Lincoln-electric IM639 RED-D-ARC VIPER User Manual

RED-D-ARCVIPERIM639-BMarch, 2004Red-D-Arc Spec-Built Welding EquipmentThis RED-D-ARC welder is built to RED-D-ARC Extreme Dutydesign specifications by

A-2INSTALLATION A-2Read entire Installation Section before installing theVIPER.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.• Only qualified personnel

A-3INSTALLATION A-3INPUT ELECTRICALCONNECTIONSBefore installing the machine, check that input supplyvoltage, phase, and frequency are the same as th

A-4INSTALLATION A-4FRAME GROUNDINGThe frame of the VIPER must be properly grounded.A ground terminal marked is mounted on the casebottom dire

A-5INSTALLATION A-5GAS INPUT CONNECTIONSSupply the VIPER with clean compressed air or nitro-gen.• Supply pressure must be between 80 psi and 150 psi

B-1OPERATIONB-1Read and understand this entire section before oper-ating the machine.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSNOTE: All P.C. boards are protected by a moistu

B-2OPERATIONB-2USER RESPONSIBILITYBecause design, fabrication, erection and cutting vari-ables affect the results obtained in applying this typeof inf

VIPERB-3OPERATIONB-3CUTTING CAPABILITYThe VIPER is rated at 55 amps, at 50% duty cycle on a 10 minute basis or 40 amps, at 100% duty cycle. If thedut

B-4OPERATIONB-4LIMITATIONSDo not exceed output current and duty cycle rating ofmachine. Do not use the VIPER for pipe thawing.CONTROLS AND SETTINGSWhe

B-5OPERATIONB-5• Hold the nozzle standoff 1/8” (3.2mm) to 3/16”(4.7mm) above the workpiece during cutting. Do notlet the torch nozzle touch the work o

B-6OPERATIONB-6PILOT ARC DISCUSSIONThe VIPER has a smooth, continuous pilot arc. Thepilot arc is only a means of transferring the arc to theworkpiece

VIPERiSAFETYiPROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDRENAWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR

B-7OPERATIONB-7Suggestions for Extra Utility from theVIPER System:1. Occasionally an oxide layer may form over the tipof the electrode, creating an i

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1ALWAYS USE GENUINE LINCOLNELECTRIC ELECTRODES ANDVORTECH™ NOZZLES• Only Genuine Lincoln Electric consumables yieldthe best cutting p

VIPERD-1MAINTENANCED-1INPUT FILTER CAPACITORDISCHARGE PROCEDURE1. Turn off input power or disconnect input powerlines.2. Remove the 5/16" hex hea

D-2MAINTENANCED-2ROUTINE MAINTENANCE1. Keep the cutting or gouging area and the areaaround the machine clean and free of combustiblematerials. No deb

VIPERE-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourL

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are u

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are u

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are u

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are u

VIPERE-6TROUBLESHOOTINGE-6Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualSTATUS BOARD INDICATORSSYMPTOMMachine is unresponsive immediate

VIPERiiSAFETYiiFOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.6.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working on theequipment.6

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1310ELECELECxxxxxxxCONTROLS4 PRIMARYLEFT SIDE OF MACHINEA360365J33J31S2RESETJ5,J221514217216J30223J4,J10,S3PSI_SETJ1,J20, J3354BURS1VWRP

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2VIPER825503213506214502218H1215210Y168157302146W9312H1H3231202X4201201A460VAC231A507I506505BURS1VWPOWERW5453812VRN56RN51224VJ5,J10,J22J4

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3VIPERNOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4VIPERLEFT SIDE OF MACHINEJ5,J22,J36J35J4,J10,J1,J20, J33ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537L12067123413461541876121551016811619WIRING DIAGRAM (

F-5DIAGRAMSF-512.6011.0025.9419.502.95DIMENSION PRINT - VIPER10-31-97DM18806OFFOFFXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXVIPERVIPER

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ivSAFETYivVIPERPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui

VIPERvvThank Youfor selecting a QUALITY product. We want you to take pride inoperating this product ••• as much pride as we have in bringingthis produ

viTABLE OF CONTENTSPageInstallation...

viiTABLE OF CONTENTSPageMaintenance .......Section DSafet

A-1INSTALLATION A-1RATED OUTPUTOUTPUTRECOMMEND INPUT WIRE AND FUSE SIZESREQUIRED GAS FLOW RATE REQUIRED GAS INLET PRESSURETECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS -