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IM3166
06/2021
REV01
WF 52D
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ENGLISH
Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.
ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-260 Bielawa, Poland

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  • Page 1 IM3166 06/2021 REV01 WF 52D OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o. ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-260 Bielawa, Poland...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    12/05 THANKS! For having choosen 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 &...

  • Page 3: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications NAME INDEX WF 52D W100000176 INPUT Input Voltage U Input Amperes I EMC Class 40Vdc 4Adc RATED OUTPUT Duty Cycle 40°C (based on a 10 min. period) Output Current 100% 420A 500A OUTPUT RANGE Welding Current Range Peak Open Circuit Voltage 5 ÷...

  • Page 4: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    If any electromagnetic disturbances are detected the operator must put in place corrective actions to eliminate these disturbances with, if necessary, assistance from Lincoln Electric. Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of electromagnetic disturbances.

  • Page 5: Safety

    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.
  • Page 6 WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding area and have a fire extinguisher readily available. Welding sparks and hot materials from the welding process can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Do not weld on any tanks, drums, containers, or material until the proper steps have been taken to insure that no flammable or toxic vapors will be present.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction WF 52D is digital wire feeder which has been designed Set of power source and wire feeder allow welding in to work with Lincoln Electric power sources: listed processes:   DIGISTEEL 355S, GMAW (MIG/MAG),   DIGISTEEL 425S, FCAW, ...
  • Page 8 4. Output Socket for SMAW and CAG welding: Controls and Operational Features connecting welding cable with electrode holder. 5. U22 User Interface: See „User Interface” section. 6. Gas Quick Coupling Socket: For connecting a gas pipe. WARNING The welding machine supports all suitable shielding gases at a maximum pressure of 5,0 bar.
  • Page 9 User Interface operation. The WF 52D wire feeder uses the U22 interface based on two separate LED displays for operation. Alternating Green If the status lights are flashing any and Red combination of red and green color, it...
  • Page 10 25. Right Button: Enables selecting, changing and setting welding parameters. Quick Access Menu. 26. LED Indicator: Indicates that the Settings and Configuration Menu is activated. 27. Left Button: Enables:  Checking the active program number. To check the program number, press the left button once. ...
  • Page 11 Changing Welding Process User Memory Program In user memory only four welding programs can be stored. Table 2 . Unchangeable Welding Programs Program Number Symbol Process DIGISTEEL / CITOSTEEL To assign the weld program to user memory:  Use the left button [27] to select the user memory GMAW number (1, 2, 3 or 4) - LED Indicator [28] will light up (non-synergic)
  • Page 12 Table 3 Wave Controls Parameter Definition Pinch – controls the arc characteristics during short-arc welding. Increasing Pinch value results in a crisper arc (more spatter) while decreasing provides a softer arc (less spatter).  Regulation range: from -10.0 to +10.0. ...
  • Page 13 Setting and Configuration Menu To access the menu, press the the left [27] and the right WARNING [25] buttons simultaneously. To exit the menu with changes saved, press the left [27] and the right [25] buttons simultaneously. Parameter Selection Mode – the Parameter Name on After one minute of inactivity the Menu without saving the left display [17] blinking.
  • Page 14 Table 6 The default settings of Basic Menu Parametr Definicja Preflow Time – time that shielding gas flows after the torch trigger was pressed before prior to wire feeding.  Regulation range: from 0 seconds (OFF) to 25 seconds.  Default settings for non-synergic mode: 0,2s.
  • Page 15 Green Mode – is a power management feature that enables welding equipment to switch to low power state and reduce power consumption while is not using. Display Configuration Settings:  Standby  Shutdown Standby – this option allows you to reduce energy consumption to the level below 50W when the welding equipment is unused.
  • Page 16 Advanced Menu (Device Configuration Menu) The Advanced Menu includes the parameters described in Table 7. Table 7 The default settings of Advanced Menu Parametr Definicja The Menu Exit – enables exit from menu. Note: This parameter cannot be edited. To exit from menu: ...
  • Page 17 View Software Version Info – used for viewing the software versions for user interface. To read the software version:  In Advanced Menu select P103.  Confirm the selection, push the right button.  The displays will show the software version. Note: P103 is a diagnostic parameter, to read only.
  • Page 18 Procedure of beginning welding of GMAW, FCAW-GS or FCAW-SS process: Pinch controls the arc characteristics during short-arc  Connect a recommended Lincoln Electric power welding. Increasing Pinch Control results in a crisper arc source (see ʺAccessoriesʺ chapter). (more spatter) while decreasing provides a softer arc ...
  • Page 19 Welding GMAW and FCAW-GS Process in synergic mode CV Table 9. Exemplify GMAW and FCAW-GS synergic programs for DIGISTEEL / CITOSTEEL Wire diameter [mm] Wire material 1.32 Steel Steel ArMIX Stainless ArMIX Aluminum AlSi Aluminum AlMg Metal Core ArMIX Cored Wire Cored Wire ArMIX Si Bronze...
  • Page 20 Procedure of beginning welding of SMAW process: HOT START – percentage regulation of increasing  Connect Lincoln Electric source to wire feeder nominal current value during arc start with electrode. It (mentioned in Introduction chapter). cause temporarily increased of output current and made ...
  • Page 21 Loading the Wire Spool Adjusting Pressure Roll Force Spools of wire with a maximum weight of 16 kg can be The pressure arm controls the amount of force the drive used without an adapter. Holder allows mounting plastic, rolls exert on the wire. Pressure force is adjusted by steel and fiber spools on the 51mm spindle.
  • Page 22 Changing Driving Rolls Gas Connection WARNING WARNING  Turn the input power off before installation or changing CYLINDER may explode if damaged. drive rolls.  Always fix the gas cylinder securely in an upright position, against a cylinder wall Wire Feeders WF 52 is equipped with drive roll rack or purpose-made cylinder cart.
  • Page 23 Transport and Lifting Maintenance WARNING WARNING For any repair operations, modifications or maintenances, it is recommended to contact the nearest Technical Falling equipment can cause injury and damage to unit. Service Center Lincoln Electric. Repairs modifications performed by unauthorized service or personnel will cause the lost of the manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 24 We respond to our customers based on the best information 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. We expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness for any customer’s particular purpose,...
  • Page 25 Error Table 13 shows list of basic errors that can appear. To get full list of error codes, please contact with authorize Lincoln Electric service. Table 13 Error codes Error code Symptoms Cause Recommended Course of Action The User Interface cannot ...

  • Page 26: Weee

    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.

  • Page 27: Suggested Accessories

    Suggested Accessories OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES K14204-1 WIRE FEEDER DRUM QUICK CONNECTOR K14175-1 GAS FLOW METER KIT E/H-400A-70-5M ELECTRODE HOLDER 400A/70MM² - 5M K10158-1 ADAPTER FOR SPOOL TYPE B300 K10158 ADAPTER FOR SPOOL TYPE B300 R-1019-125-1/08R ADAPTER FOR SPOOL S200 FL060583010 FLAIR 600 GOUGING TORCH WITH MOUNTED LEAD 2,5M COMPATIBLE POWER SOURCES W000404454...
  • Page 28 ROLL KIT FOR CORE WIRES KP14150-V12/16R ROLL KIT 1.2/1.6RT FI37 4 SZT. ORANGE/YELLOW KP14150-V14/20R ROLL KIT 1.4/2.0RT FI37 4 SZT. KP14150-V16/24R ROLL KIT 1.6/2.4RT FI37 4 SZT. YELLOW/GREY KP14150-V09/11R ROLL KIT 0.9/1.1RT FI37 4 SZT. KP14150-V10/12R ROLL KIT 1.0/1.2RT FI37 4 SZT. -ORANGE WIRE GUIDES 0744-000-318R WIRE GUIDE SET BLUE, Ø0,6-1,6...

  • Page 29: Connection Configuration

    Connection configuration English English...

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