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....
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SP-135 PLUS 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 ...
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SP-135 PLUS 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 equ...
Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
SP-135 PLUS iv SAFETY iv 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 L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous co...
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 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Page
vi vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1Identify and Locate Component...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – SP-135 PLUS; INPUT – SINGLE PHASE ONLY
A-1 A-1 INSTALLATION SP-135 PLUS Fuse or Output Mode Input Voltage Breaker Size Input Amps Extension Cord Three Conductor #14 AWG RATED 115V/60Hz 20 Amp 20 (2.1 mm 2 ) or Larger for up to 25 feet (7.6m) Three Conductor #12 AWG MAXIMUM 115V/60Hz 25 Amp 25 (3.3 mm 2 ) or Larger for up to 50 feet (15.2...
Page 9 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Gun and cable assembly; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION Read entire installation section before startinginstallation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IDENTIFY AND LOCATE COMPONENTS If you have not already done so, unpack the SP-135PLUS from its carton and remove all packing materialaround the SP-135 PLUS. Remove the following looseitems from the ...
Page 10 - SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION; OUTPUT CONNECTIONS; Work Clamp Installation
A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION SP-135 PLUS 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 ...
Page 11 - Route the cable under and around the back of the; For Innershield Only:; Insert the connector on the gun conductor cable; GAS CONNECTION; NOTE; power switch to the off “O” position.; CAUTION
A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION 3. Route the cable under and around the back of the Wire Feed Gearbox (6). 4. For GMAW Only: Refer to Figure A.2. As deliv- ered, the SP-135 PLUS is wired for positive polari-ty. This is the appropriate configuration for the GasMetal Arc Welding (GMAW) process. To completeinstal...
Page 12 - With the cylinder securely installed, remove the; INPUT CONNECTIONS; Chain the cylinder to a wall or other stationary sup-
A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION SP-135 PLUS 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 FAC...
Page 13 - Requirements For Rated Output; Do not remove the power cord ground prong.; Requirements For Maximum Output
A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION SP-135 PLUS CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR INPUTCONNECTIONS This welding machine must be connected topower source in accordance with applicable elec-trical codes. The National Electrical Code provides standardsfor amperage handling capability of supply con-d u c t o r s b a s e d o n d u...
Page 14 - OPERATION
SP-135 PLUS B-1 B-1 OPERATION Read entire Operation section beforeoperating the SP-135 PLUS. 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 GASES can bedanger...
Page 15 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION; RECOMMENDED PROCESSES; WELDING CAPABILITY
B-2 B-2 OPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SP-135 PLUS is a complete semiautomatic con-stant voltage DC arc welding machine. Included is asolid state controlled, single phase constant voltagetransformer/ rectifier power source and a wire feederfor feeding solid steel electrode and cored electrode. Th...
Page 16 - Circuit Breaker – Protects machine from damage if; WELDING OPERATIONS; SEQUENCE OF OPERATION; Wire Loading; When loading and removing the 8” Spools; Wire Spool must be pushed all the way on the spindle
B-3 B-3 OPERATION FIGURE B.1a 4. Circuit Breaker – Protects machine from damage if maximum output is exceeded. Button will extendout when tripped (Manual reset). 5. Gun Trigger - Activates welding output, wire feed, and gas solenoid operation. Releasing the triggerdeactivates welding and simultaneou...
Page 17 - Friction Brake Adjustment
B-4 B-4 OPERATION FIGURE B.3 Friction Brake Adjustment With wire spool installed on the spindle shaft and thewing nut loose, turn the spool by hand while slowlytightening the wing nut until a light drag is felt. Tightenthe wing nut an additional 1/4 turn. Note: When properly adjusted, the brake shou...
Page 18 - Shielding Gas
SP-135 PLUS B-5 B-5 OPERATION Shielding Gas When using the GMAW process, a cylinder of shield-i n g g a s , m u s t b e o b t a i n e d . R e f e r t o t h e A C C E S -SORIES section for more information about selectinggas cylinders for use with the SP-135 PLUS. 1. For CO 2 , open the cylinder very...
Page 19 - To stop welding, release the gun trigger and then; Cleaning Tip And Nozzle; PROCESS GUIDELINES; blended; TABLE B.1 — SP-135 PLUS Welding Procedures
B-6 B-6 OPERATION 9. To stop welding, release the gun trigger and then pull the gun away from the work after the arc goesout. 10. When no more welding is to be done, close valve on gas cylinder (if used), momentarily operate guntrigger to release gas pressure, and turn off theSP-135 PLUS. Cleaning T...
Page 20 - OVERLOAD PROTECTION; Output Overload
B-7 B-7 OPERATION OVERLOAD PROTECTION Output Overload The SP-135 PLUS is equipped with a circuit breakerwhich protects the machine from potential damagefrom excessive output current. The circuit breaker but-ton will extend out when tripped. The circuit breakermust be manually reset. Thermal Protecti...
Page 21 - APPLICATION CHART
Page 22 - ACCESSORIES; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; Designed to transport the; K 6 6 3 - 2 A l u m i n u m W e l d i n g K i t; — T h i s k i t; It is important when changing between
C-1 C-1 ACCESSORIES 4. KP666-035C Knurled Drive Roll (optional) — Reversible Drive Roll with double knurled groovesfor .035 (0.9 mm) cored electrode. 5. K549-1 .035 (0.9 mm) Innershield Welding Kit Includes a contact tip, a gasless nozzle and a cableliner to permit the Magnum™ 100L gun and cableto u...
Page 23 - Cable Installation” section for details.; REPLACEMENT PARTS; Complete Gun and Cable Assembly
C-2 C-2 ACCESSORIES INNERSHIELD (FCAW)CONVERSION Several changes are needed to convert the unit foroperation with the Innershield (FCAW) process. TheK549-1 Innershield Kit includes all the necessaryaccessories for this conversion and are provided forthis purpose. The following conversions should bem...
Page 24 - BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE; PERIODICALLY AS REQUIRED
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Disconnect input power by removing plug from receptaclebefore working inside SP-135PLUS. Use only grounded recep-tacle. Do not touch electrically“hot” parts inside SP-135 PLUS. • Have qualified personnel do the maintenance and trouble shoot-i...
Page 25 - Gun Cable Cleaning; Contact Tip
SP-135 PLUS D-2 D-2 MAINTENANCE 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 conta...
Page 26 - CHANGING THE CONTACT TIP
SP-135 PLUS D-3 D-3 MAINTENANCE COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CHANGING THE CONTACT TIP 1. Unplug or turn power switch to Off “O” position. 2. Refer to Figure D.2. Remove the gas nozzle from the gun by unscrewing counter-clockwise. 3. Remove the existing contact tip from the gun by unscrewing coun...
Page 27 - GUN HANDLE PARTS; Liner trim length for gun with red trigger (MagnumTM 100L); CHANGING LINER
D-4 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 are diffi-cult to turn,...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility; for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.; Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SP-135 PLUS If machine case sides and top are removed, the case front must be supported. Failureto do this could result in mechanical or electrical damage to the SP-135 PLUS. ___________________________________________________________________ CAUTION E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 If for any reason you do ...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; OUTPUT PROBLEMS; LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY
E-2 SP-135 PLUS E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 weld output or wire...
Page 30 - FEEDING PROBLEMS
SP-135 PLUS E-3 E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe Safety Guidelinesdetailed in the beginning of this manual. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS) No wire feed when gun trigger ispulled. Fan runs, gas flows andmachine has correct open circuitvoltage (28 vdc maximum) – weldoutput. Wire feed speed motor ...
Page 31 - WELDING PROBLEMS; GAS FLOW PROBLEMS
E-4 E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe Safety Guidelinesdetailed in the beginning of this manual. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS) Arc is unstable – Poor starting POSSIBLE AREAS OFMISADJUSTMENT(S) 1. Check for correct input voltage to machine – 115 vac. 2. Check for proper electrode polarity for pr...
Page 32 - WIRING DIAGRAMS
F-1 F-1 WIRING DIAGRAMS W A RNI NG HI GH VOL T AGE can k ill Only qualified per sons should install, use or ser vice this ma chine. Do not oper ate with cover s r emove d. Disconnect input powe r by unpluggin g power cor d befor e ser vicing. Do not touc h elect rically live par ts L1 L2 31 32 53 1 ...