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IM805
April, 2004
Vantage 500 DEUTZ
For use with machines having Code Numbers: 10995
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 thoughtful
operation on your part. DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. Most
importantly, think before you
act and be careful.
OPERATOR’S MA
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i SAFETY i WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS For Diesel Engines: diesel engine exhaust and For Gasoline Engines: The engine exhaust from this some of its constituents are known to the State of product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. reproductive harm. ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHIL
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ii SAFETY ii ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK 4 a Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and can kill. the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits and filter lens should conform to ANSI are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Z87.1 standards. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free 4.b.Use suitable clothing made from
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iii SAFETY iii CYLINDER may explode WELDING SPARKS can if damaged cause fire or explosion 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6 a Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators, designed this is not possible, cover them to prevent the for the gas and pressure used. All hoses, welding sparks from starting a fire. Remember fittings, etc. should be suitable for the application and that welding sparks and h
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iv SAFETY iv 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales échauffement et un risque d’incendie.
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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 Thank You product ��� as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, Claims for material damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the transportation company at the time the shipment
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vi vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Section A Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2 Location / Ventilat
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vii vii TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Section C Optional Field Installed Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Section D Safety Precautions .
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A-1 INSTALLATION A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Vantage 500 DEUTZ (K2271-1) INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Make /Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting Capacities System Deutz 3 cylinder High Idle 1900 173 cu. in 12VDC battery Fuel F3L 912 44HP (33 kw) (2.83L) & Starter (25 US gal) Diesel Engine @ 1800 RPM Full Load 1800 94.6L Bore x Stroke Oil: 9.5 QTS. 3.94” x 4.72” 9.0L (100mm x 120mm) RATED OUTPUT @ 104°F(40°C) - WELDER Duty Cycle Welding Output Volts at Rated Amps 100% 500 Amps (DC mul
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A-2 INSTALLATION A-2 Read this entire installation section before you start LOCATION / VENTILATION installation. The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid restricting the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cooling air outlets. Also, locate the welder so that the engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an outside area. WARNING CAUTION Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all operating and maintenance m
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A-3 INSTALLATION A-3 LIFTING HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION The Vantage lift bale should be used to lift the machine. The At temperatures above 40°C (104°F), output voltage derating Vantage is shipped with the lift bale retracted. Before attempting may be necessary. For maximum output current ratings, derate to lift the Vantage the lift bale must be secured in a raised welder voltage rating 2 volts for every 10°C (21°F) above 40°C position. Secure the lift bale as follows: (104°F). a. Open the engin
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A-4 INSTALLATION A-4 1. Connect the welder output studs to a suitable PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE resistive load bank. Note that any attempt to READ the engine operating and maintenance instructions short the output studs by connecting the supplied with this machine. welding leads together, direct shorting of the output studs, or connecting the output leads WARNING to a length of steel will result in catastrophic damage to the generator and voids the warranty. Stop engine while fueling. 2. S
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A-5 INSTALLATION A-5 The Vantage is shipped with the negative battery cable WELDING TERMINALS disconnected. Before you operate the machine, make sure the The Vantage is equipped with a toggle switch for selecting "hot" Engine Switch is in the OFF position and attach the disconnected welding terminals when in the "WELD TERMINALS ON" position cable securely to the negative (-) battery terminal. or "cold" welding terminals when in the "REMOTELY Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery te
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A-6 INSTALLATION A-6 STANDBY POWER CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL The Vantage is suitable for temporary, standby or emergency power using the engine manufacturer’s recommended OUTPUT maintenance schedule. The Vantage is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin connector. The 6-pin connector is for connecting the K857 or K857-1 Remote The Vantage can be permanently installed as a standby power Control or for TIG welding, the K870 foot Amptrol or the K936-2 unit for 240 volt-3 wire, 50 amp service. Connecti
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A-7 INSTALLATION A-7 2. Take necessary steps to assure load is limited to the capacity 3. Install a 50 amp 120/240 VAC plug (NEMA Type 14-50) to the of the Vantage by installing a 50 amp, 240 VAC double pole double-pole circuit breaker using No. 6, 4 conductor cable of circuit breaker. Maximum rated load for each leg of the 240 the desired length. (The 50 amp, 120/240 VAC plug is VAC auxiliary is 50 amps. Loading above the rated output will available in the optional K802R plug kit.) reduce outpu
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A-8 INSTALLATION A-8 CONNECTION OF AN LN-23P WIRE FEEDER TO CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRIC THE VANTAGE WIRE FEEDERS � Shut the welder off. �Connect the LN-23P per instructions on the appropriate WARNING connection diagram in the DIAGRAMS section. (NOTE): When connecting an LN-23P to the Vantage , a K350-1 adapter kit must be used. Shut off welder before making any electrical connections. � Set the “WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER” switch to “-”. ------------------------------------------------------------
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A-9 INSTALLATION A-9 CONNECTION OF PRINCE XL SPOOL GUN TO CONNECTION OF THE LN-25 TO THE VANTAGE THE VANTAGE The LN-25 with or without an internal contactor may be used with the Vantage. See the appropriate connection diagram in the Connection of the Prince XL Spool Gun requires the use of the DIAGRAMS section. K1849-1 Adapter Module. NOTE: The LN-25 (K431) Remote Control Module and (K432) Remote Cable are not recommended for use with the Vantage. � Shut the Welder off. � For electrode Positiv
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B-1 OPERATION B-1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL DESCRIPTION Read and understand this entire section before operating The Vantage is a diesel engine-driven welding power source. The machine uses a brush type alternating current generator for DC your Vantage. multi-purpose welding and for 120/240 VAC auxiliary standby power. The welding control system uses state of the art Chopper Technology™. WARNING RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all op
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B-2 OPERATION B-2 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS All welder and engine controls are located on the case front panel. Refer to Figure B.1 and the explanations that follow. Figure B.1 Case Front Panel Controls 5 6 7 8 4 9 3 10 11 12 14 13 19 20 1 2 18 15 16 17 21 3. HOUR METER ENGINE CONTROLS (Items 1 through 8) The hour meter displays the total time that the engine has been 1. RUN STOP SWITCH running. This meter is a useful indicator for scheduling preventive Toggling the switch to the RUN posit
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B-3 OPERATION B-3 12. ARC CONTROL: 6. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The ARC CONTROL WIRE/STICK knob is active in the WIRE and STICK modes, and has different functions in these modes. The gauge displays the engine oil pressure when the engine is This control is not active in the TIG mode. running. CC-STICK mode: In this mode, the ARC CONTROL knob sets the short circuit current (arc-force) during stick welding. Increasing 7. ENGINE PROTECTION the number from -10(Soft) to +10 (Crisp) increases the short circu
