B-2

OPERATION

B-2

RANGE” SWITCH

The “Range” switch is used to select one of four amperage ranges with generous overlap for Stick/TIG welding, or one Wire Feed welding range.

Process

Range Setting

Current Range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STICK/TIG

90 Max.

40 to 90 Amps

(constant current)

145 Max.

70 to 145 Amps

 

(3 range settings)

210DC/225AC MAX

120 to 210(DC) 225(AC)

 

 

 

 

 

WIRE FEED

 

 

 

(constant voltage)

15 to 25V

Up to 200 Amps

 

(1 range setting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Never change the “RANGE” Switch setting while welding. This will damage the switch.

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CONTROL” DIAL

Provides a fine welding current adjustment within the Range Switch settings in the STICK mode and weld- ing voltage control with the Range switch set in the wire feed mode.

POLARITY SWITCH

Provides three selectable welding polarities: AC, DC+ & DC-

CAUTION

Never change the Polarity switch setting while welding. This will damage the switch.

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RANGER® 225 GXT APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION

 

KOHLER

 

23 H.P. COMMAND CH23S

 

 

Low Idle - No Load

.40 Gallons/Hour

2400 RPM

(1.50 Liters/Hour)

High Idle - No Load

.7 Gallons/Hour

3700 RPM

(2.8 Liters/Hour)

AC CC Weld Output

1.2 Gallons/Hour

225 Amps @ 25 Volts

(4.6 Liters/Hour)

 

 

 

 

DC CC Weld Output

1.3 Gallons/Hour

210 Amps @ 25 Volts

(4.9 Liters/Hour)

 

 

 

 

DC CV Weld Output

1.2 Gallons/Hour

200 Amps @ 20 Volts

(4.5 Liters/Hour)

Auxiliary Power

1.4 Gallons/Hour)

 

9000 Watts

(5.3 Liters/Hour)

 

 

 

 

RANGER® 225 GXT

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Lincoln Electric manual Polarity Switch, Ranger 225 GXT Approximate Fuel Consumption