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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Inverter Arc 230 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. Save for future reference After hours? Use “Ask the Experts”...
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Page 2: Safety Depends On You
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 SECTION A: with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until WARNINGS fumes have been eliminated. 1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in position and in good repair.
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Page 4: Electric Shock Can Kill
SAFETY 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 5 SAFETY 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.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
INVERTER ARC 230 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS K2790-2 - Inverter Arc 230 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only qualified personnel should INPUT - SINGLE PHASE ONLY perform this installation. Input Voltages 60 Hz. Rated Input Current •... -
Page 8: Input Connections
INVERTER ARC 230 INSTALLATION INPUT CONNECTIONS OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Ground Connection A quick disconnect system using Twist-Mate™ cable plugs is WARNING used for the welding cable connections. The frame of the welder must be grounded. A ground terminal marked with the symbol is located on the under panel for this purpose. - Page 9 INVERTER ARC 230 INSTALLATION TIG WELdING (GTAW) This machine does not have a built in Gas Solenoid so a one piece gas valve TIG Torch is required. A K960-1 Twist-mate TIG Torch adapter is also required. Refer to the accessories section for more information about TIG Torches and required Twist-mate adapter.
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Page 10: General Description
INVERTER ARC 230 OPERATION OPERATION GENERAL dESCRIPTION The Inverter Arc 230 is a 150 amp arc welding power source Read and understand this entire section before operating which utilizes single phase input power to produce constant your machine. current output. The welding response of this Inverter has been optimized for stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding. -
Page 11: Rear Control Panel
INVERTER ARC 230 OPERATION CONTROLS ANd OPERATIONAL FEATURES FRONT CONTROL PANEL REAR CONTROL PANEL 1. Output Current Knob: Potentiometer used to set the output (See Figure B.2) current used during welding. Set the output according to the 7. Power Switch: It turns ON / OFF the input power to the type and size of electrode. -
Page 12: Arc-Welding Circuit
INVERTER ARC 230 OPERATION ARC-WELdING CIRCUIT ELECTRIC ARC FIGURE B.3 (See Figure B.3) (See Figure B.4) FIGURE B.4 Action that takes place in the electric arc. Work Cable Work Clamp Electrode Cable This figure closely resembles what is actually seen during welding. -
Page 13: Making A Weld
INVERTER ARC 230 OPERATION MAKING A WELd 6. The important thing to watch while welding is the puddle of molten metal right behind the arc. Do NOT watch the arc Insert the bare part of the electrode into the electrode holder jaws itself. -
Page 14: Making A Tig Weld
INVERTER ARC 230 OPERATION TIG WELdING (TUNGSTEN INERT GAS WELdING) MAKING A TIG WELd: This machine is capable of direct current (DC) TIG welding which 1. Connect the work cable to the positive “+” output terminal. is suitable for hard metals such as steel, stainless steel, copper & 2. -
Page 15: Factory Installed
INVERTER ARC 230 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL KITS AND ACCESSORIES FACTORY INSTALLEd Electrical Holder and Cable Assembly Work Cable and Clamp Strap Packet Instruction Manual FIELd INSTALLEd PTA-17V TIG Torch - 150 Amp air-cooled compact and durable Tig Torch with integral gas valve for gas control at the torch. The following 1-piece cable torches can be used with a K960-1 adapter: •... -
Page 16: Routine Maintenance
INVERTER ARC 230 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING WARNING HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIdE ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln • Turn the input power OFF at the welding Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs power source before installation or performed on this equipment may result in danger to the changing drive rolls and/or guides. -
Page 17: Welding Problems
INVERTER ARC 230 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE AREAS OF RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION (SYMPTOMS) MISADJUSTMENT(S) WELDING PROBLEMS Excessive spatter 1. Improper welding polarity. 1. Make sure the electrode holder is plugged into the positive “+”... - Page 18 INVERTER ARC 230 DIAGRAMS FRONT OF MACHINE REAR OF MACHINE...
- Page 22 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 23 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 24 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY 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.