Lincoln-electric IM962 RED-D-ARC DX450 User Manual

RED-D-ARC DX450IM962-EFebruary 2013Red-D-Arc Spec-Built Welding EquipmentThisRED-D-ARCwelder is built to RED-D-ARC Extreme Duty

A-2INSTALLATION DX450 (RED-D-ARC) A-2SAFETY PRECAUTIONSOnly qualified personnel should install, use, or service this equipment.Do not attempt to us

A-3INSTALLATION DX450 (RED-D-ARC) A-3HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONAt higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. Formaximum rating, derate the ma

The standard muffler included with this welder doesnot qualify as a spark arrester. When required by localregulations, a suitable spark arrester, such

A-5INSTALLATION A-5ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSMACHINE GROUNDINGBecause this portable engine driven welder creates itsown power, it is not necessary to co

STANDBY POWER CONNECTIONSThe DX450 is suitable for temporary, standby oremergency power using the engine manufacturerʼsrecommended maintenance schedul

A-7INSTALLATION DX450 (RED-D-ARC) A-7xyzxyzHUBBELL CS6365CWHITECONNECTION OF DX450 TO PREMISES WIRINGWARNING• Only a licensed, certified, trained e

A-8INSTALLATION DX450 (RED-D-ARC) A-8CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRICWIRE FEEDERSConnection of LN-7 or LN-8 to the DX450 1. Shut the welder off.2. Co

A-9INSTALLATION DX450 (RED-D-ARC) A-9Spool Gun (K487-25) and Cobramatic to DX450 • Shut the welder off.• Connect per instructions on the appropriat

B-1OPERATIONB-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not attempt to use this equipment until youhave thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼsmanual supplied with your

B-2OPERATIONB-2WELDING CONTROLS (Figure B.1)1. OUTPUT CONTROL- The OUTPUT dial isused to preset the output voltage or current as dis-played on the di

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

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

TYPICAL DX450 FUEL CONSUMPTIONTABLE B.2KUBOTA V2403MGal./Hr (Liters/Hr).42(1.58).60(2.28)1.57(5.93)1.63(6.16)1.28 (4.83)Running Time for20 gallons /

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"9(4.8mm) 200-250 Amps1/

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1DX450 (RED-D-ARC) FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS /ACCESSORIES K903-1 SPARK ARRESTOR - Includes a heavy gage steel,approved spark arrestor,

D-1MAINTENANCED-1DX450 (RED-D-ARC) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Have qualified personnel do all maintenanceand troubleshooting work.• Turn the engine off befo

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-3DX450 (RED-D-ARC) Unfasten or unlatch theservice cover. Becausethe filter fits tightly over theoutlet tube to create the critical se

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

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-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-6DX450 (RED-D-ARC) GFCI TESTING AND RESETTINGPROCEDUREThe GFCI should be properly tested at least onceevery month or whenever it is t

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1DX450 (RED-D-ARC) If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely,

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2DX450 (RED-D-ARC) Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test

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-4DX450 (RED-D-ARC) Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5DX450 (RED-D-ARC) Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test

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-1DX450 (RED-D-ARC)

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2DX450 (RED-D-ARC)

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

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3DX450 (RED-D-ARC)

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4DX450 (RED-D-ARC)

F-5DIAGRAMSF-5DX450 (RED-D-ARC) 29/03

F-6DIAGRAMSF-6DX450 (RED-D-ARC)

F-7WIRING DIAGRAMF-7DX450 (RED-D-ARC) NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. T

F-8DIAGRAMSF-8DX450 (RED-D-ARC) NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The spec

F-9DIMENSION PRINTF-9DX450 (RED-D-ARC)L13857D25.82655.827.00685.855.501409.72.2557.25.75146.035.94913.024.00609.639.41100120.60523.328.95735.337.05941

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

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viiviiTABLE OF CONTENTSMaintenance.......Section DSafet

DX450 (RED-D-ARC) A-1INSTALLATION A-11. Output rating in watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power factor. Output voltage is within ± 10%