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350-SA PERKINS

Diesel Engine Driven DC Arc Welding Power Source

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

For use with machines having Code Number 10074 or 10074 CV.

IM519-A

August, 1998

Safety Depends on You

Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and
thoughtful operation on your part.

DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE
OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT.

And, most

importantly, think before you act
and be careful.

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Summary of Contents for PERKINS 350-SA

Page 1: ...creased by proper installation and thoughtful operation on your part DO NOT INSTALL OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT And most importantly think before you act and be careful R Sales 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 lin...

Page 2: ...afety information it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of Safety in Welding Cutting ANSI Standard Z49 1 from the American Welding Society P O Box 351040 Miami Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117 2 1974 A Free copy of Arc Welding Safety booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company 22801 St Clair Avenue Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION OPERATION MA...

Page 3: ...rical earth ground 3 f Maintain the electrode holder work clamp welding cable and welding machine in good safe operating condition Replace damaged insulation 3 g Never dip the electrode in water 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 welders ...

Page 4: ...event the welding sparks from starting a fire Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can 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 special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations Refer to Safety in Weldin...

Page 5: ...s et non inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont émises de l arc de soudage Se protéger avec des vêtements de protection libres de l huile tels que les gants en cuir chemise épaisse pantalons sans revers et chaussures montantes 5 Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de soudage Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les zones où l on pique le laitier 6 Eloigne...

Page 6: ...he 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 receive...

Page 7: ...OPERATION 13 Starting the Perkins D3 152 Engine 13 Stopping the Perkins D3 152 Engine 13 WELDER OPERATION 14 15 Duty Cycle 14 Control of Welding Current 14 Idler Operation 14 Auxiliary Power 15 MAINTENANCE 15 17 General Instructions for Diesel Engine Welders 15 Cooling System 16 Bearings 16 Commutator and Brushes 16 Idler Maintenance 17 Nameplate 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 20 Welder Troubleshooting 17 ...

Page 8: ...d type auxiliary power receptacle Copper Shunt Windings For long life and dependable operation Engine Idler The 350 SA is equipped with an electric automatic engine idler It automatically increases and decreases engine speed when starting and stopping welder or using auxiliary power A built in time delay permits changing electrodes before the engine slows to its low idle speed The Idler Control Sw...

Page 9: ...reviewing Lincoln Bulletin E695 1 dated October 1987 or later Mufflers Mufflers are standard on the 350 SA Perkins Power Plug Kit K802C A power plug kit for the auxiliary power receptacles is available Provides a plug for each receptacle Trailer K769 Two wheeled trailer for in plant and yard towing only For highway use consult applicable federal state and local laws regarding possible requirements...

Page 10: ...t Name 350 SA Perkins Ordering 1 Information Description 350 Amp DC Arc Welder Stick DC TIG Welding Pure DC Power Generator Rated DC Output 2 Amps Volts Duty Cycle Lincoln Rating 350A 34V 25 Duty Cycle NEMA Rating 250A 30V 60 Duty Cycle Current Range Fine Adjustments in each Range Auxiliary Power 3 kVA 115 230V 60 Hz Dimensions Weight H x W x L 43 1 x 28 x 67 in 1096 x 711 x 1702 mm 1650 lbs 742 5...

Page 11: ...e grounded it should be connected with a 8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth ground such as metal water pipe going into the ground for at least ten feet and having no insulated joints or to the metal framework of a building which has been effectively grounded The U S National Electrical Code lists a number of alternate means of grounding electrical equipment Lift Bail A lift bail is provided ...

Page 12: ...rements for use on public highways Polarity Control Cable Sizes With the engine off connect the electrode and work cables of the appropriate size see the following table to the studs located on the fuel tank mounting rail For Positive polarity connect the electrode cable to the terminal marked Positive For Negative polarity connect the electrode cable to the Negative stud These connections should ...

Page 13: ... radiator level and add a 50 50 solution as needed See engine manual or antifreeze container from alternate antifreeze recommendation Fuel can cause fire or explosion Stop engine while fueling Do not smoke when fueling Do not overfill tank Keep sparks and flame away from tank Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before starting engine WARNING CAUTION GASES FROM BATTERY can explode Keep sp...

Page 14: ... C 10 F it may be desirable to remove the Thermostart and install the optional ether starter kit Installation and operating instructions are included in the kit Use ether starting only when required because excessive use shortens engine life Stopping the Perkins D3 152 Engine a Turn the ignition control to OFF At the end of each day s welding refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensation ...

Page 15: ...HIGH IDLE LOW IDLE K1314 ALL Perkins Diesel 1725 1800 1350 WELDER OPERATION Duty Cycle The NEMA output rating of the 350 SA is 250 amperes at 30 1 arc volts on a 60 duty cycle Duty cycle is based on a ten minute period thus the welder can be loaded at rated output for six minutes out of every ten minute period 1 The Lincoln plus output rating at 60 duty cycle is 250 amperes at 40 volts Control of ...

Page 16: ...hine up to 15 amps continuous can be drawn from one half and the balance of 11 amps from the other half The total combined load of all receptacles is not to exceed 3 0 kVA An optional power plug kit is available When this kit is specified the customer is supplied with a plug for each receptacle In this case he will receive two 15 amp 115 volt plugs NEMA configuration 5 15P and two 15 amp 230 volt ...

Page 17: ... rotating equipment can be dangerous Use care so your hands hair clothing or tools do not catch in the rotating parts Protect yourself from particles that may be thrown out by the rotating armature when stoning the commutator The generator brushes are properly adjusted when the welder is shipped They require no particular attention DO NOT SHIFT THE BRUSHES or adjust the rocker setting Periodically...

Page 18: ...rformed on this machine or at least yearly inspect all nameplates and labels for legibility Replace those which are no longer clear Refer to the parts list for the replacement item number TROUBLESHOOTING Have qualified personnel do the troubleshooting work Turn the engine off before working inside the machine In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety guards to perform required maintenance...

Page 19: ...have lost excitation 5 Series field and armature circuit may be open circuited 1 Current setting may be too high 2 Polarity may be wrong WHAT TO DO 1 Commutator should be turned or cleaned 2 Replace brushes 3 Check field current with ammeter to discover varying current This applies to both the main generator the exciter 4 Tighten all connections 5 Use Lincoln brushes 6 Inspect clean the rheostat 1...

Page 20: ...ter of the current range desired TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 1 FLASHING THE FIELDS AC Auxiliary Power 1 Stop the engine welder and remove the cover from the exciter 2 Turn the Fine Adjustment Control rheostat to 100 on the dial 3 Using a 12 volt automotive battery connect its negative terminal to the negative brushholder The negative brushholder is the one nearest to the rotor lamination See the wir...

Page 21: ... Reed Switch in Weld Replace Switch Circuit may be Stuck Closed 2 Check Continuity of Idler Solenoid Coil 25 ohms 3 Replace P C Board Engine Will Not Pick Up Speed When The Arc is Struck The Auxiliary Power Load is Turned On Reed Switch in Weld Circuit Defective Will Not Close Power Load Too Small Try Load Above 150 Watts To Check Short the Red Lead on P C Board to Welder Frame Engine Does Not Pic...

Page 22: ...S ARE USED ON CLASSIC I MACHINES ONLY AND ARE NOT CONNECTED ON THIS MACHINE DAMAGE TO THE REMOTE CONTROL AND OR MACHINE WILL RESULT IF THE RED AND BLACK LEADS ARE CONNECTED IN THE SA 250 AND 350 SA K924 1 REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL POTENTIOMETER BOX SWITCH FOR LOCAL OR REMOTE CONTROL SHOWN IN LOCAL POSITION INLINE CONNECTORS W F M CONTROL PANEL NEGATIVE CV OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL PLUG P5...

Page 23: ...ND WATER IN ENGINE BUT NO FUEL 67 00 65 25 165 7 61 00 53 75 8 12 3 00 88 16 53 35 10 32 82 43 13 45 07 6 00 1 5 59 X 2 8 1 10 SLOTS 1 8 69 DIA HOLES 71 1 55 9 57 2 62 2 68 9 15 2 83 4 109 6 114 5 134 5 80 7 53 1 42 0 89 2 170 2 154 9 136 5 20 6 7 6 2 2 MEASUREMENTS ARE IN CM IN M8869 24 7 27 90C ...

Page 24: ...bulletin ED 80 or call 216 383 2259 and ask for the Welding School Registrar Lincoln Welding School BASIC COURSE 700 00 5 weeks of fundamentals There is a 10 discount on all orders of 50 00 or more for shipment at one time to one location Orders of 50 or less before discount or orders outside of North America must be prepaid with charge check or money order in U S Funds Only Prices include shipmen...

Page 25: ...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 mojada Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vêtements mouillés entrer en contact avec des pièces sous tension Isolez vous du travail et de la terre Berühren Sie keine stromführenden Teile oder Elektrode...

Page 26: ...ch Sorgen Sie für gute Be und Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça Use ventilação e exhaustão para remover fumo da zona respiratória Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de alimentación de poder de la máquina antes de iniciar cualquier servicio Débranchez le courant avant l entretien Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten abschalten Netzstrom völlig öffnen Maschine anhalt...

Page 27: ...ay be used with the environmental systems described above This includes hoses filters belts and hose adapters Expendable Parts Lincoln is not responsible for the replacement of any expendable part that is required due to normal wear CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE The purchaser must contact Lincoln or Lincoln s Authorized Service Facility about any defect claimed under Lincoln s...

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