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Lincoln Electric Idealarc DC-1500 User Manual

Lincoln Electric Idealarc DC-1500
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IDEALARC DC-1500
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IM318-B
August, 2007
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
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
For use with machines having Code Numbers 8294 and above.
For codes below 8294 see IM280.
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Lincoln Electric Idealarc DC-1500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Voltage230/460 V
Output Current Range50-1500 A
PolarityDC
Input Phase3-Phase
Rated Output1500 A at 40 V
Output Voltage Range20 - 40 V
Duty Cycle100%
ProcessesStick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), Carbon Arc Gouging

Summary

Safety Precautions

California Proposition 65 Warnings

Warnings related to California Proposition 65 regarding chemical exposure.

Engine Powered Equipment Safety

Safety guidelines specific to operating engine-powered equipment.

Electric and Magnetic Field Hazards

Information on potential dangers from electric and magnetic fields.

Electric Shock Hazards

Warnings and precautions regarding the risk of electric shock.

Arc Ray Hazards

Information on protecting against burns from arc rays.

Fumes and Gas Hazards

Warnings about hazardous fumes and gases produced during welding.

Fire and Explosion Hazards

Precautions to prevent fire and explosion caused by welding sparks.

Cylinder Safety

Safety measures for handling compressed gas cylinders.

Installation

Location

Guidance on selecting an appropriate installation location for the welder.

Input Wiring

Instructions for connecting the power input wiring to the equipment.

Output Connections

Details on connecting output cables for welding operations.

Operating Instructions

Duty Cycle

Information regarding the welder's duty cycle ratings.

Setting Polarity

Instructions on how to set the correct electrode polarity.

Starting the Welder

Procedures for starting and stopping the welding machine.

Machine and Remote Control Settings

How to configure controls for machine or remote operation.

Setting Welder Output

Adjusting the output level of the welding machine.

Mode Switch Selection

Guide to selecting the appropriate mode switch settings.

Setup for Various Processes

General rules for setting up different welding processes.

General Setup for NA-3

Procedures for setting up the DC-1500 with Lincoln Automatic Head NA-3.

Arc Striking Techniques

Methods for achieving good arc striking in various welding processes.

General Setup for NA-5

Procedures for setting up the DC-1500 with Lincoln Automatic Head NA-5.

NL Option Kit Installation

Instructions for installing the NL Option Kit.

Operation with NA-2

Operating the DC-1500 when connected to the NA-2 controller.

Operation with LAF-3 and NL Option

Connecting and operating with LAF-3 and NL Option Kit.

Operation with LT-3 or LT-34

Operating the DC-1500 with LT-3 or LT-34 controllers.

Overload Protection

Information on the welder's overload protection mechanisms.

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Routine maintenance procedures for the welding equipment.

Troubleshooting Guide

Input Contactor Issues

Diagnosing problems with the machine's input contactor.

Output Control Issues

Troubleshooting problems with output control functionality.

Overload Trip Issues

Identifying causes for the machine tripping off immediately.

P.C. Board Troubleshooting

Guide for troubleshooting issues related to printed circuit boards.

Machine Not Shutting Off

Procedures for when the welding machine fails to shut off.

High Current Start Issues

Resolving issues with high current procedures on starting.

Erratic Welding

Diagnosing and fixing erratic welding arc behavior.

Diagrams

DC-1500 Wiring Diagram

Electrical wiring diagram for the DC-1500 welding machine.

Connection to NA-5

Diagram for connecting the DC-1500 to the NA-5 wire feeder.

Connection to LAF-3 with NL Option

Diagram for connecting DC-1500 with NL Option to LAF-3.

Connection to NA-3, LT-5 or LT-7

Diagram for connecting DC-1500 to NA-3, LT-5, or LT-7 wire feeders.

Connection to LT-3 or LT-34 with NL Option

Diagram for connecting DC-1500 with NL Option to LT-3/LT-34.

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