Lincoln-electric IM635 RED-D-ARC GX 271Chopper LPG User Manual

RED-D-ARCGX 271Chopper LPGIM635October, 2000Red-D-Arc Spec-Built Welding EquipmentThis RED-D-ARC welder is built to RED-D-ARC Extreme Dutydesign speci

A-2INSTALLATION GX 271 Chopper LPGA-2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Red-D-Arc GX-271 (K1680-1)

A-3INSTALLATION GX 271 Chopper LPGA-3INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONSOnly qualified personnel should install,use, or service this equipm

A-4INSTALLATION GX 271 Chopper LPGA-4If growing bubbles appear, there is a leak. Re-tightenconnection or replace defective component. Retest tomake

A-5INSTALLATION GX 271 Chopper LPGA-5BATTERY CONNECTIONSGASES FROM BATTERY can explode.● Keep sparks, flame and cigarettesaway from battery.To preve

A-6INSTALLATION GX 271 Chopper LPGA-6ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSSee Figure B.1 in the OPERATION section of thismanual for location of the 120 and 240 vol

A-7INSTALLATION GX 271 Chopper LPGA-7AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES,PLUGS, AND HAND-HELD EQUIPMENTThe control panel of the GX 271 features three auxil-

A-8INSTALLATION GX 271 Chopper LPGA-8Connection of GX 271 to premises wiring must be done by a licensed electrician and must comply withthe National

B-1OPERATIONGX 271 Chopper LPGB-1OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand this entire section before oper-ating your GX 271.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDo not

GX 271 Chopper LPGB-2OPERATIONB-2• One 50 amp 120/240 V AC, single phase power,dual voltage receptacle with two 50 amp circuitbreakers. Supplies up

GX 271 Chopper LPGB-3OPERATIONB-3CONTROLS AND SETTINGSAll generator/welder controls are located on theOutput Control Panel of the machine case front.

GX 271 Chopper LPGFOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work requires

GX 271 Chopper LPGB-4OPERATIONB-4ENGINE OPERATIONDO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVESPEEDS. The maximum allowable high idle speedfor the GX 271 is 375

B-5OPERATIONB-5STOPPING THE ENGINERemove all welding and auxiliary power loads andallow the engine to run at low idle speed for a fewminutes to cool t

GX 271 Chopper LPGB-6OPERATIONB-6purposes in each mode. It is not active in the “PIPE”mode.“STICK/TIG” mode: In this mode, the “ARC CON-TROL” knob se

B-7OPERATIONB-7When the triggering device is pressed the contactor isclosed and the welding terminals are “Hot.”When the triggering device is released

GX 271 Chopper LPGB-8OPERATIONB-8TungstenElectrodeDiameterin. (mm)2-155-2015-8070-150150-250250-400400-500500-750750-1000(3)(3)(3)10-2015-3025-4040-55

GX 271 Chopper LPGB-9OPERATIONB-9TABLE B.3SUMMARY OF WELDING PROCESSES AND MACHINE SETTINGSCONTROLCABLEUSEDMODESWITCHIDLERSWITCHOUTPUTCONTROLSWITCHWEL

GX 271 Chopper LPGB-10OPERATIONB-10AUXILIARY POWERStart the engine and set the "IDLER" control switch tothe desired operating mode. Full p

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1GENERAL OPTIONS / ACCESSORIESThe following options/accessories are available foryour GX 271: K886-1 Canvas Cover - To protect the GX

C-2ACCESSORIESC-2SEMIAUTOMATIC FCAW AND MIGWELDING OPTIONS / ACCESSORIESLN-25 Wire Feeder - This portable unit can be usedfor flux-cored arc welding (

GX 271 Chopper LPGC-3C-3ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMS6 PINAMPHENOL TO WORK14 PINAMPHENOLLN-25N.E. PLACE THE WELDING TERMINALS SWITCH IN THE "

GX 271 Chopper LPGiiSAFETYiiARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of

GX 271 Chopper LPGC-4C-4ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMS14 PIN TO WORKAMPHENOLWARNINGKeep guards in place.or service this equipment.Keep away from mo

GX 271 Chopper LPGC-5C-5ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMSCAUTION :or service this equipment.Keep away from moving parts.Keep guards in place.ELECTRODE

GX 271 Chopper LPGC-6C-6ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMSKeep away from moving parts.31NOT USED ON RANGER POWER SOURCES42TO WIRE FEED UNITELECTRODE

GX 271 Chopper LPGC-7C-7ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMSAS24095-9 ELECTRODEDAMAGED. THE ENGINE GOVERNOR SETTING IS PRE-SET AT THE FACTORY - DO N

ROUTINE AND PERIODIC ENGINE MAINTENANCE1. At the end of each day’s use, make certain thatthe valve on the LPG fuel supply cylinder isclosed. Check the

GX 271 Chopper LPGD-2MAINTENANCED-21. When replacing, jumping, or otherwise connectingthe battery to the battery cables, the properpolarity must be ob

D-3MAINTENANCED-3CHANGING THE ENGINE OILDrain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapidand complete draining.1. Remove the oil filler cap and

D-4MAINTENANCED-4Air Precleaner Service1. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove thecover.2. Remove the precleaner from the paper element.3. Wa

GX 271 Chopper LPGD-5MAINTENANCED-5BATTERY MAINTENANCEGASES FROM BATTERY can explode.● Keep sparks, flame and cigarettesaway from battery.To prevent E

D-6MAINTENANCED-6After cleaning, flush the outside of the battery, the bat-tery compartment, and surrounding areas with clearwater. Coat the battery

GX 271 Chopper LPGFOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipmen

GX 271 Chopper LPGE-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely,

GX 271 Chopper LPGE-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test p

GX 271 Chopper LPGE-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test p

GX 271 Chopper LPGE-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test p

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1GX 271 Chopper LPG WIRING DIAGRAMWHITE115/230V6E3ETERM.J10J12J11115ACCONTACTORWORKREMOTECONTROL42VACGROUNDJADCHEFGIKBNEG.CHOKEPCB3L15B6

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2GX 271 Chopper LPG17.0013.308.8023.0026.5930.28CENTER OF GRAVITY(WITH OIL IN ENGINE).OF SHAFTLC21.2130.0042.0043.80UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTIN

GX 271 Chopper LPGWARNINGAVISO DEPRECAUCIONATTENTIONWARNUNGATENÇÃOSpanishFrenchGermanPortugueseJapaneseChineseKoreanArabicREAD AND UNDERSTAND THE MANU

GX 271 Chopper LPGWARNINGAVISO DEPRECAUCIONATTENTIONWARNUNGATENÇÃOSpanishFrenchGermanPortugueseJapaneseChineseKoreanArabicLEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇ

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GX 271 Chopper LPGivSAFETYivPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté spe

GX 271 Chopper LPGThank Youfor selecting this QUALITY product. We want you to take pride inoperating this product ••• as much pride as we have in brin

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A-1INSTALLATION GX 271 Chopper LPGA-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Red-D-Arc GX-271 LPG (K1680-1)Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starti