Page 2 - SAFETY; PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.; 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 3 - E L E C T R I C S H O C K c a n; ii; FUMES AND GASES
ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-res...
Page 4 - CYLINDER may explode; iii; Refer to
FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8.b. I n s t a l l e q u i p m e n t i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e U . S . N a t i o n a l E l e c t r i c a l C o d e , a l l l o c a l c o d e s a n d t...
Page 5 - iv; 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 6 - Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately
v v 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. Save t...
Page 8 - vii
vii SAFETY vii Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Conformance Products displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community Council Directive of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC). It was manufactured i...
Page 9 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
viii viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................
Page 11 - INSTALLATION; INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE; ENGINE
VANTAGE ® 500 (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 11298, 11299) , ( 30V for Codes 11524...
Page 12 - VANTAGE; MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
A-2 INSTALLATION VANTAGE ® 500 (CE) A-2 MODEL NUMBERS K2503-1, -3 (UK) K2503-2, -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 Connector 6 Pin Connector 4-pole...
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 ® 500 (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 ® 500 (CE) A-4 HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. For maximum rating, derate the machine 1.0% for every 2000 ft. (610m) up to 6000 ft. (1828m) and 2.0% for every 2000 ft. (610m) over 6000 ft. (1828m). Due to new EPA and other local...
Page 16 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
A-6 INSTALLATION VANTAGE ® 500 (CE) A-6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MACHINE GROUNDING Because this portable engine driven welder creates its own power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to an earth ground, unless the machine is connected to premises wiring (home, shop, etc.) To prevent dangerous e...
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® 500 (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; • D o n o t l e a v e u n a t t e n d e d; DIESEL FUEL
B-1 OPERATION VANTAGE ® 500 (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, DOWNHILL PIPE, ARC GOUGING or CV-WIRE modes and when a remote control is connected t...
Page 21 - DOWNHILL PIPE mode:; WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS WITH FLANGE NUT-
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 curren...
Page 22 - GLOW PLUG PUSH BUTTON; TYPICAL VANTAGE® 500 (CE) FUEL CONSUMPTION
B-4 OPERATION B-4 ENGINE CONTROLS: 12. RUN/STOP SWITCH - RUN position ener- gizes the engine prior to starting. STOP position s t o p s t h e e n g i n e . T h e o i l p r e s s u r e i n t e r l o c k switch prevents battery drain if the switch is left in the RUN position and the engine is not oper...
Page 23 - WELDER OPERATION; STOPPING THE ENGINE; CAUTION
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 within th...
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"9(4.8mm) 200-250 Amps 1/4"(6.4mm) 300-400 Amps 3/8"(10.0mm) 400-Max.Amps AUXILIARY POWER: Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. F...
Page 26 - ACCESSORIES; FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS /; REMOTE; WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS; Parts Kit for PTA-26V TIG Torch; 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 ® 500 (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 ® 500 (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 ® 500 (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 ® 500 (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 troublesh...
Page 35 - Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility; Contact
E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 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 troubleshooting assistance b...
Page 36 - C o n t a c t y o u r l o c a l L i n c o l n
E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 VANTAGE ® 500 (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 troublesh...
Page 39 - DIAGRAMS
Page 43 - WIRING DIAGRAM
F-5 WIRING DIAGRAM F-5 VANTAGE ® 500 (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 ® 500 (CE) L 1 3 0 4 7 B 2 5 .8 2 6 5 5 .8 2 7 .0 0 6 8 5 .8 5 .7 5 1 4 6 .0 3 5 .9 4 9 1 3 .0 2 4 .0 0 6 0 9 .6 3 9 .4 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 .6 0 5 2 3 .3 2 8 .9 5 7 3 5 .3 3 6 .0 6 9 1 5 .9 3 0 .8 1 7 8 2 .6 6 0 .0 0 1 5 2 4 .0 1 6 .7 5 4 2 5 .4 N .A . N .A . C E N T E R O ...
Page 46 - NOTES
