Lincoln Electric IM10044 manual Operation, General Description, Safety Precautions, Generator

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OPERATION

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before operating your VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS.

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operat- ing and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.

•Insulate yourself from work and ground

•Always wear dry insulating gloves.

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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside

• Do not stack anything near the engine.

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MOVING PARTS can injure.

•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.

•Stop engine before servicing.

•Keep away from moving parts

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•Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.

•Always operate the welder with the sliding door closed and the side panels in place as these pro- vide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS is a diesel engine-dri- ven welding power source. The machine uses a brush type alternating current generator for DC multi-purpose welding. The DC welding control system uses state of the art Chopper Technology CT R for superior welding performance.

RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS provides excellent constant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG welding. The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS also provides excellent constant voltage DC welding output for MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield (FCAW-G) and Metal Core welding. In addition the VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS can be used for Arc Gouging with carbons up to 3/8”(10mm) in diameter.

The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS is not recommend- ed for pipe thawing.

GENERATOR

The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS provides smooth output for auxiliary power and emergency standby power.

VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS

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Contents Vantage Cummins California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Safety Thank You Table of Contents Table of Contents Installation Stacking Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation StoringTowing High Temperature OperationLifting High Altitude OperationFuel USE Diesel Fuel only PRE-OPERATION Engine and COM- Pressor ServiceBattery Connection OILWelding Terminals AIR Cleaner Inlet HoodMuffler Outlet Pipe Spark ArrestorAuxiliary Power Receptacles Remote ControlStandby Power Connections Control Cable Model Connection of Lincoln ELEC- Tric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-15 to the Vantage 575 CUM Across The-Arc ModelShut off welder before making any electrical con- nections Connection of the LN-25 to the VAN- Tage 575 CumminsRecommended Applications Safety PrecautionsOperation General DescriptionControls and Settings Engine Protection Battery Charging LightIdler Switch OIL Pressure GaugePIN Connector Weld Mode Selector SwitchWelding Terminals Switch Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchBattery Jump Start Terminal What are VRD and Rocv DEVICES? Welding Power SourcesSafety VRD Operation IndicatorTable B.1 Cummins B3.3 Engine Fuel Consumption Starting TechniqueBREAK-IN Period Typical Fuel ConsumptionWelder Operation Stick Welding ModeCC-STICK Mode Touch Start TIG ModeTable B.3 Typical Current Ranges Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging Carbon Diameter Current Range DC, elec Trode positiveSimultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads Auxiliary Power OperationParalleling Optional Field Installed Accessories AccessoriesTIG Options Weekly MaintenanceRoutine and Periodic Maintenance Daily Engine MaintenanceService Instructions Fuel Filters Battery HandlingPreventing Battery Discharge Preventing Battery BucklingWelder / Generator MAINTE- Nance HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityTroubleshooting PCB Wiring Diagram Diagrams To Work Electrode Cable To Wire Feed Unit Engine Welders / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection DiagramDiagrams Diagrams Engine Welders / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams 736 634 24 .97 Dimension PrintPrecaucion Warnung
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