Lincoln Electric IM983 RED-D-ARC DC655e (CE) - Manual (Page 16)

B-1 OPERATION B-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The DC655e (CE) is an energy efficient constant voltage DC
power source that produces outstanding arc characteristics
for multiple CV or CC welding processes
This is a European 50/60 Hertz models that is “CE” qualified
and rated for IEC 974-1.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
The DC655e (CE) is designed for CV or CC process-
es.
CV processes include: GMAW (MIG) and FCAW (flux-
cored) welding, plus the capability of CV submerged
arc welding and air carbon arc gouging. It produces
outstanding welding performance with a single range
full output control knob.
CC processes include stick welding, CC submerged
arc and superior air carbon arc gouging with up to 3/8”
(10 mm) diameter carbons. The same single range full
output control knob is used and paralleling capability
is provided.
The DC655e (CE) is recommended for use with
Lincoln’s DH-10 or LN-10 as well as the LN-7*, LN-7
GMA*,LN-15, LN-742, LN-8*, LN-9*, LN-9 GMA*, LN-
23P and LN-25 semiautomatic wire feeders. It is also
recommended for use with the NA-3, NA-5 and NA-5R
automatic feeders. “Cold starting” for sub-arc or
across arc “touch-sensing” can be used.
* The 14-pin MS receptacle does not provide 115 VAC
for these feeders; 115 VAC must be obtained from
terminal strip.
Two DC655e (CE) may be paralleled in a “master”
and “slave” interconnection using the K1611-1
Paralleling kit.
DESIGN FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES
• Separate output terminals for selecting high or low
inductance as recommended for the welding
process.
• Power on/off switch with pilot light and thermostat
tripped indicator light.
• Full range output voltage (CV mode) and current
(CC mode) control for easy operation.
DC655e (CE) (RED-D-ARC)
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.
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FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing
zone.
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WELDING SPARKS
can cause fire or
explosion
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that
have held combustibles.
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ARC RAYS
can burn.
• Wear eye, ear and body
protection.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before oper-
ating the machine.
Observe additional Safety Guidelines detailed
throughout this manual.
WARNING