Lincoln Electric IM680 Power Wave Water Cooler - Manual (Page 13)

D-3 MAINTENANCE
POWER WAVE WATER COOLER
D-3
RECOMMENDED COOLANTS
1. The following coolants have been determined to be
compatible with the wetted materials used in the
cooler assembly:
• Distilled or deionized water
• Potable tap water
• Sediment-free mixtures containing a maxi-
mum of 50% ethylene glycol or automotive-
grade antifreeze and the balance of distilled
or deionized water.
2. Ethylene glycol mixtures should be selected if the
cooler may be exposed to a temperature below the
freezing point of water.
3. Consult gun, torch, and wire feeder manuals for
coolant recommendations and select one from the
above list.
4. Pure solutions and mixtures of, or materials (i.e.
towels) wetted with ethylene glycol are toxic to
humans and animals. They must not be haphaz-
ardly discarded, especially by pouring liquids down
the drain. Contact the local EPA office for responsi-
ble disposal methods or for recycling information.
5. The cooler ’ s reservoir has a nominal liquid capacity
of 1.6 gallons.(6.1 Liters)
FILLING THE RESERVOIR
The cooler is shipped from the factory with a 50 / 50
mixture of ethylene glycol and water as coolant.
• Be certain to replace the reservoir fill cap when the
reservoir is full. Operation of the Power Wave
Water Cooler without the fill cap in place can cause
evaporation loss of coolant or low product life.
WATER LINE CONNECTION
Each Water Cooler model contains two female quick
disconnect fittings to mate with water hoses typically
used in the welding market.
Take the accessory INLET hose (colored or tagged
blue on most hoses) and insert it into the cooler
’ s
“ Coolant Out ” fitting. Then take the accessory OUT-
LET hose (colored or tagged red on most hoses) and
insert it into the cooler
’ s “ Coolant In ” fitting. Make sure
the connectors are fully inserted. BE CERTAIN THAT
NO LEAKS EXIST WHEN COOLER IS TURNED ON.
A LEAK WILL DEPLETE RESERVOIR VOLUME,
CAUSE POOR COOLING PERFORMANCE AND
REDUCE GUN OR TORCH LIFE.