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IM883-A
®
April, 2008
VANTAGE 400
For use with machines having Code Numbers: 11186, 11462
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 thought-
ful operation on your part. DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
Equ
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i i SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY
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ii ii SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK can ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY WELDING and CUTTING CYLINDER may explode SPARKS can if damaged. cause fire or explosion. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. containing the correct shielding gas for the If this is not possible, cover them to prevent process used and properly operating the welding sparks from starting a fire. regulators designed for the gas and Remember that welding sparks and hot pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for mat
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iv iv SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque dʼincendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un antes: échauffement et un risqu
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v v for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product Thank You ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equip- ment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Linco
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vi vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................A-1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................A-2 VRD (Voltage Reduction Device)........................................
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vii vii TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance......................................................................................................Section D Safety Precautions ................................................................................................D-1 Routine Maintenance ............................................................................................D-1 Engine Service Items.............................................................................................D-1
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A-1 A-1 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - VANTAGE 400 (K2410-1) (K2410-2) INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting Capacities PERKINS cu. in. (ltrs.) System (K2410-1) 4 cylinder 135.6(2.2) 12VDC Battery & Fuel: 15 gal. 404C-22 32.7 HP High Idle 1880 starter (57 L) 1800 RPM Bore x Stroke inch (mm) (Group 34; 650 Oil: 8.45Qts. (8L) naturally aspirated Full Load 1800 cold crank amps)
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LOCATION AND VENTILATION WARNING The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict- ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to Do not attempt to use this equipment until you avoid restricting the cooling air outlets. Also, locate have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs the welder so that the engine exhaust fumes are prop- manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine erly vented t
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION 1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equipment and WARNING likely additional attachments. 2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of the welding • Lift only with equipment of ade- equipment so there will be no undue stress to the framework. quate lifting capacity. 3. Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to insure • Be sure machine is stable when lift- stability side to side and front to back when being moved and ing. when standing by
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION OIL NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged The VANTAGE 400 is shipped with the engine battery; if unused for several months, the battery may crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that require a booster charge. Be careful to charge the bat- meets classification CG-4 or CH-4 for diesel engines. tery with the correct polarity. (See Battery in Check the oil level before starting the engine. If it is “Maintenance Section
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION WELDING OUTPUT CABLES ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS With the engine off connect the electrode and work cables to the output studs. The welding process dic- MACHINE GROUNDING tates the polarity of the electrode cable. These con- Because this portable engine driven welder creates its nections should be checked periodically and tightened own power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to with a 3/4" wrench. an earth ground, unless the machine is connected to premises wiring (h
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION All auxiliary power is protected by circuit breakers. AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES The 120V has 20 Amp circuit breakers for each duplex receptacle. The 120/240V Single Phase and Start the engine and set the “IDLER” control switch to the 240V Three-Phases have a 50 Amp 3-pole Circuit the “High Idle” mode. Voltage is now correct at the Breaker that disconnects both hot leads and all Three receptacles for auxiliary power. This must be done Phases simultaneously. before a trip
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION CONNECTION OF VANTAGE 400 TO PREMISES WIRING WARNING • Only a licensed, certified, trained electrician should install the machine to a premises or residential electrical system. Be certain that: • The installation complies with the National Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical codes. • The premises is isolated and no feedback into the utility system can occur. Certain state and local laws require the premises to be isolated before the generator is linked t
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A-8 A-8 INSTALLATION 4. Control Cable Model: CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRIC WIRE FEEDERS • Connect Control Cable between Engine Welder and Feeder. Connection of LN-7 or LN-8 to the VANTAGE 400 • Set the "WELD TERMINALS" switch to "REMOTELY CONTROLLED" 1. Shut the welder off. • Set the MODE switch to the "CV-WIRE " position. 2. Connect the LN-7 or LN-8 per instructions on the appropriate connection diagram in Section F. • Set the "WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER" switch to either "+" or "-" as required
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A-9 A-9 INSTALLATION Spool Gun (K487-25) and Cobramatic to VANTAGE WARNING 400 Connection of the LN-25 to the VANTAGE 400 • Shut the welder off. Shut off welder before making any electrical con- nections. • Connect per instructions on the appropriate connec- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tion diagram in Section F. The LN-25 with or without an internal contactor may be used with the VANTAGE 400. See the appropriate Connection of PRINCE XL SPOOL GUN to
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B-1 B-1 OPERATION • Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full SAFETY PRECAUTIONS mark. Do not overfill. Close engine door. • Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if nec- WARNING essary). • See Engine Ownerʼs Manual for specific oil and coolant recommendations. Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine WARNING starting, operati
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION FIGURE B.1 1 11 2 9 3 10 4 14 13 15 12 17 8 7 16 21 18 20 19 5 6 WELDING CONTROLS (Figure B.1) 2. DIGITAL OUTPUT METERS-The digital meters allow the output voltage (CV-WIRE mode) or current (CC-STICK,DOWN HILL PIPE and TIG 1. OUTPUT CONTROL- The OUTPUT dial is modes) to be set prior to welding using the OUT- used to preset the output voltage or current as dis- PUT control dial. During welding, the meter display played on the digital meters for the four welding the actual output
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION 10. WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER SWITCH: 4. ARC CONTROL- The ARC CONTROL dial is active in Matches the polarity of the wire feeder voltmeter to the CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, the polarity of the electrode. and has different functions in these modes. This control is not active in the TIG mode. 11. VRD (Voltage Reduction Device) INDICA- TOR LIGHTS- On the front panel of the Vantage CC-STICK mode: In this mode, the ARC CONTROL dial 400 are two indicator lights. A red ligh
