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IM3015 

09/2020 

REV09 

POWERTEC 161C, 191C, 231C, 271C 

 
 

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

ENGLISH 

 

Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z.o.o.

 

ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland 

www.lincolnelectric.eu

  

Summary of Contents for POWERTEC 161C

Page 1: ...IM3015 09 2020 REV09 POWERTEC 161C 191C 231C 271C OPERATOR S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp z o o ul Jana III Sobieskiego 19A 58 263 Bielawa Poland www lincolnelectric eu ...

Page 2: ...record in the table below your equipment identification information Model Name Code Serial Number can be found on the machine rating plate Model Name Code Serial number Date Where Purchased ENGLISH INDEX Technical Specifications 1 ECO design information 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 5 Safety 6 Installation and Operator Instructions 8 WEEE 13 Spare Parts 13 REACh 13 Authorized Service Shops L...

Page 3: ... Vdc 19 3 Vdc 18 0 Vdc 231C 20 60 100 220A 130A 100A 25 0 Vdc 20 5 Vdc 19 0 Vdc 271C 20 60 100 255A 150A 120A 26 8 Vdc 21 5 Vdc 20 0 Vdc OUTPUT RANGE Welding Current Range Maximum Open Circuit Voltage 161C 30A 150A 161C 37 Vdc 191C 30A 180A 191C 42 Vdc 231C 30A 220A 231C 45 Vdc 271C 30A 255A 271C 47 Vdc RECOMMENDED INPUT CABLE AND FUSE SIZES Fuse or Circuit Breaker Size Input Power Cable 161C 16A ...

Page 4: ...4 31W No equivalent model Idle state occurs under the condition specified in below table IDLE STATE Condition Presence MIG mode TIG mode STICK mode After 30 minutes of non working X Fan off The value of efficiency and consumption in idle state have been measured by method and conditions defined in the product standard EN 60974 1 20XX Manufacturer s name product name code number product number seri...

Page 5: ... process gas usage depends on cross sectional area of the nozzle For comonnly used torches Helium 14 24 l min Argon 7 16 l min Notice Excessive flow rates causes turbulence in the gas stream which may aspirate atmospheric contamination into the welding pool Notice A cross wind or draft moving can disrupt the shielding gas coverage in the interest of saving of protective gas use screen to block air...

Page 6: ...all equipment in the area is compatible This may require additional protection measures The dimensions of the work area to consider will depend on the construction of the area and other activities that are taking place Consider the following guidelines to reduce electromagnetic emissions from the machine Connect the machine to the input supply according to this manual If disturbances occur if may ...

Page 7: ...l electrical regulations ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT Regularly inspect the input electrode and work clamp cables If any insulation damage exists replace the cable immediately Do not place the electrode holder directly on the welding table or any other surface in contact with the work clamp to avoid the risk of accidental arc ignition ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS Electric curren...

Page 8: ...erating regulators designed for the gas and pressure used Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support Do not move or transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed Do not allow the electrode electrode holder work clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder Gas cylinders must be located away from areas where they may be subjected t...

Page 9: ...Indicator Light will go out and the machine may resume normal operation Note For safety reasons the machine will not come out of thermal shutdown if the trigger on the welding gun has not been released Minutes or decrease duty cycle Input Supply Connection Installation and mains outlet socket shall be made and protected according to appropriate rules Check the input voltage phase and frequency sup...

Page 10: ...ng adjusting range from 20 to 250ms 15 Torch Mode Switch It enables selection of 2 step or 4 step torch mode The functionality of 2T 4T mode is shown in the picture below Trigger pressed Trigger released A Welding Current B Burnback time C WFS G Gas 16 Fuse This fuse 1A protects the PC Board 17 Fuse This fuse 4A protects the wire feeder motor Loading the Wire Spool Load the wire spool on the sleev...

Page 11: ...feeding problems in the welding gun The pressure force should be set properly Decrease the pressure force slowly until the wire just begins to slide on the drive roll and then increase the force slightly by turning of the adjustment nut by one turn Inserting Electrode Wire into Welding Torch Remove the gas diffuser and contact tip from the welding gun Set wire feeding speed knob in its central pos...

Page 12: ...ce or repair operations it is recommended to contact the nearest technical service center or Lincoln Electric Maintenance or repairs performed by unauthorized service centers or personnel will null and void the manufacturers warranty The frequency of the maintenance operations may vary in accordance with the working environment where the machine is placed Any noticeable damage should be reported i...

Page 13: ...for any customer s particular purpose with respect to such information or advice As a matter of practical consideration we also cannot assume any responsibility for updating or correcting any such information or advice once it has been given nor does the provision of information or advice create expand or alter any warranty with respect to the sale of our products Lincoln Electric is a responsive ...

Page 14: ... First read the Part List reading instructions above then refer to the Spare Part manual supplied with the machine that contains a picture descriptive part number cross reference REACh 11 19 Communication in accordance with Article 33 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 REACh Some parts inside this product contain Bisphenol A BPA EC 201 245 8 CAS 80 05 7 Cadmium EC 231 152 8 CAS 7440 43 9 Lead EC 231 ...

Page 15: ...2 1 6mm POWERTEC 161C K14042 1 Adaptor for 5kg 200mm wire spool POWERTEC 191C 231C 271C Drive rolls and guide tubes 2 driven rolls KP14016 0 8 KP14016 1 0 KP14016 1 2 Solid wires 0 6 0 8mm 0 8 1 0mm 1 0 1 2mm KP14016 1 2A Aluminum wires 1 0 1 2mm KP14016 1 1R KP14016 1 6R Cored wires 1 0 1 2mm 1 2 1 6mm POWERTEC 191C 231C 271C K14042 1 Adaptor for 5kg 200mm wire spool K14048 1 CO2 aansluitset K140...

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