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IM929
™
January, 2007
RANGER 3 PHASE
For Machines with Code Number 11419
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and thought-
ful operation on your part. DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
R
US
OPERATOR’S MANU
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i i SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY
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ii ii SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK can ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY CYLINDER may explode WELDING and CUTTING SPARKS can if damaged. 7.a.Use only compressed gas cylinders cause fire or explosion. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. containing the correct shielding gas for the If this is not possible, cover them to prevent process used and properly operating the welding sparks from starting a fire. regulators designed for the gas and Remember that welding sparks and hot pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for the
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iv iv SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un antes: échauffement et un risqu
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v v for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product Thank You ��� as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equip- ment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Linco
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vi vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................A-1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................A-2 Machine Grounding.......................................................
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A-1 A-1 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - RANGER 3 PHASE (K2337-2) INPUT - GASOLINE ENGINE Description Operating Displacement Capacities Make/Model Starting Horsepower Speed (RPM) cu. in. System (cu.cm.) 2 cylinder High Idle 3700 12VDC 4 Cycle Battery Air-Cooled Electric Start Gasoline 23 HP @ Fuel: 41(674) Kohler Full Load 3500 Group 58 Engine. 3600 RPM 9 Gal (34 L) Kohler CH23S Battery Aluminum Alloy (Kohler) Lubricating Oil: (435 cold with Cast Iron 2.0 Qts. (1.9 L) Low Idle 2200 Cr
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth WARNING ground such as a metal water pipe going into the ground for at least ten feet and having no insulated joints, or to the Do not attempt to use this equipment until you metal framework of a building which has been effectively have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with your welder. It includes grounded. The
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION Make certain that the oil filler cap is tightened securely. VEHICLE MOUNTING Refer to the engine Owner’s Manual for specific oil recom- Improperly mounted concentrated loads may cause mendations. unstable vehicle handling and tires or other compo- nents to fail. BATTERY CONNECTIONS � Only transport this Equipment on serviceable vehicles which are rated and designed for such loads. CAUTION � Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle is sta- ble under conditions of us
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION ANGLE OF OPERATION Muffler Relocation WARNING Internal combustion engines are designed to run in a level condition which is where the optimum perfor- � Shut off welder and allow muffler to cool before mance is achieved. The maximum angle of operation touching muffler. for the engine is 15 degrees from horizontal in any ------------------------------------------------------------------------ direction. If the engine is to be operated at an angle, The RANGER 3 PHASE is shi
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION CONNECTION OF THE LN-25 TO THE RANGER 3 � Duty Cycle is the percentage of time the load is PHASE being applied in a 10 minute period. For example, a � Shut the welder off. 60% duty cycle represents 6 minutes of load and 4 � Connect the electrode cable from the LN-25 to minutes of no load in a 10 minute period. Duty Cycle the“ELECTRODE” terminal of the welder. for the RANGER 3 PHASE is 100%. Connect the work cable to the “TO WORK” termi- nal of the welder. RANGER 3 PHASE
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION GND Y 480 V X Z 120 V 240 V 120 V* GND (FOR ALL SINGLE AND *Current Sensing for Automatic Idle. THREE PHASE LOADS) (Receptacle viewed from front of Machine) 120 V GFCI DUPLEX RECEPTACLES The 120V has 20 amp circuit breakers for each duplex receptacle. The 240V has 50 amp circuit A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) electrical breakers for each hot lead going the 240V receptacle. receptacle is a device to protect against electric shock The 480V 3 phase circuit breake
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION TABLE lll ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE RANGER 3 PHASE. Type Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Resistive Heaters, toasters, incandescent NONE light bulbs, electric range, hot pan, skillet, coffee maker. Capacitive TV sets, radios, microwaves, Voltage spikes or high voltage appliances with electrical control. regulation can cause the capac- itative elements to fail. Surge protection, transient protection, and additional loading is recom- mended for 100% fail-s
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A-8 A-8 INSTALLATION 1. Install a double pole, double throw switch between AUXILIARY POWER WHILE WELDING the power company meter and the premises dis- connect. Simultaneous welding and power loads are permitted by following Table I. The permissible currents shown Switch rating must be the same or greater than the assume that current is being drawn from either the customer’s premises disconnect and service over- 120V or 240V supply (not both at the same time). current protection. Also, the “Ou
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A-9 A-9 INSTALLATION Figure 1 CONNECTION OF RANGER 3 PHASE TO PREMISES WIRING 240 VOLT GROUNDED CONDUCTOR POWER 240 Volt 120 VOLT 60 Hz. COMPANY 3-Wire 120 VOLT Service METER NEUTRAL BUS N LOAD DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. PREMISES DISCONNECT AND SERVICE GROUND OVERCURRENT 40 AMP PROTECTION 240 VOLT DOUBLE POLE 50 AMP, 120/240 CIRCUIT VOLT PLUG 240 VOLT BREAKER NEMA TYPE 14-50 GND N 50 AMP, 120/240 VOLT NOTE:
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B-1 B-1 OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WELDER CONTROLS - FUNCTION AND Do not attempt to use this equipment until you OPERATION have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with your welder. It includes ENGINE SWITCH important safety precautions, detailed engine The engine switch is used to Start the Engine, Select starting, operating and maintenance instructions, High Idle or Auto Idle while the engine is running, and and parts lists. stop the Engine. ---------------------------
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION “ RANGE” SWITCH The “Range” switch is used to select one of three amperage ranges with generous overlap for Stick/TIG welding, or one Wire Feed welding range. Process Range Setting Current Range STICK/TIG 90 Max. 50 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 (one range setting) CAUTION Never change the “RANGE” Switch setting while welding.
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION SETTINGS FOR 1% THORIATED TUNGSTEN WELDING PROCESS For any electrodes the procedures should be kept TUNGSTEN RANGESWITCH APPROXIMATE DIAMETER (in.) SETTINGS CURRENT RANGE within the rating of the machine. For electrode infor- mation see the appropriate Lincoln publication. 1/8 90, 145, or 210 80 - 225 Amps 3/32 90 or 145 50 - 180
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B-4 B-4 OPERATION SUMMARY OF WELDING PROCESSES CONTROL ELECTRODE CABLE IDLE WHEN NOT TO START PROCESS USED MODE WELDING WELDING STICK No AUTO Hot Touch electrode to work. Welding starts immediately and engine goes to high idle. WIRE FEED, LN-25 WITH No AUTO Cold Press gun trigger, LN-25 INTERNAL CONTACTOR contactor closes. Welding starts immediately and engi
