Lincoln Electric COOL ARC IM670-A manual

COOL ARC 40 S T AND ALONE W A TER COOLER IP 21S OPERA TOR’S MANUAL IM670-A December, 2008 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 THI[...]

SAFETY FOR ENGINE powered equipment. 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors. _________________________________________[...]

SAFETY ii SAFETY ii COOL ARC® 40 ARC RA YS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4. b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant materia[...]

SAFETY iii SAFETY iii COOL ARC® 40 FOR ELECTRICALL Y powered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8 . b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturerʼs recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordanc[...]

iv SAFETY iv COOL ARC® 40 PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instruc- tions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suivantes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A LʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. L[...]

v v Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay[...]

vi vi T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1 Safety Precautions...........................................................[...]

K2187-1 ( COOL ARC® 40 230V International) Via Continental European (SCHUKO)- PRONG PLUG 220-240VAC 50/60 Hz 1 Phase 1.3-1.7 Amps 2.0-2.4 Amps 60 psi (414 kPa) (4.14 bar)Max. 1.66 gal/min. (6.28 liter/min) Max. 53-57 psi (365-393 kPa) .45-.60 gal/min. (1.7-2.3 liter/min) 2.0 ga. (7.6 liters) For Use Above Freezing: Use Clean tap, distilled or de-i[...]

To avoid freeze damage and water leakage in ship- ment, the COOL ARC® 40 unit is delivered empty with no coolant in the system. To fill the unit, locate the plastic Snap-On reservoir fill cap at the front mid- dle of the unit. Remove the fill cap by pressing the center of the cap inward while pulling at the tab on the outer edge. Clean tap water, [...]

A-3 INST ALLA TION COOL ARC® 40 A-3 LYING DOWN (HORIZONTAL): Carefully add 2 gallons (7.6 liters) of coolant through a funnel into the coolant reservoir fill hole. AVOID SPILLING COOLANT INTO THE LOUVERS ON THE TOP OF THE COOLER. The cooler is "FULL" when the coolant lies just below the coolant reservoir opening with the cooler in the up[...]

A-4 INST ALLA TION COOL ARC® 40 A-4 HORIZONT AL INST ALLA TION ON THE TOP OF A POWER SOURCE For proper installation, follow the instructions provided with the K559-2 Cooler Horizontal Mounting Bracket Kit. The cooler is secured to the power source lift bale. Reference the table below for a list of power sources that allows the COOL ARC® 40 to be [...]

A-5 INST ALLA TION COOL ARC® 40 A-5 INST ALLA TION OF W A TER COOLED ACCESSORIES After following the installation instructions above, the COOL ARC® 40 is ready for connection to a water- cooled accessory. WATER COOLED TIG TORCH AND MIG GUN Follow Figure 2 when using the COOL ARC® 40 with water-cooled TIG torches. Follow Figure 4 when using the C[...]

B-1 OPERA TION B-1 • The cooler should be turned "OFF" when welding is not taking place for long periods of time. • Be certain that the cooler is "ON" (power switch in the " l " position) before beginning to weld. • Never operate the cooler with the reservoir fill cap removed. Unless checking coolant flow. • Av[...]

B-2 OPERA TION B-2 COOLING EFFICIENCY The high cooling efficiency of the COOL ARC® 40 offers a cooler, more comfortable weld than conven- tional air-cooled procedures as well as leading com- petitors water cooled systems. The COOL ARC® 40 effectively removes the heat of the arc away from the gun or torch handle and places it into the exiting air [...]

“The connector and nipple listed fit tightly onto 5/32" (4.0mm) to 3/16" (4.8mm) inner diameter hose, but if clamped tightly to the hose, can fit up to a .25 (6.4mm) inner diameter hose. These fittings are also readily available from any industrial welding supplier. K529-10 Power Input Cable with Water and Gas Hoses: This cable assembly[...]

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Remove accumulated dust and dirt from the internal components of the cooler by blowing it out with a low- pressure air hose or removing it with a vacuum hose. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE In dirty or dusty environments or if biological growth occurs in the coolant, it may be necessary to flush the coolant reservoir. [...]

D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2 COOLANT TREA TMENT RECOMMENDA TION This procedure is intended to provide a means of reducing the objectionable amount of fungal and bacterial contamination that has occurred in COOL ARC® 40 water coolers and cooling systems. Additive: The recommended additive can be purchased at local pool supply stores. An example is "Mai[...]

D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3 Removing Coolant: a. Drain coolant from the reservoir using clean siphon- ing equipment b. Coolant level should be drained below the strainer- pressure fitting: • This prevents coolant from streaming out of unit when strainer nut is removed SERVICE THE PUMPS INLET STRAINER: a. Place absorbent towels underneath pump head to pre[...]

E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 COOL ARC® 40 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. CAUTION This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair po[...]

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 COOL ARC® 40 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual 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. CAUTION PROBLEMS [...]

F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 COOL ARC® 40 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. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department for a replacement. Give the equipment code numbe[...]

F-2 DIMENSION PRINT F-2 COOL ARC® 40 9.03 9.10 2.27 34.26 L11540 A FILL CAP 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. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department fo[...]

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W ARNING AV I S O D E PRECAUCION A TTENTION WA R N U N G A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’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 F ABRICANTE PA[...]

W ARNING AV I S O D E PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes [...]

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