Lincoln Electric X-Tractor 8A Operator's Manual
Lincoln Electric X-Tractor 8A Operator's Manual

Lincoln Electric X-Tractor 8A Operator's Manual

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8A
For use with machines having Product Numbers:
K3967-1, K3967-2 & K3967-3
WARNINGS
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDED USES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® X-TRACTOR For use with machines having Product Numbers: K3967-1, K3967-2 & K3967-3 WARNINGS GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS TECHNICAl SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED USES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Register your machine: www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator Save for future reference Date Purchased Code: (ex: 10859) Serial: (ex: U1060512345)
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
  • Page 3 W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to 22801 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 X-TRACTOR ® 8A 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 TLV and PEL values are as of October 2013. Always check Safety and 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right- Data Sheet (SDS) with product or on the Lincoln Electric website at to-Know Act of 1986 and of 40CFR 370 and 372.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    X-TRACTOR ® 8A WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Page General Description....................9 Installation Technical Specifications....................9 Safety Precautions ....................10 Installation .......................10 Recommended Uses....................10 Operating Instructions .....................11 Operation Automatic Filter Cleaning ..................11 Off-Line Filter Cleaning ...................13 Safety Precautions ....................14 Maintenance Filter Container......................14 Changing Filter Cartridge ..................14 Draining Of Pneumatic Tank ...................14 Greasing Of Bearings....................14...
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The X-Tractor 8A is a self-contained, high vacuum system for the removal and filtration of welding fume particles and other point source particulate. It is designed to supply suction for six fume guns GENERAL or small suction heads and is suitable for heavy duty welding appli- cations and continuous use.
  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED USES Read and understand this entire section before operating Install the X-TRACTOR 8A on a solid foundation that is flat and even. your X-TRACTOR 8A. Make sure the operator has easy access to all switches and controls. Do not expose the unit to temperatures over 104º F (40º C), as this WARNING will reduce the motor power and shorten the life of the unit.
  • Page 11: Operation

    LED display on the right side of the Digital display. Accuracy = ± 10% FIGURE 1 The X-TRACTOR 8A is easy to use. It is controlled by an manual on/off switch or automatic start/stop (optional). 1. At first start up, set the automatic start switch in manual mode.
  • Page 12 X-TRACTOR ® 8A WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR OPERATION 3. You can now press the left ‘off/arrow down‘ button for 9. Press the TEST button to check the valve function. decreasing the time or the right ‘on/arrow up’ button to increase the time. 10.
  • Page 13: Off-Line Filter Cleaning

    RETURNING THE TIMER TO THE FACTORY SETTINGS OFF-LINE FILTER CLEANING When the X-TRACTOR 8A is off, the signal to the solenoid valve is Factory settings of each timer: 3sec. ON time, 30min. OFF time, controlled by an additional timer placed inside the cabinet. This timer function ‘A’.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    X-TRACTOR ® 8A WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHANGING FILTER CARTRIDGE Filter life depends on use and type of particulate but normal life of the filter is approximately 2000 running hours. The filter should be WARNING inspected regularly. Damaged filters must be replaced immediately. Proceed as follows: The installer is responsible for following Federal, State and 1.
  • Page 15: Accessories

    Hose dimension is 8 ft. (2.5 m) x 1 in. (25 mm) O.D. Includes a 1-3/4 in. (45 mm) O.D. hose adapter. Other Nozzles A variety of other nozzles are available. See www.LincolnElectric.com or contact your local Lincoln Electric Authorized Distributor for more details. Fume Extraction Guns To extract welding fumes, Lincoln Electric’s Magnum 400XA GMAW ®...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    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 17: Wiring Diagrams

    X-TRACTOR ® 8A WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR DIAGRAMS...
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  • Page 22 WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 23 WARNING 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. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
  • Page 24 We respond to our customers based on the best information applicable OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits. in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice.

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