Lincoln Electric IM608 X-TRACTOR 4G - Manual (Page 9)

A-2 INSTALLATION
X-TRACTOR 4G
A-2
Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all installation, operating and mainte-
nance information supplied with your equipment. They
include important safety precautions and detailed
operating and maintenance instructions.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts such
as internal wiring.
• Turn the input power off at the fuse box
before working on this equipment.
• Have a qualified person install and ser-
vice this equipment.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with covers open or fil-
ter removed.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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Only qualified personnel should install, use or service
this equipment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The X-Tractor 4G is a self contained system for the removal
and filtration of welding fume particles and other point
source particulate. It is a high vacuum, low volume system
which also automatically cleans the filter cartridge. It is suit-
able for heavy duty welding applications and continuous
use, powered by a three phase AC blower. A cooling fan
assists in cooling the blower.
The X-Tractor 4G is designed to supply suction for up to
three or four fume guns or small suction heads.
Air enters the system through a 3" OD connection on the
side of the machine. It then passes through the filter, leav-
ing fume particles on the outside of the cartridge. This par-
ticulate free air then passes through the blower and exits
through an internal silencer and out the top of the machine.
A timer signals a jet-pulse of compressed air that shakes the
particulate from the outside surface of the filter so that it falls
to the bottom of the canister. This air jet is released from a
tank of compressed air that is pressurized externally through
a fitting on the front of the machine.
Vacuum level depends upon the amount of airflow through
the blower. The more airflow, the lower the suction.
Therefore, performance will vary depending on the number
and type of extraction devices in use.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Only qualified personnel should install, use or service
this equipment.
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Connect the unit to three phase AC (60HZ) input
power according to all applicable codes and stan-
dards.
When installing the X-Tractor 4G - Route the input cable
through the hole at the bottom of the machine, up the inside
wall between the shelf and the sound insulation foam on the
side panel, and into the starter/overload box. For easier
access to the starter/overload box, remove the outside
cover from the box and detach the starter/overload from the
mounting rail. To do this, press the starter/overload down,
and rotate the bottom toward you. To remount, catch the
starter/overload on the top rail and rotate the bottom toward
the bottom rail; it will snap into place.
After connecting input power but before using the
machine, check the rotation of the blower. Turn the X-
Tractor 4G on and off once. As the motor slows down,
visually verify the direction of rotation of the motor fan
with the red arrow sticker on the motor (the motor fan
should be rotating counter-clockwise). If the motor is
rotating backwards, disconnect the unit from input
power and switch two of the input leads to reverse the
direction of rotation; then reconnect the input power.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Install on a flat, level surface. Connect 90 PSI of
clean, dry, compressed air to the foster plug in the
front of the machine.
Do not apply more than 140 psi (10 bar) to the com-
pressed air fitting.
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The blower in the X-Tractor 4G is belt-driven. The
belts must be tightened after the first 100 hours of
use, or when they start to slip (making a loud, squeal-
ing noise). See the MAINTENANCE section for
details.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING