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Lincoln Electric PRECISION TIG 185 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................A-1,A-2
Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................................A-3

Select Suitable Location................................................................................................A-3
Grinding.........................................................................................................................A-3
Stacking ........................................................................................................................A-3
Tilting.............................................................................................................................A-3
Lifting and Moving .........................................................................................................A-3
Tilting.............................................................................................................................A-3
Environmental Rating ....................................................................................................A-3

Machine Grounding and High Frequency Interference Protection................................A-3, A-4

Input Connections .........................................................................................................A-4
Input Reconnect Procedure ..........................................................................................A-5

Output Connections..............................................................................................................A-5

Connections For Tig (GTAW) Welding..........................................................................A-5
Tig Torch Connections ..................................................................................................A-5
Work Cable Connections ..............................................................................................A-5
Shielding Gas Connection.............................................................................................A-6
Remote Control Connection ..........................................................................................A-6

Connections For Stick (SMAW) Welding .............................................................................A-6

Stick Electrode Cable and Work Cable Connection ......................................................A-6

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Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B

Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................................B-1
Graphic Symbols ..................................................................................................................B-1
Product Description ..............................................................................................................B-1

Recommended Processes and Equipment ...................................................................B-2
Recommended Processes.. ..........................................................................................B-2
Process Limitations ......................................................................................................B-2
Recommended Equipment/Interface.............................................................................B-2
Equipment Limitations ...................................................................................................B-2

Welding Capability................................................................................................................B-2
Controls and Settings ...................................................................................................B-3, B-4
Operating Steps ...................................................................................................................B-4

Welding in TIG Mode ....................................................................................................B-4
Pulse TIG Mode ............................................................................................................B-4
Remote Control Operation ............................................................................................B-5
Benefits of the Precision TIG 185 .................................................................................B-5

Welding in Stick Mode ..........................................................................................................B-6

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Accessories .....................................................................................................Section C

Factory Installed Options.......................................................................................C-1
Field Installed Options ...........................................................................................C-1

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Maintenance ....................................................................................................Section D

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................D-1
Routine and Periodic Maintenance........................................................................D-1

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Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................Section E

Safety Precautions.................................................................................................E-1
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................E-1
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................E-2 THRU E-7

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Diagrams .........................................................................................................Section F

Wiring Diagram ......................................................................................................F-1
Dimension Print......................................................................................................F-2

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Parts List .................................................................................................P499,P210,P66