Lincoln Electric IM604-B manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS		i - iv
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION		v
GENERAL DESCRIPTION		1
DESIGN FEATURES		1
SPECIFICATIONS		2-3
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT		4
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT		5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS		6
Safety Precautions		6
Machine Grounding		6
Spark Arrester		6
Trailers		7-8
Pre-Operation Service		7
Oil		7
Fuel		8
Battery Connection		8
Welding Output Cables		8
Angle of Operation		9
High Altitude Operation		9
Muffler Relocation		9
Location / Ventilation		9
Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders		9-10
Connection of the LN-25 to the Ranger 8		9
Connection of the LN-7 to the Ranger 8		10
High Frequency Generator for TIG Welding Applications		10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS		10-15
Additional Safety Precautions		10
Welder Operation		10
Welder Output		10
Ranger 8 Typical Fuel Consumption		10
Welder Controls - Function and Operation		11
Start/Shutdown Instructions		11
Break-in Period		12
Welding Process		12
Stick (Constant Current) Welding		12
TIG (Constant Current) Welding		12
Wire Feed Welding Processes (Constant Voltage)		13
Summary of Welding Process		13
Auxiliary Power		13
Standby Power Connection		14
Connecting Ranger 8 to Premises Wiring		15
Electrical Device use with Ranger 8 LPG		16
MAINTENANCE		17
Safety Precautions		17
Routine Maintenance		17
Engine Adjustments		17
Slip Rings		18
Battery		18
Hardware		18
Engine Maintenance Parts		18
TROUBLESHOOTING		19-20
Wiring Diagram		21-22
Connection Diagrams		23
DIMENSION PRINT		24
PARTS LISTS	P229 Series, P254-C, & P255-C