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.
SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot”...
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SAFETY WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire.
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SAFETY zones où l’on pique le laitier. PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté...
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The code number is especially important when identifying the correct replacement parts. On-Line Product Registration - 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.
• Machine must be plugged into a receptacle which is grounded per any national, local or other applicable electrical codes. • The SP-100T power switch is to be in the OFF (“O”) position when installing work cable and gun and when connecting power cord to input power.
Figure A-3. STACKING 3. Fasten securely with the bolt and nut provided. SP-100T’s cannot be stacked. TILTING FIGURE A.3 Each machine must be placed on a secure, level sur- face, either directly or on either recommended cart.
GUN INSTALLATION When using the GMAW process, a cylinder of shield- As shipped from the factory, the SP-100T is ready to ing gas, must be obtained. For more information about feed .023" – .025" (0.6 mm) solid wire. If .030" (0.8...
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STANDARD Z-49.1, “SAFETY IN tighten the union nut securely with a wrench. WELDING AND CUTTING” PUB- Connect the other end to the SP-100T Gas LISHED BY THE AMERICAN Solenoid Inlet Fitting (5/8-18 female threads — for WELDING SOCIETY.
(NEMA Type 5-15P) is factory installed on the SP-100T. Connect this plug to a mating grounded The SP-100T has a power input cable located on the receptacle which is connected to a 20 amp branch cir- rear of the machine.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing RECOMMENDED PROCESSES zone. The SP-100T can be used for welding mild steel using the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW or MIG, Metal WELDING SPARKS can Inert Gas) single pass process, which requires a sup- ply of shielding gas, or the flux-cored arc welding cause fire or explosion.
(200 mm) diameter spools of wire. WELDING CAPABILITY FIGURE B.1a The SP-100T is rated at 88 amps, 18 volts, at 20% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. CSA rated output at 62 amps at 20 volts at 20% duty cycle. It is capable of higher output currents at lower duty cycles.
Wire Spool must be pushed all the way on the spindle so that the spindle’s tab will hold it in place. The Wire Spool will rotate clock- wise when wire is dereeled. Load an 8” (200 mm) diameter spool on the wire spool spindle shown in Figure B.2. SP-100T...
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13. Refer to Figure B-6. Cut the wire off 3/8” – 1/2” (10 – 13 mm) from the end of the tip. The SP-100T is 6. The idle roll pressure adjustment wing nut is facto- now ready to weld.
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PROCESS GUIDELINES required, is turned on. The SP-100T can be used for welding mild steel using 5. When using Innershield electrode, remove the gas the GMAW, single pass, process which requires a nozzle and install the gasless nozzle.
1. For CO 2 , open the cylinder very slowly. For argon- Thermal Protection mixed gas, open cylinder valve slowly a fraction of The SP-100T has a rated output duty cycle of 20%. If a turn. When the cylinder pressure gauge pointer the duty cycle is exceeded, a thermal protector will stops moving, open the valve fully.
.035 (0.9 mm) diameter flux-cored electrode. 4. K520 Utility Cart — Designed to transport the Lincoln family of small welders. Has provisions for mounting a single gas cylinder. Has front casters and large rear wheels. Handle height is easily adjustable.
POWER SOURCE COMPARTMENT No user serviceable parts inside! Do not attempt to perform service in the power source (fixed) side of the SP-100T. Take the unit to an authorized Lincoln Service Center if you experi- ence problems. NO maintenance is required.
Replace the gas nozzle or gasless nozzle. CONFIGURATION OF COMPONENTS IN WIRE FEEDING SYSTEM Contact Tip Cable Liner Drive Roll Components shipped with KP2039-1B1 KP1937-3 KP665-035 SP-100T• .025” (0.6mm) .030” (0.8mm) 2 Smooth grooves .035” (0.9mm) Small .023-.025 (0.6mm) Large .030” (0.8mm) K549-1 .035 (0.9mm) KP2039-3B1...
6. Loosen the drive roll set screw with the 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex wrench supplied. 7. Remove the drive roll, flip over and reinstall with the .023 – .025" (0.6 mm) groove (the smaller groove) closest to the gearbox. SP-100T...
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Figure D.2. Remove any burrs from the end of the liner. 8. Screw the gas diffuser onto the end of the gun tube and securely tighten. 9. Replace the contact tip and nozzle. SP-100T...
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See Figure D-3. Counter-clockwise FIGURE D.3 SP-100T...
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING 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.
3. Gun trigger may be faulty. CAUTION 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. SP-100T...
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Authorized Field Service Facility. CAUTION 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. SP-100T...
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8. Check liner for proper size. CAUTION 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. SP-100T...
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DIAGRAMS NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. SP-100T...
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● ● ● Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. ● Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish ● ● ● No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el AVISO DE...
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● ● ● 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. WARNING remove fumes from breathing zone. ● Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- ●...
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