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IM795
SP 170-I
March, 2004
For use with machine Code Numbers
: 10982; 10983
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
THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Copyright © 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.
• 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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- Page 1 RETURN TO MAIN MENU IM795 SP 170-I March, 2004 For use with machine Code Numbers : 10982; 10983 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 ...
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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. 3.b. - 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 SAFETY...
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- Page 8 The code number is especially important when identifying the correct replacement parts. - Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet. • For faxing: Complete the form on the back of the warranty statement included in the literature packet accompanying this machine and fax the form per the instructions printed on it.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
viii Installation ...Section A Technical Specifications ...A-1 Identify and Locate Components ...A-2 Select Suitable Location ...A-3 Output Connections ...A-3 Work Clamp Installation ...A-3 Work Cable Installation ...A-3 Gun Installation...A-4 Gas Connection ...A-4 Input Connections...A-5 Line Cord Connection ...A-6 Operation ...Section B Safety Precautions ...B-1 General Description ...B-2 Design Features and Advantages ...B-2... -
Page 10: Installation
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – SP 170-I Standard Voltage/Frequency 230V/50/60Hz Duty Cycle 100% Welding Current Range Rated DC Output: 30 – 175 amps RECOMMENDED INPUT CABLE AND FUSE SIZES Output Mode Input Voltage RATED 230V/50/60Hz Height 12.0 in 305 mm The SP170-I is designed for industrial and professional use in accordance with the standard EN 60974-1 / IEC 974-1. -
Page 11: Identify And Locate Components
Read entire installation section before starting installation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only qualified personnel should perform this installation. • Only personnel that have read and under- stood the SP 170-I Operating Manual should install and operate this equipment. •... -
Page 12: 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 and dirt drawn into the rear louvers reduces the chance of dirt accumulation that can block air pas- sages and cause overheating. -
Page 13: 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 14: Input Connections
WARNING CYLINDER may explode if dam- aged. 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. •... -
Page 15: 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 16: Operation
Read entire operation section before operating the SP 170-I. 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. FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous. -
Page 17: 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. WELDING CAPABILITY The SP 170-I is rated at 125 amps, 20.25 volts, at 25% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. -
Page 18: Welding Operations
WELDING OPERATIONS SEQUENCE OF OPERATION Wire Loading Refer to Figures B.2 and B.3. The machine power switch should be turned to the OFF (“O”) position before working inside the wire feed enclosure. The welder is shipped from the factory ready to feed 8"... - Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Making A Weld
Contact Tip Wire Electrode 3/8" – 1/2" (10 - 12 mm)Contact Tip To Work Distance(CTWD) 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 21: 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 Settings. Aluminum wire requires an Aluminum Welding kit. See ACCESSORIES section. CAUTION It is important when changing between welding with steel wire and aluminum to exchange feeding components due to the lubricant applied to steel wire. -
Page 22: Application Chart
APPLICATION CHART SP170-I L10732 SP-170-I... -
Page 23: 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 24: Replacement Parts
MIG (GMAW) CONVERSION Several changes are needed to convert the unit for operation with the MIG (GMAW) process. The follow- ing conversions should be reviewed before welding with (GMAW): 1. Change the output polarity to DC(+). See “Work Cable Installation” in Installation section for details. 2. -
Page 25: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROUTINE 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 26: Gun And Cable Maintenance
GUN AND CABLE MAINTENANCE Gun Cable Cleaning Clean cable liner after using approximately 300 lbs (136 kg) of solid wire or 50 lbs (23 kg) of flux-cored wire. Remove the cable from the wire feeder and lay it out straight on the floor. Remove the contact tip from the gun. -
Page 27: Component Replacement Procedures
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CHANGING THE CONTACT TIP instructions pertain to the Lincoln Electric® gun. The instructions for the Magnum™ 100L gun, are similar except that the gas nozzle is threaded.) 1. Refer to Figure D.2a or D.2b. Remove the gas noz- zle from the gun by pulling and rotating it clockwise off the diffuser. - Page 28 Gasless Nozzle Head Screw Connector (Slip-Fit) Liner Assembly (Liner bushing to be seated tight against brass cable connector) FIGURE D.2a Liner trim length for gun (Lincoln Electric®) Gas Diffuser Contact Tip Allen Brass Cable Head Screw Connector Gas Nozzle or...
- Page 29 GUN HANDLE PARTS (Lincoln Electric) The gun handle consists of two halves that are held together with four screws. To open up the gun handle assembly, remove the four screws and pry down the trigger handle half with a screwdriver. See Figure D.3.
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Page 30: 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 31 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 32 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 33 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...
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Page 34: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS SP-170-I... - Page 35 NOTES SP 170-I...
- Page 36 NOTES SP 170-I...
- Page 37 ● WARNING ● Spanish ● AVISO DE PRECAUCION ● French ● ATTENTION ● ● German WARNUNG ● Portuguese ● ATENÇÃO ● Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO Y LOS CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR, SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU SUPERVISOR.
- Page 38 ● ● 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 39 • 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...