Lincoln Electric SP-135T User Manual

SP-135T
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IM785
April, 2004
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 machine Code Number:10971
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Lincoln Electric SP-135T Specifications

General

Type	MIG Welder
Input Voltage	120 V
Input Phase	Single Phase
Input Frequency	60 Hz
Output Amperage Range	30 - 135 A
Input Current @ Rated Output	20A
Welding Thickness	24 gauge - 1/4 in
Wire Feed Speed	50 - 500 IPM
Max Open Circuit Voltage	32V
Wire Size Range	.023 - .035 in
Duty Cycle	20% at 90 A

Summary

Safety

General Safety Warnings

Covers Proposition 65, general arc welding hazards, and EMF field warnings.

Electrical, Arc Ray, and Fume Hazards

Protection against electric shock, arc rays, and dangers from welding fumes and gases.

Fire, Explosion, and Cylinder Safety

Safety measures for fire prevention, cylinder handling, and electrical equipment safety.

Technical Specifications

Input and Output Ratings

Details input voltage, current, and rated output specifications for the SP-135T.

Cable and Fuse Requirements

Installation Procedures

Installation Safety and Component ID

Covers safety precautions and identification of all parts for installation.

Gas and Cylinder Connection

Input Connections and Code Requirements

Operation

Controls and Settings

Welding Procedures and Settings

Guidelines for performing welds, process-specific instructions, and recommended settings.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

Critical safety warnings for performing maintenance on the SP-135T welder.

Component Replacement Procedures

Troubleshooting

Output Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to weld output, wire feed, and gas flow.

Feeding Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues with wire feed when the trigger is pulled.

Gas Flow Problems

Welding Problems