Lincoln Electric 3200HD Welding System User Manual


 
CYLINDER may explode if dam-
aged. Keep cylinder upright and
chained to support
• Keep cylinder away from areas
where it may be damaged.
• Never lift welder with cylinder
attached.
• Never allow welding electrode to
touch cylinder.
• Keep cylinder away from welding
or other live electrical circuits.
BUILDUP OF SHIELDING GAS may
harm health or kill.
• Shut off shielding gas supply
when not in use.
• SEE AMERICAN NATIONAL
STANDARD Z-49.1, “SAFETY IN
WELDING AND CUTTING” PUB-
LISHED BY THE AMERICAN
WELDING SOCIETY.
1. Chain the cylinder to a wall or other stationary sup-
port to prevent the cylinder from falling over, if not
using undercarriage. Insulate the cylinder from the
work circuit and earth ground. Refer to Figure A.5.
FIGURE A.5
A-5
INSTALLATION
WELD-PAK 3200HD
A-5
WARNING
Cylinder Valve
Gas Hose
Flow Regulator
WARNING
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 an
instant. This blows away any dust or dirt which may
have accumulated in the valve outlet.
BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FACE AWAY FROM
THE VALVE OUTLET WHEN “CRACKING” THE
VALVE. Never stand directly in front of or behind
the flow regulator when opening the cylinder
valve. Always stand to one side.
3. Attach the flow regulator to the cylinder valve and
tighten the union nut securely with a wrench.
NOTE: If connecting to 100% CO
2
cylinder, make
certain the plastic washer is seated in the fitting
that attaches to the CO
2
cylinder.
4. Refer to Figure A.6. Attach one end of inlet gas
hose to the outlet fitting of the flow regulator and
tighten the union nut securely with a wrench.
Connect the other end to the WELD-PAK 3200HD
Gas Solenoid Inlet Fitting (5/8-18 female threads
for CGA .032 fitting). Make certain the gas
hose is not kinked or twisted.
WARNING