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  • Page 1

    OPERA TING MANUAL IM403 January, 2000 SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU Lincoln welders are designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper instal- lation...and thoughtful operation on your part. DO NOT IN- STALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS OPERATING MANUAL AND THE ARC WELD- ING SAFETY [...]

  • Page 2

    LINCOLN ELECTRI C 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. ______________________________[...]

  • Page 3

    LINCOLN ELECTRI C ii SAFETY ii ARC RA YS can b urn. 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 material t[...]

  • Page 4

    LINCOLN ELECTRI C 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 manufacturer’s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. Nat[...]

  • Page 5

    LINCOLN ELECTRI C iv SAFETY iv PRÉCA UTIONS 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[...]

  • Page 6

    TM By Lincoln Electric LA-9 MODELS AIR-COOLED 125 AMPS TORCH/REPLACEMENT P ARTS Item Part Industry Description No. Reference 1 S19258-1 — Torch body with gaskets, LA-9 2 S19511-1 — Torch handle, LA-9 3 S19512-2 57Y01-2 Power cable and gas, 12 1 / 2 ’ (3.8m) 3 S19512-4 57Y03-2 Power cable and gas, 25’ (7.6m) 4 S19512-1 57Y01R Power cable wit[...]

  • Page 7

    CHART 1 — Select tungsten diameter and alumina nozzle based on current and application. TYPICAL CURRENT RANGES FOR TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES (1) AC DCEN (-) DCEP (+) Balanced Wave Unbalanced Wave Tungsten Pure and Pure and 1%, 2% 1%, 2% Electrode 1%. 2% 1%, 2% Thoriated Thoriated Alumina Diameter Thoriated Thoriated Pure Tungsten Pure Tungsten Nozzle i[...]

  • Page 8

    TM By Lincoln Electric LA-17, LA-17V MODELS AIR-COOLED 150 AMPS TORCH/REPLACEMENT P ARTS Item Part Industry Description No. Reference 1 S19259-1 — Torch body with gaskets, LA-17 2 S19259-2 — Torch body with gaskets, LA-17V 3 S19515-1 VS-2 Valve knob with “O” ring, 10 Pak 4 S19511-1 — Torch handle, LA-17, LA-17V 5 S19512-2 57Y01-2 Power ca[...]

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    CHART 4 — Select tungsten diameter and alumina nozzle based on current and application. TYPICAL CURRENT RANGES FOR TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES (1) AC DCEN (-) DCEP (+) Balanced Wave Unbalanced Wave Tungsten Pure and Pure and 1%, 2% 1%, 2% Electrode 1%, 2% 1%, 2% Thoriated Thoriated Alumina Diameter Thoriated Thoriated Pure Tungsten Pure Tungsten Nozzle i[...]

  • Page 10

    TM By Lincoln Electric LA-26, LA-26V MODELS AIR-COOLED 200 AMPS TORCH/REPLACEMENT P ARTS Item Part Industry Description No. Reference 1 S19260-1 — Torch body with gaskets, LA-26 2 S19260-2 — Torch body with gaskets, LA-26V 3 S19515-2 VS-1 Valve knob with “O” ring 4 S19511-2 — Torch handle, LA-26, LA-26V 5 S19512-6 46V28-2 Power cable and [...]

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    CHART 7 — Select tungsten diameter and alumina nozzle based on current and application. TYPICAL CURRENT RANGES FOR TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES (1) AC DCEN (-) DCEP (+) Balanced Wave Unbalanced Wave Tungsten Pure and Pure and 1%, 2% 1%, 2% Electrode 1%, 2% 1%, 2% Thoriated Thoriated Alumina Diameter Thoriated Thoriated Pure Tungsten Pure Tungsten Nozzle i[...]

  • Page 12

    CONNECTION DIAGRAMS POWER SOURCE GAS VALVE, 1 PIECE POWER CABLE TORCH GAS VALVE, 1 PIECE POWER CABLE TORCH GAS VALVE, 2 PIECE POWER CABLE Note: Refer to the manufacturer’s power source operating manual for recommended installation practice.[...]

  • Page 13

    HOOK-UP KITS — The hook-up kits contain the necessary hoses to connect between your gas regulator and power source. The hook-up kits are required for proper connection and are ordered separately. KP505 For LA-9, LA-17, LA-26 KP506 For LA-17V, LA-26V Quantity Part No. Description (Industry Ref.) 1 S19558-1 Gas hose, 12 1 / 2 ft. (3.8m) (40V77) 1 1[...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECA UCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG 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 PARA EL [...]

  • Page 15

    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECA UCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE P ARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P AR TES 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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    • 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 • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •[...]