Lincoln Electric CITOTIG 315DC Service Manual page 5

SAFETY MARK: This equipment is suitable for supplying power for welding operations carried out in
an environment with increased hazard of electric shock.
EQUIPMENT WEIGHT OVER 30kg: Move this equipment with care and with the help of another
person. Lifting may be dangerous for your physical health.
CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED: Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the
correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support. Do
not move or transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed. Do not allow the electrode,
electrode holder, work clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder. Gas cylinders
must be located away from areas where they may be subjected to physical damage or the welding
process including sparks and heat sources.
CAUTION: The high frequency used for contact-free ignition with TIG (GTAW) welding, can interfere
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with the operation of insufficiently shielded computer equipment, EDP centers and industrial robots,
even causing complete system breakdown. TIG (GTAW) welding may interfere with electronic
telephone networks and with radio and TV reception.
Installation and Operator Instructions
Read this entire section before installation or
operation of the machine.
Location and Environment
This machine will operate in harsh environments.
However, it is important that simple preventative
measures are followed to assure long life and
reliable operation.
Do not place or operate this machine on a surface
with an incline greater than 15° from horizontal.
Do not use this machine for pipe thawing.
This machine must be located where there is free
circulation of clean air without restrictions for air
movement to and from the air vents. Do not cover
the machine with paper, cloth or rags when
switched on.
Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the
machine should be kept to a minimum.
This machine has a protection rating of IP23. Keep
it dry when possible and do not place it on wet
ground or in puddles.
Locate the machine away from radio controlled
machinery. Normal operation may adversely affect
the operation of nearby radio controlled machinery,
which may result in injury or equipment damage.
Read the section on electromagnetic compatibility
in this manual.
Do not operate in areas with an ambient
temperature greater than 40° C.
Input Supply Connection
Check the input voltage, phase, and frequency supplied
to this machine before turning it on. The allowable input
voltage is indicated in the technical specification section
of this manual and on the rating plate of the machine.
Be sure that the machine is grounded.
Make sure the amount of power available from the
input connection is adequate for normal operation of
the machine. The fuse rating and cable sizes are both
indicated in the "Technical Specification" section of this
manual.
The machines are designed to operate on engine
driven generators as long as the auxiliary can supply
adequate voltage, frequency and power as indicated in
the "Technical Specification" section of this manual.
The auxiliary supply of the generator must also meet
the following conditions:
Vac peak voltage: below 670V
Vac frequency: in the range of 50 and 60Hz
RMS voltage of the AC waveform: 400Vac ± 15%
It is important to check these conditions because many
engine driven generators produce high voltage spikes.
Operation of this machine on engine driven generators
not conforming to these
recommended and may damage the machine.
Output Connections
A quick disconnect system using Twist-Mate cable
plugs is used for the welding cable connections. Refer
to the following sections for more information on
connecting the machine for operation of stick welding
(MMA) or TIG welding (GTAW).
(+) Positive Quick Disconnect: Positive output
connector for the welding circuit.
(-) Negative Quick Disconnect: Negative output
connector for the welding circuit.
Stick Welding (MMA)
This machine does not include a MMA welding kit
cables, but may be purchased separately. Refer to the
accessories section for more information.
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