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SVM107-B
July, 2002
TM
RANGER 8
For use with machine code numbers: 9972 thru 10886
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 a
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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 MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS RETURN TO MAIN INDEX Page Safety.................................................................................................................................................i-iv Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A Operation....................................................................................................................
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Section A-1 Section A-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - INSTALLATION SECTION - Installation Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................A-2 AC Stick/TIG (cc) Output ............................................................................................................A-3 DC Stick/TIG (cc) Output............................................................................................................A-3 DC Wirefe
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Ranger 8 (K1418-3 CSA MEETS CANADIAN STD.) (K1419-3 CSA MEETS CANADIAN STD.) (K2160-1 CSA MEETS CANADIAN STD.) INPUT - GASOLINE ENGINE Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Capacities Horsepower cu. in. (cu. cm.) Onan P220 20.5 HP @ Fuel: (K1418-3) 3600 RPM 9 Gal (34 L) (Onan) 39.9(653)-Onan Lubricating Oil: 2 cylinder High Idle 3700 1.6 Qts (1.5 L) 4 Cycle Air-Cooled Fuel: Kohler CH20 Gasoline 20 HP @ 9 Gal (34 L) (K1419-3) Engine. Fu
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION AC STICK / TIG (CC) OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS 80 A 225 OUTPUT RANGE 70 B 50 OUTPUT RANGE 60 50 40 30 20 B A 10 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 OUTPUT AMPS DC STICK / TIG (CC) OUTPUT 80 A 210 OUTPUT RANGE 70 B 50 OUTPUT RANGE 60 50 40 30 20 A B 10 0 0 200 250 300 50 100 150 350 OUTPUT AMPS DC WIRE FEED (CV) OUTPUT 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 CV OUTPUT RANGE 5 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 OUTPUT AMPS RANGER 8 Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Se
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, it’s INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS frame must be securely connected to the metal frame of the vehicle. Safety Precautions Where this engine driven welder is connected to premises wiring such as that in your home or shop, it’s WARNING frame must be connected to the system earth ground. See further connection instructions in the section enti- Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufactu
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION Some of the factors to be considered are as follows: Battery Connections This welder is shipped with the negative battery cable 1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln disconnected. Make sure that the Engine Switch is in equipment and likely additional attachments. the “STOP” position and attach the disconnected cable securely to the negative battery terminal before 2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of attempting to operate the machine. If the
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION Angle of Operation Location / Ventilation The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict- Internal combustion engines are designed to run in a ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to level condition which is where the optimum perfor- avoid heated air coming out of the welder recirculating mance is achieved. The maximum angle of operation back to the cooling air inlet. Also, locate the welder so for the engine is 15 degrees from horizontal in any
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION Connection of the LN-7 to the Ranger 8 Welder Operation • Shut the welder off. Welder Output • Connect the LN-7 and the K240 contactor kit per • Maximum Open Circuit Voltage at 3700 RPM is instructions on the connection diagram S17742 80 Volts RMS. (can be found in the back of this manual). • Duty Cycle: 100% for both welding and auxiliary • Place the “RANGE” switch to the “WIRE FEED” power. position and the “POLARITY” switch to the desired polarity. Ranger 8 • Place the
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A-8 A-8 INSTALLATION Motor Starting GND Most 1.5 hp AC single phase motors can be started if there is no load on the motor or other load connected to the machine, since the full load current rating of a 1.5 hp motor is approximately 20 amperes (10 amperes for 230 volt motors). The motor may be run at full load when plugged into only one side of the duplex receptacle. Larger motors through 2 hp can be 115 V run provided the receptacle rating as previously stated is not exceeded. This may neces
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A-9 A-9 INSTALLATION TABLE lll ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE RANGER 8. Type Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Resistive Heaters, toasters, incandescent NONE light bulbs, electric range, hot pan, skillet, coffee maker. Capacitive TV sets, radios, microwaves, Voltage spikes or high voltage appliances with electrical control. regulation can cause the capac- itative elements to fail. Surge protection, transient protection, and additional loading is recom- mended for 100% fail-safe opera
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A-10 A-10 INSTALLATION 1. Install a double pole, double throw switch between Auxiliary Power While Welding the power company meter and the premises disconnect. Simultaneous welding and power loads are permitted by following Table I. The permissible currents shown Switch rating must be the same or greater than assume that current is being drawn from either the the customer’s premises disconnect and service 115V or 230V supply (not both at the same time). Also, overcurrent protection. the “Outpu
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A-11 A-11 INSTALLATION Figure A.1 CONNECTION OF RANGER 8 TO PREMISES WIRING 230 VOLT GROUNDED CONDUCTOR POWER 230 Volt 115 VOLT 60 Hz. COMPANY 3-Wire 115 VOLT Service METER NEUTRAL BUS N LOAD DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. PREMISES DISCONNECT AND SERVICE GROUND OVERCURRENT 35AMP PROTECTION 230 VOLT DOUBLE POLE 50 AMP, 115/230 CIRCUIT VOLT PLUG 230 VOLT BREAKER NEMA TYPE 14-50 GND N 50 AMP, 115/2
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A-12 A-12 NOTES RANGER 8 Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC
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Section B-1 Section B-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATION SECTION - Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B General Description ....................................................................................................................B-2 Other Features............................................................................................................................B-2 Engine O
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION • K930-1 TIG Module Available. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ™ The Ranger 8 is a twin-cylinder, gasoline driven, mul- • Remote Control Receptacle Kit Available. tiprocess arc welder and AC power generator. It is built in a heavy gauge steel case for durability on the job • Electronic Engine Idler. Engine Automatically Goes to site. Low Idle in 10 to 14 Seconds after Welding or Use of Auxiliary Power. Includes High Idle Switch. DESIGN FEATURES • Electric Starting. AC/DC STICK WELDING (
