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IM605
Square Wave TIG 175
July, 1997
10456
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
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
READING THIS MANUAL AND
THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT.
And, most importantly, think before
you act and be careful.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Page 1: Square Wave Tig
RETURN TO MAIN MENU IM605 Square Wave TIG 175 July, 1997 10456 For use with machines having Code Numbers: 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
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. 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 This statement appears where the information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment. for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product •••...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
SAFETY ...i-iv INSTALLATION SECTION ...1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...1 SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION ...2 STACKING ...2 LIFTING & MOVING ...2 TILTING...2 ENVIRONMENTAL RATING...2 MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION.2 INPUT CONNECTIONS ...3 INPUT RECONNECT PROCEDURE ...3 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ...4 CONNECTIONS FOR TIG (GTAW) WELDING ...4 TIG TORCH CONNECTION...4 WORK CABLE CONNECTION ...4 SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION ...4... -
Page 8: Installation Section
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Square Wave TIG 175 (K1582-1 only) Standard Voltage 240/380/415/1/50/60 Additional Lincoln Rating 220-240/400-415/1/50/60 Duty Cycle GTAW 25% Duty Cycle 40% Duty Cycle 60% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle SMAW 25% Duty Cycle 40% Duty Cycle 60% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle Output Current Range... -
Page 9: Select Suitable Location
Read entire installation section before starting installation. Safety Precautions WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only qualified personnel should perform this installation. • Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment. •... -
Page 10: Input Connections
a) A metal underground water pipe in direct contact with the earth for ten feet or more. b) A 3/4” (19mm) galvanized pipe or a 5/8” (16mm) solid galvanized iron, steel or copper rod driven at least eight feet into the ground. The ground should be securely made and the ground- ing cable should be as short as possible using cable of the same size as the work cable, or larger. -
Page 11: Output Connections
INPUT LEADS L1 & L2 USE INSULATED BARREL RING TERMINALS TO FIT #10-32 STUDS PROVIDED. ,1387 6833/< &211(&7,21 FOR 220-240V: CONNECT COPPER LINK TO H2 FOR 380V: CONNECT COPPER LINK TO H3 FOR 400-415V: CONNECT COPPER LINK TO H4 (AS SHOWN) FIGURE A.1 Reconnect Leads OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ELECTRODE/GAS OUTLET... -
Page 12: Remote Control Connection
INSTALLATION REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION A remote control receptacle is provided on the case front of the welder for connecting a remote control to to the machine. A Foot Amptrol , foot activated remote control, is included with the Square Wave TIG 175. Refer to the Optional Accessories section of this man- ual for other available remote controls. -
Page 13: Operation Section
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and understand this entire section before operat- ing 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 14: Controls And Settings
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS All operator controls and adjustments are located on the front of the Square Wave TIG 175. Refer to Figure B.1 and corresponding explanations. 1. POWER SWITCH & LIGHT - Turns power on to the welder. When switched “ON”, the cooling fan runs and the light will illuminate indicat- ing that the power is on. -
Page 15: Operating Steps
6. REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR - This connector provides connection for a remote control. See Remote Control Operation in this section of the manual. 7. ELECTRODE/GAS OUTPUT RECEPTACLE - This quick connect receptacle provides electrical connec- tion to the electrode holder and cable for Stick weld- ing and a combined electrical and gas connection for the TIG torch when TIG welding. -
Page 16: Welding In Stick Mode
to weld through the complete range of 12 to 175 amperes in AC TIG or DC- TIG requiring only one electrode, a 3/32” 2% thoriated tungsten. WELDING IN STICK MODE 1. Put the electrode holder and cable quick connect plug into the electrode output receptacle. Turn clock- wise until tight. -
Page 17: Accessories Section
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES K964-1 Undercarriage with Pivoting Single Gas Cylinder Platform - This undercarriage features a piv- oting platform to easily load and unload the gas cylin- der without lifting. It was designed specifically for the Square Wave TIG 175 power source, and accommo- dates 7”... -
Page 18: Maintenance Section
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only qualified personnel should perform this maintenance. • Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment. • Do not touch electrically hot parts. WARNING To avoid receiving a high frequency shock, keep the TIG torch and cables in good condition. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Section
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 20 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Machine is Dead - No Output - No Fan Fan runs - No output from machine in either Stick or TIG modes. Fan runs - No output from machine in either Stick or TIG modes and the yellow light on the control panel is Machine does not respond (no gas flow, no high frequency and no open...
- Page 21 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Machine regularly over heats - ther- mostat opens, Yellow light on front panel glows. The fan runs but machine has no output. 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 22 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Machine output is intermittently lost. Gas flow and high frequency are also interrupted. Arc “Flutters” when TIG welding. Arc “Pulsates” when AC TIG welding. 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 23 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Black areas along weld bead. Weak high frequency - machine has normal welding output. High frequency “spark” is present at tungsten electrode, but operator is unable to establish a welding arc. Machine has normal open circuit voltage (refer to Technical Specifications in the Installation...
- Page 24 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) No high frequency. Machine is in the TIG Mode and has normal out- put. No gas flow when Amptrol is activat- ed in the TIG Mode. Machine has output - fan runs. A “Click” can be heard indicating that the gas sole- noid valve is operating.
- Page 25 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Stick electrode “Blasts Off” when arc is struck. Stick electrode “sticks” in the weld puddle. 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.
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Page 26: Diagram Section
WIRING DIAGRAM SQUARE WAVE TIG 175... - Page 27 NOTES SQUARE WAVE TIG 175...
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- Page 29 MasterCard ® ® |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| Account No. USE THIS FORM TO ORDER: Order from: BOOK DIVISION, The Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 BOOKS OR FREE INFORMATIVE CATALOGS Lincoln Welding School (ED-80) Seminar Information (ED-45) Educational Video Information (ED-93) James F.
- Page 30 ● WARNING ● Spanish ● AVISO DE PRECAUCION ● French ● ATTENTION ● ● German WARNUNG ● Portuguese ● ATENÇÃO ● Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO Y LOS CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR, SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU SUPERVISOR.
- Page 31 ● ● Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing zone. ● Los humos fuera de la zona de res- ● Desconectar el cable de ali- piración. mentación de poder de la máquina ●...