Lincoln-electric IM889 VANTAGE 400 (CE) User Manual

VANTAGE 400 (CE)OPERATOR’S MANUALIM889-AMarch, 2010Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in m

ixixTABLE OF CONTENTSMaintenance...Section DSafety

VANTAGE®400 (CE)(1)Output rating in watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power factor. Output voltage is within ± 10% at all loads up to rated

A-2INSTALLATION VANTAGE®400 (CE)A-2(5)Center-Tapped to ground.MODEL NUMBERS K2502-1, -3 (UK) K2502-2, -4 (EUROPE)MACHINE SPECIFICATIONSRec

A-3INSTALLATION VANTAGE®400 (CE)A-3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSOnly qualified personnel should install, use, or service this equipment.Do not attempt to use t

A-4INSTALLATION VANTAGE®400 (CE)A-4HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONAt higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. Formaximum rating, derate the machi

OIL The VANTAGE 400 (CE) is shipped with the engine crankcase filledwith high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that meets classi

A-6INSTALLATION VANTAGE®400 (CE)A-6ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSMACHINE GROUNDINGBecause this portable engine drivenwelder creates its own power, it is not

CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRICWIRE FEEDERSConnection of LN-15 to the VANTAGE 400 (CE)1. Shut the welder off.2. For electrode Positive, connect the ele

A-8INSTALLATION VANTAGE®400 (CE)A-8Connection of the LN-25 to the VANTAGE 400 (CE)Shut off welder before making any electrical con-nections.--------

B-1OPERATIONVANTAGE®400 (CE)B-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not attempt to use this equipment until youhave thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’smanual su

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

B-2OPERATIONB-2WELDING CONTROLS (Figure B.1)1. OUTPUT CONTROL- The OUTPUT dial is used to preset theoutput voltage or current as displayed on the digi

B-3OPERATIONB-34. ARC CONTROL- The ARC CONTROL dial is active inthe CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, andhas different functions in these mod

TYPICAL VANTAGE 400 (CE) FUEL CONSUMPTIONTABLE B.2PERKINS (404C-22), (404D-22)Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr).29(1.10).43(1.63)1.27(4.81)1.35(5.11)Codes 11296, 11

WELDER OPERATIONDUTY CYCLEDuty Cycle is the percentage of time the load is beingapplied in a 10 minute period. For example a 60% dutycycle, represents

When in the TOUCH START TIG mode and when aAmptrol is connected to the 6-Pin connector the OUT-PUT CONTROL dial is used to set the maximum cur-rent ra

Carbon DiameterCurrent Range (DC, electrode positive)1/8" (3.2mm) 60-90 Amps5/32" (4.0mm) 90-150 Amps3/16" (4.8mm)

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS /ACCESSORIES K903-1 SPARK ARRESTOR - Includes a heavy gage steel,approved spark arrestor, clamp and adapter f

D-1MAINTENANCED-1VANTAGE®400 (CE)SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Have qualified personnel do all maintenanceand troubleshooting work.• Turn the engine off before

D-2MAINTENANCED-2ENGINE OIL CHANGEDrain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assurerapid and complete draining. It is recommended thateach time

D-3MAINTENANCED-3VANTAGE®400 (CE)Unfasten or unlatch theservice cover. Becausethe filter fits tightly over theoutlet tube to create the critical seal,

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

D-4MAINTENANCED-4COOLING SYSTEMHOT COOLANTcan burn skin.• Do not remove cap if radiator ishot.-------------------------------------------------------

D-5MAINTENANCED-5FUEL FILTER1. Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for wateraccumulation or sediment.2. Replace the fuel filter if it is found w

D-6MAINTENANCED-6VANTAGE®400 (CE)WELDER / GENERATORMAINTENANCESTORAGE: Store in clean, dry protected areas.CLEANING: Blow out the generator and contro

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1VANTAGE®400 (CE)If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, co

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2VANTAGE® 400 (CE)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

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

E-6TROUBLESHOOTINGE-6Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are u

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1VANTAGE®400 (CE)

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

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2VANTAGE®400 (CE)

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3VANTAGE®400 (CE)

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4VANTAGE®400 (CE)

F-5WIRING DIAGRAMF-5VANTAGE®400 (CE)NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The

F-6WIRING DIAGRAMF-6VANTAGE®400 (CE)NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The

F-7DIMENSION PRINTF-7VANTAGE®400 (CE)L12964 A25.82655.827.00685.855.501409.72.2557.25.75146.035.94913.024.00609.639.8120.60523.328.95735.336.06915.928

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ivSAFETYivMar. ‘93PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques q

vSAFETYvElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)ConformanceProducts displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community Council Directive of 3

viSAFETYviElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and othera

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