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Installation and Operator Instructions 

 

Technical description 

 

Description 

The system consists of a modern direct current 
generator for the welding of metals, developed via 
application of the inverter. This special technology allows 
for the construction of compact light weight generators 
with high performance. It’s adjust ability, efficiency and 
energy consumption make it an excellent work tool 
suitable for coated electrode and GTAW (TIG) welding). 
 

Technical data 

The machine can be connected to a motor generator of 
power meeting the data plate specifications and having 
the following characteristics: 

  Output voltage between 185 and 275 Vac. 

  Frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. 

 
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE POWER SOURCE 
MEETS THE ABOVE REQUISITES. EXCEEDING THE 
SPECIFIED VOLTAGE CAN DAMAGE THE WELDING 
MACHINE AND INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. 
 

Duty cycle and overheating 

Duty cycle is the percentage of 10 minutes at 40°C 
ambient temperature that the unit can weld at its rated 
output without overheating. If the unit overheats, the 
output stops and the over temperature light comes On. 
To correct the situation, wait fifteen minutes for unit to 
cool. Reduce amperage, voltage or duty cycle before 
starting to weld again (See page III). 
 

Volt - ampere curves 

Volt-ampere curves show the maximum voltage and 
amperage output capabilities of the welding power 
source. Curves of other settings fall under curves shown 
(See page III). 
 

Installation 

 
Important: before connecting, preparing or using 
equipment, read safety precautions. 
 

Connecting the power source to the mains 
electricity supply 

SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT MAY 
RESULT IF THE POWER SOURCE IS SWITCHED OFF 
DURING WELDING OPERATIONS. 
Check that the power socket is equipped with the fuse 
indicated in the features label on the power source. All 
power source models are designed to compensate 
power supply variations. For variations of + 15% a 
welding current variation of +- 0,2% is created. 

 
BEFORE INSERTING THE MAINS 
PLUG, IN ORDER TO AVOID THE 
FAIL OF POWER SOURCE, CHECK 
IF THE MAINS CORRESPONDS TO 
THE WISHED MAIN SUPPLY. 
 

 
 

 
On - off switch

: This switch has two positions: 

ON = I and OFF = O. 

 
THIS CLASS A EQUIPMENT IS NOT INTENDED FOR 
USE IN RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS WHERE THE 
ELECTRICAL POWER IS PROVIDED BY THE PUBLIC 
LOW-VOLTAGE SUPPLY SYSTEM. THERE MAY BE 
POTENTIAL DIFFICULTIES IN ENSURING 
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY IN THOSE 
LOCATIONS, DUE TO CONDUCTED AS WELL AS 
RADIATED DISTURBANCES. 

 
Connection and preparation of equipment for 
stick welding 

TURN OFF WELDER BEFORE MAKING 
CONNECTIONS. 
Connect all welding accessories securely to prevent 
power loss. Carefully follow safety precautions 
described. 

  Fit the selected electrode to the electrode clamp. 

  Connect the ground cable quick connection to the 

negative (-) receptacle and locate the clamp near the 
welding zone. 

  Connect the electrode cable quick connection to the 

positive (+) receptacle. 

  Use the above connection for straight polarity 

welding; for reverse polarity turn the connection. 

  On the unit preset for coated electrode welding 

 

(Ref.1 - Picture 1 Page 6.).  

  Adjust welding current with ampere selector (Ref. 3 - 

Picture 1 Page 6.). 

  Turn on the power source. 

 

Connection and preparation of equipment for 
gas tungsten arc welding TIG 

TURN OFF WELDER BEFORE MAKING 
CONNECTIONS. 
Connect all welding accessories securely to prevent 
power loss. Carefully follow safety precautions 
described. 

  Position the welder in TIG LIFT and TIG HF mode. 

  Fit the required electrode and nozzle to the electrode 

holder (Check the protrusion and state of the 
electrode tip). 

  Connect the ground cable quick connection to the 

positive (+) receptacle and the clamp near the 
welding zone. 

  Connect the torch power cable connector to the 

negative receptacle (-). 

  Connect the gas hose to the regulator located on the 

gas cylinder. 

  Regulate the welding mode and the desired 

parameters (Section 5.0). 

  Open the gas valve on the torch. 

  Connection of relay command. 

  When relay command is required connect the relay 

to the socket on the front panel. In this position 
regulation can be fractioned through the power 
gauge. 

  Turn on the power source. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for INVERTEC 175TP

Page 1: ...800036917 05 2019 REV02 INVERTEC 175TP OPERATOR S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp z o o ul Jana III Sobieskiego 19A 58 263 Bielawa Poland www lincolnelectric eu...

Page 2: ...r future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information Model Name Code Serial Number can be found on the machine rating plate Model Name Code Serial number Date Where P...

Page 3: ...A Maximum consumption 21 A 14 A SECONDARY SIDE Open circuit voltage 50 V Peak voltage 10kV Welding current 5 A 175 A Duty cycle 25 175 A Duty cycle 60 140 A Duty cycle 100 120 A 130 A MISCELLEANOUS P...

Page 4: ...ontrol equipment for industrial processes Equipment for calibration and measurement Personal medical devices like pacemakers and hearing aids Check the electromagnetic immunity for equipment operating...

Page 5: ...AGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS Electric current flowing through any conductor creates electric and magnetic fields EMF EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers and welders having a pacemaker sha...

Page 6: ...y be subjected to physical damage or the welding process including sparks and heat sources HF CAUTION The high frequency used for contact free ignition with TIG GTAW welding can interfere with the ope...

Page 7: ...BEFORE INSERTING THE MAINS PLUG IN ORDER TO AVOID THE FAIL OF POWER SOURCE CHECK IF THE MAINS CORRESPONDS TO THE WISHED MAIN SUPPLY On off switch This switch has two positions ON I and OFF O THIS CLAS...

Page 8: ...minous indicator reaches the position on symbol 2 Picture 1 Page 6 If you press the torch button you will get a high voltage discharge that allows the arc fusing TIG DC Welding with Lift Start By pres...

Page 9: ...circuit Output stage failure Eliminate the short circuit Call after sales service PiF The inverter stage does not work properly NOTE whenever all the panel luminous indicators remain on or off simulta...

Page 10: ...wo or Four Times the pulsation of the basic current is set up The value range is between the nominal current welding and the 10 of that same value Spot Time By pressing function keys 31 e 32 the lumin...

Page 11: ...inous indicator is position at 28 Picture 1 Page 6 then by activating the knob 30 the value for the final current on the TIG Four Times mode is set up The value range is between I Min and the nominal...

Page 12: ...for more than three seconds the key 31 At this point desired program is loaded the recall is accompanied by long beep The exit from this state is possible in three ways 1 Recalling a program 2 Inactiv...

Page 13: ...G WELDING FAULTS POSSIBLE CAUSES CONTROLS AND REMEDIES The generator does not weld the digital switch is not lit The main switch is off The power lead is interrupted lack of one or two phases Other Sw...

Page 14: ...ny is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment consumables and cutting equipment Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations On occasion purcha...

Page 15: ...he Lincoln Electric Service Department for any code number not listed Use the illustration of assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your particular code machine...

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