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SVM103-C
April, 2002
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POWER-ARC 4000
For Machines with Code Numbers: 10200 10585 10673
10202 10667 10792
10243 10671 10793
10244 10672 10866
For Machines with code Number 10083 Refer to SVM103-A (on Service Navigator CD)
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 TH
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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 WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a.Use only compressed gas cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire. process used and properly operating Remember that welding sparks and hot regulators designed for the gas and materials from welding can easily go through small cracks pressure used. All hos
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iv iv SAFETY 5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les zones où l’on pique le laitier. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instruc- tions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. générales su
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vi vi RETURN TO MAIN INDEX MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS Page Safety.................................................................................................................................................i-iv Installation .............................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .................................................................................................
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Section A Section A TABLE OF CONTENTS - INSTALLATION SECTION - Page Installation .............................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................A-2 Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................A-3 Locat
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - POWER-ARC 4000 INPUT - BRIGGS KOOL-BORE® GASOLINE ENGINE Manufacturer Description Speed Displacement Ignition Capacities Briggs & 1 cyl., 3700 RPM 19.4 cu. in. Manual, Fuel: 1.0 gal. (3.8 l) Stratton Kool- 4 cycle ± 50 RPM (319 cc) Recoil ® Bore Plus air-cooled at no load start; Manual Oil: 1.4 qt. (1.3 l) gasoline choke 8 HP @ 3750 RPM INPUT - BRIGGS VANGUARD® GASOLINE ENGINE Briggs & 1 cyl., 3700 RPM 18.06 cu. in. Manual, Fuel: 1.6 gal. (6
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION Read this entire installation section before you LOCATION AND VENTILATION start installation. Whenever you use the POWER-ARC 4000, be sure that clean cooling air can flow through the machine’s gasoline engine and the generator. Avoid dusty, dirty SAFETY PRECAUTIONS areas. Also, keep the machine away from heat sources. Do not place the back end of the generator WARNING anywhere near hot engine exhaust from another machine. And of course, make sure that engine Do not at
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION STACKING OIL POWER-ARC 4000 machines CANNOT be stacked. The Power-Arc 4000 with the Briggs and Stratton 8 HP engine and the Power-Arc TILTING 4000 with the Honda 9 HP engine are supplied with low oil protection. The Power-Arc 4000 with the Place the machine on a secure, level surface whenev- Briggs and Stratton 8 HP engine is equipped with er you use it or store it. Any surfaces you place it on protection that will prevent the engine from starting if other than the grou
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION Power-Arc 4000 Typical Fuel Consumption Honda 9 HP B&S 8 HP Carb. B&S 8 HP Carb. B&S 9 HP Carb. Certified Certified Intek Cert. Kool Bore® Vanguard® .30 Gallons/Hour .33 Gallons/Hour No Load .28 Gallons/Hour .36 Gallons/Hour (1.14 Liters/Hour) (1.25 Liters/Hour) 3700 RPM + 50 R.P.M. (1.06 Liters/Hour) (1.37 Liters/Hour) .58 Gallons/Hour .57 Gallons/Hour .69 Gallons/Hour .76 Gallons/Hour AC CC Weld Output (2.18 Liters/Hour) (2.16 Liters/Hour) (2.63 Liters/Hour) (2.9 Liters
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION FIGURE A.1 - POWER-ARC 4000 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 1 POWER ARC 4000 80 70 AMPS AMPS 125 90 AMPS AMPS GENERATOR 100 AMPS WARNING 6 ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE 5 3 4 2 1. CURRENT CONTROL DIAL 4. CIRCUIT BREAKERS (2) - 20 AMP 2. WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS (2) 5. RECEPTACLE - 240 VOLT, 20 AMP 3. GROUND STUD 6. DUPLEX RECEPTACLE - 120 VOLT, 20 AMP ELECTRICAL OUTPUT TABLE A.1 CONNECTIONS RECOMMENDED WELDING CABLE SIZE AND LENGTH See Figure A.1 for the location of the current cont
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION Cable Installation WARNING Install the welding cables to your POWER-ARC 4000 as follows. See Figure A.1 for the location of parts. Do not ground the machine to a pipe that carries 1. The gasoline engine must be OFF to install weld- explosive or combustible material. ing cables. 2. Remove the 1/2 - 13 flanged nuts from the output When the POWER-ARC 4000 is mounted terminals. on a truck or a trailer, the machine gen- 3. Connect the electrode holder and work cables to e
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A-8 A-8 INSTALLATION PREMISES WIRING CIRCUIT BREAKERS The POWER-ARC 4000 three-wire, grounded neutral The POWER-ARC 4000 has its own generator allows it to be connected to premises 20 amp circuit breakers for overload wiring. However, the wiring procedure needed to protection. When the machine is meet the National Electric Code (NEC) regulations as operated in high temperature environments, the well as city ordinances can be confusing. The con- breakers may tend to trip at lower loads tha
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A-9 A-9 INSTALLATION CAUTION Certain Electrical devices cannot be powered by the POWER-ARC 4000. See Table A.2. TABLE A.2 ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE POWER-ARC 4000. 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 capaci- tative elements to fail. Sur
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A-10 A-10 NOTES POWER-ARC 4000 Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC
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Section B Section B TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATION SECTION - Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................B-2 General Description ....................................................................................................................B-2 Recommended
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read and understand this entire section before oper- ating your POWER-ARC 4000. ARC RAYS can burn. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Wear eye, ear, and body protection. WARNING Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have ENGINE EXHAUST can kill. thoroughly read all the operation and maintenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include • Use in open, well ventilated areas or important safety precautions; detailed engine starting, vent exhaust
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION The Lincoln warranty covers the Power Arc 4000 • Separate ground stud for safe connection of case (excluding the engine) for 1 year from the date of to earth ground. Single 20 amp, 240 volt generator purchase. The engine is covered by the Briggs & receptacle. Stratton warranty policy for a period of 1 year for • Duplex 20 amp, 120 volt generator receptacle. consumer use or 90 days for commercial use. • Integrated generator output overload protection through two 20 amp circu
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B-4 B-4 OPERATION CONTROLS AND SETTINGS All generator/welder controls are located on the Output Control Panel. Gasoline engine controls are mounted on the engine. See Figures B.1 and B.2 and the explanations that follow. FIGURE B.1 – OUTPUT PANEL CONTROLS 1 POWER ARC 4000 80 70 AMPS AMPS 125 90 AMPS AMPS GENERATOR 100 AMPS WARNING 8 2 ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE 7 5 4 6 3 1. CURRENT CONTROL DIAL 2. ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE 3. WELD OUTPUT TERMINAL (TO ELECTRODE HOLDER) WITH 1/2 - 13 FLANGE NU
