Lincoln Electric IM992 manual TAbLE of Contents

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	Installation	Section A
	Technical Specifications	A-1, A-2
	Safety Precautions	A-3
	VRD (Voltage Reduction Device)	A-3
	Location and Ventilation	A-3
	Stacking	A-3
	Angle of Operation	A-3
	Lifting	A-4
	High Altitude Operation	A-4
	High Temperature Operation	A-4
	Cold Weather Operation	A-3
	Towing	A-4
	Vehicle Mounting	A-4
	Pre-Operation Engine Service	A-5
	Oil	A-5
	Fuel	A-5
	Engine Coolant	A-5
	Battery Connections	A-5
	Muffler Outlet Pipe	A-5
	Spark Arrester	A-5
	Remote Control	A-6
	Electrical Connections	A-6
	Machine Grounding	A-6
	Welding Terminals	A-6
	Welding Output Cables	A-7
	Cable Installation	A-7
	Auxiliary Power Receptacles and Plugs	A-7
	Standby Power Connections	A-8
	Premises Wiring	A-9
	Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders	A-10, A-11
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	Operation	Section b
	Safety Precautions	B-1
	General Description	B-1
	For Auxiliary Power	B-1
	Engine Operation	B-1
	Add Fuel	B-1
	Break in Period	B-1
	Welder Controls	B-2, B-3
	Engine Controls	B-4
	Starting the Engine	B-4
	Stopping the Engine	B-5
	Welding Operation	B-5
	Duty Cycle and Electrode Information	B-5
	Constant Current (Stick) Welding	B-5
	Fuel Consumption	B-5
	Downhill Pipe (Stick) Welding	B-6
	Tig Welding	B-6
	Typical Current Ranges for Tungsten Electrodes	B-6
	Wire Welding-CV	B-7
	Arc Gouging	B-7
	Auxiliary Power	B-7
	Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads	B-7
	Extension Cord Recommendations	B-7
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	Accessories	Section C
	Field Installed Options / Accessories	C-1

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Contents Vantage Safety Depends on YouSafety Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionPrécautions DE Sûreté IvSAFETYOn-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTAbLE of Contents Section F ViiSection D Section EVantage Height Width Depth WeightAIR Cleaner Engine Idler Muffler Engine Protection Emissions Fuel System GovernorReceptacles Auxiliary Power Circuit bREAKER Other Circuit bREAKERSStacking Safety PrecautionsVRD Voltage Reduction Device Location and VentilationVehicle Mounting TowingEngine Cooling System PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceOIL FuelWelding Terminals Remote ControlElectrical Connections Machine GroundingDuplex Receptacles and Gfci Modules Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesWelding Output CAbLES Total COMbINED Length of Electrode and Work CAbLESSTANDbY Power Connections Connection of Vantage 300 to Premises Wiring Control Cable Model Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder off Across The-Arc ModelInstallation General Description Figure b.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchGround Stud Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchTAbLE b.1 Electric Fuel GAUGE- The electric fuel Coolant Temperature GAUGE-A indicatorEngine Controls Glow Plug Push bUTTONWelder Operation Stopping the EngineTypical Vantage 300 Fuel Consumption TAbLE b.3 TIG WeldingTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Downhill Pipe WeldingTAbLE b.4 Wire WELDING-CVAuxiliary Power ARC GougingTIG Options Wire Feeder OptionsPLASMA CUTTING Engine Oil Change Routine MaintenanceOIL Filter Change AIR CleanerSingle- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners Service InstructionsSee Deutz engine manual Cooling SystemTightening the FAN bELT BLEEDING the Fuel SystemFuel Filter Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark ArrestorGfci Module Testing and Resetting Procedure Welder / Generator MaintenanceTROUbLESHOOTING Cause Recommended Course of Action PRObLEMSSymptoms POSSIbLEWelding without a control cable Contact your local Lincoln Faulty PC board or welder alterna Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams L12573-1 Dimension PrintVantage Precaucion Warnung