Lincoln Electric 170I manual Safety Precautions, Identify and Locate Components

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A-2		INSTALLATION		A-2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Read entire installation section before starting installation.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Only qualified personnel should perform this installation.

•Only personnel that have read and under- stood the Handymig 170i Operating Manual should install and operate this equipment.

•Machine must be plugged into a receptacle which is grounded per any national, local or other applicable electrical codes.

•The Handymig 170i power switch is to be in the OFF (“O”) position when installing work cable and gun and when connecting power cord to input power.

IDENTIFY AND LOCATE

COMPONENTS

If you have not already done so, unpack the Handymig 170i from its carton and remove all packing material around the Handymig 170i. Remove the fol- lowing loose items from the carton (see Figure A.1):

1.Handymig 170i

2.Gun and cable assembly(1)

3.Literature and miscellaneous includes:

a)This operating manual

b)A separate .030" (0.8 mm) contact tip

c)Hex key wrench for removal of drive roll.

4.10 ft (3,0 m) work cable.

5.Work clamp.

6.Adjustable mixed-Gas Regulator & Hose.

(1)The gun is ready to feed .023" – .025" (0.6 mm) diameter wire.

FIGURE A.1

1

2

WELDING
25-125AMP RANGE
Handymig	170i

4

3

5

6

Handymig 170i

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Contents Handymig For Engine powered equipment SafetyElectric and Magnetic Fields may be dangerous Iii Electric Shock can killARC Rays can burn Fumes and Gases can be dangerousWelding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Cylinder may explode if damagedAssessment of Area Instructions for ELECTRO- Magnetic CompatibilityPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately Table of Contents Section F ViiiSection D Section ETechnical Specifications Handymig InstallationIdentify and Locate Components Safety PrecautionsStacking Work Clamp InstallationSelect Suitable Location Output ConnectionsGAS Connection GUN InstallationWork Cable Installation Connecting Gun Cable to the HandymigFigure A.5 Input ConnectionsLine Cord Connection Electrical Input Connection For Rated OutputGeneral Description Design Features AdvantagesOperational Features and Controls OperationLimitations Controls and SettingsWelding Capability Sequence of Operation Wire LoadingWelding Operations Figure B.4 Wire ThreadingMaking a Weld Cleaning Tip And NozzleProcess Guidelines Shielding Gas Changing Machine Over to Feed Other Wire SizesWelding with Gmaw MIG Welding with Fcaw InnershieldLearning to Weld Learning to WeldOverload Protection Gmaw MIG Welding ARC SELF-SHIELDED Fcaw Welding ARCJoint Types and Positions Process SelectionCommon Metals Fillet Welds Welding In The Vertical PositionPenetration Correct Welding Position Machine SET UP for the SELF-SHIELDED Fcaw ProcessWelding Techniques for the SELF- Shielded Fcaw Process Vertical-down WeldingCorrect Welding Speed Correct Electrical Stickout ESOPractice Helpful HintsWelding Techniques for the Gmaw MIG Process Machine SET UP for the Gmaw MIG ProcessFor the Handymig 170i, use the following To Eliminate Stubbing* in order of importance Troubleshooting WeldsTo Eliminate a Ropy Convex Bead To Correct Poor Penetration in order of impor- tanceProper Gun Handling Application Chart GUN and Cable Maintenance MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance Changing Drive Roll Component Replacement ProceduresChanging the Contact TIP Liner trim length Changing LinerGUN Handle Parts Ground Test Procedure HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide 1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1Recommended Course of Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guide Problems Possible Areas Symptoms MisadjustmentsContact your local Liquid Arc Authorized Field Service FacilityWelding Problems Handymig 170i Wiring Diagram Code Wiring DiagramsPrecaucion Warnung Copyright 2000 Lincoln Global Inc