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SVM120-A
March 1999
TM
RANGER 10-LX
For use with machine code numbers 9815 and 9816
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 READ-
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before
you
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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 kill. ARC RAYS can burn. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare the rays of the arc when welding or observing skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens gloves to insulate hands. should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 3.b. In
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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 zones où l’on pique le laitier. PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de antes: la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provo
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v v MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS RETURN TO MAIN INDEX Page Safety.................................................................................................................................................i-iv Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A Installation Section Table of Contents.......................................................................................
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Section A-1 Section A-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - INSTALLATION SECTION - Installation Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................A-2 Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................A-3 Location and Ventilation .............................................................................................................A-3 Stor
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - RANGER 10-LX INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Manufacturer Description Speed Displacement Ignition Capacities KUBOTA 3 cyl., 3600 RPM 52.17 cu. in. Electric Fuel: 10 gal. (38 l) DH850B-88 liquid-cooled Full load (855 cc) diesel Oil: 3.9 qt. (3.7 l) 23 HP @ 3750 RPM 3600 RPM High idle Cooling system: 2150 RPM 5.4 qts. (5.1 l) Low idle RATED OUTPUT - WELDER Duty Cycle Amps Volts at Rated Amperes 100% Duty Cycle 250 AC Constant Current 25 100% Duty Cycle 250 DC
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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 RANGER 10-LX, be sure that clean cooling air can flow through the machine’s diesel engine and the machine case. 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 attemp
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION STACKING OIL RANGER 10-LX machines CANNOT be stacked. The RANGER 10-LX is shipped with the engine filled with SAE 10W-30 oil (API class CC/DO). CHECK THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE. This is an added precaution. TILTING When full, the oil level should be up to but not over the Place the machine on a secure, level surface whenev- FULL mark on the dipstick. If it is not full, add enough er you use it or store it. Any surfaces you place it on oil to fill it to the
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION FIGURE A.1 - RANGER 10-LX OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 2 1. 115/230 VOLT, 50 AMP RECEPTACLE 2. 115 VOLT, 20 AMP RECEPTACLES (2) 3. WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS (2) 1 4. GROUND STUD (LOCATION) 5. CIRCUIT BREAKERS (CSA machines only) 5 4 3 Standard mufflers and deflectors (like the ones includ- ed with the RANGER 10-LX) do not act as spark arresters. When local laws require it, a spark arrester MUFFLER RELOCATION must be installed on the machine and properly main- tained. An optional sp
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION WELDING CABLE CONNECTIONS CABLE SIZE AND LENGTH Be sure to use welding cables that are large enough. welder. Cable diameters are increased for long cable The correct size and length becomes especially impor- lengths to reduce voltage drops. tant when you are welding at a distance from the Lincoln Electric offers a welding accessory kit with the welder. properly specified welding cables. See the Acces- Table A.1 lists recommended cable sizes and lengths sories section of th
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION When the RANGER 10-LX is mounted on PREMISES WIRING a truck or a trailer, the machine generator The RANGER 10-LX is suitable for temporary, standby, ground stud MUST be securely connect- or emergency power using the engine manufacturer’s ed to the metal frame of the vehicle. See recommended maintenance schedule. With its three- Figure A.1. The ground stud is marked wire grounded neutral generator, it can be permanent- with the ground symbol. ly installed as a standby powe
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A-8 A-8 INSTALLATION FIGURE A.2 - CONNECTION OF RANGER 10-LX TO PREMISES WIRING 230 VOLT GROUNDED CONDUCTOR 230 Volt POWER 115 VOLT 60 Hz. COMPANY 3-Wire 115 VOLT METER Service NEUTRAL BUS LOAD DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. PREMISES DISCONNECT AND 45 AMP 40 AMP SYSTEM GROUND SERVICE 230 VOLT EARTH OVERCURRENT GROUND PROTECTION DOUBLE PER THE U.S. POLE NATIONAL 50 AMP, 115/230 CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL 230 VOLTS VOLT PLU
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Section B-1 Section B-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATION SECTION - Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................B-2 General Description ....................................................................................................................B-2 Recommend
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read and understand this entire section before oper- ating your RANGER 10-LX. 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 t
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION • Top-mounted 10 gallon (38.0 litre)fuel tank with RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS convenient top fil. WELDER • Front-panel mounted fuel gauge. The RANGER 10-LX provides excellent constant cur- • Quiet engine muffler and insonorized case for rent AC/DC welding output for stick (SMAW) welding extremely quiet operation. and for TIG welding, and it offers constant voltage out- • All copper alternator windings and high quality insu- put for DC semiautomatic wire feed welding. For mor
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B-4 B-4 OPERATION CONTROLS AND SETTINGS All generator/welder controls are located on the controls are also on the case front. See Figure B.1 and Output Control Panel of the machine case front. the explanations that follow. Diesel engine glow plug, idler control, and start/stop FIGURE B.1 – OUTPUT PANEL CONTROLS 1 2 14 3 4 1. OUTPUT RANGE SELECTOR 5 2. FINE OUTPUT CONTROL 7 3. POLARITY SWITCH 6 4. CONTROL AT WELDER/REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH 5. WIRE FEEDER NO CONTROL CABLE/WIRE FEEDER WITH CONTR
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B-5 B-5 OPERATION 7. 20 AMP, 115 VOLT DUPLEX RECEPTACLES: Connection point for supplying 115 volt power to operate one or two electrical devices. 8. 50 AMP, 230/115 VOLT RECEPTACLE: Connection point for supplying 230 volt power to operate one electrical device. 9. WELD OUTPUT TERMINAL (TO WORK) WITH FLANGE NUT: Provides the connection point for the work cable. 10. WELD OUTPUT TERMINAL (TO ELECTRODE HOLDER) WITH FLANGE NUT: Provides the connection point for the electrode holder. 11. GROUND STU
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B-6 B-6 OPERATION FIGURE B.2 – ENGINE CONTROLS 4 8 2 1 9 3 1. ENGINE GLOW PLUG PUSHBUTTON 2. IDLER CONTROL SWITCH 3. START PUSHBUTTON 4. ENGINE HOUR METER 5. BATTERY CHARGER LIGHT 6. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT 7 7. WATER TEMPERATURE LIGHT 8. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE 6 9. ENGINE ON-OFF SWITCH 5 3. START PUSHBUTTON: When the DIESEL ENGINE CONTROLS pushbutton is held, the starter motor See Figure B.2 for the location of the following fea- cranks over the engine – release the tures: button once the engine
