Lincoln Electric UWW-170 Operator's Manual
Lincoln Electric UWW-170 Operator's Manual

Lincoln Electric UWW-170 Operator's Manual

Lincoln electric welder user manual

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SP 170-I and UWW- 170
For use with machine 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
READING
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
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  • Page 1 SP 170-I and UWW- 170 For use with machine 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.
  • Page 2: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
  • Page 3: Electric Shock Can Kill

    ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands.
  • Page 4 WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks from starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
  • 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 •••...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ...Section E Safety Precautions...E-1 How to Use Troubleshooting Guide...E-1 Troubleshooting Guide ...E-2 Wiring Diagrams ...Section F SP 170-I Wiring Diagram ...F-1 SP 170-I Parts...P297 Series UWW-170 Parts ...P298 Series Gun and Cable Assembly ...P103-Y Wire Drive Assembly...P189-D TABLE OF CONTENTS Page...
  • Page 8: Installation

    RATED 220V/50/60Hz Height 12.0 in 305 mm The SP170-I / UWW-170 is designed for industrial and professional use in accordance with the standard EN 60974-1 / IEC 974-1. INSTALLATION INPUT – SINGLE PHASE ONLY Input Current 20 Amps – Rated Output...
  • Page 9: Identify And Locate Components

    SP 170-I. Remove the following loose items from the carton (see Figure A.1): 1. SP 170-I or UWW-170 2. Gun and cable assembly 3. Literature and miscellaneous including: a) This operating manual...
  • Page 10: Select Suitable Location

    SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION The SP 170-I has an IP21S rating. Locate the welder in a dry location where there is free circulation of clean air into the louvers in the back and out the front of the unit. A location that minimizes the amount of smoke...
  • Page 11: Work Cable Installation

    Work Cable Installation Refer to Figure A.2. 1. Open the wire feed section door on the right side of the SP 170-I. 2. Pass the end of the work cable that has the termi- nal lug with the smaller hole through the Work Cable Access Hole (1) in the case front.
  • Page 12: Input Connections

    Keep cylinder upright and chained to support • Keep cylinder away from areas where it may be damaged. • Never lift welder with cylinder attached. • Never allow welding electrode to touch cylinder. • Keep cylinder away from welding or other live electrical circuits.
  • Page 13: Line Cord Connection

    Line Cord Connection A 3 conductor international cordset with a 16 amp, 230 volt, two-prong plug is factory installed. Connect this plug to a mating grounded receptacle which is connected to an appropriate power supply per any applicable local codes. Type 75°C Wire in Conduit, Input...
  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SP 170-I is a complete semiautomatic constant voltage DC portable arc welder. Included is a tap- switch controlled, single phase constant voltage trans- former/rectifier power source and a wire feeder with welding gun for feeding .025" (0.6 mm) through .030"...
  • Page 15: Welding Capability

    ● No external shielding gas is required when used with Lincoln Innershield .035” (0,9 mm) NR MP electrode. ● Spindle accommodates both 8 in. (200 mm) diame- ter and 4 in. (100 mm) diameter spools of wire. ● Accepts optional Spot/Stitch Timer Kit. WELDING CAPABILITY The SP 170-I is rated at 125 amps, 20.25 volts, at 25% duty cycle on a ten minute basis.
  • Page 16: Welding Operations

    OFF (“O”) position before working inside the wire feed enclosure. The welder is shipped from the factory ready to feed 8" (200 mm) diameter spools with 2.2" (56 mm) maxi- mum width. These spools fit on a 2" (51 mm) diameter...
  • Page 17 Refer to Figure B.4 1. Release the Spring Loaded Pressure Arm (1) rotate the Idle Roll Arm (2) away from the Wire Feed Drive Roll (3). Ensure that the groove size in the feeding position on the drive roll match- es the wire size being used.
  • Page 18: Making A Weld

    Contact Tip Wire Electrode 3/8" – 1/2" Electrical Stickout FIGURE B.6 Making A Weld 1. See “Process Guidelines” in this section for selec- tion of welding wire and shielding gas and for range of metal thicknesses that can be welded. 2.
  • Page 19: Welding With Gmaw

    The SP 170-I is suitable for .035" (0.9 mm) aluminum wire and .023"– .035" (0.6 - 0.9 mm) stainless wire. Refer to Table B.1 for recommended procedure set- tings. (Requires K499 Argon regulator kit and K664-1 Aluminum - Stainless Feeding Kit.) CAUTION It is important when changing between welding with steel wire and aluminum to exchange feeding...
  • Page 20: Learning To Weld

    LEARNING TO WELD No one can learn to weld simply by reading about it. Skill comes only with practice. The following pages will help the inexperienced operator to understand weld- ing and develop this skill. For more detailed informa- tion, order a copy of “New Lessons in Arc Welding” listed at the end of this manual.
  • Page 21 The “arc stream” is seen in the middle of the picture. This is the electric arc created by the electric current flowing through the space between the end of the wire electrode and the base metal. The temperature of this arc is about 6000°F, which is more than enough to melt metal.
  • Page 22 2. Can I afford the extra expense, space, and lack of portability required for gas cylinders and gas sup- ply? 3. Do I require clean, finished-looking welds? If you have answered yes to all the above questions GMAW may be the process for you. If you have answered no to any of the above questions, then you should consider using the FCAW process.
  • Page 23 B-10 FIGURE B.12 Penetration Unless a weld penetrates close to 100% of the metal thickness, a butt weld will be weaker than the material welded together. In the example shown in Figure B.13, the total weld is only half the thickness of the material thus the weld is only approximately half as strong as the metal.
  • Page 24 B-11 PROPER GUN ANGLE PROPER GUN ANGLE FOR GMAW PROCESS FOR FCAW PROCESS WELDING IN THE VERTICAL UP POSITION WELDING IN THE VERTICAL UP POSITION FIGURE B.16 Vertical-down Welding Refer to Figure B.17 Vertical-down welds are applied at a fast pace. These welds are therefore shallow and narrow and, as such, are excellent for sheet metal.
  • Page 25 B-12 FIGURE B.18 WARNING ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. When using an open arc process, it Is necessary to use correct eye, head and body protection. Protect yourself and others, read “ARC RAYS can burn” at the front of this manual.
  • Page 26 B-13 Helpful Hints 1. For general welding, it is not necessary to weave the arc, neither forward or backward nor sideways. Weld along at a steady pace. You will find it easier. 2. When welding on thin plate, you will find that you will have to increase the welding speed, whereas when welding on heavy plate, it is necessary to go more slowly in order to get good penetration.
  • Page 27 B-14 MACHINE SET UP FOR THE GMAW (MIG) PROCESS 1. See PROCESS GUIDELINES in the OPERATION section for selection of welding wire and shielding gas, and for range of metal thicknesses that can be welded. 2. See the Application Guide on the inside of wire feed section door for information on setting the controls.
  • Page 28 B-15 Contact Tip Wire Electrode FIGURE B.24 3. The Correct Electrical Stickout (ESO) The electrical stickout (ESO) is the distance from the end of the contact tip to the end of the wire. See Figure B.24. Once the arc has been established, maintaining the correct ESO becomes extremely important.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Welds

    B-16 4. After you strike the arc, practice the correct electri- cal stickout. Learn to distinguish it by its sound. 5. When you are sure that you can hold the correct electrical stickout, with a smooth “crackling” arc, start moving. Look at the molten puddle constantly, 6.
  • Page 30 B-17 Proper Gun Handling Most feeding problems are caused by improper han- dling of the gun cable or electrodes. 1. Do not kink or pull the gun around sharp corners 2. Keep the gun cable as straight as practical when welding.
  • Page 31: Application Chart

    B-18 B-18 APPLICATION CHART SP170-I L10732 SP-170-I...
  • Page 32: Accessories

    (.045"/1.2 mm). Also included is a 10 lb.(4.5 kg.) spool of .035" (0.9 mm) Innershield For use with “Lincoln Electric®” gun (with black trigger). The end of the brass fitting on the end of the .035/.045” (0.9/1.2mm) liner is color coded green.
  • Page 33: Replacement Parts

    INNERSHIELD (FCAW) CONVERSION Several changes are needed to convert the unit for operation with the Innershield (FCAW) process. The following conversions should be reviewed before welding with (FCAW): 1. Change the output polarity to DC(–). See “Work Cable Installation” in Installation section for details. 2.
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    POWER SOURCE COMPARTMENT In extremely dusty locations, dirt may clog the air passages causing the welder to run hot. Blow dirt out of the welder with low pressure air at regular intervals to eliminate excessive dirt and dust build-up on interval parts.
  • Page 35: Gun And Cable Maintenance

    SP 170-Iº Components shipped with UWW-170• º If other size wire feeding is desired use the additional Contact Tips shipped loose with your SP 170-I. • It is important when changing between welding with steel wire and aluminum to exchange feeding components due to the lubricant applied to steel wire. Failure to do so may result in contaminated welds when welding aluminum.
  • Page 36: Component Replacement Procedures

    Make certain the set screw is located on the flat portion of the shaft and tighten. CHANGING DRIVE ROLL (UWW-170 only) The UWW-170 has dual knurled grooves of the same size; either capable of feeding .035/.045 (0.9/1.2mm) wire. When a groove becomes worn, use the above procedure to flip the roll to the unused groove.
  • Page 37: Changing Liner

    Gasless Nozzle (Slip-Fit) Liner Assembly (Liner bushing to be seated tight against brass cable connector) FIGURE D.2a Liner trim length for gun with black trigger (Lincoln Electric®) Slotted Brass Cable Set Screw Connector Liner Assembly (Liner bushing to be seated tight against brass cable connector) FIGURE D.2b...
  • Page 38 GUN HANDLE PARTS (black trigger) The gun handle consists of two halves that are held together with a C-clip (located at the cable end of the gun). To open up the gun handle assembly, remove the C-clip and pry down the trigger handle half with a screwdriver.
  • Page 39: 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 40 Fan operates normally. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed. TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE AREAS OF...
  • Page 41 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed. TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE AREAS OF...
  • Page 42 Arc is unstable – Poor starting If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed. TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 43: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS WIRING DIAGRAM: SP-170-I...
  • Page 44 NOTES SP 170-I...
  • Page 45 Address: Telephone: _______________________________________________ |_|_| |_|_| Exp Date Month BOOK DIVISION, The Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 for fastest service, FAX this completed form to: 216-361-5901 Telephone: 216-383-2211 or, Titles: Price New Lessons in Arc Welding $5.00...
  • Page 46 ● Do not touch electrically live parts or WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. ● Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish ● No toque las partes o los electrodos AVISO DE bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja- PRECAUCION ●...
  • Page 47 ● ● Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing zone. ● Los humos fuera de la zona de res- ● Desconectar el cable de ali- piración. mentación de poder de la máquina ●...
  • Page 48 • 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...

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