Lincoln Electric Pro-Torch PTA-17 Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

FOR ENGINE
powered equipment.

1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance

work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.

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1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated

areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes 
outdoors.

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1.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame weld-

ing arc or when the engine is running. Stop
the engine and allow it to cool before refuel-
ing to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on
contact with hot engine parts and igniting. Do
not spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled,
wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes
have been eliminated.

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1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in posi-

tion and in good repair.Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools
away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving parts
when starting, operating or repairing equipment.

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1.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety

guards to perform required maintenance. Remove
guards only when necessary and replace them when the
maintenance requiring their removal is complete.
Always use the greatest care when working near moving
parts.

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1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan.

Do not attempt to override the governor or
idler by pushing on the throttle control rods
while the engine is running.

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1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while

turning the engine or welding generator during maintenance
work, disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or
magneto wire as appropriate.

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SAFETY

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ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER 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 “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, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE
PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

WARNING

Mar ‘95

ELECTRIC AND 
MAGNETIC FIELDS
may be dangerous

2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes 

localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding 
current creates EMF fields around welding cables and 
welding machines

2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and

welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician
before welding.

2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health

effects which are now not known.

2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to

minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:

2.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure

them with tape when possible.

2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.

2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and

work cables. If the electrode cable is on your right 
side, the work cable should also be on your right side.

2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as

possible to the area being welded.

2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.

1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the

radiator pressure cap when the engine is
hot.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause can-
cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

The Above For Diesel Engines

The Above For Gasoline Engines

Summary of Contents for Pro-Torch PTA-17

Page 1: ...F PTA 26 PTA 26V PTA 26F 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 thought ful operation on your part DO NOT INSTALL OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MAN UAL AND THE SAFETY PRE CAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT And most importantly think before yo...

Page 2: ...ER 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 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 avail...

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: ...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 pan talons 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 Eloigner...

Page 6: ...e 57Y01 2 57Y03 2 57Y01R 57Y03R 105Z57 41V24 41V35 41V33 598882 Torch body with gaskets PTA 9 Flex torch body S24924 S24927 Torch handle PTA 9 Power cable and gas 12 1 2 3 8m Power cable and gas 25 7 6m Power cable with gas 12 1 2 3 8m Power cable with gas 25 7 6m Power cable adapter PTA 9 PTA 9F Back cap long with O ring 10 pack Back cap medium with O ring 10 pack Back cap short with O ring 10 pa...

Page 7: ...R 57Y03R 105Z57 57Y02 57Y04 18CG 54N01 Torch body with gaskets PTA 17 Flex body w gaskets S24924 S24928 Torch body with gaskets PTA 17V Valve knob with O ring 10 pack Torch handle PTA 17 PTA 17V Power cable and gas 12 1 2 3 8m Power cable and gas 25 7 6m Power cable with gas 12 1 2 3 8m Power cable with gas 25 7 6m Power cable adapter PTA 17 PTA 17V PTA 17F Back cap long with O ring 10 pack Back c...

Page 8: ...CURRENT RANGES FOR TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES 1 Tungsten Electrode Diameter in mm Pure and 1 2 Thoriated Tungsten Pure and 1 2 Thoriated Tungsten DCEN DCEP Pure Tungsten 1 2 Thoriated Tungsten Zirconiated Pure Tungsten Balanced Wave AC Unbalanced Wave 1 2 Thoriated Tungsten Zirconiated Alumina Nozzle Size 0 020 0 5 0 040 1 0 1 16 1 6 3 32 2 4 1 8 3 2 5 32 4 0 5 20 15 80 70 150 150 250 250 400 400 500 2 2...

Page 9: ...6V28 2 46V30 2 46V28R 46V30R 45V62 57Y02 57Y04 18CG 54N01 Torch body with gaskets PTA 26 Flex body w gaskets S24926 S24929 Torch body with gaskets PTA 26V Valve knob with O ring Torch handle PTA 26 PTA 26V Power cable and gas 12 1 2 3 8m Power cable and gas 25 7 6m Power cable with gas 12 1 2 3 8m Power cable with gas 25 7 6m Power cable adapter PTA 26 PTA 26v PTA 26F Back cap long with O ring 10 ...

Page 10: ...AL CURRENT RANGES FOR TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES 1 Tungsten Electrode Diameter in mm Pure and 1 2 Thoriated Tungsten Pure and 1 2 Thoriated Tungsten DCEN DCEP Pure Tungsten 1 2 Thoriated Tungsten Zirconiated Pure Tungsten Balanced Wave AC Unbalanced Wave 1 2 Thoriated Tungsten Zirconiated Alumina Nozzle Size 0 020 0 5 0 040 1 0 1 16 1 6 3 32 2 4 1 8 3 2 5 32 4 0 5 20 15 80 70 150 150 250 250 400 400 500 ...

Page 11: ...400 2 2 10 20 15 30 25 40 10 20 20 30 30 80 60 130 100 180 5 20 20 60 60 120 100 180 160 250 5 15 10 60 50 100 100 160 150 210 5 20 15 80 70 150 140 235 225 325 4 5 6 4 5 6 5 6 6 7 8 6 7 8 1 With argon gas 2 DCEP is not commonly used in these sizes Tungsten Electrode Diameter in mm Collet Part No Industry Ref Collet Body Part No Industry Ref Gas Lens Collet Body Part No Industry Ref 0 020 0 5 0 04...

Page 12: ...S POWER SOURCE GAS SOLENOID 1 PIECE POWER CABLE TORCH GAS VALVE 1 PIECE POWER CABLE TORCH GAS VALVE 2 PIECE POWER CABLE Note Refer to the manufacturer s power source operating manual for recommended installation practice ...

Page 13: ...eparately Quantity KP505 For PTA 9F PTA 17F PTA 26F Part No Industry Ref Description 1 1 S19558 1 40V77 S19558 2 Gas hose 12 1 2 3 8mm Gas hose 18 457mm from solenoid valve to power cable adapter Order correct power cable adapter Quantity KP506 For PTA 17V PTA 26V Part No Description 1 S19558 1 Gas hose 12 1 2 3 8mm with 5 8 18 right hand male fittings Order necessary power cable adapter for 1 pie...

Page 14: ...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 de la tierra Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête ments 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 15: ...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 ali mentación de poder de la máquina antes de iniciar cualquier servicio Débranchez le courant avant l entre tien Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten abschalten Netzstrom völlig öff nen Maschine anhalten Não opere co...

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