INSTALLATION |
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Disconnect input power by remov- ing plug from receptacle before working inside Cooler.
•Use only grounded receptacle.
•Do not remove the power cord ground prong.
•Do not touch electrically “hot” parts inside Cooler.
•Have qualified personnel do the installation, main- tenance and troubleshooting work.
UNPACKING THE COOL ARC® 40
The packaging of the Cooler is designed to withstand shipping abuse, and contains a cardboard liner that surrounds the unit. If any shipping damage has occurred, contact your certified Lincoln distributor or service center. When unpacking the unit, avoid thrust- ing sharp objects through the carton liner, which may puncture the plastic reservoir. Below is the recom- mended procedure for unpacking the Cooler:
•Open top flap where identification label appears.
•Remove loose items and top insert.
•Open bottom flap.
•Remove bottom insert and slide Cooler, wrapped in inside liner from outer carton.
•Gently remove liner and packaging foam from Cooler.
Save the instruction manual and service directory sup- plied with the COOL ARC® 40 for parts orders and future maintenance service.
FILLING THE COOLANT RESERVOIR
Recommended Coolant
•For Use Above Freezing: Clean tap, distilled or de- ionized water.
•For Use Below Freezing: 50% water and 50% pure ethylene glycol (reagent or industrial grade) mixture.
•DO NOT USE: Automotive
•DO NOT USE:
To avoid freeze damage and water leakage in ship- ment, the COOL ARC® 40 unit is delivered empty with no coolant in the system. To fill the unit, locate the plastic
Clean tap water, distilled water,
40.
NOTE: Pure solutions and mixtures of, or materials (i.e. towels) wetted with ethylene glycol are toxic to humans and animals. They must not be haphazardly discarded, especially by pouring liquids down the drain. Contact the local EPA office for responsible dis- posal methods or for recycling information.
For best results when using the COOL ARC® 40 with Lincoln guns or torches, use distilled or
When using the COOL ARC® 40 with other products, consult the manufacturer's instruction manual for rec- ommended coolants.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE OIL BASED COOLANTS OR COOLANTS THAT CONTAIN RUST INHIBITORS OR LEAK STOP- PERS.
The unit can be filled either vertically or horizontally.
UNPLUG THE COOLER BEFORE FILLING THE COOLANT RESERVOIR:
UPRIGHT (VERTICAL):
•Tilt the unit backward and pour 2 gallons (7.6 liters) of coolant into the coolant reservoir fill hole through a funnel.
•If a 1 gallon (3.8 liters) fill bottle is available, tilt the unit forward until the bottle mates with the coolant reservoir fill hole. Then tilt the unit backward until the fill bottle is emptied. Fill the unit with 2 gallons (7.6 liters) of coolant.
COOL ARC® 40