Lincoln Electric IMVERTEC V160-T - Manual (Page 14)

b-1 OPERATION
V160-T
b-1
Read and understand this entire section before
operating your machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts such
as output terminals or internal wiring.
• Insulate yourself from the work and
ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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Only qualified personnel should operate this equip-
ment. Observe all safety information throughout this
manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Invertec V160-T is an industrial 160 amp arc
welding power source which utilizes single phase
input power, to produce constant current output. The
welding response of this Invertec has been optimized
for stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW). The unit is ideal
for industrial applications where portability is impor-
tant.
The Invertec V160-T performs DC TIG with high fre-
quency or Touch Start Tig Starting with excellent
results.
WELDING CAPAbILITY
The Invertec V160-T is rated at 160 amps, 26.4 volts,
at 35% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. It is capable
of higher duty cycles at lower output currents. It is
capable of 130 amps, 25.2 volts at 100% duty cycle
(1) .
If the duty cycle is exceeded, a thermal protector will
shut off the output until the machine cools. See
Technical Specifications in A-1 for other rated outputs.
The Invertec V160-T is recommended for stick weld-
ing with such popular electrodes as Fleetweld
® 35,
Fleetweld 37, Fleetweld 180 and Jet-LH 78 MR.
LIMITATIONS
The V160-T is not recommended for pipe thawing.
(1) When connected to 230VAC inputs.
WARNING
FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing
zone.
ARC RAYS
can burn.
• Wear eye, ear and body
protection.
WELDING, CUTTING and
GOUGING SPARKS
can cause fire or explosion
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld, cut or gouge on
containers that have held com-
bustibles.