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Lincoln Electric SP-100T Operator's Manual

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RETURN TO MAIN MENU
IM811
SP- 100T
September, 2004
For use with machine Code Number
11028
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 © 2004 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 RETURN TO MAIN MENU IM811 SP- 100T September, 2004 For use with machine Code Number 11028 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: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    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

    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.
  • 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.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Items Requiring No Maintenance ...D-1 Routine Maintenance...D-1 Gun and Cable Maintenance...D-2 Component Replacement Procedures ...D-2 Troubleshooting ...Section E Safety Precautions...E-1 How to Use Troubleshooting Guide...E-1 Troubleshooting Guide ...E-2 Wiring Diagrams ...Section F SP-100T Wiring Diagram ...F-1 Parts Lists ...P473 Series, P202-E Page...

  • Page 8: Installation

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – SP-100T Standard Voltage/Frequency 115V/60Hz Duty Cycle 20% Duty Cycle 20% Duty Cycle – CSA Rated Output Welding Current Range Rated DC Output: 30 - 100 amps RECOMMENDED INPUT CABLE AND FUSE SIZES Output Mode Input Voltage RATED...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    • Machine must be plugged into a receptacle which is grounded per any national, local or other applicable electrical codes. • The SP-100T power switch is to be in the OFF (“O”) position when installing work cable and gun and when connecting power cord to input power.

  • Page 10: Select Suitable Location

    SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION Locate the welder in a dry location where there is free circulation of clean air into the louvers in the back and out the front of the unit. A location that minimizes the amount of smoke and dirt drawn into the rear louvers reduces the chance of dirt accumulation that can block air passages and cause overheating.

  • Page 11: Gun Installation

    (4). FIGURE A.4 GUN INSTALLATION As shipped from the factory, the SP-100T is ready to feed .023" – .025" (0.6 mm) solid wire. If .030" (0.8 mm) solid wire is to be used, change the contact tip to the appropriate size.
  • Page 12 Connect the other end to the SP-100T Gas Solenoid Inlet Fitting (5/8-18 female threads — for CGA — 032 fitting). Make certain the gas hose is not kinked or twisted.

  • Page 13: Input Connections

    INPUT CONNECTIONS Refer to Figure A.6. The SP-100T has a power input cable located on the rear of the machine. GAS SOLENOID INLET FITTING FIGURE A.6 CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR INPUT CONNECTIONS WARNING This welding machine must be connected to a power source in accordance with applicable elec- trical codes.

  • Page 14: Operation

    RECOMMENDED PROCESSES The SP-100T can be used for welding mild steel using the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW or MIG, Metal Inert Gas) single pass process, which requires a sup- ply of shielding gas, or the flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) process using Innershield ®...

  • Page 15: Welding Capability

    (200 mm) diameter spools of wire. WELDING CAPABILITY The SP-100T is rated at 88 amps, 18 volts, at 20% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. CSA rated output at 62 amps at 20 volts at 20% duty cycle. It is capable of higher output currents at lower duty cycles.

  • Page 16: Welding Operations

    OFF (“O”) position before working inside the wire feed enclosure. The welder is shipped from the factory ready to feed 8" (200 mm) diameter spools with 2.2" (56 mm) maxi- mum width. These spools fit on a 2" (51 mm) diameter...
  • Page 17 11. Turn the SP-100T OFF (“O”). 12. Replace contact tip and gas nozzle. 13. Refer to Figure B-6. Cut the wire off 3/8” – 1/2” (10 – 13 mm) from the end of the tip. The SP-100T is now ready to weld. Gun Handle FIGURE B.5...

  • Page 18: Process Guidelines

    PROCESS GUIDELINES The SP-100T can be used for welding mild steel using the GMAW, single pass, process which requires a supply of shielding gas or it can be used for the self- shielded, Innershield ®...

  • Page 19: Changing Machine Over To Feed Other Wire Sizes

    CO must be manually reset. Thermal Protection The SP-100T has a rated output duty cycle of 20%. If the duty cycle is exceeded, a thermal protector will shut off the output until the machine cools to a reason- able operating temperature. This is an automatic func- tion of the SP-100T and does not require user inter- vention.

  • Page 20: Application Chart

    APPLICATION CHART SP-100T...

  • Page 21: Accessories

    Handle height is easily adjustable. Bottom tray provided for tools and accessories. Easy assembly required; takes less than 15 minutes. 5. K586-1 Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator & Hose Kit Accommodates CO 2 or mixed Gas Cylinders. ACCESSORIES SP-100T...

  • Page 22: Innershield (Fcaw) Conversion

    Gas Nozzle KP1938-1 Gas Nozzle-Tip Recessed 3/8” (9.5 mm) Opening I.D. KP1942-1 Gas Nozzle-Tip Recessed 1/2” (12.7 mm) Opening I.D. KP1942-2 Gas Nozzle-Tip Recessed 5/8” (15.9 mm) Opening I.D. KP1942-3 Spot Welding Nozzle KP1956-1 Gasless Nozzle (Innershield Only) KP1939-1 SP-100T...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    POWER SOURCE COMPARTMENT No user serviceable parts inside! Do not attempt to perform service in the power source (fixed) side of the SP-100T. Take the unit to an authorized Lincoln Service Center if you experi- ence problems. NO maintenance is required.

  • Page 24: Configuration Of Components In Wire Feeding System

    Use the wire as a reamer to remove dirt that may be adhering to the wall of the hole through the tip. CONFIGURATION OF COMPONENTS IN WIRE FEEDING SYSTEM Components shipped with SP-100T• K549-1 .035 (0.9mm) Innershield Welding Kit K664-2 .035 (0.9mm) Aluminum Welding Kit* •...

  • Page 25: Component Replacement Procedures

    Make certain the set screw is located on the flat portion of the shaft and tighten. SP-100T FIGURE D.1...

  • Page 26: Changing Liner

    Figure D.2. Remove any burrs from the end of the liner. 8. Screw the gas diffuser onto the end of the gun tube and securely tighten. 9. Replace the contact tip and nozzle. SP-100T...

  • Page 27: Gun Handle Parts

    See Figure D-3. Counter-clockwise FIGURE D.3 SP-100T...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    2. Check for obstructions in air flow. Check Gun Trigger connec- tions. See Installation section. 3. Gun trigger may be faulty. CAUTION SP-100T Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Contact your local Lincoln...
  • Page 30 GAS FLOW PROBLEMS 1. Check gas supply, flow regulator and gas hoses. 2. Check gun connection to machine for obstruction or leaky seals. CAUTION SP-100T RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
  • Page 31 6. Check gun for damage or breaks. 7. Check for proper drive roll orien- tation and alignment. 8. Check liner for proper size. CAUTION SP-100T Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Contact your local Lincoln...
  • Page 32 DIAGRAMS NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. SP-100T...
  • Page 33 ● WARNING ● Spanish ● AVISO DE PRECAUCION ● French ● ATTENTION ● ● German WARNUNG ● Portuguese ● ATENÇÃO ● Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●...
  • Page 34 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Spanish ● PRECAUCION French ● ATTENTION ● German WARNUNG Portuguese ● ● Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic WARNING AVISO DE ATENÇÃO...
  • Page 35 • 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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