Lincoln Electric Welder 1GX User Manual

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IM445-A  
February, 1995  
Magnum X-Tractor 1GX  
For use with equipment having Code Number:  
10204  
Safety Depends on You  
Lincoln arc welding and cutting  
equipment is designed and built  
with safety in mind. However, your  
overall safety can be increased  
by proper installation ... and  
thoughtful operation on your part.  
DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE  
OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT  
WITHOUT READING THIS MAN-  
UAL AND THE SAFETY PRE-  
CAUTIONS  
CONTAINED  
THROUGHOUT. And, most  
importantly, think before you act  
and be careful.  
OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
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SAFETY  
WELDING SPARKS can  
cause fire or explosion.  
CYLINDER may explode  
if damaged.  
4.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area.  
If this is not possible, cover them to prevent  
5.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders  
containing the correct shielding gas for the  
the welding sparks from starting a fire.  
Remember that welding sparks and hot  
materials from welding can easily go through small cracks  
and openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near  
hydraulic lines. Have a fire extinguisher readily available.  
process used and properly operating  
regulators designed for the gas and  
pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for  
the application and maintained in good condition.  
5.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely  
chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.  
4.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site,  
special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous  
situations. Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI  
Standard Z49.1) and the operating information for the  
equipment being used.  
5.c. Cylinders should be located:  
Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to  
physical damage.  
4.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode  
circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can  
cause overheating and create a fire hazard.  
•A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and  
any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.  
5.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other  
electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.  
4.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the  
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures  
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances  
inside. They can cause an explosion even though they have  
been “cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended  
Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of  
Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous  
Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society  
(see address above).  
5.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet  
when opening the cylinder valve.  
5.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand  
tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for  
use.  
5.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas  
cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l,  
“Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in  
Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas Association  
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.  
4.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or  
welding. They may explode.  
4.f. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil  
free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt,  
cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear  
ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places.  
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a  
welding area.  
FOR ELECTRICALLY  
powered equipment.  
6.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect  
switch at the fuse box before working on  
the equipment.  
4.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding  
area as practical. Work cables connected to the building  
framework or other locations away from the welding area  
increase the possibility of the welding current passing  
through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate circuits.  
This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or  
cables until they fail.  
6.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National  
Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
6.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National  
Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.  
4.h. Also see item 7c.  
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SAFETY  
FOR ENGINE  
ELECTRIC AND MAG-  
NETIC FIELDS  
may be dangerous  
powered equipment.  
7.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance  
work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.  
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8.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes  
localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding  
current creates EMF fields around welding cables and  
welding machines  
7.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated  
areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes  
outdoors.  
8.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and  
welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician  
before welding.  
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8.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health  
effects which are now not known.  
7.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame  
welding arc or when the engine is run-  
ning. Stop the engine and allow it to cool  
before refueling to prevent spilled fuel  
from vaporizing on contact with hot  
engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel  
when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it  
up and do not start engine until fumes  
have been eliminated.  
8d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to  
minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:  
8.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure  
them with tape when possible.  
8.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.  
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8.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and  
work cables. If the electrode cable is on your right  
7.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers  
and devices in position and in good repair.  
Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away  
from V-belts, gears, fans and all other  
moving parts when starting, operating or  
repairing equipment.  
side, the work cable should also be on your right side.  
8.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as  
possible to the area being welded.  
8.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.  
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7.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety  
guards to perform required maintenance. Remove  
guards only when necessary and replace them when the  
maintenance requiring their removal is complete.  
Always use the greatest care when working near moving  
parts.  
7.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do not  
attempt to override the governor or idler by pushing on  
the throttle control rods while the engine is running.  
7.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while  
turning the engine or welding generator during maintenance  
work, disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or  
magneto wire as appropriate.  
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7.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the  
radiator pressure cap when the engine is  
hot.  
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SAFETY  
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ  
6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de  
prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles.  
Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions  
et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce  
manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv-  
antes:  
7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de  
la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un  
échauffement et un risque d’incendie.  
Sûreté Pour Soudage A LArc  
8. S’assurer que la masse est connectée le plus prés possible de  
la zone de travail qu’il est pratique de le faire. Si on place la  
masse sur la charpente de la construction ou d’autres endroits  
éloignés de la zone de travail, on augmente le risque de voir  
passer le courant de soudage par les chaines de levage,  
câbles de grue, ou autres circuits. Cela peut provoquer des  
risques d’incendie ou d’echauffement des chaines et des  
câbles jusqu’à ce qu’ils se rompent.  
1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique:  
a. Les circuits à l’électrode et à la piéce sont sous tension  
quand la machine à souder est en marche. Eviter toujours  
tout contact entre les parties sous tension et la peau nue  
ou les vétements mouillés. Porter des gants secs et sans  
trous pour isoler les mains.  
b. Faire trés attention de bien s’isoler de la masse quand on  
soude dans des endroits humides, ou sur un plancher met-  
allique ou des grilles metalliques, principalement dans  
les positions assis ou couché pour lesquelles une grande  
partie du corps peut être en contact avec la masse.  
c. Maintenir le porte-électrode, la pince de masse, le câble de  
soudage et la machine à souder en bon et sûr état defonc-  
tionnement.  
9. Assurer une ventilation suffisante dans la zone de soudage.  
Ceci est particuliérement important pour le soudage de tôles  
galvanisées plombées, ou cadmiées ou tout autre métal qui  
produit des fumeés toxiques.  
10. Ne pas souder en présence de vapeurs de chlore provenant  
d’opérations de dégraissage, nettoyage ou pistolage. La  
chaleur ou les rayons de l’arc peuvent réagir avec les vapeurs  
du solvant pour produire du phosgéne (gas fortement toxique)  
ou autres produits irritants.  
d.Ne jamais plonger le porte-électrode dans l’eau pour le  
refroidir.  
e. Ne jamais toucher simultanément les parties sous tension  
des porte-électrodes connectés à deux machines à soud-  
er parce que la tension entre les deux pinces peut être le  
total de la tension à vide des deux machines.  
11. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la sûreté, voir  
le code “Code for safety in welding and cutting” CSA Standard  
W 117.2-1974.  
f. Si on utilise la machine à souder comme une source de  
courant pour soudage semi-automatique, ces precautions  
pour le porte-électrode s’applicuent aussi au pistolet de  
soudage.  
2. Dans le cas de travail au dessus du niveau du sol, se protéger  
contre les chutes dans le cas ou on recoit un choc. Ne jamais  
enrouler le câble-électrode autour de n’importe quelle partie  
du corps.  
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ POUR  
LES MACHINES À SOUDER À  
TRANSFORMATEUR ET À  
REDRESSEUR  
3. Un coup d’arc peut être plus sévère qu’un coup de soliel,  
donc:  
a. Utiliser un bon masque avec un verre filtrant approprié  
ainsi qu’un verre blanc afin de se protéger les yeux du ray-  
onnement de l’arc et des projections quand on soude ou  
quand on regarde l’arc.  
1. Relier à la terre le chassis du poste conformement au code de  
l’électricité et aux recommendations du fabricant. Le dispositif  
de montage ou la piece à souder doit être branché à une  
bonne mise à la terre.  
b. Porter des vêtements convenables afin de protéger la peau  
de soudeur et des aides contre le rayonnement de l‘arc.  
c. Protéger l’autre personnel travaillant à proximité au  
soudage à l’aide d’écrans appropriés et non-inflammables.  
2. Autant que possible, I’installation et l’entretien du poste seront  
effectués par un électricien qualifié.  
3. Avant de faires des travaux à l’interieur de poste, la debranch-  
er à l’interrupteur à la boite de fusibles.  
4. Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont émises de l’arc de  
soudage. Se protéger avec des vêtements de protection libres  
de l’huile, tels que les gants en cuir, chemise épaisse, pan-  
talons sans revers, et chaussures montantes.  
4. Garder tous les couvercles et dispositifs de sûreté à leur  
place.  
5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de  
soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les  
zones où l’on pique le laitier.  
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to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product •••  
as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you!  
Thank You  
Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately  
When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, Claims  
for material damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the transportation company at the  
time the shipment is received.  
Please record your equipment identification information below for future reference. This information can be found  
on your machine nameplate.  
Model Name & Number _____________________________________  
Code & Serial Number _____________________________________  
Date of Purchase _____________________________________  
Whenever you request replacement parts for or information on this equipment always supply the information you  
have recorded above.  
Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it  
handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection.  
The level of seriousness to be applied to each is explained below:  
WARNING  
This statement appears where the information must be followed exactly to avoid serious personal injury or  
loss of life.  
CAUTION  
This statement appears where the information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to  
this equipment.  
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Page  
Safety .......................................................................................................................................i-iv  
Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A  
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A-1  
Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................................A-2  
General Description..............................................................................................................A-2  
Connection to Power Supply and Welding Power Source....................................................A-2  
Connection to the Gun and Cable Assembly.......................................................................A-3  
Locating the Vacuum Source ...............................................................................................A-3  
Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B  
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................B-1  
Operating Instructions ..........................................................................................................B-1  
Maintenance....................................................................................................................Section C  
Safety Precautions...............................................................................................................C-1  
Routine and Periodic Maintenance......................................................................................C-1  
Emptying the Spark Trap...............................................................................................C-1  
Replacing the Filter.......................................................................................................C-1  
Changing Motor Brushes..............................................................................................C-1  
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................Section D  
Parts Manual ...................................................................................................................Appendix  
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A-1  
INSTALLATION  
Technical Specifications- Magnum X-Tractor 1GX  
INPUT  
Sales Spec  
Input Voltage  
Input Current  
10 A (light duty, intermittent use)  
K173-2  
120V, 1ø 50/60 Hz  
VACUUM SPECIFICATIONS  
Air Flow without a hose  
Air Flow with provided hose attached  
96 ft3 / min (164 m3 / hr)  
88 ft3 / min (149 m3 / hr)  
FILTER LIFE  
Approximately 400 lbs. of electrode under normal solid wire GMAW conditions  
OPERATING SOUND LEVEL  
75 dBA  
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF DELAY  
5 to 25 seconds (user adjustable)  
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS  
HEIGHT  
WIDTH  
DEPTH  
WEIGHT  
14.4” (365 mm)  
8.1” (205 mm)  
32.5” (825 mm)  
34 lbs (15.5 kg)  
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A-2  
INSTALLATION  
Read this entire installation section before you  
start installation.  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The K173-2 Magnum X-Tractor vacuum source is  
made up of a vacuum motor and control assembly, a  
sheet metal filter cabinet with filter, and a metal spark  
trap with an inlet pipe on it. These three basic compo-  
nents fasten together and can easily be separated for  
servicing. The vacuum is also shipped with a hose  
adapter to fit 1-3/4” (45 mm) exhaust hose. Lincoln  
Electric has 1-3/4” hoses for both regular duty (PVC  
flexhose S19947- ) and heavy duty (Reinforced rubber  
S14927-8) applications.  
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.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
The vacuum motor and control are enclosed in a mold-  
ed housing. Inside the housing are the vacuum motor  
and blower. The motor uses a separate source of cool-  
ing air, independent of the warm filtered air, to assure  
cool operation. The motor also uses long life carbon  
brushes that can be replaced should they ever wear  
out. On top of the housing are the power on/off/auto  
rocker switch, adjustable rotary knob to set the auto-  
matic shut off delay time after welding stops, a full filter  
indicator light to signal when the filter needs changing,  
a pilot light to indicate that the power switch is in the  
“auto” mode, and an area designed to accept the work  
cable so the unit can sense welding current in the  
cable.  
•Do not touch electrically live parts such  
as internal wiring.  
•Insulate yourself from the work and  
ground.  
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.  
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MOVING PARTS can injure.  
•Do not operate with covers open or fil-  
ter removed.  
•Keep away from moving parts.  
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Only qualified personnel should install, use or service  
this equipment.  
The sheet metal filter cabinet is a non-pressurized cab-  
inet. All the vacuum air flow passes through the totally  
enclosed disposable filter and out the top of the cabi-  
net through a sound trap. This means that the cabinet  
can be drilled and mounted more permanently, as long  
as the fasteners don’t puncture the cardboard filter  
box. The filter can be removed from the cabinet with-  
out tools, thrown away as a unit, and a new one  
installed in one or two minutes. Because the filter  
media is totally enclosed, the user will not come in con-  
tact with the collected matter. The filter life varies  
based on the electrode and welding parameters used.  
The filter efficiency is 99.7%.  
The Magnum X-Tractor 1GX vacuum source was  
designed to provide the required fume extraction vacu-  
um for any semiautomatic Magnum X-Tractor fume  
extraction gun and cable assembly. The X-Tractor 1GX  
will filter the collected visible particulate matter and  
exhaust visibly clean air. There is an indicator light on  
the unit that signals when the filter needs to be  
changed. The 1GX uses a cardboard enclosed, dis-  
posable filter that is extremely easy and clean to  
change.  
At the opposite end of the filter cabinet from the vacu-  
um is the sheet metal spark trap and inlet pipe. The  
spark trap can be removed without tools, emptied, and  
replaced in about a minute.  
The 1GX vacuum is portable and is intended for light  
duty or intermittent use. Because it has a disposable  
(i.e. not cleanable) paper filter, the X-Tractor 1GX is not  
recommended for heavy duty applications such as  
Innershield®. The 1GX can be operated either in the  
continuous mode or in the automatic mode. The auto  
mode senses the current in the welding cable to turn  
the vacuum on, and after a user determined time delay,  
will turn itself off after welding stops.  
Connection to Power Supply and  
Welding Power Source  
The Magnum X-Tractor 1GX vacuum source is shipped  
from the factory with a standard grounded 115 volt plug  
attached to the end of the 16.4 ft. (5 meter) long input  
power cord. This plug can be mated to any 115V/50/60  
Hz supply, either in the wall or the auxiliary receptacles  
provided on some welding power sources.  
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A-3  
INSTALLATION  
In order to take advantage of the automatic stop/start  
feature of the K173-2, the work cable from the power  
source needs to be routed through the sensor located  
at the motor end of the vacuum source. This sensor, or  
cable holder, is located on top of the plastic motor  
housing and has two bristle brushes on it which keep  
the cable in place. For low current welding applica-  
tions, the work cable may need to be routed through  
the cable holder twice to assure 100% performance of  
the sensor.  
instructions provided with that equipment.  
d)Mark and drill both the vacuum cabinet and  
the other panel for the fasteners to be used.  
e)Fasten the cabinet to the mating panel, using  
any spacers if they are required. Carefully  
choose fasteners with flat heads or other low  
type head so they don’t interfere inside the  
vacuum cabinet with filter installation.  
f)Carefully reassemble and connect both the  
power source (or other equipment) and the  
vacuum unit.  
Connection to the Gun and Cable  
Assembly  
The hose adapter supplied will mate with any 1-3/4”  
(45 mm) exhaust hose. Lincoln Electric has 1-3/4”  
hoses for both regular duty (PVC flexhose S19947- )  
and heavy duty (Reinforced rubber 14927-8) applica-  
tions. Simply connect the hose adapter to the hose  
and connect the adapter to the K173-2. Do the same  
at the other end of the hose with the gun or suction  
head being used.  
Tighten the hose clamps to keep the hose in place.  
Locating the Vacuum Source  
Because of its size and weight, the X-Tractor 1GX can  
be located almost anywhere in the work area. Since  
only particulate matter is filtered out of the air and  
because the unfiltered gases may contain odors, it is  
recommended that the vacuum be placed away from  
the user and other personnel as far as convenient with-  
in the constraints of the hoses and cables.  
The filter cabinet of the 1GX is not pressurized, so it is  
possible to drill holes in the sheet metal box without  
affecting performance. This means that a more per-  
manent mounting can be achieved by bolting or screw-  
ing the vacuum to a power source or other nearby  
equipment. If this type of mounting is desired:  
a)Physically check that the vacuum will fit in  
the desired location, and that the spark trap  
and filter cartridge can still be maintained  
after the installation. This may require that a  
special spacer or washer be made to keep  
the vacuum spaced away from the other  
equipment.  
b)Remove the spark trap, filter cartridge, and  
blower/motor assembly from the cabinet.  
c)Carefully remove the panel from the power  
source or other equipment that the vacuum  
will be mounted to, following all warnings and  
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OPERATION  
Read and understand this entire section before operat-  
ing your Magnum X-Tractor 1GX.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
The 1GX vacuum can be operated in either the “On” or  
“Auto” mode by selecting the desired operation at the  
rocker switch on the motor housing. In the “On” posi-  
tion, the vacuum will be on continuously. In the “Auto”  
position, the “Auto On” light will be illuminated but the  
vacuum will only come on when the sensor detects  
welding current in the cable.  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have  
thoroughly read all operating and maintenance man-  
uals supplied with your equipment and any related  
welding machine it will be used with. They include  
important safety precautions, operating and mainte-  
nance instructions and parts lists.  
NOTE:The work cable must be routed through the  
cable holder on the motor housing in order for the  
“Auto” feature to work.  
WARNING  
“Auto” operation of the vacuum will reduce shop noise  
when there is no welding being done. It will also  
increase the life of the vacuum motor and brushes dra-  
matically since, in semiautomatic welding, the unit will  
probably be off more than 50% of the time.  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
•Do not touch electrically live parts such  
as output terminals or internal wiring.  
•Insulate yourself from the work and  
ground.  
When utilizing the “Auto” feature, the operator should  
adjust the delay knob for the application. This knob will  
allow the vacuum to continue operating from 5 to 25  
seconds after welding stops. The longer delay time  
should be used when:  
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.  
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WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or  
explosion.  
•There is a series of very quick tack welds, so  
the vacuum doesn’t keep stopping and start-  
ing.  
•Keep flammable material away.  
•In applications that cause the gun to run hot,  
the delay will help the gun cool off more quick-  
ly between welds.  
•Do not weld upon containers which  
have held combustibles.  
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•In very smoky conditions, the delay will help  
clear out more residual fumes.  
ARC RAYS can burn.  
•Wear eye, ear and body protection.  
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Only qualified personnel should operate this equip-  
ment.  
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Always operate this equipment with the filter installed  
and covers in place as these provide maximum protec-  
tion from moving parts and insure proper vacuum oper-  
ation and cooling air flow.  
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MAINTENANCE  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
EXCESSIVE AIR FILTER RESTRICTION WILL  
RESULT IN REDUCED VACUUM LIFE. ALWAYS  
CHANGE THE FILTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE  
AFTER THE CHANGE FILTER LIGHT ILLUMINATES.  
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•Have a qualified technician do the maintenance  
and troubleshooting work.  
•Turn the equipment off before working inside the  
machine.  
a)Turn off power to the vacuum.  
•Remove covers only when necessary and replace  
them when the maintenance requiring their  
removal is complete.  
b)Remove the hose from the spark trap.  
c)Release the latches and remove the trap  
from the filter cabinet.  
•Always use the greatest care when working near  
moving parts.  
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d)Pull the filter out of the cabinet.  
e)Push a new filter into the cabinet. Be sure it  
is fully inserted (a small pipe inside the cab-  
inet must be forced through the back of the  
filter, so be sure to push the cartridge com-  
pletely in).  
Read the Safety Precautions in front of this manual and  
the welder instruction manual before working on this  
machine.  
Keep all equipment covers and devices in position and  
in good repair. Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools  
away from fans and all other moving parts when oper-  
ating or repairing the equipment.  
f)Reinstall the spark trap and replace the hose.  
Changing Motor Brushes  
If the carbon motor brushes become worn out, replace  
them by following the instructions provided with the  
replacement brushes.  
ROUTINE AND PERIODIC  
MAINTENANCE  
Emptying the Spark Trap  
The spark trap should be emptied each time a filter is  
changed, and more often when the welding conditions  
cause high spatter.  
a)Remove the hose from the spark trap.  
b)Release the latches and pull the trap from  
the filter cabinet.  
c)Shake the opening of the spark trap over a  
waste bin until the trap is empty.  
d)Reinstall the trap and reconnect the hose.  
Replacing the Filter  
The filter cartridge in the Magnum X-Tractor 1GX is dis-  
posable and should last through the use of about 400  
lbs. of electrode under normal solid wire GMAW condi-  
tions. The indicator light on the motor housing will light  
up when the filter is in need of replacement.  
MAGNUM X-TRACTOR 1GX  
 
D-1  
D-1  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
WARNING  
Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician  
and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid  
Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this  
manual.  
__________________________________________________________________________  
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to  
help you locate and repair possible machine  
malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step  
procedure listed below.  
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).  
Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM  
(SYMPTOMS)”. This column describes pos-  
sible symptoms that the machine may exhib-  
it. Find the listing that best describes the  
symptom that the machine is exhibiting.  
Symptoms are grouped into the following  
categories: engine problems, function prob-  
lems and output problems.  
Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF  
ACTION  
If you have exhausted all of the items in step  
2. Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized  
Field Service Facility.  
Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL TESTS.  
The second column labeled “POSSIBLE  
AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT(S)” lists the  
obvious external possibilities that may con-  
tribute to the machine symptom. Perform  
these tests/checks in the order listed. In  
general, these tests can be conducted with-  
out removing the case wrap-around cover.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local  
Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.  
MAGNUM X-TRACTOR 1GX  
 
D-2  
D-2  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENTS(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
PROBLEMS  
Low Vacuum.  
1.Be sure all tubing connections are  
tight and there are no punctures in  
hose.  
Motor won’t operate in any mode.  
1.Verify power to the unit.  
2.Check motor brushes and replace  
if necessary.  
Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized  
Field Service Facility for technical  
1.Check to see that the “Auto” light is troubleshooting assistance.  
on.  
Motor won’t operate in “Auto” mode.  
2.Be sure that the welding “work”  
cable is properly routed through the  
cable holder on the vacuum motor  
housing. Route the cable through  
twice for lower current welding appli-  
cations.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local  
Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.  
MAGNUM X-TRACTOR 1GX  
 
1
1
PARTS  
MAGNUM  
X-TRACTOR 1GX  
PARTS MANUAL  
Code: 10204  
NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the  
Lincoln Electric Parts List.  
MAGNUM X-TRACTOR 1GX  
 
2
2
PARTS  
P-202-K  
MAGNUM X-TRACTOR VACUUM SOURCE  
L8481  
2-3-95K  
NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always  
refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List.  
MAGNUM X-TRACTOR 1GX  
 
3
3
PARTS  
P-202-K.1  
MAGNUM X-TRACTOR VACUUM SOURCE  
Part  
No.  
No.  
Req’d.  
Item  
1
Description  
Filter  
S20000-1  
S20000-2  
S20000-3  
S20000-4  
S20000-5  
S20000-6  
S20000-7  
S20000-8  
S20000-9  
S20000-10  
S20000-11  
S20000-12  
S20000-15  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Complete Motor Assembly  
Brush (To Hold Work Cable)  
Rubber Feet (3 pieces)  
Handle  
3
4
5
6
Sound Trap  
7
Spark Trap  
8
Rocker Switch (3 Position)  
Potentiometer  
9
10  
11  
12  
15  
Knob  
Circuit Board  
Carbon Brushes  
Exhaust Cover  
ITEMS NOT ILLUSTRATED  
13  
14  
Hose Dia. 45mm (1.77”) x 5m (16.4 ft) long  
(Standard on K173-1, Optional on K173-2)  
Hose Connector  
S19947-5  
1
1
S20591-12  
2-22-95  
NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the  
Lincoln Electric Parts List.  
MAGNUM X-TRACTOR 1GX  
 
Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away.  
Wear eye, ear and body protection.  
electrode with skin or wet clothing.  
Insulate yourself from work and  
ground.  
WARNING  
Spanish  
No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible  
Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el  
bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-  
da.  
Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra.  
fuera del área de trabajo.  
cuerpo.  
AVISO DE  
PRECAUCION  
French  
Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête-  
ments mouillés entrer en contact  
avec des pièces sous tension.  
Gardez à lécart de tout matériel  
inflammable.  
Protégez vos yeux, vos oreilles et  
votre corps.  
ATTENTION  
Isolez-vous du travail et de la terre.  
German  
Berühren Sie keine stromführenden  
Teile oder Elektroden mit Ihrem  
Körper oder feuchter Kleidung!  
Isolieren Sie sich von den  
Entfernen Sie brennbarres Material! Tragen Sie Augen-, Ohren- und Kör-  
perschutz!  
WARNUNG  
Elektroden und dem Erdboden!  
Portuguese  
Não toque partes elétricas e elec-  
trodos com a pele ou roupa molha-  
da.  
Mantenha inflamáveis bem guarda- Use proteção para a vista, ouvido e  
dos.  
corpo.  
ATENÇÃO  
Isole-se da peça e terra.  
Japanese  
Chinese  
Korean  
Arabic  
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO  
BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYERS SAFETY PRACTICES.  
SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO Y LOS  
CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR, SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU SUPERVISOR.  
LISEZ ET COMPRENEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT EN CE QUI REGARDE CET EQUIPMENT ET LES PRODUITS A  
ETRE EMPLOYES ET SUIVEZ LES PROCEDURES DE SECURITE DE VOTRE EMPLOYEUR.  
LESEN SIE UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE BETRIEBSANLEITUNG DER ANLAGE UND DEN ELEKTRODENEINSATZ DES HER-  
STELLERS. DIE UNFALLVERHÜTUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN DES ARBEITGEBERS SIND EBENFALLS ZU BEACHTEN.  
 
Keep your head out of fumes.  
Use ventilation or exhaust to  
remove fumes from breathing zone.  
Turn power off before servicing.  
Do not operate with panel open or  
guards off.  
WARNING  
Spanish  
Los humos fuera de la zona de res-  
piración.  
Mantenga la cabeza fuera de los  
humos. Utilice ventilación o  
aspiración para gases.  
Desconectar el cable de ali-  
mentación de poder de la máquina  
antes de iniciar cualquier servicio.  
No operar con panel abierto o  
guardas quitadas.  
AVISO DE  
PRECAUCION  
French  
Débranchez le courant avant lentre- Nopérez pas avec les panneaux  
tien.  
Gardez la tête à l’écart des fumées.  
Utilisez un ventilateur ou un aspira-  
teur pour ôter les fumées des zones  
de travail.  
ouverts ou avs dispositifs de  
protection
ATTENTION  
German  
Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten  
abschalten! (Netzstrom völlig öff-  
nen; Maschine anhalten!)  
Ase  
n  
Vermeiden Sie das Einatmen von  
Schweibrauch!  
Sorgen Sie für gute Be- und  
Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes!  
WARNUNG  
Portuguese  
Não opere com as tampas re
Desligue a corrente ante
serviço.  
tado das partes  
om os paineis abertos  
as removidas.  
Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça.  
Use ventilação e exhaustão para  
remover fumo da zona respiratória.  
ATENÇÃO  
Não toque as parte
Japanese  
Chinese  
Korean  
Arabic  
SEE IMWS 1  
WARRANTY SUPERSEDED  
LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO FABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIPAMENTO E AS PARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS  
PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR.  
 

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