Lincoln Electric V160-S Welder User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE
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V160-S & -T
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Have an electrician install and ser-
vice this equipment.
• Turn the input power off at the fuse
box, disconnect supply lines and
allow machine to sit for five minutes
minimum to allow the power capaci-
tors to discharge before working
inside this equipment.
• Do not touch electrically live parts.
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INPUT FILTER CAPACITOR
DISCHARGE PROCEDURE
The machine has internal capacitors which are
charged to a high voltage during power-on conditions.
This voltage is dangerous and must be discharged
before the machine can be serviced. Discharging is
done automatically by the machine each time the
power is switched off. However, you must allow the
machine to sit for at least 5 minutes to allow time for
the process to take place.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Prevent metal powder from accumulating near the
Heat Sink fins.
Disconnect the power supply before every opera-
tion.
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Carry out the following periodic controls on the power
source:
• Clean the power source inside by means of low-
pressure compressed air.
• Check the electric connections and all the connec-
tion cables.
• Disconnect the power supply before every oper-
ation.
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• Always use gloves in compliance with the safety
standards.
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CAUTION