Lincoln Electric IM576 X-TRACTOR 1GC - Manual (Page 9)

A-2 INSTALLATION
X-TRACTOR 1GC
A-2
Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all installation, operating and mainte-
nance information supplied with your equipment. They
include important safety precautions and detailed
operating and maintenance instructions.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts
such as internal wiring.
• Turn the input power off at the fuse
box before working on this equip-
ment.
• Have a qualified person install and
service this equipment.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with covers open or
filter removed.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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Only qualified personnel should install, use or
service this equipment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The X-Tractor 1GC is a self contained system for the
removal and filtration of welding fume particles and
other point source particulate. It is a high vacuum,
low volume system with the capability to easily and
comfortably clean the filter cartridge with compressed
air. It is suitable for medium duty welding applica-
tions. When in “Auto” mode, a current sensor turns
the system on only when needed, thereby extending
the brush life of the motors. The system is powered
by two 120V or 230V blowers.
Machines manufactured after April, 1997 have a cir-
cuit breaker and a Mode switch that allows selection
of Low/High Mode. When in “Low” mode, only one of
the two blowers operates; when in “High” mode, both
blowers operate. Machines built after April, 1999 have
a Low/High mode switch, but use circuit protection
built-in to the main power switch rather than a circuit
breaker.
The X-Tractor 1GC is designed to supply suction for
one fume gun or small suction head designed for High
Vacuum fume extraction.
Air enters the system through a 2" (50mm) OD con-
nection. It then passes through a heavy particle trap,
then through the filter, leaving fume particles on the
outside of the cartridge. This particulate free air then
passes through the blower and exits through the side
of the machine.
When the filter becomes loaded with fume particles,
the filter is cleaned with compressed air while still
inside the machine. By connecting compressed air to
the fitting on the rear of the machine and rotating the
fitting, particles are blown from the outside surface of
the filter by air jets released from the cleaning device.
The internal canister is then removed and particulate
can be poured out.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Only qualified personnel should install, use or ser-
vice this equipment.
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Connect the X-Tractor 1GC to 120V single phase,
grounded input suitable for 15 amp service for the
K652-1, or 230V single phase, grounded input suit-
able for 9 amp service for the K652-2.
USE WITH HOSE AND SUCTION
DEVICES
A complete package consists of the X-Tractor 1GC,
one suction device and a 1 3/4" (45mm) hose to con-
nect the two. All Lincoln suction devices come with
adapters that mate with either 1 3/4" (45mm) ID
Lincoln flexhose or 1 3/4" (45mm) OD Lincoln rubber
hose. These adapters connect to the flexhose by
screwing onto the wire helix that reinforces the hose.
The adapters then squeeze over the OD of the tube
connections on both the suction device and the X-
Tractor. The X-Tractor 1GC uses a 2" (50mm) OD
connection and an SR-4550 adapter. (S20591-8)
Recommended hose for the X-Tractor 1GC are:
S19947-9 : 10 ft., 1 3/4" (45mm) flexhose
S19947-5 : 16 ft. 1 3/4" (45mm) flexhose
S19947-10 : 25 ft., 1 3/4" (45mm) flexhose
S14927-8 : 15 ft. 1 3/4" (45mm) OD rubber hose
Consult Lincolnʼs Environmental Systems Division
before using any other size or length of hose.
WARNING
WARNING