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Operator’s Manual SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000, SF20000 For use with machines having Code Numbers: SF7000 M18464-1 SF9000 M18464-3 SF12000 M18464-5 SF15000 M18464-6 SF19000 M18464-28 SF20000 M18464-10 Register your machine: www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator Save for future reference...
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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...
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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.
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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”...
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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.
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SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000, SF20000 SAFETY As a rule of thumb, for many mild steel electrode, if the air is (Permissible Exposure Limit), and the recommended guideline, the visibly clear and you are comfortable, then the ventilation is ACGIH TLV (Threshold Limit Value), for many compounds found in generally adequate for your work.
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION............................SECTION A GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................A-1 PRODUCT COMBINATIONS ............................A-1 COMPONENTS ................................A-1 UNPACKING ................................A-1 MOUNTING................................A-1 CONNECTION TO THE MAINS ..........................A-2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................A-2 FAN CURVES (QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE) ........................A-4 OPERATION..............................SECTION B USER MANUAL................................B-1 USERS ..................................B-1 INTENDED USE ...............................B-1 MODIFICATIONS..............................B-1 USE ..................................B-1 OPTIONS / ACCESSORIES .........................SECTION C MAINTENANCE ............................SECTION D...
WARNING Check that the product package is complete. The package should contain: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000 or SF20000 • Only qualified personnel should • (1) extraction fan in sound absorbing box perform this installation.
SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000, SF20000 INSTALLATION connection to the mains technical specifications - WARNING PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND PROPERTIES Fan Material steel Make sure the fan is suitable for connection to the local mains. Data with respect to the supply voltage and...
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SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000, SF20000 INSTALLATION SF 7000 SF 9000 SF 12000 SF 15000 SF 19000 SF 20000 ELECTRICAL DATA POWER 18.5 5.18A 10.6A 13.6A 21.0 A 34.2 A 38.7 A AVAILABLE OPTIONS inch inch inch inch inch inch SILENCER (STRAIGHT OR ELBOW 90°)
SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000, SF20000 OPERATION OPERATION user manual • Everyone working on or with the product must be familiar with SAFETY PRECAUTIONS the contents of this manual and must strictly observe the Read this entire section of operating instructions instructions herein.
SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000, SF20000 ACCESSORIES OPTIONS / ACCESSORIES Please contact Lincoln Electric regarding silencers and outdoor kits for the SF-Series exhaust fans.
SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000, SF20000 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Safety Precautions WARNING Service, maintenance and repair jobs have to be carried out by well trained and authorized service engineers. • Observe the maintenance intervals given in this manual. Overdue maintenance can lead to high costs for repair and revisions and can render the warranty null and void.
SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000, SF20000 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
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SF7000, SF9000, SF12000, SF15000, SF19000, SF20000 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Fan: Motor does not start - Fan does not No mains voltage. Check the mains voltage. function.
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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-...
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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.
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