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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 fumesoutdoors. ...

Page 3 - ii

ii SAFETY 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...

Page 4 - iii

iii SAFETY iii 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 ʼsrecommendations. 8.c. Ground the...

Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ

iv SAFETY iv Mar. ʻ93 PRÉCAUTIONS 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 LʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contr...

Page 6 - Thank You; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

v v Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product. We want you to take pride in operating this product ••• as much pride as we have in bringingthis 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 p...

Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

vi vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A...

Page 8 - INSTALLATION; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION V160-S

A-1 INSTALLATION V160-S A-1 Input Circuit 115V (20A Plug and Branch) 115V (30A Branch) 230V (30A Branch) 230V (30A Branch) Maximum Open Circuit Voltage 48 Volts Max. Duty Cycle 100% 35% 100% Output Current Range 5-160 Amps INPUT - SINGLE PHASE ONLY RATED OUTPUT OUTPUT Height Width Depth Weight 12.6 ...

Page 9 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Insulate yourself from the work and ground.; SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION; INPUT CONNECTIONS; GROUND CONNECTION

A-2 INSTALLATION V160-S A-2 Read entire installation section before startinginstallation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only qualified personnel should per-form this installation. • Disconnect input power by removingplug from receptacle before workinginside V160-S. Allow machine to s...

Page 10 - ATTACHMENT PLUG

A-3 INSTALLATION V160-S A-3 Fuse the input circuit with time delay fuses marked “D”or delay type 1 circuit breakers. Using fuses or circuit breakers smaller than recommended may result in“nuisance” shut-offs from welder inrush currents evenif not welding at high currents. 1 Also called “inverse time...

Page 11 - OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

A-4 INSTALLATION V160-S A-4 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • K e e p t h e e l e c t r o d e h o l d e r a n d cable insulation in good condition. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet cloth-ing. • Insulate yourself from work and ground. • Turn the input l...

Page 12 - OUTPUT CONNECTION FOR TIG WELDING

A-5 INSTALLATION V160-S A-5 QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELEC-TRODE CABLE) A quick disconnect system is used for the weldingcable connections. The stick electrode cable will needto have a plug attached.1. Cut off welding cable lug, if present.2. Remove .75 in. (19mm) of welding cable insulation....

Page 13 - OPERATION; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.; GENERAL DESCRIPTION; WELDING CAPABILITY

B-1 OPERATION V160-S B-1 Read and understand this entire section beforeoperating your machine. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal wiring. • I n s u l a t e y o u r s e l f f r o m t h e w o r k a n d ground. • Alwa...

Page 14 - REAR CONTROL PANEL

B-2 OPERATION B-2 REAR CONTROL PANEL 1. Power Switch: Controls the input power to the machine. Make sure the machine is properly con-n e c t e d t o t h e i n p u t s u p p l y b e f o r e t u r n i n g t h emachine on.(See Figure B.1) 2. F a n : T h e c o o l i n g f a n w i l l t u r n O N w h e n...

Page 15 - Remote Control Connector

B-3 OPERATION B-3 7. Remote LED: This indicator will turn on when a remote control is connected to the machine via theremote control connector. Using a remote controlwill change the function of the output current con-t r o l , r e f e r t o t h e o u t p u t c u r r e n t c o n t r o l s e c t i o n...

Page 16 - DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS; ON

B-4 OPERATION B-4 V160-S DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS T his section has 8 DIP switch functions of the V160- S. Read and understand the functions before makingany changes because abnormal operation can occurwith the wrong settings. The machine must be turnedOFF when the DIP Switches are changed. ELECTRIC SHO...

Page 17 - START/CRATER CURRENT ADJUSTMENT

B-5 OPERATION B-5 D I P S w i t c h 6 : E u r o p e a n / U S A M a c h i n eConfiguration This configures several functions of the V160-S asrequired by the European and USA markets. For theEuropean market it is OFF and for the USA market itis ON. Specifically, this configures the operation of the T...

Page 18 - ACCESSORIES; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; AND COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT; CABLE PLUGS; TIG Torch Parts Kits -

C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT Factory Installed Electrical Holder and Cable AssemblyWork Cable and ClampStrap PacketInstruction Manual Field Installed K870 - Foot Amptrol tm for TIG welding. When the V160-Sʼs Output Control is in the “REMOTE” position,the foot Amp...

Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; ELECTRIC SHOCK; INPUT FILTER CAPACITOR; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; • Disconnect the power supply before every oper-

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 V160-S SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Have an electrician install and serv- ice this equipment. • Turn the input power off at the fuse box, disconnect supply lines andallow machine to sit for five minutesminimum to allow the power capaci-tors to discharge before wo...

Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility; CAUTION; Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 V160-S 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 i...

Page 21 - Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual; PROBLEMS; PROBLEMS IN STICK WELDING

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 V160-S Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENTS(S) RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Excessive spatter Craters Inclusions Insufficient penetration Sticking Porosity Cracks 1. Long arc2. High current 1. Fast ...

Page 22 - Contact; PROBLEMS IN TIG WELDING

E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 V160-S 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. Observe all Safety Guidelines detail...

Page 23 - ELECTRICAL FAILURES

E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 V160-S Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT(S) RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Machine fails to come on(Power LED off) Power Input incorrectInput over-current(Power LED Flashing) No output current(Power...

Page 24 - DIAGRAMS

F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 V160-S NOTE: This diagram is for r efer ence only . It may not be accurate for all machines cover ed by this manual. The specific diag ram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosur e panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department...

Page 25 - WIRIN; EA; REMOTE BOA; WIRING DIAGRAM CODE 1

F-2 DIAGRAMS F-2 V160-S NOTE: This diagram is for r efer ence only . It may not be accurate for all machines cover ed by this manual. The specific diag ram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosur e panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department...

Page 26 - NOTES