Safety Precautions; Select Suitable Location; Grinding; Stacking - Lincoln Electric PRECISION TIG 185 SVM169-A Service Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read entire installation section before starting
installation.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Only qualified personnel should
perform this installation.
• Turn the input power OFF at the
disconnect switch or fuse box
before working on this equipment.
• Do not touch electrically hot
parts.
• Always connect the SQUARE WAVE TIG 175 PRO
to a power supply grounded per the National
Electrical Code and any local codes.
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SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION

Place the welder where clean cooling air can freely cir-
culate in and out through the rear louvers. Dirt, dust or
any foreign material that can be drawn into the welder
should be kept at a minimum. Failure to observe these
precautions can result in excessive operating temper-
atures and nuisance shut-downs.

GRINDING

Do not direct grinding particles towards the welder. An
abundance of conductive material can cause mainte-
nance problems.

STACKING

Square Wave TIG 185 cannot be stacked.

LIFTING AND MOVING

The Precision TIG 185 models are provided with an
Eyebolt used for lifting the unit with a hoist. To install;
remove the plug button from the case top and screw
the Eyebolt securely into the threaded bracket
beneath the case top per the below instructions and
warnings provided on the case top decal. Save the
removed plug button (LE part No.T10397-2) to cover
the hole when the lift Eyebolt is removed.
INSTALLATION
FALLING
EQUIPMENT
cause injury.
• Lift only with equipment of adequate lifting
• Be sure machine is stable when lifting.
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An undercarriage, provided on the Ready-Pak w/Cart
model, is also available to easily move the the unit.
Refer to the Accessories section of this manual.
Do not attempt to lift the power source with an
undercarriage attached.
The undercarriage is designed for hand moving only;
mechanized movement can lead to personal injury
and/or damage to the Precision TIG 185.

TILTING

Each machine must be placed on a secure, level sur-
face, either directly or on a recommended undercar-
riage. The machine may topple over if this procedure is
not followed.

ENVIRONMENTAL RATING

The PRECISION TIG 185 power source carries an
IP21 environmental rating. It may be used in normal
industrial and commercial environments. Avoid using it
in environments which have falling water such as rain.
Read and follow "Electric Shock Warnings" in the
Safety section if welding must be performed under
electrically hazardous conditions such as welding in
wet areas or on or in the workpiece.
MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FRE-
QUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION
This welder must be grounded! See your local and
national electrical codes for proper grounding
methods.
PRECISION TIG 185
WARNING
• Use only Lincoln provided
T4550-5 1/2-13 x 1.00 eyebolt.
• Fully engage threads and
torque eyebolt to 38 ft. lbs.
• Re-torque eyebolt to 38 ft. lbs.
before each lift.
• Lift only with equipment of
adequate lifting capacity.
• Never lift welder with gas
cylinder attached.
• Never lift welder above per-
sonnel.
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