Lincoln Electric IM602-A Welder User Manual


 
B-1
OPERATION
B-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The DC-655 is an energy efficient constant voltage DC power
source that produces outstanding arc characteristics for multi-
ple CV or CC welding processes
Four models are available:
Domestic - all 60 Hertz models except 230/460/575v.
NEMA Class 1 rated
Canadian - 230/460/575v 60 Hertz
NEMA Class 1 rated
European - 50/60 Hertz models “CE” qualified and
rated for IEC 974-1
Export - 50/60 Hertz models NEMA Class 1 rated
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
The DC-655 is designed for CV or CC processes.
CV processes include: GMAW (MIG) and FCAW (flux-
cored) welding, plus the capability of CV submerged
arc welding and air carbon arc gouging. It produces
outstanding welding performance with a single range
full output control knob.
CC processes include stick welding, CC submerged
arc and superior air carbon arc gouging with up to 3/8”
(10 mm) diameter carbons. The same single range full
output control knob is used and paralleling capability
is provided.
The DC-655 is recommended for use with Lincoln’s
DH-10 or LN-10 as well as the LN-7*, LN-7 GMA*,LN-
15, LN-742, LN-8*, LN-9*, LN-9 GMA*, LN-23P and
LN-25 semiautomatic wire feeders. It is also recom-
mended for use with the NA-3, NA-5 and NA-5R auto-
matic feeders. “Cold starting” for sub-arc or across
arc “touch-sensing” can be used.
* The 14-pin MS receptacle on the European mod-
els does not provide 115 VAC for these feeders; 115
VAC must be obtained from terminal strip.
Two DC-655’s may be paralleled in a “master” and
“slave” interconnection using the K1611-1 Paralleling
kit.
DC-655
ELECTRIC SHOCK
can kill.
Do not touch electrically live parts
or electrode with skin or wet
clothing.
Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
Always wear dry insulating
gloves.
FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
Keep your head out of fumes.
Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing
zone.
WELDING SPARKS
can cause fire or
explosion
Keep flammable material away.
Do not weld on containers that
have held combustibles.
ARC RAYS
can burn.
Wear eye, ear and body
protection.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before oper-
ating the machine.
GENERAL WARNINGS
Observe additional Safety Guidelines detailed
throughout this manual.
WARNING