Page 2 - SAFETY; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS; WARNING
ELECTRIC ANDMAGNETIC FIELDSmay be dangerous 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localised Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Weldingcurrent creates EMF fields around welding cables andwelding machines. 2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers and welders having a pa...
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ELECTRIC SHOCKcan kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on.Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bareskin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-freegloves to insulate hands. 3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dryinsulation. Make ...
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F O R E L E C T R I C A L LYpowered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on theequipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer ’srecommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipme...
Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
iv SAFETY iv PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 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 suivantes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secous...
Page 6 - Minimising exposure; Welders with pacemakers
v SAFETY v WELDING, EMF & PACEMAKERS All welders should follow safe practices that minimise theirexposure to electric and magnetic fields (EMF). For welders wearing implanted pacemakers, safe weldingpractices are particularly important and additional proceduresshould be followed by those who hav...
Page 7 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This welding machine must be used by trained operatorsonly. Read this manual carefully before attempting to use thewelding machine. Conformance Products displaying the C-Tick mark are in conformity withAustralian/New Zealand requirements for ElectromagneticCompatibility (EMC). They are: • manufactur...
Page 8 - vii; Thank You; Please Examine Carton and Equipment for Damage Immediately; CAUTION
WARNING vii vii Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product -as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Please Examine Carton and Equipment for Damage Immediately When this equipment is shi...
Page 9 - viii; TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-vi Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secti...
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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Section C Optional Field Installed Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1 Maintenance . ....
Page 11 - INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE; Cummins; PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS; INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Vantage 575 (K2170-1) INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Make /Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting Capacities System Cummins 4 cylinder High Idle 1590 3.3L 12VDC battery Fuel 94.6L B3.3 36kw (48 HP) Low Idle 1300 (199 cu in) & Starter (25 US gal) Diesel Engine @ 150...
Page 12 - STORING; ANGLE OF OPERATION
Read this entire installation section before you startinstallation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to use this equipment until you havethoroughly read all operating and maintenance manualssupplied with your machine. They include important safetyprecautions, detailed engine starting, operating and...
Page 13 - LIFTING; HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
LIFTING The Vantage lift bale should be used to lift the machine. TheVantage is shipped with the lift bale retracted. Before attemptingto lift the Vantage the lift bale must be secured in a raisedposition. Secure the lift bale as follows: a. Open the engine compartment door. b. Locate the 2 access h...
Page 14 - PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE; OIL; FUEL CAP
PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE READ the engine operating and maintenance instructionssupplied with this machine. • Keep hands away from the engine muffler or HOT engine parts. • Stop engine and allow to cool before fuelling. • Do not smoke when fuelling. • Fill fuel tank at a moderate rate and do not ...
Page 15 - WELDING TERMINALS
The Vantage is shipped with the negative battery cabledisconnected. Before you operate the machine, make sure theEngine Switch is in the OFF position and attach the disconnectedcable securely to the negative (-) battery terminal. Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery terminal.Replace a...
Page 16 - REMOTE CONTROL; OUTPUT
REMOTE CONTROL OUTPUT The Vantage is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin connector. The6-pin connector is for connecting the K857 or K857-1 RemoteControl or for TIG welding, the K870 foot Amptrol or the K936-2hand Amptrol. When in the CC-STICK, DOWNHILL PIPE, or CV-WIRE modes and when a remote contro...
Page 17 - CONNECTION OF LN-15 TO THE VANTAGE
A-7 INSTALLATION A-7 Vantage 575 CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRICWIRE FEEDERS Shut off welder before making any electrical connections. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECTION OF LN-7, LN-8 OR LN-742 TO THEVANTAGE • Shut the welder off. • Connec...
Page 18 - CONNECTION OF THE LN-25 TO THE VANTAGE
CONNECTION OF THE LN-25 TO THE VANTAGE The LN-25 with or without an internal contactor may be used withthe Vantage. See the appropriate connection diagram in theDIAGRAMS section. NOTE : The LN-25 (K431) Remote Control Module and (K432) Remote Cable are not recommended for use with the Vantage. • Shu...
Page 19 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; GENERAL DESCRIPTION; WELDER; GENERATOR; OPERATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand this entire section before operating your Vantage. Do not attempt to use this equipment until you havethoroughly read all operating and maintenance manualssupplied with your machine. They include important safetyprecautions, detailed engine starting, operating...
Page 20 - ENGINE CONTROLS; CONTROLS AND SETTINGS; Figure B.1 Case Front Panel Controls
ENGINE CONTROLS (Items 1 through 9) 1. RUN STOP SWITCH Toggling the switch to the RUN position energizes the fuelsolenoid for approximately 30 seconds. The engine must bestarted within that time or the fuel solenoid will deenergize, andthe switch must be toggled to reset the timer. 2. START PUSHBUTT...
Page 22 - AUXILIARY POWER CONTROLS
WELDING CONTROLS (Items 10 through 19) 10. OUTPUT CONTROL: The OUTPUT dial is used to preset the output voltage or current as displayed on the digital meters for thefour welding modes. When in the CC-STICK, DOWNHILL PIPE orCV-WIRE modes and when a remote control is connected to the6-Pin or 14-Pin Co...
Page 23 - ENGINE OPERATION; STARTING THE ENGINE; STOPPING THE ENGINE
21. CIRCUIT BREAKERS These circuit breakers provide separate overload currentprotection for each 220V receptacle, the 42VAC AND 115VAC inthe 14-Pin connector and battery circuit overload protection. 22. 220VAC RECEPTACLES These three 220VAC receptacles provide up to 15 amp ratingeach. Refer to the A...
Page 24 - TYPICAL FUEL CONSUMPTION; WELDER OPERATION; DUTY CYCLE
B-6 OPERATION B-6 Vantage 575 BREAK-IN PERIOD The engine used to supply power for your welder is a heavy duty,industrial engine. It is designed and built for rugged use. It is verynormal for any engine to use small quantities of oil until the break-in is accomplished. Check the oil level twice a day...
Page 26 - AUXILIARY POWER OPERATION; ELECTRODE
CV-WIRE MODE Connect a wire feeder to the Vantage and set welder controlsaccording to the instructions listed earlier in this section. The Vantage in the ”CV-WIRE” position, permits it to be used witha broad range of flux cored wire (Innershield and Outershield)electrodes and solid wires for MIG wel...
Page 27 - Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads
B-9 OPERATION B-9 Vantage 575 TABLE B.4 Vantage Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads * Each receptacle is limited to 15 amps. TABLE B.5 Vantage Extension Cord Length Recommendations Current Voltage Load Maximum Allowable Cord Length in m (ft) for Conductor Size (Amps) Volts) (Watts) 2.5 2 mm (14AWG)...
Page 28 - OPTIONAL FIELD INSTALLED ACCESSORIES; ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL FIELD INSTALLED ACCESSORIES KA1373 POWER PLUG KIT - Provides a plug for each receptacle. K857 8.5m or K857-20 20m (100ft.) REMOTE CONTROL - Portable control provides same dial range as the output controlon the welder from a location up to the specified length from thewelder. Has convenient ...
Page 29 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; DAILY; ENGINE MAINTENANCE; AIR FILTER; MAINTENANCE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Have a qualified technician do the maintenance andtroubleshooting work. • Turn the engine off before working inside the machine. • Remove guards only when necessary and replace them when the maintenance requiring their removal is complete. • Always use the greatest care when wor...
Page 32 - HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; TROUBLESHOOTING
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate andrepair possible machine malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below. Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM). Look under the column labelled “PROBLEM (SYMPTOMS)”. Thiscolumn describes possible symptoms that the machine mayex...
Page 33 - Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual; PROBLEMS
E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual Vantage 575 CAUTION ºIf 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 trouble...
Page 35 - POSSIBLE AREAS OF; RECOMMENDED; FUNCTION PROBLEMS
PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Engine goes to low idle but does not stay atlow idle. No welding output or auxiliary output. Welder has some/ no output and no control.Auxiliary output OK No welding output. Auxiliary output OK. No auxiliary power. POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT(S) 1. Faulty Peripheral PCB, Pull...
Page 36 - DIAGRAMS
F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 Vantage 575 NOTE: This diagram is for reference only . It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific dia- gram for your particular machine is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. 200 200 B 5H 201 200A 201 A BR U S H 42B 41A ROT OR ...
Page 38 - GRAM; ARNING
F-3 DIAGRAMS F-3 Vantage 575 CONNECTION DIAGRAM: GND 75 76 77 GREEN K291 OR K404 75 INPUT CABLE 76 N.E. 77 K775 OPTIONAL REMO TE CONTR OL D AMA GED . THE ENGINE GO VERNOR SETTING IS PRE-SET A T THE F A CT OR Y - DO NO T ADJUST ABO VE RPM SPECIFICA TIONS LISTED IN 81 42 41 31 31 32 32 2 2 4 4 21 21 G...
Page 39 - CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Page 44 - ARN
Vantage 575 F-9 DIAGRAMS F-9 CONNECTION DIAGRAM o r s e rvice t his e q u ip m e n t. O n ly qualified pe rs onne l s hou ld ins tall, u s e Keep aw ay from m ovi ng pa rt s . Keep gua rd s in p lac e. MO VING PART S ca n injure W ARN ING Do not touch e lectricall y liv e pa rt s . be fo re s e rvic...
Page 49 - DIMENSION PRINT
Vantage 575 F-14 DIAGRAMS F-14 DIMENSION PRINT TR AI LE R MOUN TI NG HOL E LO CAT IONS. * 28.9 9 73 6.3 19.6 3 49 8.6 6.55 16 6.4 23.6 9 60 1.7 50.3 8 12 79.7 54.4 4 13 82.8 14.6 3 37 1.6 37.3 0 94 7.4 45.3 8 11 52.7 63.1 0 16 02.7 6.56 16 6.6 42.0 0 10 66.8 50.8 1 12 90.6 16.8 5 42 8 33.5 3 85 1.7 ...
Page 50 - NOTES
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Vantage 575 WARNING AVISO DE PRECAUCION ATTENTION WARNUNG ATEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TOBE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y EN...
Page 53 - AVISO DE; ATTENTION
Vantage 575 WARNING AVISO DE PRECAUCION ATTENTION WARNUNG ATEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO FABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIPAMENTO E AS PARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● ...
