Lincoln-electric IM796 HANDY MIG 170i User Manual

Handymig 170iOPERATOR’S MANUALIM796April, 2006 Safety Depends on YouLiquidArc machines are designedand built with safety in mind.However, your overall

A-1A-1INSTALLATIONFuse orOutput Mode Input Voltage Breaker Size Input Amps Power CordRATED 240V/50Hz 25 Super Lag 12.7 15Amp, 240V,Three Pin PlugTECHN

A-2INSTALLATIONSAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Read entire installation section before startinginstallation.IDENTIFY AND LOCATE COMPONENTSIf you have not already

A-3INSTALLATIONSELECT SUITABLE LOCATIONLocate the welder in a dry location where there is freecirculation of clean air into the louvers in the back an

A-4A-4INSTALLATIONWork Cable InstallationRefer to Figure A.2.1. Open the wire feed section door on the right side ofthe Handymig 170i.2. Pass the end

A-5INSTALLATIONBE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FACE AWAY FROM THEVALVE OUTLET WHEN “CRACKING” THE VALVE.Never stand directly in front of or behind the flowregula

A-6INSTALLATIONELECTRICAL INPUT CONNECTIONFOR RATED OUTPUTELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Disconnect input power byremoving plug from receptaclebefore worki

B-1OPERATIONSAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Do not touch electrically liveparts or electrode with skin orwet clothing. Insulate yourselffr

B-2B-2OPERATIONWELDING CAPABILITYThe Handymig 170i is rated at 130 amps, 20 volts, at20% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. It is capable ofhigher outp

B-3OPERATIONWELDING OPERATIONSSEQUENCE OF OPERATION Wire LoadingRefer to Figure B.2 and B.3.The machine power switch should be turned to theOFF (“O”)

B-4B-4OPERATIONWire Threading Refer to Figure B.41. Release the Spring Loaded Pressure Arm (1)rotate the Idle Roll Arm (2) away from the WireFeed Dri

FOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.

B-5B-5OPERATIONMaking A Weld1. See “Process Guidelines” in this section for selec-tion of welding wire and shielding gas and forrange of metal thickne

B-6B-6OPERATIONThe Handymig 170i is suitable for .035"(0.9mm) alu-minum wire and .023"–.035"(0.6-0.9mm) stainlesswire. Refer to Table

B-7B-7APPLICATION CHARTHandymig 170i

D-1GUN AND CABLE MAINTENANCEFOR MAGNUM™ 100L GUNGun Cable CleaningClean cable liner after using approximately 300 lbs(136 kg) of solid wire or 50 lbs

D-2D-2MAINTENANCECOMPONENTREPLACEMENTPROCEDURESCHANGING THE CONTACT TIP1. Refer to Figure D.2. Remove the gas nozzle fromthe gun by unscrewing counter

GUN HANDLE PARTSThe gun handle consists of two halves that are heldtogether with a collar on each end. To open up thehandle, turn the collars approxim

D-4D-4GROUND TEST PROCEDUREWARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can killWARNING: This procedure is only suitable for applica-tions using DC mega testers up to 500V.

E-1E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGThis Troubleshooting Guide is provided tohelp you locate and repair possible machinemalfunctions. Simply follow the three-steppro

E-2E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGObserve Safety Guidelinesdetailed in the beginning of this manual.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS)Major physical or electr

E-3E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEObserve Safety Guidelinesdetailed in the beginning of this manual.PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS)No wire feed when gun tr

SAFETY2.i.4 Connect the work cable to the work piece as close aspossible to the area being welded. (This is also a goodpractice to eliminate a common

E-4E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGObserve Safety Guidelinesdetailed in the beginning of this manual.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEIf for any reason you do not understand th

F-1F-1WIRING DIAGRAMSHandymig 170i WIRING DIAGRAM: Code 10984Handymig 170i WIRING DIAGRAM10/00NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be

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iiiSAFETYiiiARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when we

FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.b. Install equ

SAFETYvvINSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYConformanceProducts displaying the C-Tick mark are in conformity withAustralian/New Zealand req

viviThank Youfor selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want youto take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product••• as mu

viiviiTABLE OF CONTENTSPageInstallation .......Section

viiiviiiTABLE OF CONTENTSPageMaintenance .........................Section D