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Operator’s Manual IDEALARC CV655 ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: 10120; 10121; 10122; 10123; 10124; 10125; 10126; 10127; 10128; 10129 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)
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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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MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet BE DANGEROUS E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF).
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S FETY 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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S FETY 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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SAFETY 5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les zones où lʼon pique le laitier. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instruc- tions et les précautions de sûreté...
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2004/108/EC. It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized standard: EN 60974-10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is designed for industrial and professional use. Introduction All electrical equipment generates small amounts of electromagnetic emission.
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SAFETY Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises. Methods of Reducing Emissions Public Supply System Welding equipment should be connected to the public supply system according to the manufacturer’s rec- ommendations.
INSTALLATION GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON RATING PLATE (LOCATED ON CASE BACK) Constant Voltage Output 3 Phase transformer with Characteristics rectified DC output INPUT POWER GMAW FCAW THREE PHASE Designates welder complies with Designates welder can be used National Electrical Manufacturers in environments with increased Association requirements EW 1 NEMA EW 1 (100%)
INSTALLATION Read entire installation section before starting INPUT installation. CONTACTOR (CR1) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INPUT POWER SUPPLY CABLE WITH BUSHING RECONNECT OR BOX CONNECTOR WARNING PANEL ASSEMBL Y ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only qualified personnel should perform this installation. • Turn the input power OFF at the discon- nect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment.
INSTALLATION RECONNECT PROCEDURE INPUT POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS WARNING A qualified electrician should connect the input power Electric Shock Can Kill supply leads. • Disconnect input power before per- 1. Follow all national and local electrical codes. forming this procedure. 2. Use a three-phase line. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Multiple voltage machines are shipped connected to 3.
INSTALLATION OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 2. Connect the work cable to the negative terminal marked “-”. 3. Remove the terminal strip access cover panel on ELECTRODE AND WORK CABLES the lower case front. Refer to figure A.3 for the location. Use the shortest possible cable lengths. See Table 4.
INSTALLATION AUXILIARY POWER AND 14 PIN MS TYPE RECEPTACLE (For MS3106A-20-27PX Plug. L.E.C. Part #S12020-32) CONTROL CONNECTIONS Refer to the figure A.4 for the available circuits in the Located at the lower front of the welder behind a 14 pin receptacle. hinged door is a 115VAC duplex receptacle for auxil- iary power (Domestic and Canadian Models only) and 42 VAC is available at receptacle pins I and K.
INSTALLATION TERMINAL STRIPS Terminal strips are available behind the cover panel on the lower case front to connect wire feeder control cables that do not have a 14 Pin MS-type connector. Refer to figure A.3 for the location of this cover panel. These terminals supply the connections as shown in the following Terminal Strip charts.
OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL DESCRIPTION Read and understand this entire section before oper- The CV-655 is an energy efficient constant voltage DC power ating the machine. source that produces outstanding arc characteristics. Four models are available: GENERAL WARNINGS Domestic - all 60 Hertz models except 230/460/575v. NEMA Class 1 rated Canadian - 230/460/575v 60 Hertz NEMA Class 1 rated...
OPERATION DESIGN FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES (CONTʼD) • 115 VAC, auxiliary power available for the wire feeder; circuit breaker protected. 20 amp breaker on Domestic model and 15 amp breaker on Canadian, European, and Export Models. • 115VAC duplex plug receptacle available on Domestic and Canadian Models.
OPERATION CONTROLS AND SETTINGS All operator controls and adjustments are located on the case front of the CV-655. Refer to Figures B.1, and B.2 and corresponding explanations. CV-655 FIGURE B.1 CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS 1. INPUT POWER ON/OFF SWITCH - This tog- machineʼs output terminals will be electrically ener- gle switch turns the machine on or off.
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OPERATION FIGURE B.2 LOWER CASE FRONT CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS 1. 115VAC DUPLEX RECEPTACLE (Domestic and welding polarity and for proper welding cable size Canadian Models) This receptacle provides up to refer to Electrode and Work Cables in the 20 amps of 115 VAC auxiliary power on the Installation Section of this manual.
OPERATION CASE BACK CONNECTIONS THERMAL FAN CONTROL The machineʼs cooling fan remains off when the tem- 220VAC AUXILIARY RECEPTACLE perature of the rectifiers and windings inside the (European and Export Models) machine are below that requiring air flow cooling, as This receptacle provides up to 2 amps of 220VAC determined by electronic monitoring of several thermal auxiliary power for a water cooler.
ACCESSORIES The CV-655 can be used to power any of NOTE: A dirty air filter may cause the thermal protec- tion of the CV-655 to prematurely activate. Remove the following Lincoln Wire feeders: and blow out, or wash and dry, the filter every two months, or less if in extremely dirty conditions.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only qualified personnel should perform this maintenance. • Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment. • Do not touch electrically hot parts.
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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. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS Input contactor (CR1) chatters. 1. Faulty input contactor (CR1). 2. Low line voltage. Machine input contactor does not 1. Make sure the proper three- operate.
TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PROBLEMS PPOSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS Machine has maximum output, but 1. Check the Local/Remote output no control. switch (SW3) and associated leads. See wiring diagram. 2. Make sure the remote control leads #75, #76 and /or #77 are NOT grounded to the negative welding output.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PROBLEMS PPOSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS Variable or sluggish welding arc. 1. Make sure the welding cables are sized correctly and the connec- tions are tight. 2. Make sure the welding proce- dures are correct.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS Machine will not weld. OCV is less 1. The machine may be in a over- than 1 volt. load condition. Remove the short circuit or excessive load on the output terminals.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS Poor arc characteristics. 1. The positive welding cable may be connected to the wrong induc- tance tap. 2. The output capacitors may be faulty.
TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS Thermal Protection Light comes ON 1. Check for obstructions that could and fan does not run. prevent the fan from turning. NOTE: Fan is thermal controlled and 2.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS Digital Ammeter not working properly 1. The meter PC board may not be or erratic display. receiving the auxiliary or sensing voltages. Check plug P3 and plugs P12 &...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PC BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - FIRING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 1. All 10 LEDʼs must be ON when the POWER SOURCE is turned ON and the wire feederʼs trigger is closed, or a jumper is placed between 2 &...
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E-10 E-10 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual PC BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - THERMAL FAN/ SNUBBER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD NOTE: Fan will run for minimum of 5 minutes once fan turns on. 1. LED1 when ON indicates fan should be running. If ON and machine is cold, replace Printed Circuit Board. 2.
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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. WARNING remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o AVISO DE...
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Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el AVISO DE bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
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