

Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection. The level of seriousness to be applied to each is explained below:

WARNING

This statement appears where the information must be followed exactly to avoid serious personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

This statement appears where the information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment.

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Contents Invertec Power Wavetm Safety Depends on YouARC Rays can burn SafetyElectric Shock can kill 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 Input Connections Safety PrecautionsHigh Frequency Precautions Select Suitable LocationInput Fuse and Supply Wire Considerations Input Voltage Reconnect ProcedureInput Power Connections Ground ConnectionsWork and Electrode Cable Connections Wire Feeder ConnectionsOutput Connections Water Cooler ConnectionsOperating Instructions Safety InstructionsOperation Fumes and Gases can beSelect your process information Save process information if desiredSynergic Welding Design Features and AdvantagesOperational Features and Controls 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 OverlayTable B.1 Positive Voltage Sensing Options Wire Feeder Setup DescriptionPositive Polarity Voltage Sensing Negative Polarity Voltage SensingPositive Voltage Sensing Polarity Pulse Procedures Overview of Welding ProceduresFlux Cored ARC Welding Fcaw and Gmaw Procedures STICK/TIG ProceduresExplanation of Table B.3 Pulse Welding Pulse processesOverload Protection Thermal ProtectionOver Current Protection Wire Feeder Setup AccessoriesOPTIONS/ACCESSORIES 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