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Lincoln Electric SP-170T User Manual

Lincoln Electric SP-170T
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SP-170T
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IM537-D
March, 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 thoughtful operation on your
part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPER-
ATE OR REPA IR THIS EQUIP-
MENT WITHOUT READING
THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFE-
TY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
For use with machine Code Numbers
10023 thru 10026,10134,10162,
10163,10261,10264,10272,10482,10691,10692,10741,10842 and 10848
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Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com
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Lincoln Electric SP-170T Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input PhaseSingle Phase
Input Frequency60 Hz
Output Amperage Range30 - 170 A
Input Voltage230 V
Welding ProcessMIG
Rated Output130A/21V/20%
Input Current @ Rated Output20A @ 230V
Wire Feed Speed Range50-500 IPM
Wire Size Range0.023 - 0.035 in
Dimensions (H x W x D)14 x 8.5 x 17.5 in (35.6 x 21.6 x 44.5 cm)

Summary

SAFETY

ENGINE-POWERED EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Safety precautions specific to engine-powered equipment operation and maintenance.

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS SAFETY

Information on potential hazards of electric and magnetic fields during welding.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS

Precautions to prevent electrical shock, including proper insulation and handling.

ARC RAYS HAZARDS

Safety measures to protect eyes and skin from arc rays and spatter.

FUMES AND GASES HAZARDS

Guidelines for managing hazardous fumes and gases produced during welding.

WELDING SPARKS HAZARDS

Precautions to prevent fires and explosions caused by welding sparks.

CYLINDER EXPLOSION HAZARDS

Safety warnings related to compressed gas cylinders and the risk of explosion.

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Safety requirements for connecting and operating electrically powered welding equipment.

INSTALLATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed technical specifications for the SP-170T welding machine.

OPERATION

OPERATIONAL FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Description of standard controls and features such as power switch and voltage control.

DESIGN FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES

Key design aspects and benefits of the SP-170T welding machine.

CONTROLS AND SETTINGS

Explanation of the function of each control and setting on the SP-170T.

MAKING A WELD

Guidance on the process of making a weld, including settings and technique.

WELDING WITH GMAW (MIG)

Specific procedures and recommendations for Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG).

WELDING WITH FCAW (Innershield)

Specific procedures and recommendations for Flux-Cored Arc Welding (Innershield).

LEARNING TO WELD

MACHINE SET UP FOR SELF-SHIELDED FCAW PROCESS

Steps for setting up the machine for self-shielded flux-cored arc welding.

WELDING TECHNIQUES FOR SELF-SHIELDED FCAW PROCESS

Fundamental manipulations for successful self-shielded FCAW welding.

MACHINE SET UP FOR GMAW (MIG) PROCESS

Steps for setting up the machine for Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG).

WELDING TECHNIQUES FOR GMAW (MIG) PROCESS

Fundamental manipulations for successful GMAW (MIG) welding.

MAINTENANCE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Essential safety guidelines to follow before performing maintenance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Explanation of the three-step procedure for using the troubleshooting guide.

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting common issues related to machine output, fan, and trigger.

FEEDING PROBLEMS

Diagnosing and resolving issues with wire feeding and drive rolls.

GAS FLOW PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting low or no gas flow during welding operations.

WELDING PROBLEMS

Identifying and correcting causes of unstable arcs or poor starting.

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