Lincoln Electric Welder V160 T User Manual
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IM738-A  
November, 2010  
INVERTEC ™ V160-T  
For use with machines having Code Numbers:  
10878; 11032  
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 READ-  
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-  
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,  
most importantly, think before  
you act and be careful.  
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SAFETY  
ARC RAYS can burn.  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can  
4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover  
plates to protect your eyes from sparks and  
the rays of the arc when welding or observing  
open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens  
should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.  
kill.  
3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits  
are electrically “hot” when the welder is on.  
Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare  
skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free  
gloves to insulate hands.  
4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant  
material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from  
the arc rays.  
3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation.  
Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full  
area of physical contact with work and ground.  
4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable  
screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose  
themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.  
In addition to the normal safety precautions, if welding  
must be performed under electrically hazardous  
conditions (in damp locations or while wearing wet  
clothing; on metal structures such as floors, gratings or  
scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting,  
kneeling or lying, if there is a high risk of unavoidable or  
accidental contact with the workpiece or ground) use  
the following equipment:  
FUMES AND GASES  
can be dangerous.  
5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases  
hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these  
• Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder.  
• DC Manual (Stick) Welder.  
fumes and gases. When welding, keep  
your head out of the fume. Use enough  
ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep  
• AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.  
fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When  
welding with electrodes which require special  
ventilation such as stainless or hard facing (see  
instructions on container or MSDS) or on lead or  
cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings  
which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as  
low as possible and within applicable OSHA PEL and  
ACGIH TLV limits using local exhaust or mechanical ven-  
tilation. In confined spaces or in some circumstances,  
outdoors, a respirator may be required. Additional pre-  
cautions are also required when welding on galvanized  
steel.  
3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode,  
electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic  
welding gun are also electrically “hot”.  
3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical  
connection with the metal being welded. The connection  
should be as close as possible to the area being welded.  
3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical  
(earth) ground.  
3.f. Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and  
welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace  
damaged insulation.  
5. b. The operation of welding fume control equipment is affected  
by various factors including proper use and positioning of the  
equipment, maintenance of the equipment and the specific  
welding procedure and application involved. Worker expo-  
sure level should be checked upon installation and periodi-  
cally thereafter to be certain it is within applicable OSHA  
PEL and ACGIH TLV limits.  
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.  
5.c. Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors  
coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations.  
The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to  
form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating prod-  
ucts.  
3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect  
yourself from a fall should you get a shock.  
3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8.  
5.d. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and  
cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation,  
especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.  
5.e. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this  
equipment and the consumables to be used, including the  
material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your  
employer’s safety practices. MSDS forms are available from  
your welding distributor or from the manufacturer.  
5.f. Also see item 1.b.  
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SAFETY  
WELDING and CUTTING  
CYLINDER may explode  
if damaged.  
SPARKS can  
cause fire or explosion.  
7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders  
containing the correct shielding gas for the  
6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area.  
If this is not possible, cover them to prevent  
the welding sparks from starting a fire.  
process used and properly operating  
regulators designed for the gas and  
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.  
pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for  
the application and maintained in good condition.  
7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely  
chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.  
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 Welding and Cutting” (ANSI  
Standard Z49.1) and the operating information for the  
equipment being used.  
7.c. Cylinders should be located:  
•Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to  
physical damage.  
•A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and  
any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.  
6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode  
circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can  
cause overheating and create a fire hazard.  
7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other  
electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.  
6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the  
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures  
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances  
inside. They can cause an explosion even though they have  
been “cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended  
Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of  
Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous  
Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society  
(see address above).  
7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet  
when opening the cylinder valve.  
7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand  
tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for  
use.  
7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas  
cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l,  
“Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in  
Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas Association  
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.  
6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or  
welding. They may explode.  
6.f. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil  
free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt,  
cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear  
ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places.  
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a  
welding area.  
FOR ELECTRICALLY  
powered equipment.  
8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect  
switch at the fuse box before working on  
the equipment.  
6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding  
area as practical. Work cables connected to the building  
framework or other locations away from the welding area  
increase the possibility of the welding current passing  
through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate circuits.  
This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or  
cables until they fail.  
8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National  
Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National  
Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.  
6.h. Also see item 1.c.  
6.I. Read and follow NFPA 51B “ Standard for Fire Prevention  
During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work”, available from  
NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, PO box 9101, Quincy, Ma  
022690-9101.  
6.j. Do not use a welding power source for pipe thawing.  
Refer to http://www.lincolnelectric.com/safety for additional safety information.  
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SAFETY  
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ  
6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de  
prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles.  
Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions  
et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce  
manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv-  
antes:  
7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de  
la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un  
échauffement et un risque d’incendie.  
Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc  
8. S’assurer que la masse est connectée le plus prés possible  
de la zone de travail qu’il est pratique de le faire. Si on place  
la masse sur la charpente de la construction ou d’autres  
endroits éloignés de la zone de travail, on augmente le risque  
de voir passer le courant de soudage par les chaines de lev-  
age, câbles de grue, ou autres circuits. Cela peut provoquer  
des risques d’incendie ou d’echauffement des chaines et des  
câbles jusqu’à ce qu’ils se rompent.  
1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique:  
a. Les circuits à l’électrode et à la piéce sont sous tension  
quand la machine à souder est en marche. Eviter toujours  
tout contact entre les parties sous tension et la peau nue  
ou les vétements mouillés. Porter des gants secs et sans  
trous pour isoler les mains.  
b. Faire trés attention de bien s’isoler de la masse quand on  
soude dans des endroits humides, ou sur un plancher  
metallique ou des grilles metalliques, principalement dans  
les positions assis ou couché pour lesquelles une grande  
partie du corps peut être en contact avec la masse.  
c. Maintenir le porte-électrode, la pince de masse, le câble  
de soudage et la machine à souder en bon et sûr état  
defonctionnement.  
9. Assurer une ventilation suffisante dans la zone de soudage.  
Ceci est particuliérement important pour le soudage de tôles  
galvanisées plombées, ou cadmiées ou tout autre métal qui  
produit des fumeés toxiques.  
10. Ne pas souder en présence de vapeurs de chlore provenant  
d’opérations de dégraissage, nettoyage ou pistolage. La  
chaleur ou les rayons de l’arc peuvent réagir avec les vapeurs  
du solvant pour produire du phosgéne (gas fortement toxique)  
ou autres produits irritants.  
d.Ne jamais plonger le porte-électrode dans l’eau pour le  
refroidir.  
e. Ne jamais toucher simultanément les parties sous tension  
des porte-électrodes connectés à deux machines à souder  
parce que la tension entre les deux pinces peut être le  
total de la tension à vide des deux machines.  
11. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la sûreté, voir  
le code “Code for safety in welding and cutting” CSA Standard  
W 117.2-1974.  
f. Si on utilise la machine à souder comme une source de  
courant pour soudage semi-automatique, ces precautions  
pour le porte-électrode s’applicuent aussi au pistolet de  
soudage.  
2. Dans le cas de travail au dessus du niveau du sol, se protéger  
contre les chutes dans le cas ou on recoit un choc. Ne jamais  
enrouler le câble-électrode autour de n’importe quelle partie  
du corps.  
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ POUR  
LES MACHINES À SOUDER À  
TRANSFORMATEUR ET À  
REDRESSEUR  
3. Un coup d’arc peut être plus sévère qu’un coup de soliel,  
donc:  
a. Utiliser un bon masque avec un verre filtrant approprié  
ainsi qu’un verre blanc afin de se protéger les yeux du ray-  
onnement de l’arc et des projections quand on soude ou  
quand on regarde l’arc.  
1. Relier à la terre le chassis du poste conformement au code de  
l’électricité et aux recommendations du fabricant. Le dispositif  
de montage ou la piece à souder doit être branché à une  
bonne mise à la terre.  
b. Porter des vêtements convenables afin de protéger la  
peau de soudeur et des aides contre le rayonnement de  
l‘arc.  
2. Autant que possible, I’installation et l’entretien du poste seront  
effectués par un électricien qualifié.  
c. Protéger l’autre personnel travaillant à proximité au  
soudage à l’aide d’écrans appropriés et non-inflammables.  
3. Avant de faires des travaux à l’interieur de poste, la debranch-  
er à l’interrupteur à la boite de fusibles.  
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.  
4. Garder tous les couvercles et dispositifs de sûreté à leur  
place.  
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.  
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operating this product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing  
this product to you!  
Thank You  
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY  
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ment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln  
Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our posses-  
sion at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such infor-  
mation or advice. We expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness 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 manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control  
of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in  
applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.  
Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com  
for any updated information.  
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 received.  
Please record your equipment identification information below for future reference. This information can be  
found on your machine nameplate.  
Product _________________________________________________________________________________  
Model Number ___________________________________________________________________________  
Code Number or Date Code_________________________________________________________________  
Serial Number____________________________________________________________________________  
Date Purchased___________________________________________________________________________  
Where Purchased_________________________________________________________________________  
Whenever you request replacement parts or information on this equipment, always supply the information you  
have recorded above. The code number is especially important when identifying the correct replacement parts.  
On-Line Product Registration  
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accompanying this machine and fax the form per the instructions printed on it.  
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Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it  
handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection.  
The level of seriousness to be applied to each is explained below:  
WARNING  
This statement appears where the information must be followed exactly to avoid serious personal injury or loss of life.  
CAUTION  
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TAbLE OF CONTENTS  
Page  
Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A  
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A-1  
Select Suitable Location.......................................................................................................A-2  
Stacking................................................................................................................................A-2  
Tilting....................................................................................................................................A-2  
Machine Grounding and High Frequency Interference Protection .......................................A-2  
Input Connections ................................................................................................................A-3  
Ground Connection........................................................................................................A-3,A-4  
ARFU (Auto-Restore Fuse)....................................................................................A-4  
Output Connections..............................................................................................................A-5  
Output and Gas Connection for Tig Welding........................................................................A-5  
Output Connection for Stick Welding....................................................................................A-5  
Work Cable Connection........................................................................................................A-5  
Quick Disconnect Plug..................................................................................................A-6  
Shielding Gas Connection.............................................................................................A-6  
Remote Control Connection..........................................................................................A-6  
________________________________________________________________________________  
Operation.........................................................................................................................Section b  
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................B-1  
General Description..............................................................................................................B-1  
Welding Capability................................................................................................................B-1  
Limitations ............................................................................................................................B-1  
Rear Conrol Panel................................................................................................................B-2  
Controls and Settings, 2 Step and 4 Step Tig Sequence .......................................B-2 thru B-5  
DIP Switch Functions (Service Information) .........................................................B-6 thru B-11  
DIP Switch 1: Machine Type ........................................................................................B-6  
DIP Switch 2: Preflow Timer.........................................................................................B-6  
DIP Switch 3: 2 Step Restart Enable............................................................................B-7  
DIP Switch 4: 4 Step Restart Enable....................................................................B-8, B-9  
DIP Switch 5: Low OCV Enable .................................................................................B-10  
DIP Switch 6: European/USA Machine Configuration................................................B-10  
DIP Switch 7 & 8: Upslope Timer ...............................................................................B-11  
Start/Crater Current Adjustment ..................................................................................B-11  
________________________________________________________________________________  
Accessories.....................................................................................................Section C  
Optional Accessories and Compatible Equipment.................................................C-1  
Factory, Field Installed...........................................................................................C-1  
________________________________________________________________________  
Maintenance ....................................................................................................Section D  
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................D-1  
Input Filter Capacitor Discharge Procedure ..........................................................D-1  
Routine Maintenance.............................................................................................D-1  
________________________________________________________________________  
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................Section E  
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................E-1  
Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................E-2 thru E-4  
________________________________________________________________________  
Wiring Diagram................................................................................................Section F  
________________________________________________________________________  
Parts Lists...............................................................................................................P-403  
________________________________________________________________________  
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A-1  
INSTALLATION  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - V160-T  
INPUT - SINGLE PHASE ONLY  
Input Voltages / 50 /60 Hz.  
Max. Input Current at rated Output  
115 V (20 A Plug and branch)  
115 V (30 A branch)  
230 V  
20 A  
25 A  
34 A  
RATED OUTPUT  
Output Volts  
Output Amps  
Input Circuit  
Duty Cycle  
60 (Stick)  
90 (TIG)  
22.4  
13.6  
115V (20A Plug and Branch)  
100%  
80 (Stick)  
110 (TIG)  
23.2  
14.4  
115V (30A Branch)  
230V (30A Branch)  
230V (30A Branch)  
160 (Stick)  
160 (TIG)  
26.4  
16.4  
35%  
130 (Stick)  
130 (TIG)  
25.2  
15.2  
100%  
OUTPUT  
Type of Output  
Maximum Open Circuit Voltage  
Output Current Range  
48 Volts Max.  
DC  
5-160 Amps  
RECOMMENDED INPUT WIRE AND FUSE SIzES FOR MAXIMUM RATED OUTPUT  
TYPE S, SO ST, STO, OR EXTRA  
HARD USAGE INPUT CORD AWG  
MAXIMUM TIME-DELAY CIRCUIT  
bREAKER OR FUSE SIzE (AMPS)  
INPUT VOLTAGE /  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
230/50/60  
#12  
30  
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS  
Depth  
Height  
12.6 in.  
320 mm  
Width  
7.9 in.  
200 mm  
Weight  
Approx. 24.2lbs.  
11 kgs.  
16.9 in.  
430 mm  
TEMPERATURE RANGES  
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE  
-20°C to +40°C  
STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE  
-50°C to +85°C  
V160-T  
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A-2  
INSTALLATION  
Read entire installation section before starting  
installation.  
• Do not mount over combustible surfaces.  
STACKING  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
The Invertec V160-T cannot be stacked.  
WARNING  
TILTING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
•Only qualified personnel should per-  
form this installation.  
Place the machine directly on a secure, level surface.  
The machine may topple over if this procedure is not  
followed.  
• Disconnect input power by removing  
plug from receptacle before working  
inside V160-T. Allow machine to sit for  
5 minutes minimum to allow the power capacitors  
to discharge before working inside this equip-  
ment.  
MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FRE-  
QUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION  
The Capacitor Discharge Circuit used in the high fre-  
quency generator can be blamed for many radio, TV  
and electronic equipment interference problems.  
These problems may be the result of radiated interfer-  
ence. Proper grounding methods can reduce or elimi-  
nate radiated interference.  
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.  
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.  
•
Always connect the V160-T to a power supply  
grounded according to the National Electrical Code  
The Invertec V160-T has been field tested under rec-  
ommended installation conditions. It complies with  
FCC allowable limits for radiation.  
and local codes.  
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Radiated interference can develop in the following  
four ways:  
SELECT SUITAbLE LOCATION  
This machine will operate in harsh environments.  
However, it is important that simple preventative  
measures are followed to assure long life and reliable  
operation.  
1. Direct interference radiated from the welder.  
2. Direct interference radiated from the welding leads.  
3. Direct interference radiated from feedback into the  
power lines.  
• Do not place or operate this machine on a surface  
with an incline greater than 15° from horizontal.  
4. Interference from re-radiation of “pickup” by  
ungrounded metallic objects.  
• This machine must be located where there is free  
circulation of clean air without restrictions for air  
movement to and from the air vents. Do not cover  
the machine with paper, cloth or rags when switched  
on.  
• Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine  
should be kept to a minimum.  
• Keep the machine dry and do not place it on wet  
ground or in puddles.  
• Locate the machine away from radio controlled  
machinery. Normal operation may adversely affect  
the operation of nearby radio controlled machinery,  
which may result in injury or equipment damage.  
Read the section on “Machine Grounding and High  
Frequency Interference Protection” in this manual.  
• When operated in ambient temperatures greater  
than 40°C, the output duty cycle may be reduced.  
V160-T  
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A-3  
INSTALLATION  
INPUT CONNECTIONS  
WARNING  
Keeping these contributing factors in mind, installing  
equipment per the following instructions should mini-  
mize problems.  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
1. Keep the welder power supply lines as short as  
possible and enclose as much of them as possible  
in rigid metallic conduit or equivalent shielding for a  
distance of 50ft. (15.2m). Both ends of the conduit  
should be connected to a driven ground and the  
entire length should be continuous.  
• Have a qualified electrician install  
and service this equipment.  
• Disconnect input power by removing  
plug from receptacle before working  
inside V160-T. Allow machine to sit for  
5 minutes minimum to allow the power capacitors  
to discharge before working inside this equip-  
ment.  
2. Keep the work and electrode leads as short as pos-  
sible and as close together as possible. Lengths  
should not exceed 25ft. (7.6m). Tape the leads  
together when practical.  
• Do not touch electrically hot parts.  
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3. Be sure the torch and work cable rubber coverings  
are free of cuts and cracks that allow high frequen-  
cy leakage. Cables with high natural rubber con-  
tent, such as Lincoln Stable-Arc® better resist high  
frequency leakage than neoprene and other syn-  
thetic rubber insulated cables.  
GROUND CONNECTION  
The frame of the welder must be  
grounded. A ground terminal marked  
with the symbol is located on the under  
panel for this purpose. See your local  
and national electrical codes for proper  
grounding methods.  
4. Keep the torch in good repair and all connections  
tight to reduce high frequency leakage.  
CAUTION  
5. The work terminal must be connected to a ground  
within ten feet of the welder, using one of the follow-  
ing methods.  
The grounding is supplied in the input cord, it is  
important that the Supply Receptacle Ground con-  
nection is connected.  
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a) Aꢀmetal underground water pipe in direct con-  
tact with the earth for ten feet or more.  
WARNING  
b) A 3/4” (19mm) galvanized pipe or a 5/8”  
(16mm) solid galvanized iron, steel or copper  
rod driven at least eight feet into the ground.  
This installation should be performed by a quali-  
fied electrician to ensure correct connections of  
the leads to the plug spades.  
The ground should be securely made and the  
grounding cable should be as short as possible  
using cable of the same size as the work cable, or  
larger. Grounding to the building frame electrical  
conduit or a long pipe system can result in re-radi-  
ation, effectively making these members radiating  
antennas.  
• The electrical system must be made by skilled  
technicians with the specific professional and  
technical qualifications and in compliance with  
the regulations in force in the country where the  
equipment is installed.  
6. Keep all panels securely in place.  
• The welding power source supply cable is pro-  
vided with a green or yellow/green wire that must  
ALWAYS be earthed. This green or yellow/green  
wire must NEVER be used with other voltage  
conductors.  
7. All electrical conductors within 50 ft (15.2m) of the  
welder should be enclosed in grounded, rigid metal-  
lic conduit or equivalent shielding. Flexible metallic  
conduit is generally not suitable.  
8. When the welder is enclosed in a metal building,  
several earth driven electrical grounds connected  
(as in 5 (b) above) around the periphery of the  
building are recommended.  
• lnstall only plugs that are corresponding to safe-  
ty regulations.  
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Failure to observe these recommended installation  
procedures can cause radio or TVꢀinterference prob-  
lems.  
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Fuse the input circuit with time delay fuses marked “D”  
or delay type1 circuit breakers. Using fuses or circuit  
breakers smaller than recommended may result in  
“nuisance” shut-offs from welder inrush currents even  
if not welding at high currents.  
When the ARFU has been activated due to an input  
over current condition, the output will be turned off and  
the green Power LED will blink indicating an over-cur-  
rent condition. This condition usually occurs when the  
unit is operated beyond its rated duty cycle. The unit  
will self-restore after a short time and will be ready for  
1Also called inverse time or thermal/magnetic circu
breakers. These circuit breakers have a delay in trip
normal operation once the green Power LED stops  
action that decreases as the magnitude of the current  
increases.  
blinking and remains on.  
NOTE: The ARFU replaces a fuse (F2) that was used  
in older V160’s.  
The Invertec V160-T is recommended for use on an  
individual branch circuit.  
WARNING  
115V INPUT  
•
Failure to wire as instructed may cause personal  
injury or damage to equipment. To be installed or  
checked by an electrician or qualified person  
only.  
The rated output of the V160-T is available when con-  
nected to a 30A branch circuit. When connected to a  
branch circuit with lower ampacity, lower welding cur-  
rent and duty cycle must be used. An output guide is  
provided below. The values are approximate and must  
be adjusted downward if the fuse or circuit breaker  
trips off. Other loads on the circuit and fuse/circuit  
breaker characteristics will affect the available output.  
Do not exceed these welding conditions:  
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230V INPUT  
To achieve the full output capacity of the V160-T,  
230VAC inputs should be used. The change over is  
accomplished by replacing the 115VAC plug with a 30  
Amp 230VAC plug (NEMA 6-30P).  
15A plug on a 15A branch  
10% duty cycle  
Stick: 65A  
ATTACHMENT PLUG  
TIG:  
95A  
In all cases, the green or green/yellow grounding wire  
must be connected to the grounding pin of the plug, usu-  
ally identified by a green screw.  
15A plug on a 20A branch  
10% duty cycle  
Stick: 75A  
All attachment plugs must comply with the Standard for  
Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL498.  
TIG: 105A  
20A plug on a 20A branch  
10% duty cycle  
Stick: 85A  
The product is considered acceptable for use only when  
an attachment plug as specified is properly attached to  
the supply cord.  
TIG:  
120A  
The Invertec V160-T will auto reconnect to either 115V  
or 230V supplies.  
The Invertec V160-T is provided with a 115/230V  
cable, 6.6ft.(2m) in length, with a 15Amp 5-15P plug  
molded onto the cord.  
ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR  
The V160-T is supplied with an additional 20A plug  
that can replace the 15A plug to achieve higher out-  
put. To install the supplied 20A plug:  
For use on engine drives, keep in mind the above  
input draw restrictions and the following precaution.  
The Invertec V160-T can be operated on engine driv-  
en generators as long as the 230 volt auxiliary meets  
the following conditions:  
Connect the white (neutral) wire under terminal clamp  
with silver screw, and black (hot) wire under terminal  
clamp with brass screw. Connect green wire under  
terminal clamp with green screw.  
• The AC waveform peak voltage is below 400 volts*.  
• The AC waveform frequency is between 45 and  
65Hz.  
ARFU (AUTO-RESTORE FUSE)  
• The RMS voltage of the AC waveform is always  
greater than 208VAC *.  
The dual input voltage machine is provided with an  
ARFU device. It only operates when the input is con-  
nected to an 115V supply and protects from input over  
current conditions.  
* for 115 VAC input divide these values in half.  
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INSTALLATION  
The following Lincoln engine drives meet these condi-  
tions when run in the high idle mode:  
FIGURE A.1a  
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TIG ADAPTER  
STRAIN RELIEF BOOT  
• Ranger 250,305  
• Commander 300, 400, & 500  
RETAINING COMPOUND  
TIG TORCH POWER CABLE WITH GAS FITTING  
Many engine drives do not meet these conditions (eg  
Miller Bobcats, etc). Operation of the Invertec V160-T  
is not recommended on engine drives not conforming  
to these conditions. Such combinations may overvolt-  
age the Invertec V160-T power source.  
The ground lead and TIG Torch Twist Mate®  
Connector are supplied with the welder. To connect  
the cables, turn the PowerSwitch “OFF”. Connect the  
torch Twist Mate plug into the DC(-) Electrode/Gas  
Output Receptacle on the front of the welder and turn  
it clockwise until tight.  
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS  
WARNING  
WORK CAbLE CONNECTION  
Next, connect the work cable to the “+” output terminal  
in the same way.  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
• Keep the electrode holder, TIG  
torch and cables insulation in good  
condition and in place.  
To minimize high frequency interference, refer to  
Machine Grounding and High Frequency  
Interference Protection section of this manual for the  
proper procedure on grounding the work clamp and  
work piece.  
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode  
with skin or wet clothing.  
• Insulate yourself from work and ground.  
OUTPUT CONNECTION FOR STICK  
WELDING (FIGURE A.2)  
• Turn the input line Switch on the Invertec V160-  
T “off” before connecting or disconnecting out-  
put cables or other equipment.  
FIGURE A.2  
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OUTPUT AND GAS CONNECTION FOR  
TIG WELDING (FIGURE A.1)  
WORK CLAMP  
FIGURE A.1  
WORK CABLE  
TIG TORCH  
ELECTRODE  
HOLDER  
First determine the proper electrode polarity for the  
electrode to be used. Consult the electrode data for  
this information. Then connect the output cables to the  
output terminals corresponding to this polarity. For  
instance, for DC(+) welding, connect the electrode  
cable (which is connected to the electrode holder) to  
the “+” output terminal and the work cable (which is  
connected to the work clamp) to the “-” output termi-  
nal. Insert the connector with the key lining up with  
the keyway, and rotate approximately 1/4 turn clock-  
wise; until the connection is snug. Do not over tighten.  
WORK CABLE  
WORK CLAMP  
This unit does not include a TIG torch, but one may be  
purchased separately. The Lincoln PTA-9 (K1781-1 or  
K1781-3 only with no gas valve) or PTA-17 (K1782-1  
or K1782-3) are recommended for use with this  
machine for this purpose; however, any similar TIG  
torch can be used. To attach the Twist-Mate Plug to a  
Lincoln Torch, slide the rubber boot onto the torch  
cable (enlarge the boot opening if necessary), screw  
the fitting on the torch cable into the brass connector  
snugly and slide the boot back over the brass connec-  
tor. (See Figure A.1a)  
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INSTALLATION  
SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION  
QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELEC-  
TRODE CAbLE)  
Obtain the necessary inert shielding gas. Connect the  
cylinder of gas with a pressure regulator and flow  
gage. Install a gas hose between the regulator and  
gas inlet (located on the rear of the welder). The gas  
inlet has a 5/16-18 right hand female thread; CGA  
#032.  
A quick disconnect system is used for the welding  
cable connections. The stick electrode cable will need  
to have a plug attached.  
1. Cut off welding cable lug, if present.  
2. Remove .75 in. (19mm) of welding cable insulation.  
3. Slide rubber boot onto cable end. The boot end  
may be trimmed to match the cable diameter. Use  
soap or other nonpetroleum-based lubricant to  
WARNING  
CYLINDER could explode  
if damaged.  
help slide the boot over the cable, if needed.  
BOOT  
WELDING CABLE  
•Keep cylinder upright and  
chained to a support.  
.75 in.  
•Keep cylinder away from areas where it  
could be damaged.  
TRIM, IF REQ'D  
TO FIT OVER CABLE  
19 mm  
4. Cut 45-50% of the copper strands back 1/4” (6  
mm).  
•Never allow the torch to touch the cylinder.  
WELDING CABLE  
•Keep cylinder away from live electrical cir-  
cuits.  
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.25 in.  
6 mm  
REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION  
5. Fold copper strands over cut strands and insert  
into ferrule.  
A remote control receptacle is provided on the lower  
center case front of the welder for connecting a  
remote control to the machine. Refer to the Optional  
Accessories section of this manual for available  
remote controls.  
COPPER FERRULE  
WELDING CABLE  
The following items can be connected to the 6 pin  
socket on the front panel:  
.50 in. max  
12 mm max.  
6. Slide the copper ferrule into the brass plug.  
• Remote control potentiometer (K857) for Stick  
welding.  
7. Tighten set screw to collapse copper tube. Screw  
must apply pressure against welding cable. The  
top of the set screw will be well below the surface  
of the brass plug after tightening.  
•
Remote Foot Amptrol (K870), Hand Amptrol (K963-3).  
• Arc Start Switch (K814).  
SET SCREW  
BRASS PLUG  
COPPER TUBE  
8. Slide rubber boot over brass plug. The rubber boot  
must be positioned to completely cover all electri-  
cal surfaces after the plug is locked into the recep-  
tacle.  
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OPERATION  
Read and understand this entire section before  
operating your machine.  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The Invertec V160-T is an industrial 160 amp arc  
welding power source which utilizes single phase  
input power, to produce constant current output. The  
welding response of this Invertec has been optimized  
for stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW). The unit is ideal  
for industrial applications where portability is impor-  
tant.  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
The Invertec V160-T performs DC TIG with high fre-  
quency or Touch Start Tig Starting with excellent  
results.  
• Do not touch electrically live parts such  
as output terminals or internal wiring.  
• Insulate yourself from the work and  
ground.  
WELDING CAPAbILITY  
The Invertec V160-T is rated at 160 amps, 26.4 volts,  
at 35% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. It is capable  
of higher duty cycles at lower output currents. It is  
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.  
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capable of 130 amps, 25.2 volts at 100% duty cycle .  
If the duty cycle is exceeded, a thermal protector will  
shut off the output until the machine cools. See  
Technical Specifications in A-1 for other rated outputs.  
FUMES AND GASES  
can be dangerous.  
• Keep your head out of fumes.  
The Invertec V160-T is recommended for stick weld-  
®
ing with such popular electrodes as Fleetweld 35,  
Fleetweld 37, Fleetweld 180 and Jet-LH 78 MR.  
• Use ventilation or exhaust to  
remove fumes from breathing  
zone.  
LIMITATIONS  
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The V160-T is not recommended for pipe thawing.  
WELDING, CUTTING and  
GOUGING SPARKS  
can cause fire or explosion  
(1)When connected to 230VAC inputs.  
• Keep flammable material away.  
• Do not weld, cut or gouge on  
containers that have held com-  
bustibles.  
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ARC RAYS  
can burn.  
• Wear eye, ear and body  
protection.  
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Only qualified personnel should operate this equip-  
ment. Observe all safety information throughout this  
manual.  
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REAR CONTROL PANEL  
• Hot Start: This is a temporary increase in the output  
current during the start of the stick welding process.  
This helps ignite the arc quickly and reliably.  
1. Power Switch: Controls the input power to the  
machine. Make sure the machine is properly con-  
nected to the input supply before turning the  
machine on.(See Figure B.1)  
• Arc Force: This is a temporary increase in the out-  
put current during normal stick welding. This tem-  
porary increase in output current is used to clear  
intermittent connections between the electrode and  
the weld puddle that occur during normal stick  
welding.  
2. Fan: The cooling fan will turn ON when the  
machine is turned ON and it will continue to run  
whenever the output of the machine is ON. If the  
output of the machine is OFF for more than five min-  
utes, the fan will turn OFF. This reduces the amount  
of dirt that is deposited inside the machine and  
reduces power consumption.(See Figure B.1)  
• Anti-Sticking: This is a function which decreases  
the output current of the machine to a low level  
when the operator makes an error and sticks the  
electrode to the work piece. This decrease in cur-  
rent allows the operator to remove the electrode  
from the electrode holder without creating large  
sparks which can damage the electrode holder.  
Refer to the Output LED section below for more  
information about conditions when the output of the  
machine is ON.  
3. Gas Inlet: Connector for the TIG shielding gas. The  
gas source must have a pressure regulator and  
flow gage installed.(See Figure B.1)  
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS (See Figure B.2)  
4. Mode Switch: This switch changes the welding  
modes of the machine. The V160-T has three weld-  
ing modes: Stick (SMAW), Lift TIG (GTAW) and  
HF TIG (GTAW).  
When the mode switch is in the Stick position, the fol-  
lowing welding features are enabled:  
FIGURE b.1  
3
2
1
1. Power Switch  
2. Fan  
3. Gas Inlet  
1
2
3
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When the mode switch is in the Lift TIG position, the  
stick welding functions are disabled and the machine is  
ready for Lift TIG welding. Lift TIG is a method of start-  
ing a TIG weld by first pressing the TIG torch electrode  
on the work piece in order to create a low current short  
circuit. Then, the electrode is lifted from the work piece to  
start the TIG arc. After machine output is triggered ON,  
with an Arc Start Switch or Foot Amptrol the arc must be  
started within 6.5 seconds or output will turn OFF and  
trigger sequence must be restarted.  
Leave the machine on to allow the internal components to  
cool. When the indicator turns off, normal operation is  
again possible.  
8. Remote LED: This indicator will turn ON when a  
remote control is connected to the machine via the  
remote control connector. Using a remote control will  
change the function of the output current control., refer  
to the output current control section below. (Note:  
When K814 Arc Start Switch is connected to remote  
connector, remote LED will remain OFF).  
When the mode switch is in the HF TIG position, the stick  
welding functions are disabled and the machine is ready  
for HF TIG welding. During the HF TIG mode, the TIG  
arc is started by HF without pressing the electrode on the  
work piece. After triggering output ON, the HF (and out-  
put) used for starting the TIG arc will remain ON for 6.5  
seconds. If the arc is not started in this time limit, the trig-  
ger sequence must be restarted.  
9. Output LED: This indicator turns on when the output  
of the machine is on.  
• In the stick welding mode, the output of the machine  
is automatically turned ON.  
• For both of the TIG welding modes, the output of the  
machine is turned ON and OFF by an Arc Start  
Switch or Hand/Foot Amptrol attached to the Remote  
Control Connector. (See #4 - Mode Switch - above for  
details on output triggering for TIG arc starting).  
5. Trigger Mode Switch: This switch changes between 2-  
step and 4-step trigger sequences. For an explanation of  
these trigger sequences refer to the Trigger Mode  
Sequences following Controls and Settings.  
10. Output Current Control: This controls the output or  
welding current of the machine.  
6. Power LED: This indicator will blink on and off when  
the machine is first turned on. After approximately 2  
seconds it will stop blinking and remain on to signal  
that the machine is ready. The indicator will also blink  
during over current conditions when operating on  
115V input.  
The function of this control knob is changed if a remote  
control is connected. If the Remote LED is ON, this indi-  
cates that a remote control is connected and the func-  
tion of the output current control will be:  
7. Thermal LED: This indicator will turn on when the  
machine is overheated and the output has been disabled.  
This normally occurs when the duty cycle of the machine  
has been exceeded.  
• Stick Welding Mode: The remote control will adjust  
the output current of the machine from 5 to 160A.  
The output current control knob on the display panel  
is not used.  
FIGURE b.2  
6
• TIG Welding Modes: The maximum output current of  
the machine is set by the output current control knob.  
The remote control then adjusts the output current  
from the minimum output (5A) to the value set by the  
output current control knob. For example, if the output  
current control knob on the machine is set to 100A  
then the remote control will adjust the output current  
from a minimum of 5A to a maximum of 100A.  
8
7
9
5
11  
13  
4
10  
11. Downslope Control: In the TIG welding modes, this  
control knob will adjust the downslope time from 0.5  
to 20 seconds. (The default upslope time is 0.5 sec-  
onds.) Refer to the trigger sequence section below to  
understand how downslope is activated. In Stick  
welding mode, this function is not used.  
14  
12  
15  
16  
4. Mode Switch  
17  
14. Pulse Mode Switch  
15. Pulse LED  
5. Trigger Mode Switch  
6. Power LED  
7. Thermal LED  
8. Remote LED  
9. Output LED  
10. Output Current Control  
11. Downslope Control  
12. Postflow Control  
13. Digital Display  
20  
16. Pulse Frequence Control  
17. background Current Control  
18. Electrode Connection (Negative)  
19. Remote Control Connector  
20. Electrode Connection (Postitive)  
18  
19  
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12. Postflow Control: In the TIG welding modes, this  
control knob will adjust the shielding gas postflow  
time from 0.5 to 30 seconds. (The preflow time is  
always 0.5 seconds.) In Stick welding mode, this  
function is not used.  
After the arc is started the output current will be  
increased to the welding current. The time for this  
increase or upslope is presettable. The default is 0.5  
seconds.  
2. Release the Arc Start Switch to stop welding.  
13. Digital Display: This meter displays the preset weld-  
ing current before welding and the actual welding  
current during welding. Like the output current con-  
trol, the function of the meter is changed if a remote  
control is connected.  
The machine will now decrease the output current at  
a controlled rate or downslope time, until the  
Start/Crater current is reached and the output of the  
machine is turned OFF. The downslope time is  
adjusted by the Downslope Parameter.  
14. Pulsing Mode Switch: In the TIG welding modes,  
this switch turns the pulsing function ON and controls  
the pulsing frequency range (20Hz or 300Hz). In  
Stick welding mode, this function is not used.  
After the arc is turned OFF, the gas valve will remain  
open to continue the flow of the shielding gas to the  
hot electrode and work piece. The duration of this  
postflow shielding gas is adjusted by the Postflow  
Parameter. This operation is shown in (2 step dia-  
gram 1).  
15. Pulsing LED: This indicator shows the pulsing fre-  
quency when pulsing is turned ON. With this indica-  
tion, the operator can adjust the frequency to the  
desired value before welding. (Note: At higher fre-  
quencies the LED blinks very fast and seems to be  
continuously ON however it is pulsing.) If pulsing is  
turned OFF or if the machine is in Stick welding  
mode, the indicator will be OFF.  
2 Step Diagram 1  
16. Pulsing Frequency Control: When the pulsing func-  
tion is ON, this control knob will adjust the pulsing  
frequency. The pulsing frequency adjustment range is  
0.2 - 20Hz or 3 - 300Hz depending on the Pulsing  
Mode Switch position.  
17. background Current Control: When the pulsing  
function is ON, this control knob will adjust the puls-  
ing background current. This is the current during the  
low portion of the pulse waveform; it can be adjusted  
from 10% to 90% of the welding current.  
Possible variations of this standard sequence is  
shown below. It is possible to press and hold the TIG  
torch trigger a second time during downslope to  
restart. After the trigger is pressed the output current  
will increase to the welding current. This operation is  
shown in (2 step diagram 2).  
TRIGGER MODE SEQUENCES  
For the V160-T, TIG welding can be done in either the 2-  
step or 4-step mode which is selected with the Trigger  
Mode Switch. DIP Switch functions are set by the factory.  
For adjustments on DIP Switch settings and functions  
see DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS in this Operations  
Section.  
2 Step Diagram 2  
2-Step Sequence  
Note: 2-Step works with either an Arc Start Switch (for  
output triggering only, current control is at machine) or  
with a Foot or Hand Amptrol™ (for both remote output  
triggering and current control). 2-Step used with Arc Start  
Switch is referenced in following sequence.  
1. Press and hold the Arc Start Switch to start the  
sequence.  
The machine will open the gas valve to start the flow of  
the shielding gas. After a 0.5 second preflow time to  
purge air from the torch hose, the output of the  
machine is turned ON. At this time the arc can be start-  
ed.  
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4-Step Sequence  
Possible variations of this standard sequence are  
shown below. It is possible to press and hold the TIG  
torch trigger another time to end the downslope time  
and maintain the output current at the Start/Finish cur-  
rent. When the TIG torch trigger is released the output  
will turn OFF and postflow will begin. This operation  
shown in (4 step diagram 2).  
Note: 4-Step works with Arc Start Switch only. Amptrol™  
type devices will not work properly and should not  
be used. The Arc Start Switch's actuator is also  
referred to as the "Tig torch trigger" in the following  
sequence.  
1. Press and hold the Arc Start Switch to start the  
sequence. The machine will open the gas valve to  
start the flow of the shielding gas. After 0.5 second  
preflow time to purge air from the torch hose, the out-  
put of the machine is turned ON. At this time the arc  
can be started. After the arc is started the output cur-  
rent will be at the Start/Finish current. This condition  
can be maintained as long or as short as necessary.  
4 Step Diagram 2  
If the Start/Finish current is not necessary, do not hold  
the TIG torch trigger as described at the beginning of  
this step. Instead, quickly press and release the trig-  
ger. In this condition, the machine will automatically  
pass from Step 1 to Step 2 when the arc is started.  
2. Release the TIG torch trigger to start the main part of  
the weld.  
The output current will increase to the welding current.  
The time for this increase or upslope is presettable.  
The default is 0.5 seconds.  
3. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger when the main  
part of the weld is complete.  
The machine will now decrease the output current at a  
controlled rate or downslope time, until the Start/Finish  
current is reached. The downslope time is adjusted by  
the Downslope Parameter. This Start/Finish current  
can be maintained as long or as short as necessary.  
4. Release the TIG torch trigger.  
The output current of the machine will turn OFF and  
the gas valve will remain open to continue the flow of  
the shielding gas. The duration of this postflow time is  
adjusted by the Postflow control knob. This operation  
is shown in (4 step diagram 1).  
4 Step Diagram 1  
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OPERATION  
DIP Switch 1: Machine Type  
DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS  
This controls the output of the V160-T and some weld-  
ing waveform functions. It configures the V160-T to  
automatically turn OFF depending on the position of  
the Welding Mode switch. Refer to DIP Switch 6 for  
more information.  
The following sections explain the 8 DIP switch func-  
tions of the V160. Read and understand the functions  
before making any changes because abnormal opera-  
tion can occur with the wrong settings. The machine  
must be turned OFF when the DIP Switches are  
changed.  
DIP Switch 2: Preflow Timer  
This controls the preflow timer for TIG welding (used  
only on "T" type machines). When the DIP switch is  
OFF the preflow time is 0.5 seconds. When it is ON  
the preflow time is 0.1 seconds.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL:  
be sure that all installation, opera-  
tion, maintenance and repair proce-  
dures are performed only by qualified  
individuals. Lincoln Electric is not  
FIGURE b.3  
responsible for damages caused by improper  
installation, improper care or abnormal operation.  
Front of machine  
before opening the machine to make changes to  
the DIP Switches it must first be turned OFF and  
disconnected from the input source. Do not open  
the machine or change the DIP Switches with  
power applied to the machine. Only Lincoln  
trained service technicians are authorized to per-  
form these modifications.  
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The DIP switches are numbered from 1 to 8 shown in  
Figure B.3. Switch 1 is on the bottom and switch 8 is  
on the top. When a switch is pushed to the right (or to  
the back of the machine) it is ON; when it is pushed to  
the left (or to the front of the machine) it is OFF.  
The standard production settings for the V160-T are  
shown with in bold letters OFF Table B.1. If a switch  
setting has bold letters OFF, do not make any  
changes; abnormal operation could occur.  
DIP  
Switch 8  
TAbLE b.1  
DIP V160-T V160-T Pulse  
Switch CE CE  
V160-T  
USA  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
DIP  
Switch 1  
OFF  
OFF  
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OPERATION  
2-Step Restart Enabled (DIP Switch 3 = ON)  
DIP Switch 3: 2 Step Restart Enable  
Same as step 1.  
Same as step 2.  
This controls the 2 Step Restart function. When the  
switch is ON the 2 Step Restart function is enabled.  
2-Step Restart Disabled (DIP Switch 3 = OFF)  
As shown in figure B.6, it is possible to press and hold  
the TIG torch trigger a second time during downslope  
to restart. After the trigger is pressed the output cur-  
rent will increase to the welding current, like in step 1.  
When the main part of the weld is complete go to the  
beginning of step 2. FIGURE b.6  
1. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger to start the  
sequence. The machine will open the gas valve to  
start the flow of the shielding gas. After the preflow  
time, the output of the machine is turned ON. At  
this time the arc is started according to the selected  
welding mode (Lift TIG or HF TIG). After the arc is  
started the output current will be increased (ups-  
lope) to the welding current.  
2. Release the TIG torch trigger to stop welding. The  
machine will now decrease the output current at a  
controlled rate (downslope), until the Start/Crater  
current is reached and the output of the machine is  
turned OFF. After the arc is turned OFF, the gas  
valve will remain open for the duration of the post-  
flow time.  
FIGURE b.4  
As shown in figure B.5, it is also possible to press and  
hold the TIG torch trigger a second time during  
downslope to end the downslope time and maintain  
the output current at the Start/Crater current. When  
the TIG torch trigger is released the output will turn  
OFF and the postflow time will start.  
FIGURE b.5  
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OPERATION  
4. Release the TIG torch trigger. The output current of  
the machine will turn OFF and the gas valve will  
remain open for the duration of the postflow time.  
DIP Switch 4: 4 Step Restart Enable  
This controls the 4 Step Restart function. When the  
switch is ON the 4 Step Restart function is enabled.  
("Foot pedal" remote controls should never be used  
with the 4 step sequences.)  
As shown in figure B.8, after the TIG torch trigger is  
quickly pressed and released from step 3A, it is  
possible to press and hold the TIG torch trigger  
another time to end the downslope time and main-  
tain the output current at the Start/Crater current.  
When the TIG torch trigger is released the output  
will turn OFF and postflow will begin.  
4-Step Restart Disabled (DIP Switch 4 = OFF)  
1. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger to start the  
sequence. The machine will open the gas valve to  
start the flow of the shielding gas. After the preflow  
time, the output of the machine is turned ON. At  
this time the arc is started according to the selected  
welding mode (Lift TIG or HF TIG). After the arc is  
started the output current will be at the Start/Crater  
current. This condition can be maintained as long  
or as short as necessary.  
FIGURE b.8  
(3A)  
(4)  
TORCH  
BUTTON  
FIGURE b.7  
OUTPUT  
CURRENT  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
POST-FLOW  
––GAS 0N––  
GAS  
As shown in figure B.9, again after the TIG torch  
trigger is quickly pressed and released from step  
3A, it is possible to quickly press and release the  
TIG torch trigger a second time to end the downs-  
lope time and stop welding.  
POST-FLOW  
POST-FLOW  
––GAS ON––  
FIGURE b.9  
(3A)  
If the Start/Crater current is not necessary, do not hold  
the TIG torch trigger as described at the beginning of  
this step. Instead, quickly press and release it. In this  
condition, the machine will automatically pass from  
Step 1 to Step 2 when the arc is started.  
TORCH  
BUTTON  
OUTPUT  
CURRENT  
2. Release the TIG torch trigger to start the main part  
of the weld. The output current will be increased  
(upslope) to the welding current.  
POST-FLOW  
3. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger when the main  
part of the weld is complete. The machine will now  
decrease the output current at a controlled rate  
(downslope), until the Start/Crater current is  
reached. This Start/Crater current can be main-  
tained as long or as short as necessary.  
––GAS ON––  
GAS  
3A. If it is not necessary to maintain the Start/Crater  
current, the TIG torch trigger can be pressed and  
released instead of holding it. In this case, step 4  
will automatically follow.  
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OPERATION  
4-Step Restart Enabled (DIP Switch 4 = ON)  
Same as step 1.  
FIGURE b.11  
(4)  
(3A)  
TORCH  
BUTTON  
Same as step 2.  
3. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger when the main  
part of the weld is complete. The machine will now  
decrease the output current at a controlled rate  
(downslope), until the Start/Crater current is  
reached. This Start/Crater current can be main-  
tained as long or as short as necessary.  
OUTPUT  
CURRENT  
FIGURE b.10  
––GAS ON––  
GAS  
As shown in figure B.12, again after the TIG torch  
trigger is quickly pressed and released from step  
3A, it is possible to quickly press and release the  
TIG torch trigger a second time to end the downs-  
lope time and stop welding.  
(1)  
(2)  
(3A)  
(3)  
(4)  
TORCH  
BUTTON  
OUTPUT  
CURRENT  
FIGURE b.12  
POST-FLOW  
POST-FLOW  
(3A)  
––GAS ON––  
GAS  
TORCH  
BUTTON  
This sequence has an automatic restart so welding  
will continue after this step. If the weld is completely  
finished, use the following sequence instead of step  
3 described above.  
OUTPUT  
CURRENT  
POST-FLOW  
3A. Quickly press and release the TIG torch trigger.  
The machine will now decrease the output cur-  
rent at a controlled rate (downslope), until the  
Start/Crater current is reached and the output of  
the machine is turned OFF. After the arc is  
turned OFF the postflow time will start.  
––GAS ON––  
GAS  
4. Release the TIG torch trigger. The output current  
will again increase (upslope) to the welding current,  
like in step 2, to continue welding. When the main  
part of the weld is complete go to step 3.  
As shown in figure B.11, after the TIG torch trigger  
is quickly pressed and released from step 3A, it is  
possible to press and hold the TIG torch trigger  
another time to end the downslope time and main-  
tain the output current at the Start/Crater current.  
When the TIG torch trigger is released the output  
will again increase (upslope) to the welding current,  
like in step 4, to continue welding. When the main  
part of the weld is complete go to step 3.  
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OPERATION  
• Remote control connected. The TIG slope functions  
are disabled for the 2 step trigger mode. If slopes  
are needed a foot pedal remote control can be  
used. The TIG slope functions are enabled for the 4  
step trigger mode.  
DIP Switch 5: Low OCV Enable  
This controls the OCV of the machine. When the  
DIP switch is OFF the OCV is set to the normal level  
as stated in the manuals for the machines. When  
the DIP switch is ON the OCV is reduced to 20V.  
This low OCV mode was created for the Australian  
markets and should only be used as required by  
these Australian specifications. The low OCV will  
somewhat reduce the starting performance of the  
machine when dirt, rust, and/or slag is present on the  
work piece.  
A trigger is always needed to turn ON the output of  
the machine.  
DIP Switch 6: European/USA Machine  
Configuration  
This configures several functions of the V160 as  
required by the European and USA markets. For the  
European market it is OFF and for the USA market it  
is ON.  
Specifically, this configures the operation of the TIG  
slope timers, remote control, and trigger. However,  
this configuration also depends on the position of  
DIP Switch 1 which selects the machine type. This  
setting can be changed but only if the following func-  
tions are clearly understood.  
(DIP Switch 1 = OFF)  
In TIG welding mode, the following conditions can  
exist.  
• European Machine Configuration (DIP Switch 6 =  
OFF)  
The TIG slope functions are always enabled. After  
the arc is started the output current will be increased  
(upslope) to the welding current. At the end of the  
weld the current will be decreased with the downs-  
lope function. Using a "foot pedal" remote control is  
not recommended with this setup.  
A trigger is always needed to turn ON the output of  
the machine.  
• USA Machine Configuration (DIP Switch 6 = ON)  
The TIG slope functions depends on the possible  
connection of a remote control.  
• No remote control connected. The TIG slope func-  
tions are enabled. After the arc is started the output  
current will be increased (upslope) to the welding  
current. At the end of the weld the current will be  
decreased with the downslope function.  
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OPERATION  
2. To adjust the start/crater current, output current  
from the machine must flow through a load bank or  
a TIG arc. Connect the necessary equipment. In  
both cases, load bank or TIG arc, a trigger must be  
connected to the machine. If a load bank is used, it  
must be setup for 160A and approximately 25V.  
DIP Switch 7 & 8: Upslope Timer  
These control the upslope timer for TIG welding  
(used only on "T" type machines). The following  
table shows the DIP Switch settings and selected  
upslope time.  
3. Make sure all electrical connections are free from  
contact with other parts of the machine. Reconnect  
the case back if necessary. Turn ON the machine.  
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Upslope Time  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
0.1 seconds  
0.5 seconds  
1 second  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
4. On the control panel of the machine, select the fol-  
lowing:  
OFF  
4 seconds  
• Mode Switch: LIFT TIG (Do not use HF TIG or  
damage to measuring equipment will occur.)  
• Trigger Mode: 4 Step  
Start/Crater Current Adjustment  
• Pulsing: OFF  
• Output Current: Maximum (160A)  
The start/crater current of a "T" type machine can be  
changed if necessary. The values are set from the fac-  
tory.  
5. Activate the trigger of the machine to achieve the  
start or crater current portion of the welding  
sequence. Refer to the trigger sequences explained  
above if more information is needed.  
European Machines:  
20% (160A welding current = 32A start/crater current)  
USA Machines:  
10% (160A welding current = 16A start/crater current)  
6. In this condition, measure the output current of the  
machine and adjust the start/crater current as nec-  
essary. The calibration trimmer for the start/crater  
current is located on the left side of the machine (as  
viewed from the front) on the display board. The  
access hole for this trimmer is the higher one on the  
display board. (Do not adjust the lower trimmer on  
the display board; this is the output current calibra-  
tion.)  
WARNING  
be sure that all installation, operation, mainte-  
nance and repair procedures are performed only  
by qualified individuals. Lincoln Electric is not  
responsible for damages caused by improper  
installation, improper care or abnormal operation.  
The output current is set to 160A, therefore the  
start/crater current calibration will be a percentage  
of this 160A setting. Use the following equation for  
determining the desired start/crater current calibra-  
tion:  
This adjustment procedure must be performed  
only by Lincoln trained service technicians. The  
machine will be operating with the cover removed  
where it is possible to come in contact with high  
voltages. Read all the following instructions  
before starting the procedure.  
Desired start/crater current percentage multiplied  
by 160 = calibration current.  
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL:  
• Welding equipment generates high  
voltages.  
• Do not touch the live parts of the  
machine, the electrode, the work  
clamp, or connected work pieces  
when this equipment is on.  
For example, to calibrate the machine for 15%  
start/crater current, multiply this by 160 to get the  
calibration current ( 0.15 x 160 = 24).  
7. Release the trigger to turn off the output of the  
machine. Turn OFF the machine and disconnect it  
from the input source. Reassemble the machine  
making sure the ground wire to the cover is con-  
nected.  
• Insulate yourself from live electrical connec-  
tions, the electrode, the work clamp, and the  
connected work pieces.  
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1. Remove the cover of the machine to access the  
control Printed Circuit Boards on the case front.  
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ACCESSORIES  
CAbLE PLUGS  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
AND COMPATIbLE EQUIPMENT  
K852-50 - Cable Plug Kit for 1/0-2/0 cable. Attaches  
to welding cable to provide quick disconnect from  
machine.  
Factory Installed  
1-Twist-Mate Torch Connector (W/Gas Pass Through)  
1- Ground Lead and Plug Assembly  
Strap Packet  
Twist-Mate Torch Adapter K1622-1 - One is shipped  
with the welder to connect the Magnum PTA-9 torch. If  
you do not care to interchange this part between  
torches (one is required to connect Magnum PTA-9 or  
PTA-17 TIG torches with one-piece cable to the V160-T)  
you may order an additional adapters. The quick con-  
nect plug provides connection for both gas and weld-  
ing current.  
Instruction Manual  
Field Installed  
K870 - Foot Amptroltm for TIG welding. When the  
V160-T’s Output Control is in the “REMOTE” position,  
the foot Amptrol energizes the output and controls the  
output remotely. The Foot Amptrol connects directly  
to the 6 pin Amphenol.  
TIG Torch Parts Kits - Parts kits are available for the  
PTA-9 and PTA-17 TIG torches. These kits include  
back cap, collets, collet bodies, nozzles and tung-  
stens.  
Order KP507 for PTA-9 torches  
Order KP508 for PTA-17 torches  
See publication E12.150 for parts kits breakdown.  
Cut Length Consumables - TIG welding filler metals  
are available for welding stainless steel, mild steel,  
aluminum and copper alloys. See publication C9.10.  
K963-3 - Hand Amptroltm for TIG welding. When the  
V160-T’s Output Control is in the “Remote” position,  
the hand Amptrol energizes the output and controls  
the output remotely. The Hand Amptrol connects  
directly to the 6 pin Amphenol.  
K814 - Arc Start Switch - Energizes the output for  
TIG welding if remote output control of the amperage  
is not desired. It allows on/off TIG welding at the cur-  
rent set by the Current Control on the control panel.  
When using the Arc Start Switch set the Output  
Control to the “LOCAL” position.  
Magnum® PTA-9 and PTA-17 TIG Torches - The fol-  
lowing standard Magnum® TIG torches with one-piece  
cable may be used with the Invertec V160-T.  
• K1781-1  
• K1781-3  
• K1782-1  
• K1782-3  
PTA-9  
PTA-9  
12.5 ft  
25 ft  
medium back cap  
medium back cap  
long back cap  
PTA-17 12.5 ft  
PTA-17 25 ft  
long back cap  
NOTE: Each torch requires  
a
Twist-Mate  
adapter,(one is included with the machine).  
Collets, collet bodies, and nozzles are not  
included and must be ordered separately.  
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MAINTENANCE  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
• Disconnect the power supply before every oper-  
ation.  
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• Always use gloves in compliance with the safety  
standards.  
ELECTRICꢀSHOCK can kill.  
• Have an electrician install and serv-  
ice this equipment.  
• Turn the input power off at the fuse  
box, disconnect supply lines and  
allow machine to sit for five minutes  
minimum to allow the power capaci-  
tors to discharge before working  
inside this equipment.  
• Do not touch electrically live parts.  
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INPUT FILTER CAPACITOR  
DISCHARGE PROCEDURE  
WARNING  
The machine has internal capacitors which are  
charged to a high voltage during power-on conditions.  
This voltage is dangerous and must be discharged  
before the machine can be serviced. Discharging is  
done automatically by the machine each time the  
power is switched off. However, you must allow the  
machine to sit for at least 5 minutes to allow time for  
the process to take place.  
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE  
Prevent metal powder from accumulating near the  
Heat Sink fins.  
WARNING  
•Disconnect the power supply before every opera-  
tion.  
------------------------------------------------------------------------  
Carry out the following periodic controls on the power  
source:  
• Clean the power source inside by means of low-  
pressure compressed air.  
• Check the electric connections and all the connec-  
tion cables.  
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TROUbLESHOOTING  
HOW TO USE TROUbLESHOOTING GUIDE  
WARNING  
Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical  
Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
__________________________________________________________________________  
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you  
locate and repair possible machine malfunctions.  
Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.  
Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION  
This column provides a course of action for the  
Possible Cause, generally it states to contact your  
local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.  
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEMꢀ(SYMPTOM).  
Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMP-  
TOMS)”. This column describes possible symptoms  
that the machine may exhibit. Find the listing that  
best describes the symptom that the machine is  
exhibiting.  
If you do not understand or are unable to perform the  
Recommended Course of Action safely, contact your  
local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.  
Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.  
The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists  
the obvious external possibilities that may contribute  
to the machine symptom.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your  
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.  
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TROUbLESHOOTING  
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual  
PRObLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIbLE  
CAUSE  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
PRObLEMS IN STICK WELDING  
Excessive spatter  
1. Long arc  
2. High current  
Craters  
1. Fast movement of the electrode  
away from piece.  
Inclusions  
1. Poor cleanliness or distribution of  
the Welding passes.  
2. Improper movement of the elec-  
trode.  
Insufficient penetration  
1. High progression speed.  
2. Welding current too low.  
3. Narrow chamfering.  
If all recommended possible areas of  
misadjustment have been checked  
and the problem persists, Contact  
your local Lincoln Authorized Field  
Service Facility.  
Sticking  
Porosity  
Cracks  
1. Arc too short.  
2. Current too low.  
1. Humidity in electrode.  
2. Long arc.  
1. Current too high.  
2. Dirty materials.  
3. Hydrogen in weld (present on  
electrode coating).  
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TROUbLESHOOTING  
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual  
PRObLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIbLE  
CAUSE  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
PRObLEMS IN TIG WELDING  
Oxidation  
1. lnsufficient gas.  
2. No protection on the back side.  
Tungsten inclusions  
1. lncorrect electrode sharpening.  
2. Electrode too small.  
3. Operating failure (contact of the  
tip with the workpiece).  
Porosity  
1. Dirt on the edges.  
2. Dirt on the filler material.  
3. Excessive travel speed.  
4. Current intensity too low.  
If all recommended possible areas of  
misadjustment have been checked  
and the problem persists, Contact  
your local Lincoln Authorized  
Field Service Facility.  
Hot cracking  
1 Unsuitable filler material.  
2. High heat supply.  
3. Dirty materials.  
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TROUbLESHOOTING  
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual  
PRObLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIbLE  
CAUSE  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
ELECTRICAL FAILURES  
Machine fails to come on  
(Power LED off)  
1. No Input Voltage.  
2. Faulty supply plug or cable.  
3. Internal fuse blown.  
Power Input incorrect  
Input over-current  
(Power LED Flashing)  
1. Input voltage out of range (less  
than 95 or greater than 265VAC).  
2. Input current too high due to oper-  
ating beyond rated duty cycle.  
If all recommended possible areas of  
misadjustment have been checked  
and the problem persists, Contact  
your local Lincoln Authorized  
Field Service Facility.  
No output current  
(Power LED on)  
(Output LED off)  
1. While in TIG mode, Trigger circuit  
not mode at 6 pin amphenol.  
Thermal overload  
(Thermal LED on)  
1. Unit has been operated beyond its  
capacity rating.  
2. Airflow through machine is restrict-  
ed or fan has failed.  
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DIAGRAMS  
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DIAGRAMS  
0 2 6 2 r W e v 0 0 7 3 X  
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•
Do not touch electrically live parts or  
electrode with skin or wet clothing.  
Insulate yourself from work and  
ground.  
•
•
Keep flammable materials away.  
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•
Wear eye, ear and body protection.  
WARNING  
Spanish  
•
No toque las partes o los electrodos  
bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-  
da.  
Mantenga el material combustible  
fuera del área de trabajo.  
Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el  
cuerpo.  
AVISO DE  
PRECAUCION  
French  
•
•
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.  
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Gardez à l’écart de tout matériel  
inflammable.  
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Protégez vos yeux, vos oreilles et  
votre corps.  
ATTENTION  
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German  
Berühren Sie keine stromführenden  
Teile oder Elektroden mit Ihrem  
Körper oder feuchter Kleidung!  
Isolieren Sie sich von den  
Entfernen Sie brennbarres Material!  
Tragen Sie Augen-, Ohren- und Kör-  
perschutz!  
WARNUNG  
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Elektroden und dem Erdboden!  
Portuguese  
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Não toque partes elétricas e electro-  
dos com a pele ou roupa molhada.  
Isole-se da peça e terra.  
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Mantenha inflamáveis bem guarda-  
dos.  
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Use proteção para a vista, ouvido e  
corpo.  
ATENÇÃO  
Japanese  
Chinese  
Korean  
Arabic  
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE  
CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOWYOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES.  
SE RECOMIENDA LEERY ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE  
ESTE EQUIPOY LOS CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR, SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU  
SUPERVISOR.  
LISEZ ET COMPRENEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT EN CE QUI REGARDE CET EQUIPMENT  
ET LES PRODUITS A ETRE EMPLOYES ET SUIVEZ LES PROCEDURES DE SECURITE DE VOTRE  
EMPLOYEUR.  
LESEN SIE UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE BETRIEBSANLEITUNG DER ANLAGE UND DEN ELEKTRO-  
DENEINSATZ DES HERSTELLERS. DIE UNFALLVERHÜTUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN DES ARBEITGEBERS  
SIND EBENFALLS ZU BEACHTEN.  
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Keep your head out of fumes.  
Use ventilation or exhaust to  
remove fumes from breathing zone.  
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Turn power off before servicing.  
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Do not operate with panel open or  
guards off.  
WARNING  
Spanish  
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Los humos fuera de la zona de res-  
piración.  
Mantenga la cabeza fuera de los  
humos. Utilice ventilación o  
aspiración para gases.  
Desconectar el cable de ali-  
mentación de poder de la máquina  
antes de iniciar cualquier servicio.  
No operar con panel abierto o  
guardas quitadas.  
AVISO DE  
PRECAUCION  
French  
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Débranchez le courant avant l’entre-  
tien.  
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N’opérez pas avec les panneaux  
ouverts ou avec les dispositifs de  
protection enlevés.  
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Gardez la tête à l’écart des fumées.  
Utilisez un ventilateur ou un aspira-  
teur pour ôter les fumées des zones  
de travail.  
ATTENTION  
German  
Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten abschal-  
ten! (Netzstrom völlig öffnen;  
Maschine anhalten!)  
Anlage nie ohne Schutzgehäuse  
oder Innenschutzverkleidung in  
Betrieb setzen!  
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Vermeiden Sie das Einatmen von  
Schweibrauch!  
Sorgen Sie für gute Be- und  
Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes!  
WARNUNG  
Portuguese  
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Não opere com as tampas removidas.  
Desligue a corrente antes de fazer  
serviço.  
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Mantenha-se afastado das partes  
moventes.  
Não opere com os paineis abertos  
ou guardas removidas.  
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Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça.  
Use ventilação e exhaustão para  
remover fumo da zona respiratória.  
ATENÇÃO  
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Não toque as partes elétricas nuas.  
Japanese  
Chinese  
Korean  
Arabic  
LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO FABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIPAMENTO E AS PARTES  
DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR.  
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