Lincoln Electric CENTURY AC 120 Operator'S Manual Download Page 6

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Thank You

for selecting one of our 

QUALITY

products. We want you to take

pride  in  operating  this  product  •••  as  much  pride  as  we  have  in
bringing this product to you!

Read this Operators Manual completely

before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it

handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection.
The level of seriousness to be applied to each is explained below:

WARNING

This statement appears where the information 

must

be followed 

exactly

to avoid 

serious personal injury

or 

loss of life

.

This statement appears where the information 

must

be followed to avoid 

minor personal injury

or 

damage to this equipment

.

CAUTION

Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, Claims
for  material  damaged  in  shipment  must  be  made  by  the  purchaser  against  the  transportation  company  at  the
time the shipment is received.

Please  record  your  equipment  identification  information  below  for  future  reference.  This  information  can  be
found on your machine nameplate.

Product _________________________________________________________________________________

Model  Number ___________________________________________________________________________

Code  Number or Date Code (if available)______________________________________________________

Serial  Number (if available)__________________________________________________________________

Date  Purchased___________________________________________________________________________

Where  Purchased_________________________________________________________________________

Whenever you request replacement parts or information on this equipment, always supply the information you
have recorded above. 

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY

The business of our company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment. Our challenge is to
meet  the  needs  of  our  customers  and  to  exceed  their  expectations.  On  occasion,  purchasers  may  ask  us  for
advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best informa-
tion in our possession at that time. We are not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assume no
liability, with respect to such information or advice. We expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any
warranty of fitness for any customer’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 informa-
tion or advice once it has been given, nor does the provision of information or advice create, expand or alter any
warranty with respect to the sale of our products.

We are a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by us is solely within the
control  of,  and  remains  the  sole  responsibility  of  the  customer.  Many  variables  beyond  our  control  affect  the
results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing.

Summary of Contents for CENTURY AC 120

Page 1: ...sed by proper installation and thoughtful operation on your part DO NOT INSTALL OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ ING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON TAINED THROUGHOUT And most...

Page 2: ...KER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the following safety highlights For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy...

Page 3: ...Never simultaneously touch electrically hot parts of electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both welders 3 i When w...

Page 4: ...eas Avoid welding near hydraulic lines Have a fire extinguisher readily available 6 b Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situ...

Page 5: ...inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont mises de l arc de soudage Se prot ger avec des v tements de protection libres de l huile tels que les gants en cuir chemise paisse pan talons sans...

Page 6: ..._____________________ Date Purchased___________________________________________________________________________ Where Purchased_________________________________________________________________________...

Page 7: ...__________________________ Operation Section B Thermal Protection B 1 Making A Weld B 1 Electrode Selection B 1 Learning to Weld B 1 Thru B 4 __________________________________________________________...

Page 8: ...skin Wear eye ear and body protection GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AC 120 is composed of a single phase trans former and is suitable for welding in alternate current using stick electrodes type 6013 with...

Page 9: ...5 64 Fleetweld 37 E6013 INPUT SINGLE PHASE ONLY RATED OUTPUT OUTPUT RANGE Height Width Depth Weight 11 00 in 7 00 in 11 00 in 24 5 Ibs 280 mm 178 mm 280 mm 11 kg PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS RECOMMENDED ELECTR...

Page 10: ...the work bench Make sure the contact to the workpiece is adequate by avoiding painted or nonmetallic sur faces 3 ELECTRODE HOLDER The Electrode holder and cable is attached to the welder at the factor...

Page 11: ...LD The serviceability of a product or structure utiliz ing this type of information is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder user Many vari ables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electri...

Page 12: ...trode is composed of a core of metal wire with an extruded chemical covering The core wire melts in the arc and tiny droplets of molten metal shoot across the arc into the molten pool The electrode pr...

Page 13: ...ing lift the electrode 1 8 3 2mm and the arc is estab lished NOTE If you stop moving the electrode while scratching the electrode will stick NOTE Most beginners try to strike the arc by a fast jabbing...

Page 14: ...ortant to hold the electrode at a 45 angle between the two sides or the metal will not distribute itself evenly See Figure B 8 To make it easy to get the 45 angle it is best to put the electrode in th...

Page 15: ...abeled POSSIBLE CAUSE lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom Step 3 RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible C...

Page 16: ...e before you proceed CAUTION PROBLEMS SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Power source stops Power switch on but no weld cur rent Unstable arc Porous weld Thermal Overload Protection...

Page 17: ...l codes L1 N G NOTE This diagram is for reference only It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of...

Page 18: ...h electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing Insulate yourself from work and ground No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da Aislese del trabajo y...

Page 19: ...te Be und Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de ali mentac...

Page 20: ...Century Equipment 2345 Murphy Blvd Gainesville GA 30504 TEL 866 236 0044 Web Site www centuryequipment net...

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