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INSTALLATION
PRECISION TIG 185
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION
Place the welder where clean cooling air can freely
circulate in and out through the rear louvers. Dirt, dust
or any foreign material that can be drawn into the
welder should be kept at a minimum. Failure to
observe these precautions can result in excessive
operating temperatures and nuisance shut-downs.
GRINDING
Do not direct grinding particles towards the welder. An
abundance of conductive material can cause mainte-
nance problems.
STACKING
PRECISION TIG 185 cannot
be stacked.
LIFTING AND MOVING
The PRECISION TIG 185 models are provided with
an Eyebolt used for lifting the unit with a hoist. To
install; remove the plug button from the case top and
screw the Eyebolt securely into the threaded bracket
beneath the case top per the below instructions and
warnings provided on the case top decal. Save the
removed plug button (LE part No.T10397-2) to cover
the hole when the lift Eyebolt is removed.
An undercarriage, provided on the Ready-Pak w/Cart
model, is also available to easily move the the unit.
Refer to the Accessories section of this manual.
Do not attempt to lift the power source with an
undercarriage attached.
The undercarriage is designed for hand moving only;
mechanized movement can lead to personal injury
and/or damage to the PRECISION TIG 185.
TILTING
Each machine must be placed on a secure, level sur-
face, either directly or on a recommended undercar-
riage. The machine may topple over if this procedure
is not followed.
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING
The PRECISION TIG 185 power source carries an
IP21 environmental rating. It may be used in normal
industrial and commercial environments. Avoid using
it in environments which have falling water such as
rain.
Read and follow “Electric Shock Warnings” in the
Safety section if welding must be performed under
electrically hazardous conditions such as welding in
wet areas or on or in the workpiece.
MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FRE-
QUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION
This welder must be grounded! See your local and
national electrical codes for proper grounding
methods.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Only qualified personnel should
perform this installation.
• Turn the input power OFF at the
disconnect switch or fuse box
before working on this equipment.
• Do not touch electrically hot
parts.
• Always connect the PRECISION TIG 185 to a power
supply grounded per the National Electrical Code
and any local codes.
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WARNING
Read entire installation section before starting
installation.
• Use only Lincoln provided
T4550-5 1/2-13 x 1.00 eyebolt.
• Fully engage threads and
torque eyebolt to 38 ft. lbs.
• Re-torque eyebolt to 38 ft. lbs.
before each lift.
• Lift only with equipment of
adequate lifting capacity.
FALLING • Never lift welder with gas
EQUIPMENT cylinder attached.
can cause injury. • Never lift welder above per-
sonnel.
• Lift only with equipment of adequate lifting
capacity.
• Be sure machine is stable when lifting.
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WARNING