Lincoln Electric WELD-PACK 100 PLUS IM546 - Manual (Page 16)

WELD-PAK 100 JAN96
B-2 OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The WELD-PAK 100 is a compact lightweight DC wire
feeder/power source. It has been designed for work-
shop, hobby, and light maintenance. It is capable of
general purpose welding with self-shielded flux-cored
(Innershield
® ) wire. When combined with the optional
K610-1 MIG Conversion Kit, the WELD-PAK 100 is
suitable for GMAW (MIG) welding applications.
The WELD-PAK 100 is ideally suited for individuals
having access to 115 volt AC input power, and wanti-
ng the ease of use, quality and dependability of both
gas metal arc welding or GMAW (also known as MIG
welding) and the Innershield electrode process (self
shielded flux cored or FCAW). The WELD-PAK 100 is
a rugged and reliable machine that has been
designed for dependable service and long life.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The WELD-PAK 100 can be used for welding mild
steel using the self shielded, Innershield electrode
process (FCAW) or it can be used for the GMAW, sin-
gle pass, process which requires a supply of shielding
gas and the K610-1 MIG Conversion Kit. The WELD-
PAK 100 is configured for use with the FCAW process
as delivered from the factory.
OPERATIONAL FEATURES AND
CONTROLS
The WELD-PAK 100 has the following controls as
standard: Power ON/OFF Switch, Voltage Control,
Wire Speed Control, Trigger Switch, and a Circuit
Breaker.
DESIGN FEATURES AND
ADVANTAGES
● Operates on 115 volt input — no special wiring
required.
● “Cold electrode” until gun trigger is pressed for an
added measure of safety.
● Overload protection — incorporates both a thermo-
stat and a circuit breaker.
● Quality wire drive with electronic overload protec-
tion.
● “Quick Release” idle roll pressure arm is easily
adjusted.
● Reversible, dual groove drive roll. Drive roll will
feed .023 – .025” (0.6 mm) and .030" and .035"
(0.8 mm and 0.9 mm) diameter wire.
● No external shielding gas is required when used
with Lincoln Innershield .035” (0,9 mm) NR
® -211-
MP electrode.
● Accommodates 4” (100 mm) diameter spool of
wire. Will accommodate 8” (200 mm) diameter with
optional spindle.
WELDING CAPABILITY
The WELD-PAK 100 is rated at 88 amps, 18 volts, at
20% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. CSA rated out-
put at 62 amps at 20 volts at 20% duty cycle. It is
capable of higher output currents at lower duty cycles.
LIMITATIONS
Arc Gouging cannot be performed with the WELD-
PAK 100. The WELD-PAK 100 is not recommended
for pipe thawing or TIG welding.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
Refer to Figure B.1a.
1. Power ON/OFF Switch —
When the power is on the
fan motor will run and air will
be exhausted out the louvers
in the front of the machine.
The welding output and wire
feeder remain off until the
gun trigger is pressed.
2. Wire Speed Control —
Controls the wire feed speed
from 50 – 300 in /min (1.3 –
7.6 m/min). The control can
be preset on the dial to the
setting specified on the
WELD-PAK 100 Application
Chart located on the inside
of the wire feed section door.
3. Voltage Control — A 4-posi-
tion tap selector switch gives
full range adjustment of
power source output voltage.
Do not switch while welding.
Refer to Figure B-1b.
4. Circuit Breaker – Protects machine from damage if
maximum output is exceeded. Button will extend
OFF
ON
ARC VOLTS
WIRE SPEED