Lincoln Electric IM10119 IDEALARC AC-1200 - Manual (Page 12)

B-1 OPERATION
IDEALARC ® AC-1200
B-1
TO SET FOR LOCAL OR REMOTE
CONTROL
The output can be controlled either from the AC-
1200, the wire feeder or other remote locations.
To adjust the current from the wire feeder or other
remote locations, set the toggle switch on the front of
the AC-1200 to “ “. To adjust the output current
from the AC-1200, set this switch to “ “.
T0 SET THE OUTPUT CURRENT
Start the AC-1200 using the line disconnect switch or
breaker installed with the input wiring. The yellow pilot
light on the front panel indicates when the welder is
on.
Adjust the output current from minimum to maximum
within the range set by the output stud connections
using either the “ “ rheostat on the AC-1200 (tog-
gle switch set on “ “) or the wire feeder or other
remote rheostat (toggle switch set on “ “).
ELECTRIC SHOCK
can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts
or electrode with skin or wet
clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
• Always wear dry insulating
gloves.
FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing
zone.
WELDING SPARKS
can cause fire or
explosion
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that
have held combustibles.
ARC RAYS
can burn.
• Wear eye, ear and body
protection.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before oper-
ating the machine.
Observe additional Safety Guidelines detailed
throughout this manual.
WARNING
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON
THIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUAL
Output Control 1 Single Phase
Remote Control Setting 3 Three Phase
Local Control Settin U o Rated No-Load Voltage
Input Power Type U 1 Rated Input Voltage
Submerged Arc Welding U
2
Rated Welding Voltage
Transformer Type X Rated Duty Cycle
Fuse I
1
Rated Input Current
High Voltage Indicator I 2 Rated Welding Current
High Temperature Indicator
Rated Frequency