Lincoln Electric IM585 INVERTEC V-130-S - Manual (Page 14)

B-3 OPERATION B-3
CONSTANT CURRENT PROCESSES
MANUAL ARC WELDING (STICK)
The Invertec may be utilized as a manual DC arc
welder. The electrode cable and holder and the work
cable and clamp are included.
Excellent stick welding performance is easily achieved
with the following electrodes and current settings:
Machine Electrode Diameter Current
V100-S Fleetweld 35 3/32” Max 90 Amps
Fleetweld 180 3/32”Max 90 Amps
Fleetweld 37 3/32” Max 100 Amps
LH-78 3/32” Max 100 Amps
V130-S Fleetweld 35 1/8” Max 100 Amps
Fleetweld 180 1/8” Max 100 Amps
Fleetweld 37 1/8” Max 115 Amps
LH-78 1/8” Max 130 Amps
TIG WELDING
The Invertecs are capable of scratch start TIG weld-
ing. A TIG torch, and gas supply with regulator are
required.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The machine is electrically protected from producing
excessive currents. The maximum current obtainable
with the V100-S is approximately 120 amps, and that
of the V130-S is approximately 150 amps.
THERMAL PROTECTION
Thermostats protect the machine from excessive
operating temperatures. Excessive temperatures may
be caused by a lack of cooling air or operating the
machine beyond the duty cycle and output rating. If
excessive operating temperature should occur, the
thermostats will prevent output voltage or current.
Thermostats are self-resetting once the machine cools
sufficiently. If the thermostat shutdown was caused by
excessive output or duty cycle and the fan is operating
normally, the Power Switch may be left on and the
reset should occur within a 15 minute period. If the fan
is not operating or if the air flow is obstructed, this
problem must be resolved before continuing.
INVERTEC® V100-S & V130-S