Lincoln Electric POWERTEC 161C Operator'S Manual Download Page 14

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English 

WEEE 

07/06 

 

Do not dispose of electrical equipment together with normal waste! 
In observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 
and its implementation in accordance with national law, electrical equipment that has reached the end of 
its life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.  As 
the owner of the equipment, you should get information on approved collection systems from our local 
representative. 
By applying this European Directive you will protect the environment and human health! 

 

Spare Parts 

12/05 

Part List reading instructions 

  Do not use this part list for a machine if its code number is not listed.  Contact the 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. 

  Use only the parts marked "X" in the column under the heading number called for in the assembly page (# indicate 

a change in this printing). 

 
First, read the Part List reading instructions above, then refer to the "Spare Part" manual supplied with the machine, that 
contains a picture-descriptive part number cross-reference. 
 

REACh 

11/19 

Communication in accordance with Article 33.1 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 – REACh. 

Some parts inside this product contain: 
Bisphenol A, BPA, 

 

EC 201-245-8, CAS 80-05-7 

Cadmium, 

 

 

EC 231-152-8, CAS 7440-43-9 

Lead, 

 

 

 

EC 231-100-4, CAS 7439-92-1 

Phenol, 4-nonyl-, branched, 

EC 284-325-5, CAS 84852-15-3 

in more than 0,1% w/w in homogeneous material. These substances are included in the “Candidate List of Substances 
of Very High Concern for Authorisation” of REACh. 
Your particular product may contain one or more of the listed substances. 
Instructions for safe use: 

  use according to Manufacturer instructions, wash hands after use; 

  keep out of reach of children, do not put in mouth, 

  dispose in accordance with local regulations. 

 

Authorized Service Shops Location 

09/16 

  The purchaser must contact a Lincoln Authorized Service Facility (LASF) about any defect claimed under Lincoln's 

warranty period. 

 Contact your local Lincoln Sales Representative for assistance in locating a LASF or go to 

www.lincolnelectric.com/en-gb/Support/Locator.

 

 

Electrical Schematic 

 
Refer to the "Spare Part" manual supplied with the machine. 

Summary of Contents for POWERTEC 161C

Page 1: ...IM3015 09 2020 REV09 POWERTEC 161C 191C 231C 271C 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: ...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 Purchased ENGLISH INDEX Technical Specifications 1 ECO design information 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 5 Safety 6 Installation and Operator Instructions 8 WEEE 13 Spare Parts 13 REACh 13 Authorized Service Shops L...

Page 3: ... Vdc 19 3 Vdc 18 0 Vdc 231C 20 60 100 220A 130A 100A 25 0 Vdc 20 5 Vdc 19 0 Vdc 271C 20 60 100 255A 150A 120A 26 8 Vdc 21 5 Vdc 20 0 Vdc OUTPUT RANGE Welding Current Range Maximum Open Circuit Voltage 161C 30A 150A 161C 37 Vdc 191C 30A 180A 191C 42 Vdc 231C 30A 220A 231C 45 Vdc 271C 30A 255A 271C 47 Vdc RECOMMENDED INPUT CABLE AND FUSE SIZES Fuse or Circuit Breaker Size Input Power Cable 161C 16A ...

Page 4: ...4 31W No equivalent model Idle state occurs under the condition specified in below table IDLE STATE Condition Presence MIG mode TIG mode STICK mode After 30 minutes of non working X Fan off The value of efficiency and consumption in idle state have been measured by method and conditions defined in the product standard EN 60974 1 20XX Manufacturer s name product name code number product number seri...

Page 5: ... process gas usage depends on cross sectional area of the nozzle For comonnly used torches Helium 14 24 l min Argon 7 16 l min Notice Excessive flow rates causes turbulence in the gas stream which may aspirate atmospheric contamination into the welding pool Notice A cross wind or draft moving can disrupt the shielding gas coverage in the interest of saving of protective gas use screen to block air...

Page 6: ...all equipment in the area is compatible This may require additional protection measures The dimensions of the work area to consider will depend on the construction of the area and other activities that are taking place Consider the following guidelines to reduce electromagnetic emissions from the machine Connect the machine to the input supply according to this manual If disturbances occur if may ...

Page 7: ...l electrical regulations ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT Regularly inspect the input electrode and work clamp cables If any insulation damage exists replace the cable immediately Do not place the electrode holder directly on the welding table or any other surface in contact with the work clamp to avoid the risk of accidental arc ignition ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS Electric curren...

Page 8: ...erating regulators designed for the gas and pressure used Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support Do not move or transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed Do not allow the electrode electrode holder work clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder Gas cylinders must be located away from areas where they may be subjected t...

Page 9: ...Indicator Light will go out and the machine may resume normal operation Note For safety reasons the machine will not come out of thermal shutdown if the trigger on the welding gun has not been released Minutes or decrease duty cycle Input Supply Connection Installation and mains outlet socket shall be made and protected according to appropriate rules Check the input voltage phase and frequency sup...

Page 10: ...ng adjusting range from 20 to 250ms 15 Torch Mode Switch It enables selection of 2 step or 4 step torch mode The functionality of 2T 4T mode is shown in the picture below Trigger pressed Trigger released A Welding Current B Burnback time C WFS G Gas 16 Fuse This fuse 1A protects the PC Board 17 Fuse This fuse 4A protects the wire feeder motor Loading the Wire Spool Load the wire spool on the sleev...

Page 11: ...feeding problems in the welding gun The pressure force should be set properly Decrease the pressure force slowly until the wire just begins to slide on the drive roll and then increase the force slightly by turning of the adjustment nut by one turn Inserting Electrode Wire into Welding Torch Remove the gas diffuser and contact tip from the welding gun Set wire feeding speed knob in its central pos...

Page 12: ...ce or repair operations it is recommended to contact the nearest technical service center or Lincoln Electric Maintenance or repairs performed by unauthorized service centers or personnel will null and void the manufacturers warranty The frequency of the maintenance operations may vary in accordance with the working environment where the machine is placed Any noticeable damage should be reported i...

Page 13: ...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 information 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 Lincoln Electric is a responsive ...

Page 14: ... First read the Part List reading instructions above then refer to the Spare Part manual supplied with the machine that contains a picture descriptive part number cross reference REACh 11 19 Communication in accordance with Article 33 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 REACh Some parts inside this product contain Bisphenol A BPA EC 201 245 8 CAS 80 05 7 Cadmium EC 231 152 8 CAS 7440 43 9 Lead EC 231 ...

Page 15: ...2 1 6mm POWERTEC 161C K14042 1 Adaptor for 5kg 200mm wire spool POWERTEC 191C 231C 271C Drive rolls and guide tubes 2 driven rolls KP14016 0 8 KP14016 1 0 KP14016 1 2 Solid wires 0 6 0 8mm 0 8 1 0mm 1 0 1 2mm KP14016 1 2A Aluminum wires 1 0 1 2mm KP14016 1 1R KP14016 1 6R Cored wires 1 0 1 2mm 1 2 1 6mm POWERTEC 191C 231C 271C K14042 1 Adaptor for 5kg 200mm wire spool K14048 1 CO2 aansluitset K140...

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