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SVM134-A
October, 2000
TM
CLASSIC I
For use with machine code numbers 10068 to 10069
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 MAN-
UAL AND THE SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
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i i SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY
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ii ii SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare the rays of the arc when welding or observing skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens gloves to insulate hands. should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a.Use only compressed gas cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire. process used and properly operating Remember that welding sparks and hot regulators designed for the gas and materials from welding can easily go through small cracks pressure used. All hos
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iv iv SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un antes: échauffement et un risqu
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v v MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS RETURN TO MAIN INDEX Page Safety.................................................................................................................................................i-iv Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................
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Section A-1 Section A-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - INSTALLATION SECTION - Installation Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................A-2 Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................A-3 Location and Ventilation ..............................................................................................................A-3 St
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CLASSIC I INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Manufacturer Description Speed Displacement Ignition Capacities Continental 4 cyl., 4 cycle 1450 RPM 164.7 cu. in. Distributor Fuel: 15 gal. TM27 Water-cooled Full load (2700 cc) Type (57 liters) gasoline Electronic 38 HP @ 1600 RPM Oil: 6.0 qt. 1450 RPM High idle (5.7 liters) 1000 RPM Coolant: 9.3 qt. Low idle (8.8 liters) RATED OUTPUT - WELDER Duty Cycle Amps Volts at Rated Amperes (1) 60% Duty Cycle 200 DC Consta
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION Read this entire installation section before you LOCATION AND VENTILATION start installation. Always operate the Classic I with the doors closed. Leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow and may cause overheating. Always operate the welder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS with the case roof on and all machine components completely assembled. This will help protect you from WARNING the dangers of moving parts, hot metal surfaces, and live electrical devices. Do not attempt to u
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION STACKING WARNING Classic I machines CANNOT be stacked. Keep hands away from the engine muffler or HOT engine parts. • Stop the engine when fueling. TILTING • Do not smoke when fueling. Place the machine on a secure, level surface whenev- er you use it or store it. Any surfaces you place it on • Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pressure. other than the ground must be firm, non-skid, and • Do not overfill the fuel tank. structurally sound. • Wipe up spilled fuel and
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION COOLING SYSTEM TRAILERS The cooling system has been filled at the factory with a If you use a non-Lincoln trailer, you must assume 50-50 mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water. responsibility that the method of attachment and usage Check the radiator level and add a 50-50 solution as does not result in a safety hazard nor damage the needed. (See the engine manual or antifreeze con- welding equipment. Some of the factors to be consid- tainer for alternate antifreeze
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION MACHINE GROUNDING FIGURE A.1 - GROUND STUD LOCATION According to the United States National Electrical Code, the frame of this portable generator is not required to be grounded and is permitted to serve as the grounding means for cord connected equipment plugged into its receptacle. When the Classic I is mounted on a truck or a trailer, the machine generator ground stud MUST be securely connected to the metal frame of the vehicle. See Figure A.1. The ground stud is marked wi
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL OUTPUT CAUTION CONNECTIONS • Loose connections will cause the output terminals to See Figure A.2 for the location of the 115V DC volt overheat. The terminals may eventually melt. receptacle, weld output terminals, and ground stud. • Do not cross the welding cables at the output termi- nal connection. Keep the cables isolated and sepa- rate from one another. WELDING CABLE CONNECTIONS CABLE INSTALLATION AND CABLE SIZES When welding at a considerable distance from t
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A-8 A-8 NOTES CLASSIC I Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC
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Section B-1 Section B-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATION SECTION - Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................................B-2 General Description ....................................................................................................................B-2 Recommen
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION WARNING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand this entire section before operat- ing your Classic I. ENGINE EXHAUST can kill. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust to the outside. WARNING • Do not stack anything on or near the engine. Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all the operation and maintenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include MOVING PARTS can injure. important safety precautions; d
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS DESIGN FEATURES • Constant current DC Stick welding (SMAW) process WELDER capability with output range from 40 - 300 DC amps. The Classic I provides excellent constant current DC • Work and Electrode welding cable mounting termi- welding output for stick (SMAW) welding and for DC nals. TIG welding. For more details on using the machine as a welder, see Welding Operation in the Operation • Separate ground stud for safe connection of case to section o
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B-4 B-4 OPERATION CONTROLS AND SETTINGS the case front. Welding output terminals and ground The welder/generator controls are located on the stud are located on the machine right side, under the Output Control Panel of the machine case front. door. See Figure B.1, B.2 and B.3 and the explanations Engine idler control and start/stop controls are also on that follow. FIGURE B.1 – OUTPUT CONTROLS 1 4 2 5 3 6 1. CURRENT RANGE SELECTOR 2. FINE CURRENT ADJUSTMENT 3. 115 VOLT DC RECEPTACLE 4. WELD OU
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B-5 B-5 OPERATION A high open circuit voltage setting provides the soft CONTROL OF WELDING CURRENT "buttering" arc with best resistance to pop-outs pre- ferred for most welding. To get this characteristic, set CAUTION the CURRENT RANGE SELECTOR to the lowest set- ting that still provides the current you need and set the FINE CURRENT ADJUSTMENT near maximum. For • DO NOT turn the CURRENT RANGE SELECTOR example: to obtain 175 amps and a soft arc, set the while welding because the current may arc
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B-6 B-6 OPERATION FIGURE B.3 – GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROLS CURRENT RANGE FINE CURRENT SELECTION ADJUSTMENT 60 50 190-120 70 40 240-160 130-80 80 220 30 90 MAX MIN 90 20 100 10 1. IDLER CONTROL TOGGLE SWITCH 2. IGNITION TOGGLE SWITCH 5 1 OIL START CHOKE IDLER IGNITION 3. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PRESSURE 4. START PUSHBUTTON REMOTE CONTROL 5. CHOKE CONTROL 4 6. ENGINE HOUR METER 2 7. AMMETER 6 3 7 GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROLS See Figure B.3 for the location of the following features: 1. IDLER CONTROL
