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MINIFLEX Portable High Vacuum
IM857
™
Fume Extraction Unit
June, 2005
K2376-1
For use with equipment having K Number:
RETURN TO MAIN MENU
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and thought-
ful operation on your part. DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT
READING
THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Copyright © 2005 Lincoln Global Inc.
• World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •
• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •
Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com
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- Page 1 MINIFLEX Portable High Vacuum IM857 ™ Fume Extraction Unit June, 2005 K2376-1 For use with equipment having K Number: RETURN TO MAIN MENU Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ...
- Page 2 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
- Page 3 ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. 3.b.
- Page 4 WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks from starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
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Page 5: Safety
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. - Page 6 The code number is especially important when identifying the correct replacement parts. - Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet. • For faxing: Complete the form on the back of the warranty statement included in the literature packet accompanying this machine and fax the form per the instructions printed on it.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Safety ...i-iv ________________________________________________________________________ Installation ...Section A Technical Specifications ...A-1 General Description ...A-2 Electrical Installation ...A-2 Use with Nozzles and Hoses ...A-2 Wall Bracket Installation...A-2 ________________________________________________________________________ Operation ...Section B Safety Precautions...B-1 Recommended Uses ...B-1 Operating Instructions...B-1 High and Low Mode ...B-2 Automatic VS. -
Page 8: Installation
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - MINIFLEX PORTABLE FUME EXTRACTOR ( Input Voltage Rated Current Draw Power Rating Stage One Stage Two Stage Three Surface Area Stage Four (Optional) Stage Five Unit Efficiency Min. Temperature Max. Operating Temperature Max Rel. Humidity Extractor Type Airflow Rate HEIGHT DIAMETER... -
Page 9: General Description
See section C and Miniflex brochure Publication E13.11 for more information. Note: Recommended maximum hose length is 24 ft. (7.5 m) on extraction side of unit. Consult Lincoln Electric Automation before using any other size or length of hose. INSTALLATION WALL MOUNTING BRACKET The optional wall bracket provides an easy and practi- cal way to free some floor space. -
Page 10: Operation
Read and understand this entire section before operating your Miniflex. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Always operate this equipment with the filters installed and covers in place as these provide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper vacuum operation and cooling air flow. -
Page 11: High And Low Mode
HIGH AND LOW MODE • In high mode, both motors are working at 100% capacity, extracting 135 CFM (230 m 3 /hr), (Figure B.2, Item B). • In low mode, both motors operate at 70% capacity, extracting 94 CFM (160 m 3 /hr). MANUAL VS. -
Page 12: Accessories
8 ft. (2.5 m) x 1 in. (25 mm) O.D. Includes a 1-3/4 in. (45 mm) O.D. hose adapter. Fume Guns To extract welding fumes, Lincoln Electric’s 250XA and 400XA Magnum fume GMAW guns and the 350A, 500A, 250A FCAW-SS fume guns can be connected to the Miniflex and its extraction hose. -
Page 13: Maintenance
3. Remove the top cover (B) from the unit. 4. Remove LongLife-H™ Filter (C). 5. Remove the pre-filter (H). 6. Clean pre-filter with industrial vacuum cleaner or replace if necessary. Use caution and proper personal protection equipment when cleaning pre- filter. -
Page 14: Carbon Brush Replacement
4. Remove LongLife-H™ Filter (C). 5. Check the main filter seals (D) before replacing the filter. If the seals need to be replaced, contact your Lincoln Electric representative. 6. Place the new filter (mesh pre-separator side down) into the bottom section and reassemble unit. -
Page 15: Figure D.1
MAINTENANCE Figure D.1 A. Side Clips B. Top Cover C. LongLife-H™ Filter D. Main Filter Seals E. Outlet Cover F. HEPA Filter G. Carbon Brushes H. Pre-filter MINIFLEX... - Page 16 HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
2. Filter dirty. Replace both LongLife- H™ Filter and HEPA filter. 3. Pre-filter dirty. Check pre-filter and replace or clean using an industrial vacuum cleaner. Use caution and proper personal protection equip- ment when cleaning pre-filter. 4. Improper application. Check hose diameter and maximum length 24 ft. -
Page 18: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM MINIFLEX... - Page 19 ● WARNING ● Spanish ● AVISO DE PRECAUCION ● French ● ATTENTION ● ● German WARNUNG ● Portuguese ● ATENÇÃO ● Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●...
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- Page 21 • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com...