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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read entire installation section before starting installation.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Only qualified personnel should perform this installation.
•Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment.
•Do not touch electrically hot parts.
•Always connect the PRECISION TIG 225 to a power supply grounded per the National Electrical Code and any local codes.
SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION
MOUNTING
Environmental Rating
The Precision TIG 225 power source carries an IP21S environmental rating. It may be used in normal indus- trial and commercial environments. Avoid using it in environments which have falling water such as rain.
Read and follow "Electric Shock Warnings" in the Safety section if welding must be performed under electrically hazardous conditions such as welding in wet areas or on or in the workpiece.
•The Precision TIG 225 must be located where there is free circulation of clean air such that air move- ment in and out the back air vents will not be restricted.
•Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the Precision TIG 225 should be kept to a minimum. Failure to observe these precautions can result in excessive operating temperatures and nuisance shutdown.
GRINDING
Do not direct grinding particles towards the welder. An abundance of conductive material can cause mainte- nance problems.
STACKING
Precision TIG 225 cannot be stacked.
LIFTING AND MOVING
The PRECISION TIG 225 models are provided with an Eyebolt used for lifting the unit with a hoist.
To install; remove the plug button from the case top and screw the Eyebolt securely into the threaded bracket beneath the case top per the below instruc- tions and warnings provided on the case top decal. Save the removed plug button (LE part
WARNING
| • Use only Lincoln provided |
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| • Fully engage threads and |
| torque eyebolt to 38 ft. lbs. |
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| before each lift. |
| • Lift only with equipment of ade- |
FALLING | quate lifting capacity. |
• Never lift welder with gas | |
EQUIPMENT can | cylinder attached. |
cause injury. | • Never lift welder above personnel. |
•Lift only with equipment of adequate lifting capacity.
•Be sure machine is stable when lifting.
An undercarriage, provided on the
Do not attempt to lift the power source with an undercarriage attached.
The undercarriage is designed for hand moving only; mechanized movement can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the Precision TIG 225.
TILTING
Each machine must be placed on a secure, level sur- face, either directly or on a recommended undercar- riage. The machine may topple over if this procedure is not followed.
