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

80 Max.

 

50 to 80 Amps

(constant current)

130 Max.

 

 

70 to 130 Amps

(4 range settings)

180 Max.

 

 

110 to 180 Amps

 

250 Max.

 

 

160 to 250 Amps

 

 

 

 

 

WIRE FEED

 

 

 

 

(constant voltage)

14 to 22V

 

 

Up to 250 Amps

(2 range setting)

18 to 25V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

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

------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

6-PIN CONNECTOR

For attaching optional remote control equipment.

LOCAL / REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH

(See Accessory Section For “K” numbers)

The toggle switch on the control panel labeled "LOCAL" and "REMOTE" provides the option of con- trolling the welding output at the control panel or remotely. Remote connections are made at the 6-pin connector. For control at the control panel set the switch in the "LOCAL" position.

For remote control set the switch in the "REMOTE" position.

Provides three selectable welding polarities:

AC, DC+ & DC-

CAUTION

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

------------------------------------------------------------------------

RANGER GXT APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION

 

KOHLER

 

20 H.P. COMMAND

 

 

Low Idle - No Load

.40 Gallons/Hour

2400 RPM

(1.50 Liters/Hour)

High Idle - No Load

.77 Gallons/Hour

3700 RPM

(2.91 Liters/Hour)

AC CC Weld Output

1.27 Gallons/Hour

250 Amps @ 25 Volts

(4.82 Liters/Hour)

 

 

 

 

DC CC Weld Output

1.50 Gallons/Hour

250 Amps @ 25 Volts

(5.09 Liters/Hour)

 

 

 

 

DC CV Weld Output

1.41 Gallons/Hour

250 Amps @ 25 Volts

(5.33 Liters/Hour)

Auxiliary Power

1.48 Gallons/Hour)

 

10,000 Watts

(5.62 Liters/Hour)

 

 

 

 

RANGER GXT

Page 18
Image 18
Lincoln Electric IM856 manual Polarity Switch PIN Connector, Local / Remote Control Switch