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 AC/DC 250

Operator’s Manual

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   |   Issue D ate 7-Aug

© Lincoln Global, Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

For use with machines having Code Numbers: 

9491; 9512; 9513; 9514; 9548; 9645; 
9646; 9670; 9712; 9713; 9738; 9755; 
9992; 9993; 9994; 9995; 9996; 9997; 
9998; 11094; 11100; 11101; 11102; 
11103; 11104

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Summary of Contents for IDEALARC AC/DC 250

Page 1: ...incoln Global Inc All Rights Reserved For use with machines having Code Numbers 9491 9512 9513 9514 9548 9645 9646 9670 9712 9713 9738 9755 9992 9993 9994 9995 9996 9997 9998 11094 11100 11101 11102 1...

Page 2: ...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 of...

Page 3: ...er for cooling 3 h 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...

Page 4: ...easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic lines Have a fire extinguisher readily available 6 b Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site sp...

Page 5: ...i s et non 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 t...

Page 6: ...important when identifying the correct replacement parts On Line Product Registration Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet For faxing Complete the form on t...

Page 7: ...8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9 INSTALLATION 10 11 Safety Precautions 10 Machine Installation 10 Location 10 Input Connections 10 Stacking 11 Installation of Field Installed Options 11 Output Cable Size...

Page 8: ...ient voltages and high currents Submersion dipping of assembled transformer and choke in special sealing insulating material gives extra protection against moisture and corrosive atmosphere Stackabili...

Page 9: ...Max O C V 72 70 72 70 Input Power Standard Voltages 208 230 460 220 380 440 230 460 575 380 415 500 Rated Input Current 230V 60Hz 220V 50Hz With Condensers 68 68 Without Condensers 86 86 Idle Input C...

Page 10: ...Either a single phase or one phase of a three phase line can be used Have a qualified electrician install the machine per the following instructions Remove the left side panel viewed from the front R...

Page 11: ...ated at the lower right and lower left corners of the front panel The 60 Hz Idealarc 250 provides 1 2 studs for weld cable connections The 50 Hz Idealarc 250 provides European weld cable connector rec...

Page 12: ...esium thin stainless steel and many space age metals The Idealarc 250 can be used for normal stick electrode welding with the Hi Freq attached Reduce the Idealarc 250 duty cycle by 50 when AC TIG weld...

Page 13: ...ls Note the ohmmeter reading using the 10 to 100 scale 4 Reverse the ohmmeter leads Note the readings 5 The reading taken in steps 3 and 4 should be different If the readings are the same and near zer...

Page 14: ...ine switch in On posi tion Replace Look for reason for blown fuse first 2 Check supply line voltage 3 Repair 4 Check voltage against rating plate Check reconnect panel jumper 5 Tighten and repair conn...

Page 15: ...4 Welding leads too small 5 Old and badly frayed welding cables 1 Line switch has failed mechanically 1 Contacts rough and pitted from improper switching under load WHAT TO DO 1 Check and clean all co...

Page 16: ...E D S E C U R E L Y H 5 H 5 S E E T A B L E B E L O W F O R C O R R E C T C O N N E C T I O N 2 0 8 2 3 0 4 6 0 H 5 H 5 D O N O T T O U C H E L E C T R I C A L L Y H O T P A R T S S U C H A S O U T P...

Page 17: ...T S I N P U T V O L T S 2 2 0 3 8 0 4 4 0 3 8 0 5 0 0 R E C O N N E C T P A N E L L E A D P O S I T I O N C O N N E C T I O N S M U S T B E T I G H T E N E D S E C U R E L Y H 5 H 5 H 5 H 5 D O N O T...

Page 18: ...NOTES...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...e 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 mentaci...

Page 21: ...and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Pr...

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