Lincoln Electric IM604-B manual General Description, Design Features, Other Features, Engine

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Ranger™8 LPG is a twin-cylinder LPG fuel engine driven multiprocess arc welder and AC power genera- tor. It is built in a heavy gauge steel case for durability on the job site.

DESIGN FEATURES

AC/DC STICK WELDING (Constant Current)

•AC 40 - 225 Amps

•DC 40 - 210 Amps

•100% Duty Cycle on All Settings

•Output Selector with 6 Ranges

•Output Control for Fine Current Adjustment

•Use with a broad range of AC & DC Electrodes Including Fleetweld® 5P

DC SEMIAUTOMATIC WIRE FEED WELDING (Constant Voltage)

•CV Tap Setting for 60-200 Amps.

•100% Duty Cycle.

•Excellent Performance with .068” (1.7mm) NR®-211-MP Innershield® Electrode.

•Limited MIG Welding with L-50 & L-56 using blended Argon Shielding Gas.

•The Recommended Wire Feeder is the LN-25, but Can Also be Used with the LN-7 Wire Feeder. (LN-7 and LN-25 without Contactor Requires the K240 Contactor Kit).

AC/DC TIG WELDING (Constant Current)

•AC & DC TIG Welding Can be Done at All Constant Current Output Range Settings.

AUXILIARY POWER

•8000 Watt AC 115/230 Volt 60 Hz. Generator.

•Operates AC Power Tools.

•Powers Battery Chargers.

•Powers a 1.5 HP Motor (If Started Under No Load).

•Lights Eighty 100 Watt Incandescent Bulbs.

•Can be Used for Standby Power.

OTHER FEATURES

•Polarity Switch for Selecting DC+, DC-, or AC Welding Output.

•K930-1 TIG Module Available for high frequency and shielding gas control for AC and DC GTAW (TIG) welding applications.

•Remote Control Receptacle Kit Available.

•Electronic Engine Idler. Engine Automatically Goes to Low Idle in 10 to 14 Seconds after Welding or Use of Auxiliary Power. Includes High Idle Switch.

•Electric Starting.

•Battery Charging Ammeter.

•Full 8 kVA Auxiliary Output Receptacle.

•Factory Installed Engine Hour Meter.

•Engine Protection Shuts Engine Down in the Event of Low Oil Pressure.

•Built-in Feet for Easy Mounting to Truck Bed or Trailer.

•All Copper Alternator Windings and High Quality Insulation for Long-Life and Dependability.

•Powder Painted Case and Base for Outstanding Corrosion Protection.

•Quiet muffler with reversible exhaust feature; either right or left side of machine.

ENGINE

The Kohler 20 HP Command®* LPG engine offers the following features:

•Air Cooled, Twin-Cylinder.

•Overhead valves

•Hydraulic valve lifters

•Cast Aluminum Alloy Crankcase with Integral Cast Iron Cylinder Liners.

•Electric Start with Solid State Battery Charging Module.

•Solid State Breakerless Ignition.

•Spin on Oil Filter.

•Low Oil Pressure Shutdown Protection.

•LPG regulator and vaporizer.

* This trademark is the property of Kohler Co.

RANGER 8 LPG