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(See below). SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built from your face. with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased If you de velop unusual symptoms, see your supervisor.
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MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet BE DANGEROUS E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF).
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S FETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
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S FETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
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2004/108/EC. It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized standard: EN 60974-10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is designed for industrial and professional use. Introduction All electrical equipment generates small amounts of electromagnetic emission.
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The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises. Methods of Reducing Emissions Public Supply System Welding equipment should be connected to the public supply system according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Product Description ......................7 Installation .......................Section A Technical Specifications ..................A-1 Safety Precautions....................A-2 Unpacking the COOL ARC ® 40...............A-2 Filling the Coolant Reservoir ................A-2 Coolant “In” and “out” Connections ..............A-3 Input Power Connection..................A-4 Installation on Undercarriage or Power Source ..........A-4 Horizontal Installation on the Top of a Power Source..........A-4 Vertical Installation on Power Source with a Dual Cylinder Undercarriage.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The COOL ARC ® 40 is a stand alone re-circulation cooling system designed for use with water-cooled TIG, MIG, PAC (Plasma Arc Cutting) and PAW (Plasma Arc Welding) guns and torches. The coolant "In" and "OUT" connections are 5/8-18 left-hand female threads which match the standard connector nut of domestic water hoses (CGA style) and water- cooled TIG torches.
For best results when using the COOL ARC ® 40 with Lincoln guns or torches, use distilled or de-ionized • Open top flap where identification label appears. water, although if not available, tap water can be • Remove loose items and top insert.
The cooler is "FULL" when the coolant lies just below For all Lincoln products and those with a connector the coolant reservoir opening with the cooler in the nut on the water hose that mate with the fittings on the upright (vertical) position.
INSTALLATION Remove the connector nut from the InLET hose by HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ON THE making a straight cut 6-12mm(1/4"-1/2") away from TOP OF A POWER SOURCE the end of the nipple located inside of the hose. Take the nipple and the connector nut ordered above and For proper installation, follow the instructions provided insert the nipple into the connector nut so that the with the K559-2 Cooler Horizontal Mounting Bracket...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF WATER COOLED CAUTION ACCESSORIES After following the installation instructions above, the DO NOT USE A WATER SOLENOID vALvE with COOL ARC ® 40 is ready for connection to a water- the COOL ARC ® 40. When a solenoid valve closes, cooled accessory.
OPERATION RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT TURNING THE SYSTEM "ON" The COOL ARC ® 40 is designed for use with water- After connecting the COOL ARC ® 40 per the installa- cooled TIG, MIG, PAC (Plasma Arc Cutting) and PAW tion instructions above, plug the unit into a (Plasma Arc Welding) guns and torches.
OPERATION COOLING EFFICIENCY For example: The high cooling efficiency of the COOL ARC ® Unlike other water coolers that depend on bulky reser- offers a cooler, more comfortable weld than conven- voir size, the high efficiency components of the COOL tional air-cooled procedures as well as leading com- ®...
Coolant hoses are readily available from an industrial welding supplier or in various MIG or TIG hook-up kits This kit includes two 7.6m(25 Ft.)-4.7mm(3/16”) inside provided by Lincoln Electric. Refer to Magnum acces- diameter hoses with a 5/8”LH CGA style fitting on both sory literature sheets.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Gently rinse the strainer under running water to thor- WARNING oughly clean it. ELECTRIC SHOCK • Use a mirror to inspect the inside of the pump for can kill. contamination. Carefully remove hardened debris • Disconnect input power by with a dental pick if necessary, without scratching removing plug from receptacle the inside of the pump.
MAINTENANCE COOLANT TREATMENT PUMP INLET STRAINER RECOMMENDATION Poor cooler performance can usually be traced to a This procedure is intended to provide a means of reducing the partially or completely blocked pump inlet strainer. objectionable amount of fungal and bacterial contamination that This is a user-serviceable item and can be cleaned has occurred in COOL ARC ®...
MAINTENANCE Removing Coolant: Add coolant: a. Drain coolant from the reservoir using clean siphon- a. Add 7.6 ltr. (2 gal.) of coolant, either the recommen- ing equipment dations off the water cooled accessory or if none, b. Coolant level should be drained below the strainer- see the design specification summary listed in this pressure fitting: manual.
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.
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2. Fan or pump motor failure. 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. COOL ARC ®...
This parts list is provided as an informative guide only. It was accurate at the time of printing. These pages are only updated on the Service Navigator DVD and in Lincoln Electric’s official Parts Book (BK-34). When ordering parts, always refer to Lincoln Electric’s official Parts Book (BK-34) for the latest pages.
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P-385-A.1 P-385-A.1 COOL ARC ® For Codes: 10791, 10928, 11066, 11067, 11577, 11845, 11846 & 11847 Do Not use this Parts List for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Service Department for any code numbers not listed. Use the Illustration of Sub-Assemblies page and the table below to determine which sub assembly page and column the desired part is located on for your particular code machine.
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P-385-B.1 P-385-B.1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LISTING Miscellaneous Options Available for your machine are listed below: # Indicates a change this printing. DESCRIPTION ...............PART NUMBER Cooler Horizontal Tig Mounting Bracket .
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS P-385-B.2 P-385-B.2 (THESE ITEMS ARE NOT ILLUSTRATED) # Indicates a change this printing. Use only the parts marked “x” in the column under the heading number called for in the model index page. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DESCRIPTION PART NO.
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P-385-C P-385-C Case Front & Handle Assembly 1-6-2014 COOL ARC ®...
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P-385-C.1 P-385-C.1 # Indicates a change this printing. Use only the parts marked “x” in the column under the heading number called for in the model index page. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY.
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P-385-D.1 P-385-D.1 # Indicates a change this printing. Use only the parts marked “x” in the column under the heading number called for in the model index page. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY.
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P-385-D.2 P-385-D.2 # Indicates a change this printing. Use only the parts marked “x” in the column under the heading number called for in the model index page. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY.
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