Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 575 User Manual

February, 2003Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed andbuilt with safety in mind.However, your overall safetycan b

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Vantage 575 (K2170-1)INPUT - DIESEL ENGINEMake /Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting CapacitiesSystemCummins

Read this entire installation section before you startinstallation.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not attempt to use this equipment until you havethoroughly rea

LIFTINGThe Vantage lift bale should be used to lift the machine. TheVantage is shipped with the lift bale retracted. Before attemptingto lift the Vant

PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICEREAD the engine operating and maintenance instructionssupplied with this machine.• Keep hands away from the engine muffler

The Vantage is shipped with the negative battery cabledisconnected. Before you operate the machine, make sure theEngine Switch is in the OFF position

REMOTE CONTROLOUTPUTThe Vantage is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin connector. The6-pin connector is for connecting the K857 or K857-1 RemoteControl

A-7 INSTALLATION A-7Vantage 575CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRICWIRE FEEDERSShut off welder before making any electrical connections.--------------------

CONNECTION OF THE LN-25 TO THE VANTAGEThe LN-25 with or without an internal contactor may be used withthe Vantage. See the appropriate connection diag

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand this entire section before operatingyour Vantage.Do not attempt to use this equipment until you havethoroughly

ELECTRIC ANDMAGNETIC FIELDSmay be dangerous2.a.Electric current flowing through any conductor causeslocalised Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Weld

ENGINE CONTROLS (Items 1 through 9)1. RUN STOP SWITCHToggling the switch to the RUN position energizes the fuelsolenoid for approximately 30

6. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge displays the engine oil pressure when the engine isrunning.7. ENGINE PROTECTIONThe yellow engine protection light rema

WELDING CONTROLS (Items 10 through 19)10. OUTPUT CONTROL: The OUTPUT dial is used to preset theoutput voltage or current as displayed on the digital m

21. CIRCUIT BREAKERSThese circuit breakers provide separate overload currentprotection for each 220V receptacle, the 42VAC AND 115VAC inthe 14-Pin con

B-6 OPERATION B-6Vantage 575BREAK-IN PERIODThe engine used to supply power for your welder is a heavy duty,industrial engine. It is designed and built

Table B.3 TYPICAL CURRENT RANGES (1)FOR TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES (2)DCEN (-) DCEP (+) Approximate Argon Gas Flow Ratel/min (c.f.m.)TungstenElectrode 1%, 2%

CV-WIRE MODEConnect a wire feeder to the Vantage and set welder controlsaccording to the instructions listed earlier in this section.The Vantage in t

B-9 OPERATION B-9Vantage 575TABLE B.4 Vantage Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads* Each receptacle is limited to 15 amps.TABLE B.5 Vantage Extension

OPTIONAL FIELD INSTALLED ACCESSORIESKA1373 POWER PLUG KIT - Provides a plug for eachreceptacle.K857 8.5m or K857-20 20m (100ft.) REMOTE CONTROL -Porta

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Have a qualified technician do the maintenance andtroubleshooting work.• Turn the engine off before working inside the machine.• R

ELECTRIC SHOCKcan kill.3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuitsare electrically “hot” when the welder is on.Do not touch these “hot” parts wit

7. Inspect for holes and tears by looking through the elementtoward a bright light. Check for damaged gaskets or dentedmetal parts. Do not reuse damag

CHARGING THE BATTERYWhen you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect batterycables to the battery, be sure the polarity is correct. Improperpolari

This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate andrepair possible machine malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualVantage 575CAUTIONºIf for any reason you do not understand the tes

CAUTIONVantage 575E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely

PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS)Engine goes to low idle but does not stay atlow idle.No welding output or auxiliary output.Welder has some/ no output and no control

F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1Vantage 575NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific dia-

Vantage 575F-2 DIAGRAMS F-2CONNECTION DIAGRAM:

F-3 DIAGRAMS F-3Vantage 575CONNECTION DIAGRAM:GND757677GREENK291 OR K40475INPUT CABLE76N.E.77K775 OPTIONALREMOTE CONTROLDAMAGED. THE ENGINE GOVERNOR S

F-4 DIAGRAMS F-4Vantage 575CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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

Vantage 575F-5 DIAGRAMS F-5CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 575F-6 DIAGRAMS F-6CONNECTION DIAGRAMCAUTION :N.A. WELDING CABLE MUST BE OF PROPER CAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF IMMEDIATE AND F

Vantage 575F-7 DIAGRAMS F-7CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 575F-8 DIAGRAMS F-8CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 575F-9 DIAGRAMS F-9CONNECTION DIAGRAMor service this equipment.Only qualified personnel should install,useKeep away from moving parts.Keep gua

Vantage 575F-10 DIAGRAMS F-10CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 575F-11 DIAGRAMS F-11CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 575F-12 DIAGRAMS F-12CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 575F-13 DIAGRAMS F-13CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 575F-14 DIAGRAMS F-14DIMENSION PRINTTRAILER MOUNTING HOLE LOCATIONS.*28.99736.319.63498.66.55166.423.69601.750.381279.754.441382.814.63371.637

iv SAFETY ivPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui par

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v SAFETY vWELDING, EMF & PACEMAKERSAll welders should follow safe practices that minimise theirexposure to electric and magnetic fields (EMF).For

This welding machine must be used by trained operatorsonly. Read this manual carefully before attempting to use thewelding machine.ConformanceProducts

WARNINGvii viiThank Youfor selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want youto take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company produc

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