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Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and thought-
ful operation on your part. DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT
READING
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
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- Page 1 For use with machines having Code Numbers: Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thought- ful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT...
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Page 2: Electric Shock Can Kill
WARNING 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 pur- chase a copy of “Safety in Welding &... - Page 3 4.g. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the plasma arc. Wear safety glasses, ear protection and oil free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear ear plugs when cutting or gouging out of position or in confined places.
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- Page 5 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 suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a.
- Page 6 This statement appears where the information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment. for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product •••...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation...Section A Technical Specifications ...A-1 Safety Precautions ...A-2 Select Proper Location ...A-2 Stacking...A-2 Lifting and Moving ...A-2 Tilting ...A-2 High Frequency Interference Protection...A-2 Input Electrical Connections ...A-3 Input Power Cord Connector Installation...A-3 Frame Grounding ...A-3 Gas Input Connections ...A-4 Output Connections...A-4 Torch Connection ...A-4 Operation...Section B... - Page 8 Maintenance ...Section D Safety Precautions ...D-1 Input Filter Capacitor Discharge Procedure ...D-1 Routine Maintenance...D-2 Periodic Maintenance ...D-2 Troubleshooting ...Section E Safety Precautions...E-1 How to Use Troubleshooting Guide...E-1 Troubleshooting Guide ...E-2 Wiring Diagrams ...Section F Wiring Diagram ...F-1 Dimension Print...F-2 Parts List ...P309 Series & P210-K TABLE OF CONTENTS Page...
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Page 9: Installation
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - PRO-CUT 55 INPUT - SINGLE or THREE PHASE / 60 HERTZ ONLY Standard Voltage 230/460/1 or 3Ø/60 Hz Duty Cycle 50% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle Current Range 25-55 Amps REQUIRED GAS FLOW RATE 70 PSI @ 360 SCFH ( 4.8 Bar. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Read entire Installation Section before installing the PRO-CUT 55. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • Only qualified personnel should install this machine. • Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box and discharge input capacitors before working inside the equipment. -
Page 11: Input Electrical Connections
INPUT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before installing the machine, check that input supply voltage, phase, and frequency are the same as the machine's voltage, phase, and frequency as specified on the machine's rating plate. a. The Pro-Cut 55 should be connected only by a qualified electrician. -
Page 12: Gas Input Connections
GAS INPUT CONNECTIONS Supply the PRO-CUT 55 with clean compressed air or nitrogen. • Supply pressure must be between 80 psi and 150 psi. • Flow rate should be approximately 6.0 cfm (170 I/min.). NOTE: Oil in the air supply to the PRO-CUT 55 can cause severe problems. -
Page 13: Operation
Read and understand this entire section before oper- ating the machine. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. • Insulate yourself from work and ground. • Always wear dry insulating gloves. -
Page 14: User Responsibility
USER RESPONSIBILITY Because design, fabrication, erection and cutting vari- ables affect the results obtained in applying this type of information, the serviceability of a product or struc- ture is the responsibility of the user. Variation such as plate chemistry, plate surface condition (oil, scale), plate thickness, preheat, quench, gas type, gas flow rate and equipment may produce results different than those expected. -
Page 15: Cutting Capability
CUTTING CAPABILITY The PRO-CUT 55 is rated at 55 amps, at 50% duty cycle on a 10 minute basis or 40 amps, at 100% duty cycle. If the duty cycle is exceeded, a thermal protector will shut off the output of the machine until it cools to the normal operating temperature. -
Page 16: Limitations
LIMITATIONS Do not exceed output current and duty cycle rating of machine. Do not use the PRO-CUT 55 for pipe thaw- ing. CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Status Reset Purge Board Button Button Indicators XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Output Control Knob... - Page 17 • Hold the nozzle standoff 1/8” (3.2mm) to 3/16” (4.7mm) above the workpiece during cutting. Do not let the torch nozzle touch the work or carry a long arc. • Keep moving while cutting. Cut at a steady speed without pausing. Maintain the cutting speed so that the arc leg is 10°...
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Page 18: Pilot Arc Discussion
PILOT ARC DISCUSSION The PRO-CUT has a smooth, continuous pilot arc. The pilot arc is only a means of transferring the arc to the workpiece for cutting. Repeated pilot arc starts, in rapid succession, is not recommended as these starts will generally reduce consumable life. -
Page 19: Suggestions For Extra Utility From The Pro-Cut System
Suggestions for Extra Utility from the PRO-CUT System: WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • Turn off machine at the disconnect switch on the front of the machine before tightening, cleaning or replacing consumables. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Occasionally an oxide layer may form over the tip of the electrode, creating an insulating barrier between the electrode and nozzle. -
Page 20: Accessories
ALWAYS USE GENUINE LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRODES AND VORTECH™ NOZZLES • Only Genuine Lincoln Electric consumables yield the best cutting performance for the PRO-CUT 55. • The patented VORTECH™ nozzle provides an extra “kick” of swirl as the arc exits the nozzle which improves cutting performance. -
Page 21: Maintenance
WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • Have an electrician install and service this equipment. • Turn the input power off at the fuse box before working on equipment. • Do not touch electrically hot parts. • Prior to Performing preventative main- tenance, perform the following capaci- tor discharge procedure to avoid elec- tric shock. -
Page 22: Routine Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 1. Keep the cutting or gouging area and the area around the machine clean and free of combustible materials. No debris should be allowed to collect which could obstruct air flow to the machine. 2. Every 6 months or so, the machine should be cleaned with a low pressure airstream. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
HOW TO USE 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 24 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) No Status indicators light and the fan does not operate 5 seconds after the power switch is turned on. No Status indicators light 5 seconds after the power switch is turned on, but the fan operates.
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Page 25: Wiring Diagram
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) The Pro-Cut powers up properly but there is no response when the trig- ger is pulled and only the POWER LED is lit. 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. - Page 26 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) When the trigger is pulled air begins to flow, but there is no pilot arc after at least 3 seconds. The air begins to flow and there is a very brief arc that snaps out consis- tently with repeated trigger pulls.
- Page 27 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Pilot arc starts but will not transfer when brought near work. 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.
- Page 28 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual SYMPTOM Machine is unresponsive immediately after power-up. The Air Low LED is lit The Safety LED is flashing The Safety LED is lit and steady The Thermal LED is lit TROUBLESHOOTING STATUS BOARD INDICATORS 1.
- Page 29 xxxxxxx DIAGRAMS ENHANCED DIAGRAMS MACHINE FRONT 9/64 (ž ELEC MACHINE REAR PRO-CUT 55...
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- Page 35 • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com...