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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

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