Lincoln Electric INVERTEC V250-S IM490-C User Manual

INVERTEC V250-S
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IM490-C
February, 2001
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:
10102, 10103, 10187, 10188, 10304,
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Lincoln Electric INVERTEC V250-S IM490-C Specifications

General

Brand	Lincoln Electric
Model	INVERTEC V250-S IM490-C
Category	Welding System
Language	English

Summary

Safety Introduction

Operator's Role in Safety

Emphasizes the user's role in safe operation and the importance of reading the manual.

Arc Welding Hazards

General hazards of arc welding; considerations for pacemaker wearers.

Engine Powered Equipment Safety

Electric and Magnetic Field Dangers

Electrical Shock Prevention

Detailed safety measures to prevent electrical shock during operation.

Arc Ray Protection

Precautions for eye and skin protection from arc rays.

Fumes and Gases Hazards

Guidelines to avoid dangerous welding fumes and gases.

Welding Spark Fire Prevention

Measures to prevent fires caused by welding sparks.

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

Electrical Safety for Powered Equipment

Technical Specifications

Model Specifications (K1436/K1437)

Model Specifications (K1437-2)

Input Power Requirements

Output Ratings and Capabilities

Recommended Input Wire and Fuse Sizes

Installation Procedures

General Installation Safety and Location

Covers general safety, location selection, and HF precautions.

Power and Ground Connections

Details input supply, grounding, and 60Hz power connections.

50/60Hz Power Connection and Reconnection

Covers 50/60Hz power, fuses, wire, and voltage reconnection.

Output Terminals and Quick Disconnects

Remote Control Connectivity

Operation Overview

Operating Safety and Machine Description

Controls and Settings

Explains power switch, output control, mode, and hot start.

Arc Force and Recommended Settings

Advanced Operation Features

Details parallel operation, overload, and thermal protection systems.

Maintenance Procedures

Input Filter Capacitor Discharge

Critical safety procedure for discharging capacitors before maintenance.

Routine Maintenance Tasks

Troubleshooting and Repair

PC Board Troubleshooting

Step-by-step guide for troubleshooting and replacing PC boards.

Output System Troubleshooting

Covers common output issues like no output or dead machine.

Intermittent Output Troubleshooting

Control System Troubleshooting

Power and Input Troubleshooting

Output Limitation Troubleshooting

Welding Performance Troubleshooting

Multilingual Safety Information