Lincoln-electric IM871 POWER-ARC 5500 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUALSafety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in mind. However, youroverall safety c

A-3INSTALLATION POWER-ARC 5500A-3STACKINGPOWER-ARC 5500 machines CANNOT be stacked.TILTINGPlace the machine on a secure, level surface whenev-er you

No Load3700 RPM ±50 R.P.M.AC CC Weld Output125 Amps @ 20 VoltsAC CC Weld Output100 Amps @ 25 VoltsAuxiliary Power 4000Watts (120/240 Volts)Robin / Sub

A-5INSTALLATION POWER-ARC 5500A-5ELECTRICAL OUTPUT CONNECTIONSSee Figure A.1 for the location of the current controldial, weld output terminals, gro

A-6INSTALLATION POWER-ARC 5500A-6Cable InstallationInstall the welding cables to your POWER-ARC 5500as follows. See Figure A.1 for the location of

A-7INSTALLATION POWER-ARC 5500A-7PREMISES WIRINGThe POWER-ARC 5500 three-wire, grounded neutralgenerator allows it to be connected to premiseswiring

A-8INSTALLATION POWER-ARC 5500A-8CAUTIONCertain Electrical devices cannot be powered by the POWER-ARC 5500. See Table A.2.TABLE A.2ELECTRICAL DEVIC

B-1OPERATIONB-1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand this entire section before oper-ating your POWER-ARC 5500.Do nnot aattempt tto uuse tthis eequip

B-2OPERATIONB-2LIMITATIONS• The POWER-ARC 5500 is not recommended forany processes besides those that are normally per-formed using stick welding (SM

B-3OPERATIONB-3POWER-ARC 55004. WELD OUTPUT TERMINAL (TO WORK) WITH 1/2- 13 FLANGE NUT: Provides the connection pointfor either the electrode holder o

4. Pull the cord rapidly.5. If the engine does not start, open the chokeslightly and pull the starter cord rapidly again.When the engine starts, gradu

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

GENERATOR OPERATIONBBe ssure tthat aany eelectrical eequipment pplugged iintothe ggenerator’s AAC ppower rreceptacles ccan wwith-stand aa ±±10% vvolta

TABLE B.3GENERATOR POWER APPLICATIONSSSuggested PPower AApplications RRunning WWatts *Start-up WWatts(Continuous) ((

B-7OPERATIONB-7WELDING OPERATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• DDo nnot ttouch eelectrically llive pparts oorelectrodes wwith yyour sski

Stick welding is probably the most familiar weldingprocess known. A coated ELECTRODE, the weld rod,is clamped into an ELECTRODE HOLDER, an insulat-ed

B-9OPERATIONB-9POWER-ARC 5500No one can learn to weld simply by reading about it.Skill comes only with practice. The following pageswill help the inex

B-10OPERATIONB-10POWER-ARC 5500The function of the covered electrode is much morethan simply to carry current to the arc. The electrodeis composed of

B-11OPERATIONB-11POWER-ARC 5500PRACTICEThe best way of getting practice in the four skills thatenable you to maintain:1. Correct Welding Position.2.

B-12OPERATIONB-12POWER-ARC 5500Now weld the two plates together. Weld from left toright (if right-handed). Point the electrode down in hegap between t

B-13OPERATIONB-13POWER-ARC 5500Vertical-Up WeldingThe problem, when welding vertical-up, is to put themolten metal where it is wanted and make it stay

B-14OPERATIONB-14POWER-ARC 5500Overhead WeldingVarious techniques are used for overhead welding.However, in the interest of simplicity for the inexper

iiSAFETYiiARC 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 weld

B-15OPERATIONB-15POWER-ARC 55004. The bead should be put on with a weaving motion,and it should be 1/2-3/4” (12.7-19.0mm) wide. Donot let the arc bl

B-16OPERATIONB-16POWER-ARC 5500High-Speed Group (AWS E6013)This group includes electrodes which have a moder-ately forceful arc and deposit rates betw

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESLINCOLN ELECTRIC ACCESSORIESThe following options/accessories are available foryour POWER-ARC 5500 from your local

D-1MAINTENANCED-1POWER-ARC 5500SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• HHave qqualified ppersonnel ddo aall mmaintenanceand ttroubleshooting wwork. • TTurn tthe eengin

D-2MAINTENANCED-2FUEL: At the end of each day’s use, refillthe fuel tank to minimize moisture conden-sation and dirt contamination in the fuel line.E

D-3MAINTENANCED-3POWER-ARC 5500Refer to Table D.1 for engine maintenance parts. The part numbers are accurate at the time of printing. (Verifythe curr

D-4MAINTENANCED-4POWER-ARC 5500GENERATOR/WELDER MAINTENANCESTORAGE:Store the POWER-ARC 5500 in clean,dry, protected areas.CLEANING:Blow out the genera

D-5MAINTENANCED-5POWER-ARC 5500876512341 . CRADLE ASSEMBLY2. ROTOR, BLOWER, AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 3. STATOR ASSEMBLY4. BRUSH AND BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMB

POWER-ARC 5500E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, cont

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2POWER-ARC 5500Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proce

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

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3POWER-ARC 5500Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proce

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4POWER-ARC 5500Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proce

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1POWER-ARC 5500NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2POWER-ARC 5500NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3POWER-ARC 5500NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4POWER-ARC 5500NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific

F-5DIAGRAMSF-5POWER-ARC 5500M17196 A. 0 1REL ECTR ICLINCOLN20. 0020. 887. 9214. 1630. 00 DIMENSION PRINT POWER ARC 5500

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - POWER-ARC 5500Manufacturer Description Speed Displacement Ignition Capacities Robin / Subaru 1 cyl., 3700 RPM 16.17 cu. in.

A-2INSTALLATION POWER-ARC 5500A-2SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRead this entire installation section before youstart installation.Do nnot aattempt tto uuse tthi