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IM914
™
IDEALARC
AC- 1500
October, 2010
Single Phase Variable Voltage Power Source For Automatic AC Welding
For use with machines having Code Numbers 11418
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 thoughtful operation on
your part. DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ-
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before
you act and be careful.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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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 IM914 ™ IDEALARC AC- 1500 October, 2010 Single Phase Variable Voltage Power Source For Automatic AC Welding For use with machines having Code Numbers 11418 Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind.
- 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 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 Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our posses- sion at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such infor- mation or advice.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Installation...Section A Technical Specifications ...A-1 Location ...A-2 Input Wiring ...A-2 Output Connections...A-2 Wire Feeder Connections ...A-2 Connection of AC-1500 to NA-4 with Switch for ‘Current Control’ ...A-3 Connection of AC-1500 to NA-4 with rheostat for current control or LT-6...A-3 Output Studs ...A-4 Auxiliary Power ...A-4 Duty Cycle ...A-4 ________________________________________________________________________________... -
Page 8: Installation
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - IDEALARC™ AC-1500 Standard Voltage 380/50/60 Rated Input Current With P.F. Capacitors 310 Amp Single Phase 358 Amp Scott-connection RECOMMENDED INPUT WIRE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR AND FUSE SIzES* Input Input Amps Volts/ Power Input Wires Scott Phase Conn. Phase 380/50 500MCM 31013 (250mm... -
Page 9: Location
LOCAtION Install the welder in a dry location where there is free circu- lation of air in through the louvers in front and out through the louvers in the back of the case. A location which mini- mizes the amount of smoke and dirt drawn into the machine reduces the chance of dirt accumulation that can block air passages and cause overheating. -
Page 10: Connection Of Ac-1500 To Na-4 With Switch For 'Current Control
Connection of AC-1500 to NA-4 with switch for ‘Current Control’ Connection of AC-1500 to NA-4 with rheostat for current control. INSTALLATION S 15667 6 18 76A IDEALARC™ AC-1500 S 15602 6 22 84H... -
Page 11: Output Studs
Output stuDs Connect the work cables to the ‘To Work’ stud on the front of the AC-1500. Connect the electrode cables to the ‘Min,’ ‘Med’ or ‘Max’ studs for the output desired. Actual current ranges for each stud are indicated on the nameplate above each stud. -
Page 12: Operation
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and understand this entire section before oper- ating the machine. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. • Insulate yourself from work and ground. • Always wear dry insulating gloves. -
Page 13: Product Design Application
The use of an arc welder for pipe thawing is not approved by the CSA, nor is it recommended or supported by Lincoln Electric. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SETTING THE MACHINE OUTPUT OR REMOTE CONTROL The output can be controlled either from the AC-1500, the wire feeder or other remote locations. - Page 14 Pilot light indicates when the supply lines to the welder are electrically "hot". This means that the welder input power and control transformers are ener- gized when the pilot light is on. Input Circuit Plan: The AC-1500 is not intended for the connection of flexible supply cables.
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Page 15: Accessories
ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL KIT: Remote control K775. IDEALARC™ AC-1500... -
Page 16: Maintenance
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Have qualified personnel do the maintenance and troubleshooting work. • Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. -
Page 17: How To Use Troubleshooting Guide
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 18 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PRObLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Welder will not start. Welder will not weld (Contactors operating properly) Welder will not weld (Contactors not operating). Welder welds at min. only no control. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
- Page 19 PRObLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Welder welds at max. only no con- trol. Contacts chatter. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. TROUbLESHOOTING POSSIbLE CAUSE...
- Page 20 F U S E DIAGRAMS FUSE X1T2 H1T2 H2T2 X2T2 IDEALARC™ AC-1500...
- Page 21 AC-1500 sCOtt CONNECtION DIAGRAM N . C . F r a m e s o f a l l w e l d i n g p o w e r s o u r c e s m u s t b e g r o u n d e d p e r N a t i o n a l E l e c t r i c C o d e . N .
- Page 22 DIAGRAMS AC-1500 sCOtt CONNECtION DIAGRAM IDEALARC™ AC-1500...
- Page 23 DIAGRAMS AC-1500 AND pARALLELED DC-1000’s M14364 4-8-83E IDEALARC™ AC-1500...
- Page 24 DIAGRAMS AC-1500 AND DC-1500’s IDEALARC™ AC-1500...
- Page 25 DIMENSION PRINT IDEALARC™ AC-1500...
- Page 26 NOTES IDEALARC™ AC-1500...
- Page 29 • 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...