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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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...
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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 ’ s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in...
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iv SAFETY iv PR É CAUTIONS DE S Û RET É Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les pr é cautions de s û ret é specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les pr é cautions de s û ret é g é n é rales suiv- antes: S û ret é Pour Soudage A L ’ Arc 1. Prot...
Page 8 - Thank You; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately
vii vii Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want youto 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 ma...
Page 9 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
viii viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1Identify and Locate Compo...
Page 10 - INSTALLATION; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SP-170-I Duty Cycle Amps Volts at Rated Amperes 25% 125 20.25 60% 85 18.25 100% 70 17.50 Welding Current Range Maximum Open Circuit Voltage Wire Speed Range Rated DC Output: 30 – 175 amps 33 50-400IPM (1.3-10.2m/min) A-1 A-1 INSTALLATION Fuse or Output Mode Input Voltage Breaker Size Input Amps Powe...
Page 11 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; 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 170-If 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 SP 170-I. Remove the foll...
Page 12 - SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION; STACKING; LIMITATIONS; Work Clamp Installation
A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION SP 170-I SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION The SP 170-I has an IP21S rating. Locate the welderin a dry location where there is free circulation of cleanair into the louvers in the back and out the front of theunit. A location that minimizes the amount of smokea n d d i r t d r a w n i n ...
Page 13 - Work Cable Installation; GAS CONNECTION
A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION Work Cable Installation Refer to Figure A.2. 1. Open the wire feed section door on the right side of the SP 170-I. 2. Pass the end of the work cable that has the termi- nal lug with the smaller hole through the WorkCable Access Hole (1) in the case front. 3. Route the cable unde...
Page 14 - INPUT CONNECTIONS
A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION SP 170-I 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 “ CRACKING ” THE VALVE. Never stand directly in front of or behind the f...
Page 15 - Line Cord Connection
A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION Line Cord Connection A 3 conductor international cordset with a 16 amp,230 volt, two-prong plug is factory installed. Connectthis plug to a mating grounded receptacle which isconnected to an appropriate power supply per anyapplicable local codes. CONNECT TO A SYSTEMGROUNDING WIR...
Page 16 - OPERATION; RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
SP-170-I B-1 B-1 OPERATION Read entire operation section beforeoperating the SP 170-I. 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 bedangerous. •...
Page 17 - WELDING CAPABILITY; OFF
B-2 B-2 OPERATION ● No external shielding gas is required when usedwith Lincoln Innershield .035 ” (0,9 mm) NR ® -211- MP electrode. ● Spindle accommodates both 8 in. (200 mm) diame-ter and 4 in. (100 mm) diameter spools of wire. WELDING CAPABILITY The SP 170-I is rated at 125 amps, 20.25 volts, at2...
Page 18 - WELDING OPERATIONS; SEQUENCE OF OPERATION; Friction Brake Adjustment
B-3 B-3 OPERATION WELDING OPERATIONS SEQUENCE OF OPERATION Wire LoadingRefer to Figures B.2 and B.3. The machine power switch should be turned to theOFF ( “ O ” ) position before working inside the wire feed enclosure. The welder is shipped from the factory ready to feed8" (200 mm) diameter spoo...
Page 20 - Making A Weld; PROCESS GUIDELINES
B-5 B-5 OPERATION 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 SP 170-I co...
Page 21 - WELDING PROCEDURES; OVERLOAD PROTECTION
B-6 SP 170-I B-6 OPERATION The SP 170-I is suitable for .035" (0.9 mm) aluminumwire and .023" – .035" (0.6 - 0.9 mm) stainless wire. R e f e r t o T a b l e B . 1 f o r R e c o m m e n d e d P r o c e d u r eS e t t i n g s . A l u m i n u m w i r e r e q u i r e s a n A l u m i n u mWel...
Page 22 - APPLICATION CHART
Be sure to read and understand the warnings on this welding machine and the section on ARC WELDING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in the Operating Manual. Because design, fabrication, assembly and welding variables affect the results obtained in applying this type of information, the ser viceability of a produc...
Page 23 - ACCESSORIES; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; Optional
C-1 C-1 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES S e e M a i n t e n a n c e s e c t i o n f o r i n s t r u c t i o n s o ninstalling drive roll, cable liner, contact tip and theirproper configuration. 1. KP665-045C Drive Roll – Optional — Knurled drive roll for feeding .035 - .045 ” (0.9 - 1.2 mm) diamete...
Page 24 - REPLACEMENT PARTS; Complete Gun and Cable Assembly (Code 10983)
C-2 C-2 ACCESSORIES MIG (GMAW)CONVERSION Several changes are needed to convert the unit foroperation with the MIG (GMAW) process. The follow-ing conversions should be reviewed before weldingwith (GMAW): 1. Change the output polarity to DC(+). See “ Work Cable Installation ” in Installation section f...
Page 25 - POWER SOURCE COMPARTMENT; MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Disconnect input power by removing plug from receptacle before working insideSP170-I. Use only grounded receptacle. Donot touch electrically “ hot ” parts inside SP 170-I. • Have qualified personnel do the mainte- nance and trouble shooting w...
Page 26 - Gun Cable Cleaning; CAUTION
D-2 SP-170-I D-2 MAINTENANCE GUN AND CABLE MAINTENANCE 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 fromthe gun. Usin...
Page 27 - C H A N G I N G T H E C O N TA C T T I P
D-3 D-3 MAINTENANCE SP 170-I COMPONENTREPLACEMENTPROCEDURES C H A N G I N G T H E C O N TA C T T I P ( T h e s e instructions pertain to the Lincoln Electric ® gun. The instructions for the Magnum ™ 100L gun, are similar except that the gas nozzle is threaded.) 1. Refer to Figure D.2a or D.2b. Remov...
Page 28 - CHANGING LINER; Liner trim length for gun (Lincoln Electric
D-4 D-4 MAINTENANCE SP 170-I CHANGING LINER NOTICE: The variation in cable lengths pre-vents the interchangeability of liners. Once aliner has been cut for a particular gun, itshould not be installed in another gun unlessit can meet the liner cutoff length require-ment. Refer to Figure D.2a or D.2b....
Page 29 - Screwdriver
D-5 D-5 MAINTENANCE SP 170-I GUN HANDLE PARTS (Lincoln Electric) The gun handle consists of two halves that are heldtogether with four screws. To open up the gun handleassembly, remove the four screws and pry down thetrigger handle half with a screwdriver. See Figure D.3. FIGURE D.3 Screwdriver Cabl...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility
E-1 E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING SP 170-I This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help youlocate and repair possible machine malfunctions.Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below. Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM). Look under the column labeled “ PROBLEM (SYMP- TOMS) ” . This column describes pos...
Page 31 - OUTPUT PROBLEMS
E-2 E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING SP 170-I Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. 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 or gasflow when gun t...
Page 32 - FEEDING PROBLEMS; GAS FLOW PROBLEMS
E-3 E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING SP 170-I PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS) No wire feed when gun trigger ispulled. Fan runs, gas flows andmachine has correct open circuitvoltage (33 VDC maximum) – weld output. POSSIBLE AREAS OFMISADJUSTMENT(S) 1. If the wire drive motor is running make sure that the correct driverolls are...
Page 33 - WELDING PROBLEMS
E-4 SP-170-I E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 FACILITY for assistance before you proceed. CAUTION PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS) Arc is unstable – Poor s...
Page 34 - WIRING DIAGRAMS
SP-170-I F-1 F-1 WIRING DIAGRAMS NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels.
Page 35 - NOTES
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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...
