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vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1Identify and Locate Components ....

A-1 PRO 100 A-1 INSTALLATION Fuse or Output Mode Input Voltage Breaker Size Input Amps Power Cord Extension Cord RATED 115V/60Hz 20 Amp 20 15 Amp, 125V, Three Conductor Three Prong Plug #14 AWG (NEMA Type 5-15P) (2.1 mm 2 ) or Larger Up to 25 Ft. (7.6 mm) CSA 115V/60Hz 15 Amp 12 15 Amp, 125V, Three ...

A-2 INSTALLATION PRO 100 A-2 Read entire installation section before startinginstallation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IDENTIFY AND LOCATE COMPONENTS If you have not already done so, unpack the PRO 100f r o m i t s c a r t o n a n d r e m o v e a l l p a c k i n g m a t e r i a laround the PRO 100. Remove th...

A-3 INSTALLATION PRO 100 A-3 SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION Locate the welder in a dry location where there is freecirculation of clean air into the louvers in the back andout the front of the unit. A location that minimizes theamount of smoke and dirt drawn into the rear louversreduces the chance of dirt...

A-4 INSTALLATION PRO 100 A-4 and installation details. Connecting Gun Cable to the PRO 100 1. Refer to Figure A.2. Unplug the machine or turn power switch to the OFF “ O ” position. 2. Pass the insulated terminals of the gun trigger con- trol leads, one at a time, through the Gun Cableand Control Le...

2. With the cylinder securely installed, remove the cylinder cap. Stand to one side away from the out-let and open the cylinder valve very slightly for aninstant. This blows away any dust or dirt which mayhave accumulated in the valve outlet. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FACE AWAY FROM THEVALVE OUTLET WHEN ...

A-6 INSTALLATION PRO 100 A-6 INPUT CONNECTIONS FIGURE A.6 Refer to Figure A.6. The PRO 100 has a power input cable located on therear of the machine. CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR INPUT CONNECTIONS This welding machine must be connected topower source in accordance with applicable elec-trical codes. The Uni...

B-1 OPERATION B-1 PRO 100 R e a d e n t i r e o p e r a t i o n s e c t i o n b e f o r eoperating the PRO 100. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin orwet clothing. Insulate yourselffrom work and ground. • Always wear dry insulating gloves. FUMES AND...

B-2 OPERATION B-2 ● No external shielding gas is required when usedwith Lincoln Innershield .035 ” (0,9 mm) NR ® -211- MP electrode. ● Accommodates 4 ” (100 mm) diameter spool of wire. Will accommodate 8 ” (200 mm) diameter with optional spindle. WELDING CAPABILITY The PRO 100 is rated at 88 amps, 1...

B-3 OPERATION B-3 FIGURE B.1a FIGURE B.1b WELDING OPERATIONS SEQUENCE OF OPERATION Wire LoadingRefer to Figure B.2 AND B3. The machine power switch should be turned to theOFF ( “ O ” ) position before working inside the wire feed enclosure. The machine is shipped from the factory ready to feed4 ” (1...

Gun Handle Gas Diffuser/ Contact Tip Gas Nozzle FIGURE B.5 B-4 OPERATION B-4 Note: The brake should be adjusted with a spool of wire installed. When properly adjusted it shouldmove freely but not coast. Friction Brake Adjustments 1. With wire spool installed, check free movement and coast of the spo...

B-5 OPERATION B-5 Making A Weld 1. See “ Process Guidelines ” in this section for selec- tion of welding wire and shielding gas and forrange of metal thicknesses that can be welded. 2. See the Application chart on the inside of the wire feed compartment door for information on settingthe PRO 100 con...

B-6 OPERATION B-6 lower cost. A mixed gas consisting of 75 to 80%Argon and 20 to 25% CO2 is recommended for weld- ing on heavier gauge [12 gauge (2,5 mm) for exam-ple] steel. The PRO 100 is suitable for .035" aluminum wire and.030" stainless wire. Refer to Table B.1 for recom-mended procedur...

B-7 LEARNING TO WELD B-7 PRO 100 LEARNING TO WELD No one can learn to weld simply by reading about it.Skill comes only with practice. The following pageswill help the inexperienced operator to understandwelding and develop this skill. For more detailed infor-mation, order a copy of “ New Lessons in ...

B-8 LEARNING TO WELD B-8 PRO 100 The “ arc stream ” is seen in the middle of the picture. This is the electric arc created by the electric currentflowing through the space between the end of the wireelectrode and the base metal. The temperature of thisarc is about 6000 ° F, which is more than enough...

B-9 LEARNING TO WELD B-9 PRO 100 2. Can I afford the extra expense, space, and lack of portability required for gas cylinders and gas sup-ply? 3. Do I require clean, finished-looking welds? If you have answered yes to all the above questionsG M A W m a y b e t h e p r o c e s s f o r y o u . I f y o...

B-10 LEARNING TO WELD B-10 PRO 100 FIGURE B.12 PenetrationUnless a weld penetrates close to 100% of the metalthickness, a butt weld will be weaker than the materialwelded together. In the example shown in FigureB.13, the total weld is only half the thickness of thematerial thus the weld is only appr...

B-11 LEARNING TO WELD B-11 PRO 100 FIGURE B.16 Vertical-down WeldingRefer to Figure B.17 Vertical-down welds are appliedat a fast pace. These welds are therefore shallow andnarrow and, as such, are excellent for sheet metal.Vertical-down welds may be applied to 5/32 ” (3.9 mm) and lighter material. ...

B-12 LEARNING TO WELD B-12 PRO 100 ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. When using an open arc process, itIs necessary to use correct eye,head and body protection. Protect yourself and others, read “ ARC RAYS can burn ” at the front of this manual. 2. The Correct Way To Strike An Arc 1. Be sure the work...

B-13 LEARNING TO WELD B-13 PRO 100 Helpful Hints 1. For general welding, it is not necessary to weave the arc, neither forward or backward nor sideways.Weld along at a steady pace. You will find it easier. 2. When welding on thin plate, you will find that you will have to increase the welding speed,...

B-15 LEARNING TO WELD B-15 PRO 100 FIGURE B.24 3. The Correct Electrical Stickout (ESO) The electrical stickout (ESO) is the distance fromthe end of the contact tip to the end of the wire.See Figure B.24. Once the arc has been established, maintainingthe correct ESO becomes extremely important.The E...

4. After you strike the arc, practice the correct electri- cal stickout. Learn to distinguish it by its sound. 5. When you are sure that you can hold the correct electrical stickout, with a smooth “ crackling ” arc, start moving. Look at the molten puddle constantly, 6. Run beads on a flat plate. Ru...

B-17 LEARNING TO WELD B-17 PRO 100 Proper Gun Handling Most feeding problems are caused by improper han-dling of the gun cable or electrodes. 1. Do not kink or pull the gun around sharp corners 2. Keep the gun cable as straight as practical when welding. 3. Do not allow dolly wheels or trucks to run...

C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. K520 Utility Cart — Designed to transport the Lin- coln family of small welders. Has provisions formounting a single gas cylinder. Has front castersand large rear wheels. Handle height is easilyadjustable. Bottom tray provided for tools andaccessories. Eas...

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 PRO 100 MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Disconnect input power by removing plug from receptacle before workinginside PRO 100. Use only groundedreceptacle. Do not touch electrically “ hot ” parts inside PRO 100. • Have qualified personnel do the mainte- n...

D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2 GUN AND CABLE MAINTENANCE FOR MAGNUM ™ 100L GUN Gun Cable Cleaning Clean cable liner after using approximately 300 lbs(136 kg) of solid wire or 50 lbs (23 kg) of flux-coredwire. Remove the cable from the wire feeder and lay itout straight on the floor. Remove the contact tip from...

D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3 COMPONENTREPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CHANGING THE CONTACT TIP 1. Refer to Figure D.2. Remove the gas nozzle from the gun by unscrewing counter-clockwise. 2. Remove the existing contact tip from the gun by unscrewing counter-clockwise. 3. Insert and hand tighten desired contact tip. 4....

D-4 MAINTENANCE D-4 PRO 100 CHANGING LINER NOTICE: The variation in cable lengths pre-vents the interchangeability of liners. Oncea liner has been cut for a particular gun, its h o u l d n o t b e i n s t a l l e d i n a n o t h e r g u nunless it can meet the liner cutoff lengthrequirement. Refer t...

D-5 MAINTENANCE D-5 PRO 100 GUN HANDLE PARTS The gun handle consists of two halves that are heldtogether with a collar on each end. To open up thehandle, turn the collars approximately 60 degreescounter-clockwise until the collar reaches a stop. Thenpull the collar off the gun handle. If the collars...

E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 PRO 100 This Troubleshooting Guide is provided tohelp you locate and remedy possible prob-lems with machine setup or operation. Sim-p l y f o l l o w t h e t h r e e - s t e p p r o c e d u r e listed below. Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM). Look under the column labeled “ PR...

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 PRO 100 Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS) Major physical or electrical damageis evident. No wire feed, weld output or gasflow when gun trigger is pulled. Fandoes NOT operate. No wire feed, weld output ...

E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 PRO 100 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Observe Safety Guidelinesdetailed in the beginning of this manual. PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS) No wire feed when gun trigger ispulled. Fan runs, gas flows andmachine has correct open circuitvoltage (32vcd maximum) – weld output. POSSIBLE AREAS OFMISADJUST...

E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 PRO 100 Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILI...

F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 PRO 100 S1 SWITCH D1 D3 D2 D4 204 204 204 203 203 203 C1 59,000 mf 40V 203 204 - + GUN CABLE CONDUCTOR BLOCK TO WORK ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537 CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE ( COMPONENT SIDE OF BOARD ) 539 541 T1 213 GUN TRIGGER THERMOSTAT 208 5K WIRE SPEED R2 (W) (B) N.C. N.C. COMPON...

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WARNING AVISO DE PRECAUCION ATTENTION WARNUNG ATEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BEUSED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS I...