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IM3072 08/2017 REV01 PF41 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o. ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland www.lincolnelectric.eu...
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2014/35/EU , 2014/30/EU and has been designed in compliance with the following standards: EN 60974-5:2013, EN 60974-10:2014 29.05.2017 Piotr Spytek Operations Director Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o., ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland 07/11 English English...
12/05 THANKS! For having chosen the QUALITY of the Lincoln Electric products. Please Examine Package and Equipment for Damage. Claims for material damaged in shipment must be notified immediately to the dealer. For future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information. Model Name, Code &...
Technical Specifications NAME INDEX PF41 K14163-1 INPUT Input Voltage U Input Amperes I EMC Class 40Vdc RATED OUTPUT Duty Cycle 40°C Output Current (based on a 10 min. period) 100% 385A 500A OUTPUT RANGE Welding Current Range Peak Open Circuit Voltage 5 ÷...
Lincoln Electric. Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of electromagnetic disturbances.
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements in design without upgrade at the same time the operator’s manual. Introduction PF41 is digital wire feeder which has been designed to Recommended equipment, which can be bought by work with all Lincoln Electric power sources using user, was mentioned in the chapter "Accessories".
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Controls and Operational Features Figure 2. 6. Gas Connector: Connection for gas line. WARNING The welding machine supports all suitable shielding gases at a maximum pressure of 5,0 bar. 7. Control Receptacle: 5 pins receptacle for Figure 1 wire feeder connection. To communication wire feeder with power source is used 1.
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Trigger pressed Trigger released Figure 3 Welding current 11. Gas Flow Regulator Plug: Gas Flow Regulator can Burnback time (fixed) be purchased separately. See "Accessories" chapter. Wire feed 12. Cold Inch / Gas Purge Switch: This switch enables wire feeding or gas flow without turning on output voltage.
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26. LED Indicator: Informs that the Crater Procedure is maintenance is required. Please contact activated. the nearest authorized technical service center or Lincoln Electric and report the 27. Button: Enables scrolling, changing and setting error code read. welding parameters: ...
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Welding Parameters Run-in sets the wire feed speed from the time the trigger is pulled until an arc is established. Factory default, Run-in is turned off. Adjust range: from minimum to maximum WFS. To set Run-in value: Press the Button [27] until the LED indicator [25] will light up.
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Setting and Configuration Menu To access the menu, press the Button [27] and hold it Parameter Change Value Mode – the parameter value until the Left Display [17] will blink. blinks on the Right Display [20]. Note: The Menu cannot be accessed if the system is Note: The Menu is closed without saving after 10 welding, or if there is a fault (status LED is not solid seconds of inactivity.
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Remote Control Type - This option selects the type of analog remote control being used. Digital remote control devices (those with a digital display) are configured automatically. "TIG" = Use this setting while TIG welding with a foot or hand current control device (Amptrol).
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Restore Factory Settings – to restore Factory Settings: Use the Right Button to confirm the selection. Use the Right Control to select "YES". Use the Right Button to confirm the selection. Note: After the device has been restarted the P097 is "NO". Show Test Modes? –...
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Turn the input power ON and wait until the PF41 will not be ready to work with the power source - Status LED [18] stops blinking and lights steady green light.
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Wire Spool Loading Wire Spool Type S200 Loading Wire spool type S300 and BS300 can be installed on the wire spool support without adapter. WARNING ® Wire spool type S200, B300 or Readi-Reel can be Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source before installation or changing a wire spool.
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Wire Spool Type B300 Loading WARNING Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source before installation or changing a wire spool. Figure 25. ® Wire Spool Type Readi-Reel Loading WARNING Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source before installation or changing a wire spool.
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Loading the Electrode Wire Adjusting Pressure Roll Force The pressure arm controls the amount of force the drive Turn the input power OFF. rolls exert on the wire. Open the spool wire case. Pressure force is adjusted by turning the adjustment nut ...
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Always fix the gas cylinder securely in an upright position, against a cylinder wall PF41 is equipped with drive roll V1.0/V1.2 for steel wire. rack or purpose-made cylinder cart. Keep cylinder away from areas where it...
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We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that Any noticeable damage should be reported immediately time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or and repaired. guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice.
12/05 Part List reading instructions Do not use this part list for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for any code number not listed. Use the illustration of assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your particular code machine.
Suggested Accessories K14120-1 KIT - Remote control Kit for PF 40 and 42. K14126-1 RC 42 - remote control for PF 40 and 42 K14127-1 Cart for PF40/42/44/46. K14111-1 KIT - Gas Flow Regulator. K14121-1 Replaceable Front Panel with User Interface, A+. K14122-1 Replaceable Front Panel with User Interface, B.
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