Lincoln Electric MINIFLEX Operator's Manual

Lincoln Electric MINIFLEX Operator's Manual

Weld fume control for use with machines having product numbers: k2376-1, k3972-1 & k3973-1
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MINIFL X
For use with machines having Product Numbers:
K2376-1, K3972-1 & K3973-1

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® MINIFL X For use with machines having Product Numbers: K2376-1, K3972-1 & K3973-1...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY LINCOLN KeeP your head out oF the Fumes. DON’T get too close to the arc. Use ELEC TRIC PRODUCT. corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Material Safety Please examine Carton and equiPment For Data Sheet (MSDS) and the warning damage immediately...
  • Page 3 “Safety in Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society, P.O. Box 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 ELECTRIC AND St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
  • Page 4 SAFETY 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”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY 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.
  • Page 6 MINIFLEX ® PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR SAFETY As a rule of thumb, for many mild steel electrode, if the air is visibly Ventilation clear and you are comfortable, then the ventilation is generally There are many methods which can be selected by the user to adequate for your work.
  • Page 7 MINIFLEX ® PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR SAFETY LISTED BELOW ARE SOME TYPICAL INGREDIENTS IN WELDING ELECTRODES AND THEIR TLV (ACGIH) GUIDELINES AND PEL (OSHA) EXPOSURE LIMITS INGREDIENTS CAS No. TLV mg/m PEL mg/m Aluminum and/or aluminum alloys (as AI)***** 7429-90-5...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    MINIFLEX ® PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation General Description....................9 Technical Specifications....................9 Installation .......................10 Operation Safety Precautions ....................11 Recommended Uses....................11 Operating Instructions .....................11 Maintenance .........................13 Troubleshooting Guide ....................15 Accessories........................16 Wiring Diagram ......................17...
  • Page 9: Installation

    STAGE THREE SURFACE AREA 130 SQ. FT. (12 M STAGE FOUR (OPTIONAL) ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER The MINIFLEX is not supplied with a nozzle. Nozzles and extra hoses STAGE FIVE HEPA (HIGH EFFICIENCY can be ordered separately. The recommended nozzles and hoses are: PARTICULATE AIR) FILTER •...
  • Page 10: Installation

    When the lip of the bracket is in place, release the silver plate to attach bottom portion of the MINIFLEX into the bracket. Push in silver metal plate and pull up on MINIFLEX to release from wall bracket.
  • Page 11: Operation

    • Any dangerous situations where there is a risk of an explosion or fire. Note: The MINIFLEX does not filter any shielding gases. Gases pass through the filter. MINIFLEX used with optional carbon filter may reduce vapors If unit is operated in an upright or horiz ontal position, air and gases.
  • Page 12 MINIFLEX ® PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR OPERATION HIGH AND LOW MODE Total System Airflow / Static Pressure Control System* In high mode, both motors are working at 100% capacity, extracting This feature allows the user to check the extraction performance of 135 CFM (230 m /hr).
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Refer to Figure 6 for the following instructions. EMPTYING THE ALUMINUM COLLECTION PAN WARNING 1. Remove electrical cord of MINIFLEX unit from electrical outlet. 2. Loosen the side clips (A). 3. Remove the top cover (B) from the machine. 4. Remove LongLife-H Filter (C) by lifting the filter out of the bottom ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
  • Page 14 1. Remove electrical cord of MINIFLEX unit from electrical outlet. 4. Remove LongLife-H Filter (C). 2. Remove top cover (B) of MINIFLEX unit by releasing the side clips 5. Check the main filter seals (D) before replacing the filter. If the (A) on both sides of unit.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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 16: Accessories

    Includes a 1-3/4 in. I.D. length of 24 ft. (7.5 m) be used on extraction side of the MINIFLEX. hose adapter. Two hose adapter ends are included.
  • Page 17: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 18 SWITCHMINIFLEX(US/CANADA ONLY) 9SS23384-64 CARB. BRUSH 230V W/SEALS 9SS23384-65 MOTOR 230V INCLUDES SEALS KP2390-3 MINIFLEX PRE-FILTER 9SS23384-27 WHEELSMINIFLEXSETNO COVERS 9SS23384-56 MINIFLEX RED WHEEL COVER PAIR 9SS23384-26 SEALSMINIFLEXMAIN FILTERSET KP2390-1 LONG LIFE-H FILTERMINIFLEX 9SS23384-49 OUTLET COVER CPL MINIFLEX KP2390-2 HEPA FILTERMINIFLEX 9SS23384-50...
  • Page 19 General Assembly P-517-C.jpg Miniflex Fume Extraction - K3973-1...

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