Lincoln-electric IM581 SAE400 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUALSAE400 WELD’N AIR - DC ARC WELDING POWERSOURCE AND 35 CFM AIR COMPRESSORIM581February, 2000For use with machines having Code Numb

A-1INSTALLATION SAE400 WELD’N AIRA-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - SAE400 WELD’N AIRMake/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting CapacitiesS

A-2INSTALLATION SAE400 WELD’N AIRA-2Read this entire installation section before youstart installation.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not attempt to use this

A-3INSTALLATIONSAE400 WELD’N AIRA-3HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONAt higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary.As a rule of thumb, derate the welder

A-4INSTALLATIONA-4SAE400 WELD’N AIRENGINE COOLING SYSTEMThe cooling system has been filled at the factory witha 50-50 mixture of ethylene glycol antif

A-5INSTALLATION SAE400 WELD’N AIRA-5WELDING OUTPUT CABLESWith the engine off, connect the electrode and workcables to the studs provided. These conn

B-1OPERATIONB-1GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe SAE400 WELD’N AIR is a diesel engine drivenwelding power source. The machine uses a DC gen-erator for DC stick e

B-2OPERATIONB-2DESIGN FEATURES AND ADVANTAGESFOR STICK WELDING• Excellent DC constant current output for stick weld-ing applications.• Continuous adj

B-3OPERATIONB-3ENGINE CONTROLSIGNITION SWITCHWhen placed in the “ON” position, this switch energizesthe fuel solenoid. When placed in the “OFF” positi

B-4OPERATIONB-4How to Set the ControlsAssume you want a normal soft arc and about 135amps, using a 5/32” (4.0 mm) electrode:1. Set the “Job Selector”

B-5OPERATIONB-5ENGINE OPERATIONDo not adjust the high idle engine speed (rpm) abovethe factory setting specification as this will overspeedthe air com

FOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1K799 Hi-Freq™ - Provides high frequency plus a gasvalve for TIG welding. A water valve is available as anoption. Requires 115 volt AC

D-1MAINTENANCED-1ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.● Do not touch electrically live partssuch as output terminals or inter-nal wiringENGINE EXHAUST can kill.● U

D-2MAINTENANCED-2BEARING MAINTENANCEThis welder is equipped with a double-shielded ball bearinghaving sufficient grease to last indefinitely under nor

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1SAE400 WELD’N AIRIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, c

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2SAE400 WELD’N AIRObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3SAE400 WELD’N AIRObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4SAE400 WELD’N AIRObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5SAE400 WELD’N AIRObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

F-1WIRING DIAGRAMSSAE400 WELD’N AIRF-1COLOR CODERINGSFLASHING DIODE -(+)13TO ALT. EXC. TERMINALROTORBACAND RESISTORACB-BLACKG-GREENN-BROWNR-REDU-BLUEW

SAE400 WELD’N AIRF-2WIRING DIAGRAMSF-2 M18777 ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM - SAE-400 WELD’N AIR from moving parts, and i

iiSAFETYiiARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when weld

SAE400 WELD’N AIRF-3DIMENSION PRINTF-318.5022.1422.0027.1224.508.123.00.8843.7563.0639.6950.1328.0032.876.0081.2569.7577.0039.3844.50 8.9083.00*= .81

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iiiSAFETYiiiFOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.b.

ivSAFETYivWARNINGAssure that tank and compressor reliefvalves work properly, and are at correctpressure settings.NEVER move compressor with pressure i

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viSAFETYviSAE400 WELD’N AIRPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté spec

SAE400 WELD’N AIRThank Youfor selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want youto take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company pro

viiiTABLE OF CONTENTSSAE400 WELD’N AIRviiiPageInstallation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .