Lincoln-electric VANTAGE 400 (AU) User Manual

VANTAGE 400 (AU)OPERATOR’S MANUALIM10048March, 2010Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in m

ixixTABLE OF CONTENTSMaintenance...Section DSafety

VANTAGE® 400 (AU)(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® 400 (AU)A-2(5)Center-Tapped to ground.MACHINE SPECIFICATIONSReceptaclesResidual Current Device (RCD)Circuit Breakers (Ther

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

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

OIL The VANTAGE® 400 (AU) is shipped with the engine crankcasefilled with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that meets class

A-6INSTALLATION VANTAGE® 400 (AU)A-6ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSMACHINE GROUNDINGBecause this portable engine driven welder creates itsown power, it is no

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

A-8INSTALLATION VANTAGE® 400 (AU)A-8Connection of the LN-25 to the VANTAGE® 400(AU) Shut off welder before making any electricalconnections.--------

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

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 (AU) FUEL CONSUMPTIONTABLE B.2PERKINS 404D-22Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr).29(1.10).43(1.63)1.27(4.81)1.35(5.11)Running Time ( Hours)20 ga

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 (AU)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 (AU)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 (AU)WELDER / GENERATORMAINTENANCESTORAGE: Store in clean, dry protected areas.CLEANING: Blow out the generator and contr

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

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2VANTAGE® 400 (AU)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-4VANTAGE® 400 (AU)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5VANTAGE® 400 (AU)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test pr

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 (AU)

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 (AU)

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3VANTAGE® 400 (AU)

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4VANTAGE® 400 (AU)

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

F-6DIMENSION PRINTF-6VANTAGE® 400 (AU) A25.82655.827.00685.855.501409.72.2557.25.75146.035.94913.024.00609.639.8120.60523.328.95735.336.06915.928.1371

NOTES VANTAGE® 400 (AU)

NOTES VANTAGE® 400 (AU)

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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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