Lincoln-electric BIG RED IM10019 User Manual

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A-2INSTALLATIONBIG RED™ 600A-2SAFETY PRECAUTIONRead this entire installation section before you startinstallation.LOCATION AND VENTILATIONThe welder s

A-3INSTALLATIONBIG RED™ 600A-3TOWINGUse a recommended trailer for use with this equip-ment for road, in-plant and yard towing by a vehi-cle(1). If the

A-4INSTALLATIONBIG RED™ 600A-4ENGINE BREAK-INLincoln Electric selects high quality, heavy-duty indus-trial engines for the portable welding machines w

A-5INSTALLATIONBIG RED™ 600A-5MUFFLER OUTLET PIPERemove the plastic plug covering the muffler outlettube. Using the clamp provided secure the outlet p

A-6INSTALLATIONBIG RED™ 600A-6AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLESThe auxiliary power of the BIG RED™ 600 consists ofSingle Phase 60Hz Power. Out put Voltage i

A-7INSTALLATIONBIG RED™ 600A-7CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRICWIRE FEEDERSShut off Welder before making any electrical con-nections.--------------------

B-1OPERATIONB-1GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe BIG RED™ 600 is a diesel engine driven welder,offering reliable DC arc welding performance, withoutstanding arc

B-2OPERATIONB-2WELDING CONTROLS (Items 1-5)1. OUTPUT RANGE SELECTOR SWITCHA 5 position switch that provides 5 overlapping out-put current settings:• 6

B-3OPERATIONB-35. LOCAL / REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH andREMOTE RECEPTACLEThe toggle switch provides the option of controllingthe welding output at the cont

B-4OPERATIONB-417. 120 VAC DUPLEX RECEPTACLESingle-pole 20A rated. Provides overload protec-tion for the 120VAC (5-20R) NEMA DuplexReceptacle.18. CIRC

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

B-5OPERATIONB-5WELDER OPERATIONDUTY CYCLEDuty Cycle is the percentage of time the load isbeing applied in a 10 minute period. For example a60% duty cy

B-6OPERATIONB-6TIGThe BIG RED™ 600 can be used for Scratch-Startof DC TIG welding applications.Use the “Output Range Selector” and “OutputControl Adju

B-7OPERATIONB-7CONSTANT CURRENT OPERATION WITHA LINCOLN ELECTRIC WIRE FEEDERLincoln Electric does NOT recommend constantcurrent semiautomatic welding

B-8OPERATIONB-8BIG RED™ 600AUXILIARY POWER:The auxiliary power is independent of the weldingpower and thus not effected by the weld control set-tings.

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1BIG RED™ 600OPTIONAL FEATURESK2641-2 FOUR WHEELED STEERABLE YARDTRAILERFor in plant and yard towing. Comes standard with aDuo-Hitch™,

D-1MAINTENANCED-1BIG RED™ 600SAFETY PRECAUTIONSHave qualified personnel do the maintenancework. Turn the engine off before working insidethe machine.

D-2MAINTENANCED-23. Remove loose dirt from element with compressedair or water hose directed from inside out.Compressed Air: 100 psi maximum with nozz

D-3MAINTENANCED-3FUEL FILTERSWhen working on the fuel system• Keep naked lights away, do notsmoke !• Do not spill fuel !------------------------------

D-4MAINTENANCED-45. Slide the quick change ring up over the elementand rotate counter clockwise until an audible clickor pop is heard. If you do not h

D-5MAINTENANCED-5PREVENTING BATTERY BUCKLINGTighten nuts on battery clamp until snug.CHARGING THE BATTERYWhen you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise

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-6MAINTENANCED-6WELDER / GENERATOR MAINTENANCESTORAGEStore theBIG RED™ 600in clean, dry protected areas.CLEANINGBlow out the generator and controls p

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1BIG RED™ 600If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contac

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2BIG RED™ 600Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedu

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3BIG RED™ 600Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedu

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1BIG RED™ 600AM22253ELECTRICSHOCKCAN KILLWARNINGDo not operate with covers removedDisconnect input power before servicingDo not touch ele

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2BIG RED™ 600M22253A4. LOCATE LEADS 3D & 6J. (SEE FIGURE 2). CUT BOTH LEADS AS SHOWN. 5. STRIP ALL FOUR LEADS 13MM (.50 in.)

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3BIG RED™ 600NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagr

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4BIG RED™ 600M22223A65.101653.727.00685.810.01254.36.29159.81.2832.523.32592.231.70805.245.151146.759.501511.3N.A. CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH

NOTESBIG RED™ 600

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

WARNINGAVISO DEPRECAUCIONATTENTIONWARNUNGATENÇÃOSpanishFrenchGermanPortugueseJapaneseChineseKoreanArabicLEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO FABRICANTE

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

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A-1INSTALLATIONBIG RED™ 600A-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - BIG RED™ 600(K2811-1)Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting CapacitiesSyste