For use with machines having code numbers: 12759, 12877 (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric WF 56D
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IM3167 06/2022 REV04 WF 56D OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o. ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-260 Bielawa, Poland...
12/05 THANKS! For having chosen the QUALITY of the Lincoln Electric products. Please Examine Package and Equipment in case of 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 WF56D W100000177 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 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 equipment damage. 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.
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WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding area and have a fire extinguisher easily accessible. 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.
Introduction WF56D is digital wire feeder which have 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, ...
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1. EURO Socket: For connecting a welding Controls and Operational Features gun (for GMAW, FCAW process). 2. Quick Coupling Socket: Coolant outlet (supplies cool coolant to the welding gun). 3. Quick Coupling Socket: Coolant inlet (takes warm coolant from the welding gun). WARNING Maximum coolant pressure is 5 bar.
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User Interface Advanced (U7) WARNING Do not use handle to move the machine during operation. 14 15 Figure 4 Detailed operation of User Interface U7 can be found in Figure 3 the Advanced (U7) IM3170 user manual. 17. Remote Control Socket: For connecting a Loading the Wire Spool Remote Control...
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Loading the Electrode Wire Adjusting of Pressure Roll Force The pressure arm controls the amount of force the drive Turn the input power OFF. rolls exert on the wire. Pressure force is adjusted by Open the spool wire case. turning the adjustment nut clockwise to increase force, ...
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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 WF56D is equipped with drive roll rack or purpose-made cylinder cart.
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Falling equipment can cause injury and damage to unit. Technical Service Center or Lincoln Electric. Repairs and modifications performed by unauthorized service or personnel will cause the lost of the manufacturer’s warranty...
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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.