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SVM 110-A
January, 1996
TM
RANGER 9
For use with machine code numbers 9975 and 9976
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 READ-
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before
you
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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 kill. ARC RAYS can burn. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare the rays of the arc when welding or observing skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens gloves to insulate hands. should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 3.b. In
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iii iii SAFETY WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a.Use only compressed gas cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire. process used and properly operating Remember that welding sparks and hot regulators designed for the gas and materials from welding can easily go through small cracks pressure used. All hos
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iv iv SAFETY zones où l’on pique le laitier. PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de antes: la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provo
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v v RETURN TO MAIN INDEX MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS Page Safety.................................................................................................................................................i-iv Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A Installation Section Table of Contents.......................................................................................
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Section A-1 Section A-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - INSTALLATION SECTION - Installation Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................A-2 Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................A-3 Location and Ventilation .............................................................................................................A-3 Stor
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - RANGER 9 INPUT - GASOLINE ENGINE Manufacturer Description Speed Displacement Ignition Capacities Onan 2 cyl., 3500 RPM 47.7 cu. in. Electric Fuel: 9 gal. (34 l) ® P218 4 cycle Full load (782 cc) air-cooled Manual Oil: 1.8 qt. (1.7 l) gasoline 3700 RPM choke 18 HP @ High idle 3600 RPM 2200 RPM Low idle RATED OUTPUT - WELDER Duty Cycle Amps Volts at Rated Amperes 100% Duty Cycle 250 AC Constant Current 25 100% Duty Cycle 250 DC Constant Current 25 1
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION Read this entire installation section before you LOCATION AND VENTILATION start installation. Whenever you use the RANGER 9, be sure that clean cooling air can flow through the machine’s gasoline engine and the machine case. Avoid dusty, dirty SAFETY PRECAUTIONS areas. Also, keep the machine away from heat sources. Do not place the back end of the generator WARNING anywhere near hot engine exhaust from another machine. And of course, make sure that engine Do not attempt
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION STACKING WARNING RANGER 9 machines CANNOT be stacked. • Keep hands away from the engine muffler or HOT engine parts. TILTING • Stop the engine when fueling. Place the machine on a secure, level surface whenev- • Do not smoke when fueling. er you use it or store it. Any surfaces you place it on • Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pressure. other than the ground must be firm, non-skid, and structurally sound. • Do not overfill the fuel tank. The gasoline engine is desig
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION FIGURE A.1 - RANGER 9 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 2 3 4 6 5 7 4 3 8 2 DC+ 90 9 125 RANGE 1 AC DC- 70 175 10 max 1 50 225 AC 210 DC 16 to 25 5 WARNING 1. OUTPUT RANGE SELECTOR LINCOLN RANGER 9 2. FINE OUTPUT CONTROL ELECTRIC 3. CONTROL AT WELDER/REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH 4. WELDING TERMINALS SWITCH CHOKE 5. POLARITY SWITCH 6. 115/230 VOLT, 50 AMP RECEPTACLE 7 AUTO START IDLER RUN 7. 115 VOLT, 20 AMP RECEPTACLES (2) STOP HIGH 8. WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS (2) 9. GROUND STUD 6 9 8 Stand
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION WELDING CABLE CONNECTIONS CABLE SIZE AND LENGTH Be sure to use welding cables that are large enough. Table A.1 lists recommended cable sizes and lengths The correct size and length becomes especially impor- for rated current and duty cycle. Length refers to the tant when you are welding at a distance from the distance from the welder to the work and back to the welder. welder. Cable diameters are increased for long cable lengths to reduce voltage drops. TABLE A.1 - RECOM
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION When the RANGER 9 is mounted on a PREMISES WIRING truck or a trailer, the machine generator The RANGER 9 is suitable for temporary, standby, or ground stud MUST be securely connect- emergency power using the engine manufacturer’s ed to the metal frame of the vehicle. See recommended maintenance schedule. With its three- Figure A.1. The ground stud is marked wire grounded neutral generator, it can be permanent- with the ground symbol. ly installed as a standby power unit f
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A-8 A-8 INSTALLATION FIGURE A.2 - CONNECTION OF RANGER 9 TO PREMISES WIRING 230 VOLT GROUNDED CONDUCTOR 230 Volt POWER 115 VOLT 60 Hz. COMPANY 3-Wire 115 VOLT METER Service NEUTRAL BUS LOAD DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. PREMISES DISCONNECT AND 40 AMP GROUND SERVICE 230 VOLT OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DOUBLE POLE 50 AMP, 115/230 CIRCUIT 230 VOLTS VOLT PLUG BREAKER NEMA TYPE 14-50 GND N 50 AMP, 115/230 VOLT NOTE: No. 8
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Section B-1 Section B-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATION SECTION - Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................B-2 General Description ....................................................................................................................B-2 Recommend
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read and understand this entire section before oper- ating your RANGER 9. ARC RAYS can burn. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Wear eye, ear, and body protection. WARNING Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have ENGINE EXHAUST can kill. thoroughly read all the operation and maintenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include • Use in open, well ventilated areas or important safety precautions; detailed engine starting, vent exhaust to th
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS DESIGN FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES WELDER • 9,000 watts of auxiliary power The RANGER 9 provides excellent constant current AC/DC welding output for stick (SMAW) welding and • Enhanced constant voltage capability with low (12- for TIG welding, and it offers constant voltage output 21 volts), medium (15-27 volts), and high (18-35 for DC semiautomatic wire feed welding. For more volts) range settings for greater control of wire feed details on using the m
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B-4 B-4 OPERATION • Quiet engine muffler with reversible exhaust feature LIMITATIONS for right or left side. • The RANGER9 is not recommended for any • All copper alternator windings and high quality insu- processes besides those that are normally per- lation for dependable long life. formed using stick welding (SMAW), TIG welding, ® MIG(GMAW) welding and Innershield (FCAW) • Automatic engine shutdown protection for low oil welding. Specific limitations on using the pressure. RANGER 9 for
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B-5 B-5 OPERATION FIGURE B.1 – OUTPUT PANEL CONTROLS 2 4 5 6 6 5 7 4 3 8 2 DC+ 9 90 125 RANGE AC DC- 70 1 175 10 max 1 50 225 AC 210 DC 16 to 25 3 WARNING 1. OUTPUT RANGE SELECTOR LINCOLN RANGER 9 ELECTRIC 2. FINE OUTPUT CONTROL 3. POLARITY SWITCH CHOKE 4. CONTROL AT WELDER/REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH 5. WELDING TERMINALS ALWAYS ON/ 7 AUTO START WELDING TERMINALS REMOTELY CONTROLLED SWITCH RUN IDLER STOP 6 WIRE FEEDER POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER HIGH 7. 115 VOLT, 20 AMP RECEPTACLES (2) 8. 115/230 VO
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B-6 B-6 OPERATION 7. 20 AMP, 115 VOLT DUPLEX RECEPTACLES: Connection point for supplying 115 volt power to operate one or two electrical devices. 8. 50 AMP, 230 VOLT RECEPTACLE: Connection point for supplying 230 volt power to operate one electrical device. 9. WELD OUTPUT TERMINAL (TO WORK) WITH FLANGE NUT: Provides the connection point for the work cable. 10. WELD OUTPUT TERMINAL (TO ELECTRODE HOLDER) WITH FLANGE NUT: Provides the con- nection point for the electrode holder. 11. GROUND STUD
