Lincoln Electric IM889-A - Manual

Page 2 - SAFETY; WARNING; ELECTRIC AND; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS; The Above For Diesel Engines

FOR ENGINEpowered equipment. 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors....

Page 4 - Refer to

iii SAFETY iii FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’srecommendations. 8.c. Ground the ...

Page 5 - PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ POUR

iv SAFETY iv Mar. ‘93 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 suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contr...

Page 8 - TThhaannkk Y; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

vii vii TThhaannkk Y Yoouu 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! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Sa...

Page 9 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

viii viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ................................................................................................A-1,...

Page 11 - INSTALLATION; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - VANTAGE; INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE; ENGINE

VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) (1) Output rating in watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power factor. Output voltage is within ± 10% at all loads up to rated capacity. When welding, available auxiliary power will be reduced. (2) Reduced to less than (32V for Codes 11296, 11297)(30V for Codes 11463, 114...

Page 12 - MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

A-2 INSTALLATION VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) A-2 (5) Center-Tapped to ground. MODEL NUMBERS K2502-1, -3 (UK) K2502-2, -4 (EUROPE) MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Receptacles Residual Current Device (RCD) Circuit Breakers (Thermal/Magnetic) Other Circuit Breakers 400V (3 Ph) x 1 230V (1 Ph) x 1 115V x 1 (5) 14 Pin Con...

Page 13 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; S e e a d d i t i o n a l w a r n i n g i n f o r m a t i o n a t; LOCATION AND VENTILATION

A-3 INSTALLATION VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) A-3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Only qualified personnel should install, use, or service this equipment. Do not attempt to use this equipment until youhave thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’sm a n u a l s u p p l i e d w i t h y o u r w e l d e r . I t i n c l u d e ...

Page 14 - Cold weather starting:; TOWING; VEHICLE MOUNTING; PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE

A-4 INSTALLATION VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) A-4 HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. For maximum rating, derate the machine 2.5% to 3.5% for every 1000 ft. (305 m). Due to new EPA and other local emissions regulations, modifications to the engine for high altitude a...

Page 16 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; MACHINE GROUNDING; WELDING OUTPUT CABLES; CAUTION

A-6 INSTALLATION VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) A-6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MACHINE GROUNDING B e c a u s e t h i s p o r t a b l e e n g i n e d r i v e n welder creates its own power, it is not necessary to c o n n e c t i t s f r a m e t o a n e a r t h g r o u n d , u n l e s s t h e m a c h i n e i s c o n ...

Page 17 - AUXILIARY POWER

C O N N E C T I O N O F L I N C O L N E L E C T R I C WIRE FEEDERS Connection of LN-15 to the VANTAGE 400 (CE) 1. Shut the welder off. 2. F o r e l e c t r o d e P o s i t i v e , c o n n e c t t h e e l e c t r o d e cable to the "+" terminal of the welder and work cable to the "-" ...

Page 19 - OPERATION; GENERAL DESCRIPTION; ENGINE OPERATION; DIESEL FUEL

B-1 OPERATION VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) B-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to use this equipment until youhave thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’sm a n u a l s u p p l i e d w i t h y o u r w e l d e r . I t i n c l u d e si m p o r t a n t s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s , d e t a i l e d e n g...

Page 20 - WELDING CONTROLS

B-2 OPERATION B-2 WELDING CONTROLS (Figure B.1) 1. OUTPUT CONTROL- The OUTPUT dial is used to preset the output voltage or current as displayed on the digital meters for the five welding modes. When in the CC-STICK, ARC GOUGING or CV-WIRE modes and when a remote control is connected to the 6-Pin or ...

Page 21 - WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS WITH FLANGE

B-3 OPERATION B-3 4. ARC CONTROL - The ARC CONTROL dial is active in the CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, and has different functions in these modes. This control is not active in the TIG and ARC GOUGING mode. CC-STICK mode: In this mode, the ARC CONTROL dial sets the short circuit current...

Page 22 - TYPICAL VANTAGE 400 (CE) FUEL CONSUMPTION; GLOW PLUG PUSH BUTTON

TYPICAL VANTAGE 400 (CE) FUEL CONSUMPTION TABLE B.2 PERKINS (404C-22), (404D-22) Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr) .29(1.10) .43(1.63) 1.27(4.81) 1.35(5.11) Codes 11296, 11297 15 gallon tank 51.93 34.96 11.80 11.11 Codes 11463, 11464 20 gallon tank 68.96 46.51 15.75 14.81 Running Time ( Hours) Low Idle - No Load1...

Page 23 - WELDER OPERATION; STOPPING THE ENGINE; DOWNHILL PIPE Welding

WELDER OPERATION DUTY CYCLE Duty Cycle is the percentage of time the load is being applied in a 10 minute period. For example a 60% duty cycle, represents 6 minutes of load and 4 minutes of no load in a 10 minute period. ELECTRODE INFORMATION For any electrode the procedures should be kept with- in ...

Page 25 - ARC GOUGING

Carbon Diameter Current Range (DC, electrode positive) 1/8" (3.2mm) 60-90 Amps 5/32" (4.0mm) 90-150 Amps 3/16" (4.8mm) 200-250 Amps 1/4" (6.4mm) 300-400 Amps AUXILIARY POWER: Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available rega...

Page 26 - ACCESSORIES; FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS /; WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS; TIG OPTIONS; PLASMA CUTTING

C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS / ACCESSORIES K903-1 SPARK ARRESTOR - Includes a heavy gage steel, approved spark arrestor, clamp and adapter for mounting to the muffler exhaust pipe. K704 ACCESSORY SET - Includes 35 ft. (10m) of elec- trode cable and 30 ft. (9.1m) of work cable, headshi...

Page 27 - MAINTENANCE; Routine Maintenance

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Have qualified personnel do all maintenance and troubleshooting work. • Turn the engine off before working inside the machine or servicing the engine. • R e m o v e g u a r d s o n l y w h e n n e c e s s a r y t o perform maintenance and r...

Page 28 - ENGINE OIL CHANGE

D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2 ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. It is recommended that each time the oil is changed the oil filter be changed as well. • Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative bat- tery cable to ensure safety. • Loc...

Page 29 - Clean Both Surfaces of the Outlet Tube; Caution; S e r v i c e I n s t r u c t i o n s; S i n g l e - a n d Tw o - S t a g e E n g i n e A i r C l e a n e r s

D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3 VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) Unfasten or unlatch theservice cover. Becausethe filter fits tightly over theoutlet tube to create the critical seal, there willbe some initial resistance, similar to breakingthe seal on a jar. Gently move the end of the filterback and forth to break the seal t...

Page 30 - COOLING SYSTEM

D-4 MAINTENANCE D-4 COOLING SYSTEM HOT COOLANT can burn skin. • Do not remove cap if radiator is hot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check the coolant level by observing the level in the radiator and recovery bottle. Add 50/50 antifreeze / water solution if ...

Page 31 - ENGINE ADJUSTMENT

D-5 MAINTENANCE D-5 FUEL FILTER 1. Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for water accumulation or sediment. 2. Replace the fuel filter if it is found with excessive water accumulation or sediment. Empty fuel pre-fil- ter. ENGINE ADJUSTMENT Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a Linc...

Page 33 - TROUBLESHOOTING; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) 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. CAUTION This Troubleshoo...

Page 34 - PROBLEMS

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 VANTAGE® 400 (CE) Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual 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 troublesho...

Page 39 - DIAGRAMS

Page 43 - WIRING DIAGRAM; ANT

F-5 WIRING DIAGRAM F-5 VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diag ram for a particular code is included with the machine. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department for a replacement...

Page 45 - DIMENSION PRINT

F-7 DIMENSION PRINT F-7 VANTAGE ® 400 (CE) L 1 2 9 6 4 A 25 .8 2 65 5. 8 27 .0 0 68 5. 8 55 .5 0 14 09 .7 2. 25 57 .2 5. 75 14 6. 0 35 .9 4 91 3. 0 24 .0 0 60 9. 6 39 .8 1 20 .6 0 52 3. 3 28 .9 5 73 5. 3 36 .0 6 91 5. 9 28 .1 3 71 4. 5 60 .0 0 15 24 .0 16 .2 5 41 2. 8 N. A. N. A. C EN TE R O F G RA ...

Page 46 - NOTES