Lincoln-electric PRECISION TIG 185 User Manual

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A-1INSTALLATION PRECISION TIG 185A-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - PRECISION TIG 185 (K2345-1AND K2347-1,-2) Volts at Rated Amperes15.2 V AC/DC14.1 V AC

A-2INSTALLATION PRECISION TIG 185A-2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CANADIAN (K2345-2), INTERNATIONAL K2346-1) MODEL HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHTPHYSICAL DI

A-3INSTALLATION PRECISION TIG 185A-3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSELECT SUITABLE LOCATIONPlace the welder where clean cooling air can freelycirculate in and ou

A-4INSTALLATION PRECISION TIG 185A-4The high frequency generator, being similar to a radiotransmitter, may cause radio, TV and electronic equip-ment

A-5INSTALLATION PRECISION TIG 185A-5INPUT RECONNECT PROCEDUREOn multiple input voltage welders, be sure themachine is connected per the following i

A-6INSTALLATION PRECISION TIG 185A-6A PTA-17 Twist-Mate TIG welding torch with cableand connector is supplied with the Ready-Pak Modelsand available

B-1OPERATIONPRECISION TIG 185B-1ELECTRIC SHOCKcan kill.• Do not touch electrically live partsor electrode with skin or wet cloth-ing.•Insulate yoursel

B-2OPERATIONB-2PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONThe PRECISION TIG 185 is a member of our fieldacclaimed Precision TIG family of industrial arc weld -ing power sourc

B-3OPERATIONB-3CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY1. POWER SWITCH – Input line switch turns inputpower ON or OFF, as indicated by the on or off sta-tus of the fron

B-4OPERATIONB-48. PULSE TIG CONTROL – The Pulse TIG featurebuilt into the Precision TIG 185 is simplified to be asingle knob control which sets the Pu

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

B-5OPERATIONB-5REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONA Foot Amptrol ™is included with the PRECISIONTIG 185 Ready-Pak models and availiable for othermodels (See Acce

B-6OPERATIONB-6WELDING IN STICK MODE1. Put the electrode holder and cable quick connectplug into the electrode output receptacle. Turnclockwise until

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONSThe PRECISION TIG 185 will be available in twoFactory-Configured Welding Packages:1. Precision TIG 185 Ready

C-2ACCESSORIESC-2FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONSThe following Options/Accessories are available forthe PRECISION TIG 185:• K2348-1 Under-Storage Cart Includes

D-1MAINTENANCED-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Only qualified personnel should per-form this maintenance.• Turn the input power OFF at t

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1PRECISION TIG 185If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, c

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2PRECISION TIG 185Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3PRECISION TIG 185Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4PRECISION TIG 185Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5PRECISION TIG 185Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

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

E-6TROUBLESHOOTINGE-6PRECISION TIG 185Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

E-7TROUBLESHOOTINGE-7PRECISION TIG 185Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1PRECISION TIG 185WIRING DIAGRAM - PRECISION TIG 185G4549BSCR4SCR2SCR1DCBAREAR GANGL1ELECTRODET3NCNOMICRO-SWITCHT2L2L3C3SCR3H1HG311A312AO

F-2DIMENSION PRINTF-2PRECISION TIG 1851L12201MACHINE ONLY AND READY-PAK FOR CODES 11105, 11108 A14.0020.25.24.46.46DOOR CL CLOSED2.442.444.83TOOL TRAY

F-3DIMENSION PRINTF-3PRECISION TIG 185L12202READY-PAK WITH CART FOR CODE 11109 A19.8114.0024.001.66TORCH HOLSTER6.006.002.442.447.0030.78.754.83TOOL T

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

ivSAFETYivMar. ʻ93PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques q

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