Page 2 - SAFETY; WARNING; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS; The Above For Diesel Engines
FOR ENGINEpowered 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 - ii
ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when welding or observingopen arc welding. Headshield and filter lensshould conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resist...
Page 4 - iii; Refer to
FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’srecommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in ac...
Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
iv SAFETY iv PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans cemanuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv-antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secouss...
Page 6 - Thank You; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately
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...
Page 7 - vi; TAbLE OF CONTENTS
Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A-1Location ................
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; INPUT - SINGLE PHASE ONLY
A-1 INSTALLATION IDEALARC™ AC-1500 A-1 * Thomas & Betts wire terminals (or equal) recommended above are required to comply with applicable U.L. standards for safety. A #30 hex (Allen) key wrench is required for assembly of terminals to wire. Based on National Electrical Code - 100% Duty Cycle 40...
Page 9 - LOCAtION; ELECTRIC
A-2 INSTALLATION IDEALARC™ AC-1500 A-2 LOCAtION Install the welder in a dry location where there is free circu-lation of air in through the louvers in front and out throughthe louvers in the back of the case. A location which mini-m i z e s t h e a m o u n t o f s m o k e a n d d i r t d r a w n i n...
Page 10 - with switch for ‘Current Control’
A-3 INSTALLATION IDEALARC™ AC-1500 A-3 Connection of AC-1500 to NA-4 S-15667 with switch for ‘Current Control’ 6-18-76A Connection of AC-1500 to NA-4with rheostat for current control. S-156026-22-84H
Page 11 - Duty CyCle
A-4 INSTALLATION IDEALARC™ AC-1500 A-4 Output stuDs Connect the work cables to the ‘To Work’ stud on thefront of the AC-1500. Connect the electrode cables tothe ‘Min,’ ‘Med’ or ‘Max’ studs for the output desired.Actual current ranges for each stud are indicated on thenameplate above each stud. Recom...
Page 12 - OPERATION; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GRAPHIC SYMbOLS THAT APPEARO N T H I S M A C H I N E O R I N T H I SMANUAL Output Control 1 Single Phase Remote Control Setting 3 Three Phase Local Control Settin U o Rated No-Load Voltage Input Power Type U 1 Rated Input Voltage Submerged Arc Welding U 2 Rated Welding Voltage Transformer Type X Rat...
Page 13 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
b-2 OPERATION b-2 IDEALARC™ AC-1500 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Specifications are 50 Hz, 380 volt unit with a Powerfactor correction as a standard feature. Output terminals, control power terminal strip, andcontrols are recessed or hinged covered to affect a"dead front". Due to the excessive amount...
Page 15 - ACCESSORIES
C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL KIT: Remote control K775. IDEALARC™ AC-1500
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; • Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect; S e e a d d i t i o n a l w a r n i n g i n f o r m a t i o n
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 IDEALARC™ AC-1500 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• H a v e q u a l i f i e d p e r s o n n e l d o t h e maintenance and troubleshootingwork. • Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect s w i t c h o r f u s e b o x b e f o r e w o r k i n g o n t h i sequipment. • D...
Page 17 - TROUbLESHOOTING; Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility; CAUTION; HOW TO USE TROUbLESHOOTING GUIDE
E-1 TROUbLESHOOTING E-1 IDEALARC™ AC-1500 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 Troubleshoot...
Page 18 - Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual; PRObLEMS
E-2 TROUbLESHOOTING E-2 IDEALARC™ AC-1500 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 troublesho...
Page 20 - DIAGRAMS; IR
F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 IDEALARC™ AC-1500 M 18 86 8-1 43 42 41 X2 X1 1 R 1 45 48 U U UU D IO D E A S S E M B LY 43 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SC R A S S E M B LY S U P P R E S S IO N A S S E M B LY 55 C O N TR O L 42 45 4146 44 48 49 X2 X1 52 44 42 44 41 O U TP U T BY -P A S S C A P A C IT O R S C O N TA C...
Page 21 - TWO SINGLE MACHINES SCOTT CONNECTED; AC-1500 sCOtt CONNECtION DIAGRAM
F-2 DIAGRAMS F-2 IDEALARC™ AC-1500 B M13026 N.C. P R IM A R Y S E C . ELEC. W ORK 1 7 8 9 10 4 N.D.,N.E. N.C. P R IM A R Y S E C . ELEC. W ORK 1 7 8 9 10 4 N.D.,N.E. TW O SINGLE MACHINES SCOTT CONNECTED 3 PHASE SUPPLY LINES PHASE SEQUENCE A-C-B (N.A.) C B A 100 90 80 N.B. TEASER TRANSFORMER (TRAIL A...
Page 25 - DIMENSION PRINT; IA
F-6 DIMENSION PRINT F-6 IDEALARC™ AC-1500 18 .7 4 22 .3 0 53 .5 0 36 .1 2 20 .0 0 38 .0 0 3.6 9 .4 06 D IA . M TG . H O LE S S -1 57 09 4-1 8-7 5B 4-18-75B 1 8 .7 4 2 2 .3 0 5 3 .5 0 3 6 .1 2 2 0 .0 0 3 8 .0 0 3 .6 9 .4 0 6 D IA . M T G . H O L E S S -1 5 7 0 9 4 -1 8 -7 5 B 4-18-75B
Page 26 - NOTES