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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Operator’s Manual

HELIX

 

®

 M45 WELD HEAD

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 |  Issue D ate 02/19

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12885

Summary of Contents for 12885

Page 1: ...5 3877 to talk to a Service Representative Hours of Operation 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM ET Mon thru Fri After hours Use Ask the Experts at lincolnelectric com A Lincoln Service Representative will contact yo...

Page 2: ...zone and the general area IN A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS natural ventilation may be adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes See below USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away from your f...

Page 3: ...el from vaporizing on contact with hot engine parts and igniting Do not spill fuel when filling tank If fuel is spilled wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated 1 d Keep all...

Page 4: ...ield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87 I standards 4 b Use suitable clothing made from durable flame resistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays 4 c Pro...

Page 5: ...the possibility of the welding current passing through lifting chains crane cables or other alternate circuits This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail 6 h Als...

Page 6: ...environment is compatible This may require additional protection measures including h the time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out The size of the surrounding area to be cons...

Page 7: ...7 SAFETY HELIX M45 WELD HEAD...

Page 8: ...Body Assembly A 4 Torch Height Assembly A 4 Work Angle Adjustment A 5 Track Engagement A 5 Handle Adjustment A 5 Operational Safety Precautions B 1 Operation Information B 1 External inputs B 1 Contr...

Page 9: ...ELIX M45 WELD HEAD 15 22 in 38 65 cm 5 08 in 12 90 cm 16 63 in 42 24 cm 14 96 in 38 99 cm 10 35 2 5 in 26 28 6 35 cm 19 70 in 2 5 in 50 08 cm 6 35 cm 9 3 in 23 62 cm HELIX M45 Weld Head Dimensions Vie...

Page 10: ...min Oscillation stroke 5 49 78 mm Work Angle 45 degrees in 45 degrees out Pipe Sizes 8 OD to Flat Track Weld Head Physical Dimensions Depth minus the torch 19 70 500 38 mm Weight 28 lbs 12 7 kg Enviro...

Page 11: ...flat level sur face when not in use or not clamped onto a track ring Always be sure to engage the clutch when the weld head is left on the track Do not force the torch motion assembly in or out man u...

Page 12: ...arately Body Assembly The body assembly is the main component for the HELIX M45 weld head It contains the gears mo tors and belts that provide travel and oscillation for the weld head see FIGURES 1 an...

Page 13: ...ack secure the clamp latch see FIGURE 5 Secure to Track Move the tractor slowly on the track and push the clutch in to engage drive gears Handle Adjustment The handles on the HELIX M45 weld head offer...

Page 14: ...ration Information The HELIX M45 weld head is designed for multi process welding and will work with any APEX 3 Series Orbital Control System For complete instal lation and operational instructions see...

Page 15: ...s for loose con nections and worn areas Change out consumables as needed Check torch height motion and travel for slop or wearing parts NOTE Do not force the oscillator in or out while checking for wo...

Page 16: ...Check that the belt is straight and avoid over tightening to prevent machine mal function Push the motor pulley back into place and tighten the two screws 5 Replace the bottom cover To change the Osc...

Page 17: ...No oscillation inconsistent oscillation 1 Loose communication cable 2 Oscillation settings are incorrect 3 Oscillation arms binding on wipers 4 Worn oscillator belt 1 Check all cable connections 2 Ch...

Page 18: ...RED BLK RIBBON 4505 4506 4501A 4527 4528 4502B 4501B 4501 4502A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516 J14 A B C D S32512 PANEL MOUNT RECEPTACLE J2 1 2 3 4 CON3 CON3 J1 1 2 J3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 4 3 2 2 3 4 1 J4...

Page 19: ...PARTS HELIX M45 WELD HEAD HELIX M45 WELD HEAD PARTS MANUAL This parts list is provided as an informative guide only H 1...

Page 20: ...H 2 PARTS NOTE This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only When ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List 02 04 19 HELIX M45 WELD HEAD 2 7 3 8 5 4 1 6...

Page 21: ...Use the illustration of Sub Assemblies page and the table below to determine which sub assembly page and column the desired part is located on for your particular code machine Sub Assembly Item Numbe...

Page 22: ...arts Manual is provided as an informative guide only When ordering parts always refer to the 02 04 19 HELIX M45 WELD HEAD Control Box Assembly 1A 1B 6B 6C 6A 6D 6E 6F 6G 5A 7 4A 3A 4B 3B 2A 2B 8 5B 7B...

Page 23: ...CS M2 5 X 0 45 X 8 Stainless Steel NSS 1 X 4 Inclinometer PCB Kit includes 9SS32526 1 X 4A Inclinometer PCB NSS 1 X 4B Pan Head Screw Phillips M2 5 0 45 X 4 Stainless Steel NSS 5 X 5 Slide Support Kit...

Page 24: ...fer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List HELIX M45 WELD HEAD Top Plate Assembly 5B 4 1 6A 6C 3B 2B 14A 3A 14B 10A 9 8 7 10B 2C 6B 12A 12B 11 15A 15B 15B 2A 10 5A 16 17A 17B ITE 1 2 2A 2B 2C 3 3A 3B 4 5...

Page 25: ...Steel NSS 4 X 6 Slide OSC Motor Assembly Kit includes 9SS32454 1 X 6A Slide OSC Motor Assembly NSS 1 X 6B SHCS M4 X 0 7 X 22 Stainless Steel NSS 1 X 6C Nut M4 Stainless Steel NSS 1 X 7 Spring Retainer...

Page 26: ...parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List HELIX M45 WELD HEAD Torch Height 1 2A 3A 2B 4 10A 9A 8 10B 7 6D 5A 5B 11 12A 12B 13A 13B 14A 15C 14B 15A 16D 16A 16C 16B 24 15B 6A 6B 23B 23A 6C 1...

Page 27: ...rch Height Motor NSS 1 X 6B AVC Motor Mount 9SS32251 1 X 6C Flat Head Screw Phillips M2 0 4 X 8 Stainless Steel NSS 6 X 6D SHCS M4 X 0 7 X 10 Stainless Steel NSS 2 X 7 AVC Screw 9SS32294 1 X 8 Angular...

Page 28: ...arts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List HELIX M45 WELD HEAD Torch Height 1 2A 3A 2B 4 10A 9A 8 10B 7 6D 5A 5B 11 12A 12B 13A 13B 14A 15C 14B 15A 16D 16A 16C 16B 24 15B 6A 6B 23B 23A 6C 17...

Page 29: ...r Kit includes 9SS32260 1 X 17A Back Cover NSS 1 X 17B SHCS M3 X 0 5 X 6 316 Stainless Steel NSS 4 X 18 Front Plate 9SM23592 1 X 19 Mounting Brace Kit includes 9SS32262 2 1 X 19A Mounting Brace NSS 1...

Page 30: ...provided as an informative guide only When ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List HELIX M45 WELD HEAD Right Side Plate 13B 7 8A 7A 8B 7A 12 9 10A 11 10B 13A 6A 5A 6B 1B 2B 2A...

Page 31: ...1 X 4B SHCS M3 X 0 5 X 5 Stainless Steel NSS 4 X 5 Linear Rail Assembly Kit includes 9SS32483 1 X 5A Linear Rail Assembly NSS 1 X 5B SHCS M3 X 0 5 X 10 Stainless Steel NSS 4 X 6 OSC Arm Kit includes 9...

Page 32: ...ided as an informative guide only When ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List HELIX M45 WELD HEAD 1A 1C 1B 1B 5B 5A 6B 6A 2A 2B 3 4A 4B 13A 7A 7B 8B 7B 8A 9 11 12A 12B 13B 10 1...

Page 33: ...4A Lower Seal Plate NSS 1 X 4B SHCS M3 X 0 5 X 5 316 Stainless Steel NSS 4 X 5 Linear Rail Assembly Kit includes 9SS32483 1 X 5A Linear Rail Assembly NSS 1 X 5B SHCS M3 X 0 5 X 10 Stainless Steel NSS...

Page 34: ...NOTE This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only When ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List HELIX M45 WELD HEAD 2B 2A 1B 1A 4 4 4 4 2A 3 1B Torch Clamp H 15 02...

Page 35: ...n under the heading number called for in the model index page Torch Clamp ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO QTY 1 Back Slide Plate Kit includes 9SS30987 1 X 1A Back Slide Plate Assy NSS 1 X 1B SHCS M3 X 0 5 X...

Page 36: ...arts Manual is provided as an informative guide only When ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List HELIX M45 WELD HEAD 7B 8B 8A 7A 6 4 5B 5A 3A 3B 1B 1A 2 9 9 10 Transmission Dri...

Page 37: ...l NSS 4 X 2 Transmission Housing Assembly 9SM23641 1 X 3 Transmission Cap Kit includes 9SS32518 1 X 3A Transmission Cap NSS 1 X 3B FHCS M3 X 0 5 X 5 316 Stainless Steel NSS 5 X 4 Travel Gear Shaft 9SM...

Page 38: ...PARTS NOTE This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only When ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List HELIX M45 WELD HEAD 1B 1C 1A Inboard Side Plate H 18 02 04 19...

Page 39: ...HEAD Indicates a change in this printing Use only the parts marked x in the column under the heading number called for in the model index page Inboard Side Plate ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO QTY 1 1 Inboa...

Page 40: ...tomer s particular purpose with respect to such information or advice As a matter of practical consideration we also cannot assume any responsibility for updating or correcting any such information or...

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