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equipment is designed and built
wi th safety in mind. Ho wev er,
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increased by proper installation ...
and thoughtful operation on your
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
The Above For Diesel Engines
ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.
Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety information, it is strongly recommended that you
purchase a copy of “Safety in Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society, P.O. Box
351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available
from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE
PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
The Above For Gasoline Engines
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FOR ENGINE
powered equipment.
1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance
work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.
1.c. Do not add the fuel n ea r an open f lame
welding arc or when the engine is running.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool before
refueling to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on contact with hot e ngine pa rts and
igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling tank. If
fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start
engine until fumes have been eliminated.
1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in
position and in good repair.Keep hands, hair, clothing and
tools away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving
parts when starting, operating or repairing equipment.
1.e. In s om e ca ses it may be nece ss ar y to r em ove safety
gu a rds t o pe r for m re q uir e d ma inte nanc e . Re mov e
guards only when necessary and replace them when the
ma i nten ance re q uiri ng thei r r e mov a l i s c ompl ete.
Always use the greatest care when working near moving
parts.
1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan.
Do not attempt to override the governor or
idler by pushing on the throttle control rods
while the engine is running.
1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the
radiator pressure cap when the engine is
hot.
ELECTRIC AND
MAGNETIC FIELDS
may be dangerous
2.a. El ectric cu rrent flowing through any co nd uctor causes
local ized Electric and Magnetic Fields (E MF). We lding
curre nt crea tes EMF fi elds ar ound welding cabl es and
welding machines
2.b. EM F fi el ds may interfere with s om e pa ce ma ke rs , an d
welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician
before welding.
2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health
effects which are now not known.
2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to
minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
2.d.1.
Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure
them with tape when possible.
2.d.2. Nev er c oi l the electrode l ea d ar ou nd your b od y.
2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and
work cables. If the electrode cable is on your right
side, the work cable should also be on your right side.
1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while
turning the engine or welding generator during maintenance
work, disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or
magneto wire as appropriate.
2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as
possible to the area being welded.
2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.
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ELE CTRIC S HOCK can
kill.
3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits
are electrically “hot” when the welder is on.
Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare
skin or wet cl othing. Wear dry, hole-fre e
gloves to insulate hands.
3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation.
Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full
area of physical contact with work and ground.
In addition to the normal safety precautions, if welding
mu s t be per f orm e d unde r elec tric a lly ha zar d ous
con ditions (in damp location s or whil e wear ing wet
clothing; on metal structures such as floors, gratings or
scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting,
kneeling or lying, if there is a high risk of unavoidable or
accidental contact with the workpiece or ground) use
the following equipment:
• Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder.
• DC Manual (Stick) Welder.
• AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.
3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode,
elect rode reel, w elding head, nozzle or s emiauto matic
welding gun are also electrically “hot”.
3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical
connection with the metal being welded. The connection
should be as close as possible to the area being welded.
3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical
(earth) ground.
3.f.
Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and
welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace
damaged insulation.
3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.
3.h. Ne ver simul ta neously tou ch e lectric al ly “ ho t” p ar ts o f
electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage
between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage
of both welders.
3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect
yourself from a fall should you get a shock.
3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8.
ARC RAYS can burn.
4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover
plates to protect your eyes from sparks and
the rays of the arc when welding or observing
open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens
should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.
4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant
material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from
the arc rays.
4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable
screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose
themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.
FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
5.a. Welding may produce fumes and g ases
hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these
fumes and gases. When welding, keep
your head out of the fume. Use enough
ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep
fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When
we l ding w ith e lect rode s whi c h req u ire s pec i al
ve n til atio n s uch as s tai nle s s or har d fac i ng (se e
in str uct ion s on c ont ain er or MSDS ) or on lead or
cadmi um plat ed stee l and othe r metal s or co atings
which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as
low as possible and within applicable OSHA PEL and
ACGIH TLV limits using local exhaust or mechanical
ventilation. In c on fi ne d spaces or in s om e ci rc um st a nce s, out d oor s, a resp ira t or ma y be requ ire d .
Additional precautions are also required when welding
on galvanized steel.
5. b. The operation of welding fume control equipment is affected
by various factors including proper use and positioning of
the equipment, maintenance of the equipment and the specific welding procedure and application involved. Worker
exposure level should be checked upon installation and
periodically thereafter to be certain it is within applicable
OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits.
5.c.
Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon
coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations.
The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors
form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.
5.d. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and
cause i nj ur y or death. Always use enough ventilation,
especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.
vapors
to
5.e. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this
equipment and the consumables to be used, including the
ma t eria l s a fet y dat a she e t ( MSDS ) and fol l ow y our
employer’s safety practices. MSDS forms are available from
yo u r w e ldi n g d ist r ibu t or o r f rom th e ma nuf a ctu r er.
5.f. Also see item 1.b.
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WELDING and CUTTING
SPARKS can
cause fire or explosion.
6.a.
Remove fire hazards from the welding area.
If this is not possible, cover them to prevent
Re m embe rth a twe l din gspa r ksan dho t
materials from welding can easily go through small cracks
an d ope nings t o adj ace nt ar eas . Avoid w eld ing nea r
hydraulic lines. Have a fire extinguisher readily available.
6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site,
special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous
situations. Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI
Standar d Z49.1) and t he oper at ing i nformatio n for the
equipment being used.
6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode
circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact
can cause overheating and create a fire hazard.
6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances
inside. They can cause an explosion even
been “cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended
Safe Practices for the
Co n tain ers and Pi pin g T h at Hav e H e ld Haz a rdo u s
Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society
(see address above).
6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or
welding. They may explode.
Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil
6.f.
free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt,
cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear
ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a
welding area.
6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding
area as practical. Work cables connected to the building
framework or other locations away from the welding area
incre ase the possibility of the we lding current p assing
through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate circuits. This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains
or cables until they fail.
6.h. Also see item 1.c.
the w el di ng sparks f ro m st ar ting a fire.
though
they have
Preparation
for Welding and Cutting of
CYLINDER may explode
if damaged.
7.a. U s e onl y com p res s ed ga s cyl i nde r s
containing the correct shielding gas for the
pr o cess use d an d pro p erl y op e rat i ng
re g ulat ors de s ign e d f or th e gas an d
pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for
the application and maintained in good condition.
7.b. Al wa ys k ee p cy li nd ers in a n up ri gh t po si ti on secur el y
chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.
7.c. Cylinders should be located:
• Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to
physical damage.
• A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and
any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.
7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other
electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.
7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet
when opening the cylinder valve.
7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand
tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for
use.
7.g. Re ad a nd f ollow t he i nstru ction s on c ompre ssed ga s
cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l,
“Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
FOR ELECTRICALLY
powered equipment.
8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect
switch at the fuse box before working on
the equipment.
8.b. Install equipment in ac cordance with the U.S. National
Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacture r’s
recommendations.
8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National
Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6.I. Read and follow NFPA 51B “ Standard for Fire Prevention
During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work”, available
from NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, PO box 9101, Quincy, Ma
022690-9101.
6.j. Do not use a welding power source for pipe thawing.
Refer to http://www.lincolnelectric.com/safety for additional safety information.
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PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions
et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce
manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suivantes:
Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc
1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique:
a. Les circuits à l’électrode et à la piéce sont sous tension
quand la machine à souder est en marche. Eviter toujours
tout contact entre les parties sous tension et la peau nue
ou les vétements mouillés. Porter des gants secs et sans
trous pour isoler les mains.
b. Faire trés attention de bien s’isoler de la masse quand on
soude dans des endroits humides, ou sur un plancher
metallique ou des grilles metalliques, principalement dans
les positions assis ou couché pour lesquelles une grande
partie du corps peut être en contact avec la masse.
c. Maintenir le porte-électrode, la pince de masse, le câble
de soudage et la machine à souder en bon et sûr état
defonctionnement.
d.Ne jamais plonger le porte-électrode dans l’eau pour le
refroidir.
e. Ne jamais toucher simultanément les parties sous tension
des porte-électrodes connectés à deux machines à souder
parce que la tension entre les deux pinces peut être le
total de la tension à vide des deux machines.
f. Si on utilise la machine à souder comme une source de
courant pour soudage semi-automatique, ces precautions
pour le porte-électrode s’applicuent aussi au pistolet de
soudage.
6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de
prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles.
7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de
la ma sse. Un cour t-circuit ac cidental p eut provoq uer un
échauffement et un risque d’incendie.
8. S’assurer que la masse est connectée le plus prés possible
de la zone de travail qu’il est pratique de le faire. Si on place
la masse sur la charpente de la construction ou d’autres
endroits éloignés de la zone de travail, on augmente le risque
de voir passer le courant de soudage par les chaines de levage, câbles de grue, ou autres circuits. Cela peut provoquer
des risques d’incendie ou d’echauffement des chaines et des
câbles jusqu’à ce qu’ils se rompent.
9. Assurer une ventilation suffisante dans la zone de soudage.
Ceci est particuliérement important pour le soudage de tôles
galvanisées plombées, ou cadmiées ou tout autre métal qui
produit des fumeés toxiques.
10. Ne pas souder en présence de vapeurs de chlore provenant
d’opérations de dégraissage, netto yage ou pistolage. La
chaleur ou les rayons de l’arc peuvent réagir avec les vapeurs
du solvant pour produire du phosgéne (gas fortement toxique)
ou autres produits irritants.
11. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la sûreté,
voir le code “Code for safety in welding and cutting” CSA
Standard W 117.2-1974.
2. Dans le cas de travail au dessus du niveau du sol, se protéger
contre les chutes dans le cas ou on recoit un choc. Ne jamais
enrouler le câble-électrode autour de n’importe quelle partie
du corps.
3. Un coup d’arc peut être plus sévère qu’un coup de soliel,
donc:
a. Utiliser un bon masque avec un verre filtrant approprié
ainsi qu’un verre blanc afin de se protéger les yeux du rayonnement de l’arc et des projections quand on soude ou
quand on regarde l’arc.
b. Porter des vêtements convenables afin de protéger la
peau de soudeur et des aides contre le rayonnement de
l‘arc.
c. Protég er l’autre pe rs on nel t ra va illant à pr ox im ité a u
soudage à l’aide d’écrans appropriés et non-inflammables.
4. De s g outte s de laitier en fusion sont émises de l’arc de
soudage. Se protéger avec des vêtements de protection libres
de l’huile, tels que les gants en cuir, chemise épaisse, pantalons sans revers, et chaussures montantes.
5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de
soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les
zones où l’on pique le laitier.
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ POUR
LES MACHINES À SOUDER À
TRANSFORMATEUR ET À
REDRESSEUR
1. Relier à la terre le chassis du poste conformement au code de
l’électricité et aux recommendations du fabricant. Le dispositif
de montage ou la piece à souder doit être branché à une
bonne mise à la terre.
2. Autant que possible, I’installation et l’entretien du poste seront
effectués par un électricien qualifié.
3. Avant de faires des travaux à l’interieur de poste, la debrancher à l’interrupteur à la boite de fusibles.
4. Garder tous les couvercles et dispositifs de sûreté à leur
place.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Conformance
Products displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community Council Directive of 3 May
1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
(89/336/EEC). It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized
standard: EN 60974-10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment.
It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is designed for industrial and professional use.
Introduction
All electrical equipment generates small amounts of electromagnetic emission. Electrical emission may be
transmitted through power lines or radiated through space, similar to a radio transmitter. When emissions
are received by other equipment, electrical interference may result. Electrical emissions may affect many
kinds of electrical equipment; other nearby welding equipment, radio and TV reception, numerical controlled
machines, telephone systems, computers, etc. Be aware that interference may result and extra precautions
may be required when a welding power source is used in a domestic establishment.
Installation and Use
The user is responsible for installing and using the welding equipment according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. If electromagnetic disturbances are detected then it shall be the responsibility of the user of the
welding equipment to resolve the situation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer. In some cases
this remedial action may be as simple as earthing (grounding) the welding circuit, see Note. In other cases it
could involve construction an electromagnetic screen enclosing the power source and the work complete
with associated input filters. In all cases electromagnetic disturbances must be reduced to the point where
they are no longer troublesome.
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Note: The welding circuit may or may not be earthed for safety reasons according to national codes.
Changing the earthing arrangements should only be authorized by a person who is competent to access whether the changes will increase the risk of injury, e.g., by allowing parallel
welding current return paths which may damage the earth circuits of other equipment.
Assessment of Area
Before installing welding equipment the user shall make an assessment of potential electromagnetic problems in the surrounding area. The following shall be taken into account:
a) other supply cables, control cables, signaling and telephone cables; above, below and adjacent to the
welding equipment;
b) radio and television transmitters and receivers;
c) computer and other control equipment;
d) safety critical equipment, e.g., guarding of industrial equipment;
e) the health of the people around, e.g., the use of pacemakers and hearing aids;
f) equipment used for calibration or measurement
g) the immunity of other equipment in the environment. The user shall ensure that other equipment being
used in the environment is compatible. This may require additional protection measures;
h) the time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other
activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises.
Methods of Reducing Emissions
Mains Supply
Welding equipment should be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. If interference occurs, it may be necessary to take additional precautions such as filtering of the mains
supply. Consideration should be given to shielding the supply cable of permanently installed welding equipment, in metallic conduit or equivalent. Shielding should be electrically continuous throughout its length. The
shielding should be connected to the welding power source so that good electrical contact is maintained
between the conduit and the welding power source enclosure.
Maintenance of the Welding Equipment
The welding equipment should be routinely maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
All access and service doors and covers should be closed and properly fastened when the welding equipment is in operation. The welding equipment should not be modified in any way except for those changes
and adjustments covered in the manufacturers instructions. In particular, the spark gaps of arc striking and
stabilizing devices should be adjusted and maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Welding Cables
The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close together, running at
or close to floor level.
Equipotential Bonding
Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be considered.
However, metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the operator could
receive a shock by touching these metallic components and the electrode at the same time. The operator
should be insulated from all such bonded metallic components.
Earthing of the Workpiece
Where the workpiece is not bonded to earth for electrical safety, not connected to earth because of its size
and position, e.g., ships hull or building steelwork, a connection bonding the workpiece to earth may reduce
emissions in some, but not all instances. Care should be taken to prevent the earthing of the workpiece
increasing the risk of injury to users, or damage to other electrical equipment. Where necessary, the connection of the workpiece to earth should be made by a direct connection to the workpiece, but in some countries
where direct connection is not permitted, the bonding should be achieved by suitable capacitance, selected
according to national regulations.
Screening and Shielding
Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment in the surrounding area may alleviate prob-
lems of interference. Screening of the entire welding installation may be considered for special applications.
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Portions of the preceding text are contained in EN 60974-10: “Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) product standard for arc welding equipment.”
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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!
The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln
Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice. We expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness for any customer’s particular purpose,
with respect to such information or advice. As a matter of practical consideration, we also cannot assume any responsibility for updating or
correcting any such information or advice once it has been given, nor does the provision of information or advice create, expand or alter any
warranty with respect to the sale of our products.
Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control
of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in
applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.
Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com
for any updated information.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY
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 Number ___________________________________________________________________________
Code Number or Date Code_________________________________________________________________
Serial Number____________________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased___________________________________________________________________________
Where Purchased_________________________________________________________________________
Whenever you request replacement parts or information on this equipment, always supply the information you
have recorded above. The code number is especially important when identifying the correct replacement parts.
On-Line Product Registration
- Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet.
• For faxing: Complete the form on the back of the warranty statement included in the literature packet
accompanying this machine and fax the form per the instructions printed on it.
• For On-Line Registration: Go to our
“Product Registration”. Please complete the form and submit your registration.
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:
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC TIG will operate in
harsh environments. Even so, it is important that simple preventative measures are followed in order to
assure long life and reliable operation.
• The machine must be located where there is free cir-
culation of clean air such that air movement in the
back and out the front will not be restricted.
• Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine
should be kept to a minimum. Failure to observe
these precautions can result in excessive operating
temperatures and nuisance shutdown.
STACKING
The Inverte c ® V311-T AC/DC TIG can
stacked.
TILTING
Place the machine directly on a secure, level surface.
The machine may topple over if this procedure is not
followed.
ENVIRONMENTAL AREA
Keep the machine dry. Do not place it on wet ground
or in puddles.
Invertec®
V311-T
AC/DC TIG
not be
MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION
The Capacitor Discharge Circuit used in the high frequency generator, may cause many radio, TV and
electronic equipment interference problems. These
problems may be the result of radiated interference.
Proper grounding methods can reduce or eliminate
radiated interference.
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC TIG has been field tested under recommended installation conditions. It complies with FCC allowable limits for radiation.
Radiated interference can develop in the following
four ways:
1. Direct interference radiated from the welder.
2. Direct interference radiated from the welding leads.
3. Direct interference radiated from feedback into the
power lines.
4. Interference from re-radiation of “pickup” by
ungrounded metallic objects.
Keeping these contributing factors in mind, installing
equipment per the following instructions should minimize problems.
1. Keep the welder power supply lines as short as
possible and enclose as much of them as possible
in rigid metallic conduit or equivalent shielding for a
distance of 50 feet (15.2m). There should be good
electrical contact between this conduit and the
welder case ground. Both ends of the conduit
should be connected to a driven ground and the
entire length should be continuous.
2. Keep the work and electrode leads as short as
poss i b le and a s close together as p o s sible.
Lengths should not exceed 25 ft (7.6m).
3. Be sure the torch and work cable rubber cover-
ings are free of cuts and cracks that allow high
frequency leakage. Cables with high natural rubber content, such as Lincoln Stable-Arc
resist high frequency leakage than neoprene and
other synthetic rubber insulated cables.
4. Keep the torch in good repair and all connections
tight to reduce high frequency leakage.
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A-3
5. The work terminal must be connected to a ground
within ten feet of the welder, using one of the following methods.
a) A metal underground water pipe in direct con-
tact with the earth for ten feet or more.
b) A 3/4” (19mm) galvanize d p ipe or a 5 /8”
(16mm) solid galvanized iron, steel or copper
rod driven at least eight feet into the ground.
The ground should be securely made and the
grounding cable should be as short as possible
using cable of the same size as the work cable, or
larger. Grounding to the building frame electrical
conduit or a long pipe system can result in re-radiation, effectively making these members radiating
antennas.
6. Keep all panels securely in place.
7. All electrical conductors within 50 ft (15.2m) of the
welder should be enclosed in grounded, rigid
metallic conduit or equivalent shielding. Flexible
metallic conduit is generally not suitable.
INSTALLATION
A-3
RECONNECT PROCEDURE
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC auto reconnects to
208V, 230V or 460V supply.
Fuse the input circuit with time delay fuses or delay
1
type
circuit breakers. Using fuses or circuit breakers
smaller than recommended may result in “nuisance”
shut-offs from welder inrush currents even if not welding at high currents.
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC is recommended for
use on an individual branch circuit.
¹
Also called “inverse time” or “thermal/magnetic” circuit breakers.
These c ir cu it brea ke rs have a delay in t ri pp ing acti on that
decreases as the magnitude of the current increases.
8. When the welder is enclosed in a metal building,
several earth driven electrical grounds connected
(as in 5b above) around the periphery of the building are recommended.
Failure to observe these recommended installation
procedures can cause radio or TV interference problems.
INPUT CONNECTIONS
Be sure the voltage, phase, and frequency of the input
power is as specified on the rating plate, located on
the bottom of the machine.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Have a qualified electrician install
and service this equipment.
• Turn the input power OFF and unplug
the machine from the receptacle
before working on this equipment.
• Allow machine to sit for 5 minutes
allow the power capacitors to discharge before
working inside this equipment.
minimum to
• Do not touch electrically hot parts.
• Machine must be plugged into a receptacle that
is grounded according to the National Electrical
Code and local codes.
In all cases, the green or green/yellow grounding wire
must be connected to the grounding pin of the plug, usually identified by a green screw.
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC TIG can be operated on
engine driven generators as long as the 230 volt auxiliary meets the following conditions:
• The AC waveform peak voltage is below 400 volts.
• The AC waveform frequency is between 45 and
65Hz.
The following Lincoln engine drives meet these conditions when run in the high idle mode:
• Ranger 250, 305
• Vantage 300, 400, 500
Some engine drives do not meet these conditions
(e.g. Miller Bobcats, etc). Operation of the Invertec®
V311-T AC/DC is not recommended on engine drives
not conforming to these conditions. Such drives may
del iver unacce ptabl y hig h volt age level s to the
Invertec® V311-T AC/DC power source.
Attachment plugs must comply with the Standard for
Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL498.
The product is considered acceptable for use only when
an attachment plug as specified is properly attached to
the supply cord.
For use on engine drives, keep in mind the above input
draw restrictions and the following precaution.
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INSTALLATION
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
• Turn the input line Switch on the
Invertec® V311T AC/DC “off” before
connecting or disconnecting output
cables or other equipment.
• Keep the electrode holder, TIG torch and cable
insulation in good condition and in place.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode
with skin or wet clothing.
OUTPUT AND GAS CONNECTION FOR
TIG WELDING (FIGURE A.1)
The TIG Torch Twist-Mate and work cable Twist-Mate
Connectors are supplied with the welder. To connect
the cables, turn the Power Switch “OFF”.
torch ca b l e T w i s t -Mate p lug i n t o t h e DC(-)
Electrode/Gas Output Receptacle on the front of the
wel der and turn it c lockw i se until snug, (Do not
Overtighten). This is a quick connect terminal and also
provides the gas connection for the shielding gas to
the torch.
Connect the
WARNING
To avoid receiving a high frequency shock, keep
the TIG torch and cable Insulation in good condition.
___________________________________________
WORK CABLE CONNECTION
A-5
This unit does not include a TIG torch, but one may be
purchased separately. The accessories section of this
manual lists a number of Lincoln Electric TIG torches,
and TIG Torch Starter Packs that are recommended
for use with this machine; however, any similar TIG
torch can be used. To attach the Twist-Mate Plug to a
Lincoln Torch, slide the rubber boot onto the torch
cable (enlarge the boot opening if necessary), screw
the fitting on the torch cable into the brass connector
snugly and slide the boot back over the brass connec-
tor.
OUTPUT CONNECTION FOR STICK
WELDING (FIGURE A.2)
First determine the proper electrode polarity for the
electrode to be used. Consult the electrode data for
this information. Then connect the output cables to
the output terminals corresponding to this polarity.
For instance, for DC(+) welding, connect the electrode
cable (which is connected to the electrode holder) to
the “+” output terminal and the work cable (which is
connected to the work clamp) to the “-” output terminal. Insert the connector with the key lining up with
the keyway, and rotate clockwise; until the connection
is snug. Do not over tighten.
FIGURE A.2
WORK CABLE
Next, connect the work cable to the “+” output terminal
in the same way.
To minimize high frequency interference, refer to
Machin e Grounding and High Frequ ency
Interference Protection section of this manual for the
proper procedure on grounding the work clamp and
work piece.
TIG TORCH
WORK CABLE
FIGURE A.1
WORK CLAMP
INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG
WORK CABLE
STICK ELECTRODE
HOLDER
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A-6
25 mm
1.00 in.
WELDING CABLE
BOOT
TRIM, IF REQ’D
TO FIT OVER CABLE
WELDING CABLE
COPPER FERRULE
SET SCREW
BRASS PLUG
COPPER TUBE
INSTALLATION
A-6
QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELECTRODE CABLE and WORK CABLE)
A quick disconnect system is used for the welding
cable connections. The stick electrode cable will need
to have a plug attached.
1. Cut off welding cable lug, if present.
2. Remove 1.00 in. (25mm) of welding cable insulation.
3. Slide rubber boot onto cable end. The boot end
may be trimmed to match the cable diameter. Use
soap or other nonpetroleum-based lubricant to
help slide the boot over the cable, if needed.
4. Insert copper strands into ferrule.
SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION
Obtain the necessary inert shielding gas. Connect the
cylinder of gas with a pressure regulator and flow
gage. Install a gas hose between the regulator and
gas inlet (located on the rear of the welder). The gas
inlet has a 5/16-18 right hand female thread; CGA
#032.
WARNING
CYLINDER could explode
if damaged.
• Keep cylinder upright and
chained to a support.
• Keep cylinder away from areas where it
could be damaged.
• Never allow the torch or welding electrode
to touch the cylinder.
• Keep cylinder away from live electrical circuits.
6. Tighten set screw to collapse copper tube. Screw
must apply pressure against welding cable. The
top of the set screw will be well below the surface
of the brass plug after tightening.
7. Slide rubber boot over brass plug. The rubber boot
must be positioned to completely cover all electrical surfaces after the plug is locked into the receptacle.
REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION
A remote control receptacle is provided on the lower
center case front of the welder for connecting a
remote control to the machine. Refer to the Optional
Accesso ries section of this man ual for ava ilable
remote controls.
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B-1
OPERATION
B-1
Read and understand this entire section before
operating your machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts
such as output terminals, electrode
or internal wiring.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing
zone.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC is an industrial 310 amp
arc welding power source that utilizes single or three
phase input power, to produce constant current output. The welding response has been optimized for
stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW). The unit is ideal for
industrial applications where portability, high efficiency
and premium arc performance is important.
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC is a power source that
can perform the following types of welding with excellent results:
• TIG AC with square, sinusoidal and triangular
waveforms.
• TIG DC (with high frequency or Touch Start TIG
Starting)
• Stick DC & Stick AC
WELDING CAPABILITY
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC is rated at 310 amps,
22.4 volts, at 40% duty cycle on a ten minute basis
when connected to a 460V three phase supply line. It
is capable of higher duty cycles at lower output currents. If the duty cycle is exceeded, a thermal protector will shut off the output until the machine cools. See
Technical Specifications in A-1 for other rated outputs.
Only qualified personnel should operate this
equipm ent. Observe a ll safety informa tion
throughout this manual.
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC is recommended for
stick welding with s u c h p o p ular electrodes as
Fleetweld 5P and 5P+ (E6010), Fleetweld 35 (E6011),
Fleetweld 37 (E6013), Fleetweld 180 (E6011) and
Excalibur 7018.
LIMITATIONS
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC is not recommended for
pipe thawing.
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B-2
1
2
I1
1
2
3
OPERATION
REAR CONTROL PANEL (FIGURE B.1)
WARNING
• I1: Off/On switch turns on the electric power to
the welder. It has two positions, "O" off, and
"I" on.
* With "l1" in the "I" (ON) po sition, the welding
machine is operational and there is voltage between
the positive (+) and negative (-) Terminals in stick
welding. In TIG, the welding process needs a trigger
closure command at the remote control connection.(Usually via an Arc Start Switch or Foot Amptrol)
* The welder is connected to the supply even if the
“l1” (Power Switch) is in the "O" (Off) position, and
therefore there are electrically live parts inside the
power source. Carefully follow the instructions given
in this manual.
B-2
* 1 : Supply cable
* 2 : Gas attachment
l1 : Power Switch
LOWER CONTROL PANEL (FIGURE B.2)
FIGURE B.2
1. Electrode Connection (Negative) - For quick dis-
connect system using Twist-Mate cable plugs with
gas pass through for TIG Torches.
2. Remote Control Connector - For the connection
of a Lincoln Foot Amptrol, Hand Amptrol or Arc
Start Switch. See the ACCESSORIES section for
available options.
INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG
FIGURE B.1
3. Electrode Connection (Positive) - For quick dis-
connect system using Twist-Mate cable plugs.
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USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW AND OPERATION:
FIGURE B.3
B-3
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC User interface consists of the following (Refer to Figure B.3):
1. DYNAMIC LCD DISPLAY
2. STATUS LED LIGHTS
a. VRD On (Voltage Reduction Device)
Status Light- Voltage reduction device can
be enabled from the set-up menu so that an
output voltage limit can be set that reduces
the output open circuit voltage to a safer level
when not w e lding. If enab l ed when the
machine is sitting i dle in sti ck mode th e
Green VRD on light will illuminate to indicate
the voltage is reduced below the set limit. If
the VRD device is n ot ena b led (facto r y
default) from the set up menu or while welding the red VRD off light will illuminate to
show that output voltage is present above the
limit.
Note: The green VRD on light will illuminate in TIG
mode until the output is triggered even when VRD
is disabled. Also note that enabling VRD to reduce
the output voltage can make striking a stick electrode more difficult.
INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG
b. General Alarm – Yellow LED which is lit when
faults exist with the power source or optional
co oler, such as over te mperatu re, coo lant
blockage, etc.
c. Output On (No VRD) – This status light will illu-
minate red whenever the output in electrically
hot and the voltage level is above the VRD
threshold value.
3. A seven segment LED display (H)
4. PUSH BUTTON/ROTARY ENCODER
5. MODE PUSH BUTTONS (A-D)
a. Weld Mode (A)
b. Trigger Mode (B)
c. TIG Pulse Mode (C)
d. Memory Location Select (D)
6. PUSH BUTTONS (E, F)
e. Memory Save (E)
f. Memory Recall (F)
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OPERATION
DYNAMIC LCD DISPLAY
The Dynamic display is divided into several sections
(Refer to Figure B.4):
1. Weld Sequence
Diagram
B-4
2. Parameter
Display
3. Mode Push Button
Indicators
Figure B.4
1. The Weld Sequence Diagram shows the various
parameters that can be selected and adjusted and
their pr ese t values. As the p ush button/rota ry
encoder is pressed a triangular shaped flashing
indicator will highlight the adjustable parameter on
the sequence diagram in bold. Each press of the
encoder will scroll to the next selected parameter
sequentially. Rotating the push button encoder will
change the selected parameter value. The display
is dynamic in that adjusting the selected parameter
dynamically changes the shape of the sequence
diagram. After 5 seconds of inactivity the selected
parameter will default back to the weld output amps
par amete r. Depressin g the butt on a gain will
remember the last selected parameter and begin
the sequential scroll from that parameter.
Three Sequence Diagram types exist:
• STICK (See Figure B.4a)
• TIG (See Figure B.4b)
• Pulse TIG (See Figure B.4c)
Figure B.4b
Figure B.4c
2. The Parameter Display Section shows the select-
ed parameter its display icon and preset value. To
ch ange the value, rotate the pus h b utton/r otary
encoder. Some parameters like AC Frequency have
an Enhanced Icon Display that shows the effect of the
varying parameter on the arc and/or weld bead profile.
As these parameters are adjusted an indicator will
move between the minimum and maximum icon to
show the relative effect of that parameter. Pulse
Frequency shown in Figure B.4c is an example of the
enhanced icon display. Refer to Table B.1 for a list of
Enhanced Icons.
Figure B.4a
Table B.1
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B-5
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FIGURE B.5 2-STEP OPERATION SEQUENCE
PRE-FLOW
PRE-FLOWPRE-FLOW
PRE-FLOW
--GAS ON--
--GAS ON--
(1)
(2)
(3)
FIGURE B.6 4-STEP OPERATION SEQUENCE
PRE-FLOW
--GAS ON--
--GAS ON--
P
RE-FLOWPRE-FLOW
(3A)
OPERATION
B-5
3. The Mode Push Buttons and Indicators show the
current selection made by the corresponding weld
push buttons (A-F). Refer to Table B.2 for a full list
of all parameters and their ranges. Below is a
description of the function of each push button and
display:
A. WELDING MODES
DC TIG - DC TIG welding with high
frequency arc initiation.
AC TIG - AC TIG welding with high
frequency arc initiation.
DC Touch Start TIG - DC TIG welding with
lift tig arc initiation.
Stick crisp mode - for Cellulosic electrodes
like Exx10.
Stick soft mode - for E7018 Low Hydrogen
electrodes.
AC Stick Mode - for AC Stick Electrodes.
Table B.2
B. TIG TRIGGER MODES
Two Step with Arc Start Switch -
This mode is available in local or
remote modes but is typically used
with an arc start switch. Depressing
the arc start switch will initiate the arc
at the start current level and ramp up
the output to the maximum current
over the time set by the upslope time.
Releasing the switch will cause the
output amperage to ramp down to the
finish current over the downslope time
and then turn off the output. In this
mode the start current and finish current can be independently set and
upslope and downslope times are
adjustable. (Refer to Figure B.5)
Two-Step with Foot Pedal -This
mode i s only available w hen the
machine senses a remote amperage
control device is plugged in. It is used
when a foot or hand ampt r o l is
plugged in. When this trigger mode is
selected, upslope and downslope are
set to zero and non-adjustable since
the operator would manually adjust
ramp up and ramp down of the welding current using the amptrol. The
start and finish currents are linked
together and are repesented by a
parameter called Minimum Current.
(Refer to Figure B.5)
Four Step - This mode is intended to
be used with an arc start switch. It will
not function properly in remote mode
with a foot or hand amptrol plugged
in. In four step operation depressing
an arc sta rt switch will cause the
machine to initiate the arc at the start
current level. When the switch is
released the machine will ramp up to
the maximum current over the upslope time. Depressing the arc start
switch again causes the output to
ramp down to the finish current level
ov er the downsl ope time. Fin ally
releasing the arc start switch causes
the arc to go out. (Refer to Figure B.6)
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B-6
OPERATION
B-6
Bi-Level Current – (If Enabled from
the Setup Menu) Depressing an arc
start switch and releasing will initiate
the arc to current l e v e l A1 .
De pressing and releasi ng the arc
Start switch again will toggle to current level A2. Each depressing and
releasing of the switch will toggle
between A1 and A2. Depressing and
holding the switch in will initiate the
down slope to the finish current level
and finally releasing the trigger will
extinguish the arc.
Spot Timer - (If Enabled from the
Setup Menu) Selecting this trigger
mode will enable a spot timer parameter setting to be displayed as a
welding parameter. Once the arc is
establish the machine will weld for the
time period set by the spot timer parameter setting. The machine will follow
the functionality of two-step in that
start current, up-slope, down-slope
and finish current can all be adjusted.
STICK TRIGGER MODES
Local - In this mode the machine
ignores any remote that is plugged.
The machine will weld at the preset
value set at the panel of the machine.
Remote - Allows the amperage to be
set with a remote potentiometer.
C. TIG PULSE MODES
Pulse On - Turns on pulse welding in
TIG mode. Changes the sequence
diagram to Pulse TIG and allows the
adjustment of the following added
parameters:
• Pulse Frequency
• % Peak Time
• Background Current
Pulse Off - Turns off pulse welding in
TIG.
D, E, & F. Memory Operation – Pressing and releasing the memory location (D) button will scroll through
memory locations 1 through 10. When a memory is
recalled or saved the memory location display will
change to reversed text indicating that the current
memory parameters are active.
Normal Display Reversed Display
(Unselected)(Selected)
Saving to Memory
• Press and hold Memory Save Button (E) until the
memory location display indicator (D) changes to a
reverse text indicating that the current parameters
are the ones in the actively selected memory.
Recalling from Memory
• Press and hold the memory recall button (F) until
the memory location display indicator (D) changes
to reversed text indicating that the stored parameters are actively recalled.
When memory parameters are actively selected,
the display indicator will remain reversed until a
welding parameter is changed with the encoder
knob or until the memory location button is pressed
to scroll to a different memory location
Local/Remote Operation – The Invertec® V311-T
AC/DC, when in TIG mode, will automatically sense
when the machine has a remote device plugged into
the 6 pin MS-type connector-like a remote pendant or
a foot amptrol. If a remote device is plugged in, the
machine will automatically function in remote mode. If
no device is plugged in, the machine will function in
local mode.
In remote mode, the operation of the machine is
slightly different depending on whether the remote
device is a foot amptrol or a remote pendant. To let
the machine know what type of device is plugged in,
the operator must select the appropriate device from
the trigger mode button. (See Trigger mode descriptions above for details on the difference. In stick
mode the second button on the control panel selects
local or remote operation manually. This is required
so that the user does not need to detach a foot amptrol to use the machine in STICK mode.
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B-7
OPERATION
WELDING PARAMETERS
The following parameters are adjustable on the Invertec® V311-T AC/DC. (See Table B.3)
Table B.3
B-7
Parameter
Symbol
Parameter Name
Pre-Flow
Start Current
Finish Current
Min. Current
Upslope
Downslope
Parameter Range
unit
Sec
Amps
Amps
Amps
Sec
Sec
Min
0
Min.
Min
Min
0
0
Max
5
Peak
Peak
Peak
10
10
Spot Time
Sec
Off
10
Max. Current
Amps
5
310
Pulse Frequency
Background Current
% Peak Time
Postflow
AC Frequency
AC Balance
Hz
%Amps
%
Sec
Hz
% EN
0.20
5%
5
0
20
35
2500
95%
95
60
200
85
Hot Start
Arc Force
%
%
0
0
500
500
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B-8
OPERATION
USER MENU SET UP PARAMETERS
Many additional parameters can be modified via the
Set Up Menu. To access the Set Up Menu press and
hold the rotary encoder knob for several seconds until
the following screen appears: (See figure B.7)
FIGURE B.7
B-8
FIGURE B.7b
Rotating the encoder knob will scroll through the setup
parameters shown in Table B.4. Selected parameters
are changed in one of two ways:
For parameters like background current (shown in
Figure B.7a) the change is made by the mode push
button. In this example you can toggle between setting background current as either a % or as absolute
amperage. Other parameters like selectable wave
shape ( s hown i n Figure B . 7 b) are c h anged b y
depressing the encoder knob until the parameter is
flashing. Rotating the knob changes the parameter
and then the change is saved by pressing the encoder
knob again. Once all changes are made you can exit
and save by pressing the exit icon button or you can
exit the set up menu without saving your changes by
depressing the hooked arrow button.
FIGURE B.7a
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B-9
0
A2
VRD
OPERATION
TABLE B.4 SET UP MENU PARAMETERS
B-9
Parameter
Symbol
See Figure B.7
Selection/
* Default Value
NA
% *
Amps
%
Amps*
% *
Amps
Parameter
Number
0
1
3
8
10
Description
Set Up menu Exit
Reset All Parameters
Start Current Set Unit
Bi-Level Current 2 Set Unit
Pulse Background Current Units
%
Amps*
15 amps*
17
307
Finish Current Set Unit
DC TIG HF STRIKE CURRENT
30 amps*
306
DC LIFT TIG STRIKE CURRENT
30 amps*
307
AC TIG HF TIG STRIKE CURRENT
Enabled*
Disabled
214
2-Step trigger re-start
Enabled
Disabled*
Square*
Sine
Triangle
215
101
4-Step trigger re-start
AC Waveform Shape
Enabled
Disabled *
Enabled
Disabled *
0ff*
Enabled to 12V
Enabled to 20V
Enabled to 30V
0 to 10 10*
-20 to 20 10*
English*
French
Spanish
INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG
998
999
201
500
552
553
554
Bi-Level Trigger
Spot Timer Trigger
VRD Limit
Not Used
Speaker Volume
Display Contrast
Display Language
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B-10
Parameter
Symbol
OPERATION
TABLE B.4 (Continued)SET UP MENU PARAMETERS
Selection/
* Default Value
Display Off
Display in 7 Segment LED
Display*
Display Off*
Display in 7 Segment LED
Display
Display Off*
Display in 7 Segment LED
Display
Display Off*
Display in 7 Segment LED
Display
Parameter
Number
751
752
753
754
Description
Output Current Displayed
Output Voltage Displayed
Input Phase Displayed
Input Voltage Displayed
B-10
This function sets the initial start energy
limit. Set this number to a higher setting
than t he factory d e f ault if n e e d e d to
improve starting of large diameter tungsten
electrodes.
0.5 to 1.0 manual start energy setting.
1.2 to 5.0 = max. Incrementing limit.
(See Note)
Note: The machine will try to start the arc at
a start power of 1. If the arc does not
establish it will incrementally increase
the start power and try to restrike up
to the set limit.
OPTIONAL COOL-ARC 35 WATER
COOLER
The optional Cool-Arc 35 water cooler is designed to
operate in communication with the Invertec® V311-T
AC/DC. Refer to the Cool-Arc 35 operator manual for
installation instructions and a complete description of
its operation.
When the Invertec® V311-T AC/DC is powered ON
the Cool-Arc 35 will automatically power ON as well.
The Cool-Arc 35 monitors pressure and temperature
and will adjust the pump speed accordingly to cool the
torch. If a blockage of coolant or loss of coolant is
sensed both the Cool-Arc 35 and Invertec® V311-T
AC/DC will display an error and turn off the Invertec®
V311-T AC/DC’s output.
104
IMPORTANT: If the Cool-Arc 35 water cooler is
connected to the Invertec® V311-T AC/DC and an
air cooled torch is connected instead of a water
cooled torch the Cool-Arc 35 will sense a coolant
blockage resulting in a cooler error.
In this case the cooler can be turned to the “off mode”
by depressing and holding the push button on the
cooler until the cooler’s display reads “oo”. To turn
the cooler back on you can depress and hold the
Cool-Arc 35 push button until the cooler’s digital display reads coolant temperature in degrees Celsius.
Turning the Invertec® V311-T AC/DC off and on again
will automatically turn the water cooler back on as
well.
AC TIG Start Power (for AC TIG only)
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B-11
Weld
Current
Set Point
Increase
Arc Length
Average Arc Length
Decrease
Arc Length
OPERATION
B-11
TIPS FOR IMPROVED TIG STARTING
1. Start Current:
For the best AC or DC TIG starting characteristics it
may be necessary to adjust the start current on the
front panel depending on the tungsten size. In general, larger tungsten requires more energy to establish
an arc than smaller tungsten. As an initial guideline,
set the start current according to the following recommendations:
Aside from start current, DC strike current can also be
adjusted from the set-up menu to get a hotter or softer
start when DC TIG welding. Strike current is an initial
spike of current that lasts a few milliseconds before
the machine goes to start current. In general, the factory default of 15 amps works for most applications. If
welding on very thin materials with small diameter
tungsten, strike current can be turned down to minimize burning through the weld material. Like-wise for
larger diameter tungsten strike current can be turned
up to put more energy in the tungsten.
If start power is set within the incremental range
mode, the machine tries to start electrode positive at a
relative setting of 1. If the arc fails to establish it will
repeat the start sequence each time by incrementing
the amount of electrode positive energy by 10% (0.1)
up to the start power limit setting or until the arc establishes. For comparison a start power limit of 2 if
reached will have twice the energy of the starting point
of 1. If the tungsten has too much of a ball on it or
appears to be super heating during starts the start
power limit can be turned down. In the manual setting
range, the start power will not keep incrementing up to
a limit. Instead the start power stays at whatever level
is set. For example a setting of 0.5 will start the
machine with half the normal starting energy of 1.
STICK CRISP MODE DYNAMIC CURRENT
REGULATION
When running E6010 electrodes DC Crisp mode is
recommended. The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC has a
special dynamic current regulation that is ideal for the
whipping technique common to E6010 electrodes.The
machine regulates the welding current based on
changes in arc length. As the arc length is increased
and the arc voltage increases, the machine will reduce
its welding current below the set point. As the arc
length is decreased and the arc voltage decreases the
machine will increase its current.
FIGURE B.8
3. AC TIG Start Power:
For AC TIG welding AC start power can be adjusted
from the set-up menu to aid starting if required. The
Invertec® V311-T AC/DC when set to AC TIG will try
to initiate the arc with positive polarity until the arc is
established. Positive polarity puts more energy into
heating the tungsten but the drawback is that is can
cause the tungsten to ball excessively or to super
heat. Note super heating of the tungsten can be
noticed if the tungsten is glowing red or orange during
starting. Start Power can be adjusted within two
ranges:
RangeMode
0.5 to 1Manual Setting
1.2 to 5.0Incremental setting
Arc Force Control – Arc Force is a setting that helps
reduce sticking the electrode into the weld puddle.
Increasing the arc force percentage will provide a
higher boost of current when the electrode is about to
short into the weld puddle. In Stick Crisp mode since
the current is dynamically regulated based on the arc
voltage, shorting the electrode to the work will be rare
- therefore, adjustments to the arc force percentage
will not be as noticeable in Stick Crisp mode compared to Stick Soft mode.
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C-1
ACCESSORIES
C-1
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AND COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT
Field Installed
K857 - Remote Output Control - For Stick welding.
Portable current control provides the same range as
the current control on the welder. Consists of a 6-pin
connector which plugs into the remote control connector. 25 foot cable length.
tm
K870 - Foot Amptrol
Amptrol energizes the output and controls the output
remotely. The Foot Amptrol connects directly to the 6pin remote control connector.
K963-3 - Hand Amptrol
Amptrol energizes the output and controls the output
remotely. The Hand Amptrol connects directly to the
6-pin remote control connector.
K814 - Arc Start Switch - Energizes the output for
TIG welding if remote output control of the amperage
is not desired. It allows on/off TIG welding at the
amperage set by the Current Control on the control
panel. When using the Arc Start Switch set the Output
Control to the “LOCAL” position.
K2630-1 - Cool-Arc® 35 Water Cooler- Attaches
underneath the Invertec® V311-T AC/DC and electrically connects to the Invertec® V311-T AC/DC. This
smart cooler varies its speed based on coolant temperature and monitors coolant pressure.
K2694-1 Inverter Cart- Conveniently holds the CoolArc 35 and Invertec® V311-T AC/DC power source.
Features a tool storage tray for convenience and a
cylinder platform to hold a gas bottle
for TIG welding. The foot
tm
for TIG welding. The hand
TIG TORCH STARTER KITS
K2266-1 – TIG-Mate 17 Air Cooled TIG Torch
Starter Pack. One complete easy-to-order kit pack-
aged in its own portable carrying case. Includes: PTA17 torch, parts kit, Harris flowmeter/regulator, 10 ft.
gas hose, Twist-Mate™ adapter, work clamp and
cable.
aged in its own portable carrying case. Includes:
PTW-20 torch, parts kit, Harris flowmeter/regulator, 10
ft. gas hose, Twist-Mate™ adapter, work clamp and
cable, and 10 ft. water hose.
Magnum® TIG Torches – The following standard
Magnum ® TIG t o r c hes ma y be used with th e
Invertec® V311-T AC/DC for Lincoln’s full line of TIG
torches including flex head models consult publication
E12.150.
• K1781-1 PTA-9 12.5 ft.(3.8m) Air-Cooled 125A
• K1781-3 PTA-9 25 ft.(7.6m) Air-Cooled 125A
• K1782-1 PTA-17 12.5 ft.(3.8m) Air-Cooled 150A
• K1782-3 PTA-17 25 ft.(7.6m) Air-Cooled 150A
• K1783-1 PTA-26 12.5 ft.(3.8m) Air-Cooled 200A
• K1783-3 PTA-26 25 ft.(7.6m) Air-Cooled 200A
• K1784-3 PTW-20 12.5 ft.(3.8m) Water-Cooled 250A
• K1784-4 PTW-20 25 ft.(7.6m) Water-Cooled 250A
• K1784-1 PTW-18 12.5 ft.(3.8m) Water-Cooled 350A
• K1784-2 PTW-18 25 ft
NOTE: Each torch requires a Twist-Mate™ adapter,
collets, collet bodies, and nozzles and are not included and must be ordered separately.
.(7.6m)
Water-Cooled 350A
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C-2
ACCESSORIES
CABLE PLUGS
K852-70 - Cable Plug Kit for 1/0-2/0 cable. Attaches
to welding cable to provide quick disconnect from
machine.
K1622-1 Twist-Mate adapter for PTA-9 & 17 AirCooled TIG torches – Adapter for PTA-9 or PTA-17
TIG torches with one-piece cable. The quick connect
plug provides connection for both gas and welding
current.
K1622-3 Twist-Mate adapter for PTA-26 Air-Cooled
TIG torches – Adapter for PTA-26 TIG torches with
one-piece cable. The quick connect plug provides
connection for both gas and welding current.
K1622-4 – Twist-Mate adapter for Water-Cooled TIG
torches. Adapter for PTW-18 and -20 Torches.
TIG Torch Parts Kits - Parts kits are available for the
TIG torches. These kits include back cap, collets, collet bodies, nozzles and tungstens.
C-2
Order KP510 for PTW-20 Water-cooled torches
Order KP507 for PTA-9 torches
Order KP508 for PTA-17 torches
Order KP509 for PTA-26 & PTW-18 torches
Order KP2414-1 Gas Lens Parts kit for PTA-9 torches
See publication E12.150 for parts kits breakdown.
Cut Length Consumables - TIG welding filler metals
are available for welding stainless steel, mild steel,
aluminum and copper alloys. See publication C9.10.
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D-1
MAINTENANCE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Have an electrician install and service this equipment.
• Turn the input power off at the
fuse box, disconnect or unplug
supply lines and allow machine to
sit for five minutes minimum to
allow the power capacitors to discharge before working inside this
equipment.
The machine has internal capacitors which are
charged to a high voltage during power-on conditions. This voltage is dangerous and must be discharged before the machine can be serviced.
Discharging is done automatically by the machine
each time the power is switched off. However, you
must allow the machine to sit for at least 5 minutes to allow time for the process to take place.
Prevent metal powder from accumulating near the
aeration fins and over them.
Carry out the following periodic controls on the power
source:
• Clean the power source inside by means of lowpressure compressed air.
• Check the electric connections and all the connection cables.
• Always use gloves in compliance with the safety
standards.
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E-1
TROUBLESHOOTING
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical
Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you
locate and repair possible machine malfunctions.
Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).
Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMPTOMS)”. This column describes possible symptoms
that the machine may exhibit. Find the listing that
best describes the symptom that the machine is
exhibiting.
Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.
The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists
the obvious external possibilities that may contribute
to the machine symptom.
Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION
This column pro vid es a co urs e of action for the
Possible Cause, generally it states to contact your
local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
If you do not understand or are unable to perform the
Recommended Course of Action safely, contact your
local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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E-2
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
PROBLEMS IN STICK WELDING
Excessive spatter
TROUBLESHOOTING
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Long arc
2. High current
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
E-2
Craters
Inclusions
Insufficient penetration
Sticking
Porosity
Cracks
1. Fast movement of the electrode
away from piece.
1. Poor cleanliness or distribution of
the Welding passes.
2. Improper movement of the electrode.
1. High progression speed.
2. Welding current too low.
3. Narrow chamfering.
1. Arc too short.
2. Current too low.
1. Humidity in electrode.
2. Long arc.
1. Current too high.
2. Dirty materials.
3. Hy drogen in w eld (pres e nt o n
electrode coating).
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the proble m persists, Contact
your local Lincoln Authorized Field
Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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E-3
Oxidation
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
PROBLEMS IN TIG WELDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. lnsufficient gas.
2. No protection on the back side.
E-3
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Tungsten inclusions
Porosity
Hot cracking
1. lncorrect electrode sharpening.
2. Electrode too small.
3. Operating failure (contact of the
tip with the workpiece).
1. Dirt on the edges.
2. Dirt on the filler material.
3. Excessive travel speed.
4. Current intensity too low.
5. Insuffient gas flow rate
1 Unsuitable filler material.
2. High heat supply.
3. Dirty materials.
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the problem persists, Contact
your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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E-4
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
ELECTRICAL FAILURES
Machine fails to come on
(LCD screen and LED display do
not illuminate)
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. No Input Voltage.
2. Faulty supply plug or cable.
3. Internal fuse blown.
4. Input voltage not within range
E-4
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Power output incorrect
No output current
1. Incorrect setting up of the welding
parameters.
2. Low mains supply voltage
1. E01, E02, E03 DISPLAYED, and
the yellow control panel LED on.
• Equ i p m e n t Overh e a t . Allow
machin e to co o l . The power
should remain on so the fan can
mai ntain airflo w and cool the
machine
2. E38 DISPLAYED• Input supply
voltage dipped low.
3. E39, E40 DISPLAYED
• Input supply voltage out of range
or loss of phase .
4. E14, E15, or E18 DISPLAYED
• Internal memory errors. (Contact
your local L incoln E l e ctric
Authorized Service Facility.)
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the problem persists, Contact
your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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E-5
TROUBLESHOOTING
The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC, when a fault condition is
detected, displays on the graphics LCD an alarm notification
composed of:
ALARM ICON + ALARM CODE + ALARM TYPE ICON
Exx
When a fault condition is detected, the power source and the
cooler are switched in safety mode, it means the welding
operation are stopped. To recover from a fault condition, it is
necessary to remove the cause and exit the safety mode
depressing the exit key button on the UI.
ALARM ID CODES:
E-5
E01, E02, E03
E10
E11, E19
E14, E15, E18
Temperature alarm
Boost/Inverter overcurrent
System configuration alarm
Program not valid alarm
E17
E20
E21
E22
E27
Communication alarm (µP-DSP)-Type 1
Memory fault alarm
Data loss alarm
Communication alarm (µP-DSP)-Type 2
Memory_1 fault alarm
E28
E29
E38
E39,E40
E43
E44
E99
Coolant shortage – clogged pipe alarm
INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG
Memory_2 fault alarm
Output power alarm
Under voltage alarm
System power supply alarm
Coolant temperature alarm
General alarm
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F-1
WIRING DIAGRAM
12/13/07
WIRING DIAGRAMS
F-1
INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG
NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside
the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department for a replacement. Give the equipment code number.
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WARNING
Spanish
AVISO DE
PRECAUCION
● Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
● Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
● No toque las partes o los electrodos
bajo carga con la piel o ropa mojada.
● Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra.
● Keep flammable materials away.
● Mantenga el material combustible
fuera del área de trabajo.
● Wear eye, ear and body protection.
● Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el
cuerpo.
French
ATTENTION
German
WARNUNG
Portuguese
ATENÇÃO
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Arabic
● Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête-
ments mouillés entrer en contact
avec des pièces sous tension.
● Isolez-vous du travail et de la terre.
● Berühren Sie keine stromführenden
Teile oder Elektroden mit Ihrem
Körper oder feuchter Kleidung!
● Isolieren Sie sich von den
Elektroden und dem Erdboden!
● Não toque partes elétricas e elec-
trodos com a pele ou roupa molhada.
● Isole-se da peça e terra.
● Gardez à l’écart de tout matériel
inflammable.
● Entfernen Sie brennbarres Material!
● Mantenha inflamáveis bem guarda-
dos.
● Protégez vos yeux, vos oreilles et
votre corps.
● Tragen Sie Augen-, Ohren- und Kör-
perschutz!
● Use proteção para a vista, ouvido e
corpo.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE
USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES.
SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO Y LOS
CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR, SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU SUPERVISOR.
LISEZ ET COMPRENEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT EN CE QUI REGARDE CET EQUIPMENT ET LES PRODUITS A
ETRE EMPLOYES ET SUIVEZ LES PROCEDURES DE SECURITE DE VOTRE EMPLOYEUR.
LESEN SIE UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE BETRIEBSANLEITUNG DER ANLAGE UND DEN ELEKTRODENEINSATZ DES HERSTELLERS. DIE UNFALLVERHÜTUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN DES ARBEITGEBERS SIND EBENFALLS ZU BEACHTEN.
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● Keep your head out of fumes.
● Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing zone.
● Turn power off before servicing.
● Do not operate with panel open or
guards off.
WARNING
● Los humos fuera de la zona de res-
piración.
● Mantenga la cabeza fuera de los
humos. Utilice ventilación o
aspiración para gases.
● Gardez la tête à l’écart des fumées.
● Utilisez un ventilateur ou un aspira-
teur pour ôter les fumées des zones
de travail.
● Vermeiden Sie das Einatmen von
Schweibrauch!
● Sorgen Sie für gute Be- und
Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes!
● Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça.
● Use ventilação e exhaustão para
remover fumo da zona respiratória.
● Desconectar el cable de ali-
mentación de poder de la máquina
antes de iniciar cualquier servicio.