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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® MINIFL X For use with machines having Product Numbers: K3972-3, K2497-18 Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877 Register your machine: to talk to a Service Representative www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: Hours of Operation: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) Mon. thru Fri.
- Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
- Page 3 SAFETY FIGURE 1 WARNINGS WARNING Read all instructions before using MINIFLEX Important safety instructions – Save these instructions When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • The use of this machine in conjunction with the pick-up WARNING of ingredients in weld fume has not been investigated by CSA Group.
- Page 4 MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet BE DANGEROUS E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF).
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Page 5: Electric Shock Can Kill
S FETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”... - Page 6 S FETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
- Page 7 MINIFLEX ® PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR SAFETY As a rule of thumb, for many mild steel electrode, if the air is visibly Ventilation clear and you are comfortable, then the ventilation is generally There are many methods which can be selected by the user to adequate for your work.
- Page 8 TLV and PEL values are as of October 2013. Always check Safety and 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right- Data Sheet (SDS) with product or on the Lincoln Electric website at to-Know Act of 1986 and of 40CFR 370 and 372.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
MINIFLEX ® PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation General Description....................10 Technical Specifications..................10 Installation .......................11 Operation Safety Precautions ....................11 Recommended Uses....................11 Operating Instructions .....................12 Maintenance .........................14 Troubleshooting Guide ....................17 Accessories........................18 Wiring Diagram ......................19 Parts List ......................parts.lincolnelectric.com Content/details may be changed or updated without notice. For most current Instruction Manuals, go to parts.lincolnelectric.com. -
Page 10: Installation
• Hose Connection Outlet (K2389-2) See Accessories section for more information. Note: Recommended maximum hose length is 24 ft. (7.5m) on extraction side OPERATING CAPACITY of unit. Consult lincoln electric automation department at EXTRACTOR TYPE HIGH VACUUM, LOW VOLUME AIRFLOW RATE... -
Page 11: Installation
• TIG (GTAW) welding WARNING *For light duty flux-cored applications only. WARNING K3972-3: Requires 115V AC, single phase, 60Hz grounded receptacle suitable for 15 amp service. NEVER USE the product for extracting and/or filtering CONNECT ONLY TO A DEDICATED INDIVIDUAL fumes and/or gases that are released from the following BRANCH CIRCUIT. -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
MINIFLEX ® PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The MINIFLEX provides enough suction for one fume gun or small suction nozzle. Do not attach more than one fume gun or suction nozzle to the MINIFLEX unit. 1. Connect the extraction hose at one side to the air inlet of the machine (Figure 3, Item A) and at the other side to the welding torch or small suction nozzle. - Page 13 MINIFLEX ® PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR OPERATION HIGH AND LOW MODE Total System Airflow / Static Pressure Control System* In high mode, both motors are working at 100% capacity, extracting This feature allows the user to check the extraction performance of 108 CFM (183 m /hr).
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Page 14: Maintenance
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Unplug MINIFLEX before changing filter or replacing carbon brushes. Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this A. Side Clips equipment may result in danger to the B. - Page 15 5. Check the main filter seals (D) before replacing the filter. If the (A) on both sides of unit. (See Figure 7) seals need to be replaced, contact your Lincoln Electric 3. To remove the housing plate (C) at bottom of top cover (See Figure representative.
- Page 16 MINIFLEX ® PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR MAINTENANCE FIGURE 8 Carbon brush rePlaCement instruCtions...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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. -
Page 18: Accessories
The following accessories are available for your MINIFLEX Portable For longer hose applications, flexible high temperature hoses with Fume Extractor from your local Lincoln Electric Authorized Distributor. spring steel reinforcement are optional. Two optional hose lengths are 8 ft. (2.5 m) x 1-3/4 in. (45mm) I.D. and 16 ft. (5 m) x 1-3/4 in. (45 EN 20 Extraction Nozzle - Order K2389-5 mm) I.D. -
Page 19: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM... - Page 20 #10-24 THREAD 3.875 IN LONG ZINC PLAT 9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 9SS9262-67 PLAIN WASHER 9SFC0717010100 INLET TUBE 9SS24821-1 WHEEL 9SM8809-149 SHAFT 9SFC0000101033 SCREW TORX BUTTON HEAD FLANGE 9SCF000042 #8-32HN 9ST9695-3 LOCKWASHER 9SS15254-28 POWER INPUT CORD 115V 15A 9SFC9880020100 HOSE KIT H2.5/45 Miniflex Fume Extraction- K3972-3...
- Page 21 K3972-3 General Assembly PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9SS31223-4 CARBON BRUSH KIT 115V MINIFLEX 9SFC0810100070 GASKET MAIN FILTER Miniflex Fume Extraction- K3972-3...
- Page 22 K3972-3 General Assembly P-880-C.jpg Miniflex Fume Extraction- K3972-3...
- Page 23 K2497-18 General Assembly PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9SFC0801740150 BOTTOM MINIFLEX 9SS31223-18 INLET TRAY ASSEMBLY KP2390-3 PRE-FILTER MINIFLEX 9SS31223-5 DRAW LATCH KP2390-1 LONG LIFE-H FILTER MINIFLEX 9SS31223-17 MOTOR PLATE 9SS25930-11 #10-24 x 0.38 TORX BUTTON HEAD SCREW 9SS31223-19 OUTLET COVER ASSEMBLY KP2390-4 HEPA FILTER MINIFLEX 9SM15446 HANDLE...
- Page 24 K2497-18 General Assembly PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9SS31223-9 CARBON BRUSH KIT 230V MINIFLEX 9SFC0810100070 GASKET MAIN FILTER Miniflex Fume Extraction - K2497-18...
- Page 25 K2497-18 General Assembly P-883-C.jpg Miniflex Fume Extraction - K2497-18...
- Page 26 WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
- Page 27 WARNING Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
- Page 28 We respond to our customers based on the best information applicable OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits. 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.