Operation, Caution – Lincoln Electric PIPELINER 200 User Manual

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OPERATION

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PIPELINER® 200D PERKINS

When a forceful “digging” arc is required, usually for

vertical and overhead welding, use a higher “Current

Range Selector” setting and lower open circuit voltage.

For example: to obtain 175 amps and a forceful arc, set

the “Current Range Selector” to the 240-160 position

and the “Fine Current Adjustment” setting to get 175

amps.

DO NOT attempt to set the “Current Range Selector”

between the five points designated on the nameplate.

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These switches have a spring loaded cam which

almost eliminates the possibility of setting this switch

between the designated points.

IDLER OPERATION

Start the engine with the “Idler” switch in the “High”

position. Allow it to run at high idle speed for several

minutes to warm the engine. See Specifications for

operating speeds.

The idler is controlled by the “Idler” toggle switch on the

welder control panel. The switch has two positions as

follows:

1. In the “High”

position, the idler solenoid acti-

vates, and the engine goes to high idle speed. The

speed is controlled by the governor.

2. In the “Auto”

position, the idler oper-

ates as follows:

• When welding or drawing power for lights or tools

(approximately 100-150 watts minimum) from the

receptacle, the idler solenoid activates and the engine

operates at high idle speed.

• When welding ceases or the power load is turned off,

a preset time delay of about 15 seconds starts. This

time delay cannot be adjusted.

• If the welding or power load is not re-started before the

end of the time delay, the idler solenoid deactivates

and reduces the engine to low idle speed.

AUXILIARY POWER

1.80 kW of 120V DC auxiliary power at 35% duty cycle

maximum is available at the receptacle located on the

control panel.

CAUTION