Lincoln-electric VANTAGE 500 (CE) IM894-B User Manual

VANTAGE 500 (CE)OPERATOR’S MANUALIM894-BMarch, 2010Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in m

ixixTABLE OF CONTENTSMaintenance...Section DSafety

VANTAGE®500 (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 rate

A-2INSTALLATION VANTAGE®500 (CE)A-2MODEL NUMBERS K2503-1, -3 (UK) K2503-2, -4 (EUROPE)MACHINE SPECIFICATIONSReceptaclesResidual Current De

A-3INSTALLATION VANTAGE®500 (CE)A-3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSOnly qualified personnel should install, use, or service this equipment.Do not attempt to us

A-4INSTALLATION VANTAGE®500 (CE)A-4HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONAt higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. Formaximum rating, derate t

OIL The VANTAGE® 500 (CE) is shipped with the engine crankcasefilled with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that me

A-6INSTALLATION VANTAGE®500 (CE)A-6ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSMACHINE GROUNDINGBecause this portable engine driven welder creates itsown power, it is not

CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRICWIRE FEEDERSConnection of LN-15 to the VANTAGE® 500 (CE)1. Shut the welder off.2. For electrode Positive, connect

A-8INSTALLATION VANTAGE®500 (CE)A-8Connection of the LN-25 to the VANTAGE® 500(CE). Shut off welder before making any electricalconnections.------

B-1OPERATIONVANTAGE®500 (CE)B-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not attempt to use this equipment until youhave thoroughly read the engine manufacture

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 in the CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, and has differentfun

B-4OPERATIONB-4ENGINE CONTROLS: 12. RUN/STOP SWITCH - RUN position ener-gizes the engine prior to starting. STOP positionstops the engine.

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

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

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

D-1MAINTENANCED-1VANTAGE®500 (CE)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 thateac

D-3MAINTENANCED-3VANTAGE®500 (CE)Unfasten or unlatch theservice cover. Becausethe filter fits tightly over theoutlet tube to create the critical seal,

ARC 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 welding or obs

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

D-6MAINTENANCED-6VANTAGE®500 (CE)WELDER / GENERATORMAINTENANCESTORAGE: Store in clean, dry protected areas.CLEANING: Blow out the generator and contro

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1VANTAGE®500 (CE)If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2VANTAGE®500 (CE)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the tes

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

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4VANTAGE®500 (CE)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the tes

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5VANTAGE®500 (CE)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the tes

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

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1VANTAGE®500 (CE)

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

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2VANTAGE®500 (CE)

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3VANTAGE®500 (CE)

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4VANTAGE®500 (CE)

F-5WIRING DIAGRAMF-5VANTAGE®500 (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®500 (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®500 (CE)L13047B25.82655.827.00685.85.75146.035.94913.024.00609.639.41100120.60523.328.95735.336.06915.930.81782.660.00152

NOTES VANTAGE®500 (CE)

NOTES VANTAGE®500 (CE)

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

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

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