Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric PowerTec 161C
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IM3015 09/2020 REV09 POWERTEC 161C, 191C, 231C, 271C OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z.o.o. ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland www.lincolnelectric.eu...
12/05 THANKS! For having choosen the QUALITY of the Lincoln Electric products. Please Examine Package and Equipment for Damage. Claims for material damaged in shipment must be notified immediately to the dealer. For future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information. Model Name, Code &...
2019/1784/EU. Efficiency and idle power consumption: Efficiency when max power Index Name Equivalent model consumption / Idle power consumption K14040-2 POWERTEC 161C 60,4% / 26W No equivalent model K14045-1 POWERTEC 191C 57,9% / 32W No equivalent model K14045-2 POWERTEC 191C...
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Typical gas usage for MIG/MAG equipment: DC electrode positive Wire Wire Feeding Gas flow Material type diameter Shielding Gas Current Voltage [m/min] [l/min] [mm] Carbon, low 0,9 ÷ 1,1 95 ÷ 200 18 ÷ 22 3,5 – 6,5 Ar 75%, CO alloy steel Aluminium 0,8 ÷...
There can be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in those locations, due to conducted as well as radio-frequency disturbances. WARNING This equipment complies with IEC 61000-3-12 provided that the short-circuit power S is greater than or equal to: POWERTEC 161C: ≥ 9,3 MVA POWERTEC 191C: ≥ 17,6 MVA POWERTEC 231C: ≥...
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.
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WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding area and have a fire extinguisher readily available. Welding sparks and hot materials from the welding process can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Do not weld on any tanks, drums, containers, or material until the proper steps have been taken to insure that no flammable or toxic vapors will be present.
ON and switching the Welding for 2 minutes. Break for 8 minutes. voltage. The POWERTEC 161C has a 7-steps switch. Excessive extension of the duty cycle will cause the 3. Thermal Overload Indicator: This lamp will light up thermal protection circuit to activate.
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B. Burnback time. C. WFS. G. Gas. POWERTEC 191C/231C/271C POWERTEC 161C 16. Fuse: This fuse (1A) protects the PC Board. 10. Gas hose. 17. Fuse: This fuse (4A) protects the wire feeder motor. 11. Power Input Cable: Connect the proper plug to the...
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Feeding the Electrode Wire Inserting Electrode Wire into Welding Rise side cover of the machine. Torch Remove the gas diffuser and contact tip from the welding Put on the drive roll using the correct groove gun. corresponding to the wire diameter. Set wire feeding speed knob in its central position.
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Switch ON the machine with the “Power Switch”. center or Lincoln Electric. Maintenance or repairs Insert the electrode wire into the torch. performed by unauthorized service centers or personnel will ...
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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.
12/05 Part List reading instructions Do not use this part list for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for any code number not listed. Use the illustration of assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your particular code machine.