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C-2

ACCESSORIES

C-2

RANGER 3 PHASE

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

STICK

K704 Accessory Kit which includes:

•

  Electrode Holder & Cable

•

  Work Clamp & Cable

•

  Headshield

WIRE FEED

LN-25

K449 LN-25 - Includes internal contactor for across
the arc operation (no control cable). Provides 

“

cold

”

electrode until gun trigger is pressed. Includes gas
solenoid. Requires Drive Roll Kit and Weld Power
Cable.

Magnum Gun and Magnum Gun Connector Kit are
required for gas-shielded welding. Innershield Gun is
required for gasless welding.

LN-15

K449 LN-15 - Includes internal contactor for across
the arc operation (no control cable). Provides 

“

cold

”

electrode until gun trigger is pressed. Includes gas
solenoid. Requires Drive Roll Kit and Weld Power
Cable.

Magnum Gun and Magnum Gun Connector Kit are
required for gas-shielded welding. Magnum
Innershield Gun and wire bushing is required for gas-
less welding.

TIG

Magnum

™

TIG Torch 

•

K     26V 2 Cable Pro Torch

Magnum Parts Kit and Argon Gas

•

K509 Parts Kit

K930-2 TIG Module  (Requires)

•

   Requires K938-1 Contactor Kit,

•

   K936-4 Control Cable, and

•

   K814 Arc Start Switch

Optional TIG Module Accessory:

•

   K939-1 Docking Kit

•

   K937-45 Control Cable Extensions (45ft.)

•

   K844-1 Water Valve Kit

Summary of Contents for RANGER 3 PHASE 11079

Page 1: ...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 Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com World s Leader in...

Page 2: ...R WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the following safety highlights For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of Safety in Welding Cutting ANSI Standard Z49 1 from the American Welding Society P O Box 351040 Miami Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117 2 1974 A Free copy of Arc Welding Safety booklet E205 is availa...

Page 3: ...ical earth ground 3 f Maintain the electrode holder work clamp welding cable and welding machine in good safe operating condition Replace damaged insulation 3 g Never dip the electrode in water for cooling 3 h Never simultaneously touch electrically hot parts of electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both welders 3...

Page 4: ...event the welding sparks from starting a fire Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic lines Have a fire extinguisher readily available 6 b Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations Refer to Safety in Weldin...

Page 5: ...propriés et non inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont émises de l arc de soudage Se protéger avec des vêtements de protection libres de l huile tels que les gants en cuir chemise épaisse pan talons sans revers et chaussures montantes 5 Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de soudage Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les zones où l on pique le laitier 6...

Page 6: ...tion below for future reference This information can be found on your machine nameplate Product _________________________________________________________________________________ Model Number ___________________________________________________________________________ Code Number or Date Code_________________________________________________________________ Serial Number______________________________...

Page 7: ... 3 Starting the Engine B 3 Safety Precautions B 3 Stopping the Engine B 3 Break In Period B 3 Welding Process B 4 Stick Constant Current Welding B 4 TIG Constant Current Welding B 4 Wire Feed Welding Processes Constant Voltage B 4 Arc Gouging B 4 Summary of Welding Processes B 5 ________________________________________________________________________________ Accessories Section C Optional Equipmen...

Page 8: ...tts Continuous Single Phase 60 Hz AC 120V 240V PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Make Model K2337 1 Kohler CH20S Description 2 cylinder 4 Cycle Air Cooled Gasoline Engine Aluminum Alloy with Cast Iron Liners Electronic Ignition Operating Speed RPM High Idle 3700 Full Load 3500 Low Idle 2200 Displacement cu in cu cm 38 624 Kohler Capacities Fuel 9 Gal 34 L Lubricating Oil 2 0 Qts 1 9 L Horsepower 20 HP 3600 RPM ...

Page 9: ...andard muffler included with this welder does not qualify as a spark arrester When required by local regulations the K894 1 spark arrester must be installed and properly maintained An incorrect arrester may lead to damage to the engine or adversely affect performance TOWING The recommended trailer for use with this equipment for road in plant and yard towing by a vehicle 1 is Lincoln s K957 1 If t...

Page 10: ...sary Loose con nections will result in overheating of the output studs When welding at a considerable distance from the welder be sure you use ample size welding cables Listed below are copper cable sizes recommended for the rated current and duty cycle Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily f...

Page 11: ...screws that hold the exhaust port cover in place and installing the cover on the opposite side Operating the RANGER 3 PHASE without the cover in place will result in a higher noise level and no increase in machine output LOCATION VENTILATION The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict ed flow of clean cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid heated air coming out of the welder rec...

Page 12: ...le feature is only in one leg of the three wire circuit as shown in the following column CONNECTION OF THE LN 25 TO THE RANGER 3 PHASE Shut the welder off Connect the electrode cable from the LN 25 to the ELECTRODE terminal of the welder Connect the work cable to the TO WORK termi nal of the welder Position the welder Polarity switch to the desired polarity either DC or DC Position the RANGE switc...

Page 13: ...receptacle The 480V 3 phase circuit breakers switch has a 3 phase 15 amp circuit breaker Ground Wire Periodically check the ground wire at plugs power cords and auxiliary loads to ensure that the grounding circuit is intact and connected MOTOR STARTING Most 1 5 hp AC single phase motors can be started if there is no load on the motor or other load connected to the machine since the full load curre...

Page 14: ...ITHOUT ADDITIONAL RESISTIVE TYPE LOADS Inductive Single phase induction motors These devices require large drills well pumps grinders small current inrush for starting refrigerators weed and hedge Some synchronous motors may trimmers be frequency sensitive to attain maximum output torque but they SHOULD BE SAFE from any frequency induced failures Capacitive Inductive Computers high resolution TV s...

Page 15: ...for the 240V auxiliary is 40 amperes Loading above 40 amperes will reduce output voltage below the allowable 10 of rated voltage which may damage appliances or other motor driven equipment 3 Install a 50 amp 120 240V plug NEMA type 14 50 to the Double Pole Circuit Breaker using No 8 4 conductor cable of the desired length The 50 amp 120 240V plug is available in the optional plug kit 4 Plug this c...

Page 16: ...ING TO BE THE SAME AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION 50 AMP 120 240 VOLT PLUG NEMA TYPE 14 50 50 AMP 120 240 VOLT RECEPTACLE A 9 INSTALLATION RANGER 3 PHASE A 9 Connection of RANGER 3 PHASE to premises wiring must be done by a licensed electrician and must comply with the National Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical codes See the Installation Section for im...

Page 17: ...cles the engine will accelerate to high speed If no power is being drawn from the receptacles and not welding for 10 14 seconds the idler reduces the engine speed to low idle B 1 OPERATION RANGER 3 PHASE B 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer s manual supplied with your welder It includes important safety precautions detai...

Page 18: ...he switch B 2 OPERATION B 2 RANGER 3 PHASE CAUTION CAUTION KOHLER 20 H P COMMAND 35 Gallons Hour 1 34 Liters Hour 76 Gallons Hour 2 86 Liters Hour 1 23 Gallons Hour 4 64 Liters Hour 1 38 Gallons Hour 5 21 Liters Hour 1 22 Gallons Hour 4 60 Liters Hour 1 52 Gallons Hour 5 77 Liters Hour 1 64Gallons Hour 6 23 Liters Hour Low Idle No Load 2200 RPM High Idle No Load 3700 RPM AC CC Weld Output 225 Amps...

Page 19: ...GER 3 PHASE on high idle to maintain satisfac tory operation It can be used in the AUTO position but the delay going to flow idle after welding is ceased will be increased if the AFTER FLOW CONTROL is set above 10 seconds WIRE FEED WELDING PROCESSES CONSTANT VOLTAGE The Innershield electrode recommended for use with the RANGER 3 PHASE is NR 212 MP The elec trode sizes and welding ranges that can b...

Page 20: ...ess gun trigger LN 25 INTERNAL CONTACTOR contactor closes Welding starts immediately and engine goes to high idle NOTE Output Control must be set above 3 TIG TIG MODULE WITH Yes High Cold Press Arc Start Switch WITH CONTACTOR KIT contactor closes CONTROL CABLE ARC welding starts immediately START SWITCH WIRE FEED LN 15 No Auto Cold Press gun trigger ACROSS the ARC LN 15 contactor closes has intern...

Page 21: ...llow engine to run at low idle speed for a few minutes to cool the engine Stop the engine by placing the Engine switch in the OFF position A fuel shut off valve is not required on the RANGER 3 PHASE because the fuel tank is mounted below the engine BREAK IN PERIOD It is normal for any engine to use a greater amount of oil until the break in is accomplished Check the oil level twice a day during th...

Page 22: ...rdant mildew resistant and water repellent K802 R Power Plug Kit provides four 120V plugs rated at 15 amps each and one dual voltage Full KVA plug rated at 120 240V 50 amps K802 N Power Plug Kit Provides four 120V plugs rated at 20 amps each and one dual voltage full KVA plug rated at 120 240V 50 amps K704 Accessory Kit Includes 35 ft 10 7m 2 0 AWG elec trode cable 30 ft 9 1m 2 0 AWG work cable he...

Page 23: ...asless welding LN 15 K449 LN 15 Includes internal contactor for across the arc operation no control cable Provides cold electrode until gun trigger is pressed Includes gas solenoid Requires Drive Roll Kit and Weld Power Cable Magnum Gun and Magnum Gun Connector Kit are required for gas shielded welding Magnum Innershield Gun and wire bushing is required for gas less welding TIG Magnum TIG Torch K ...

Page 24: ...d other severe operating conditions Refer to the maintenance section of the Engine Owner s Manual for more information NOTE Engine life will be reduced if the oil and oil filter are not changed according to the manufacturer s recommendation ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining Remove the oil filler cap and dipstick Remove the yellow cap fro...

Page 25: ...ngine Owner s Manual for more information Refer to the maintenance section of the Engine Owner s Manual for the maintenance schedule spark plug servicing cooling system servicing and fuel filter replacement Blow out the machine with low pressure air period ically In particularly dirty locations this may be required once a week Output Ranger Selector and Polarity Switches Switch contacts should not...

Page 26: ...nd then the positive battery cable before attaching the charger leads Failure to do so can result in damage to the internal charger components When reconnecting the cables connect the positive cable first and the negative cable last HARDWARE Both English and Metric fasteners are used in this welder RANGER 3 PHASE WARNING GASES FROM BATTERY can explode Keep sparks flame and cigarettes away from bat...

Page 27: ...BLE CAUSE lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom Step 3 RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause generally it states to contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely contact your local Lincoln Author...

Page 28: ... Auxiliary power load less than 100 to 150 watts 4 Faulty P C Board 1 Open in miscellaneous leads 2 Open lead in flashing or field circuit 3 Faulty rotor 4 Faulty Potentiometer R1 5 Faulty stator Field winding 6 Faulty Field rectifier D2 7 Faulty P C Board 1 Idler switch on High Idle 2 Insufficient voltage present between terminals 213 and 5E Voltage should be 12V DC 3 External load on welder or a...

Page 29: ...MISADJUSTMENTS S RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Engine will not crank or is hard to crank Engine shuts down Engine does not develop full power Engine is hard to start 1 Battery will not hold a charge Faulty Battery 2 No or insufficient charging current 3 Loose battery cable connection s 1 Out of fuel 2 Low oil level 1 Fuel filter clogged 2 Air filter clogged 1 Spark plugs do not have specified gap 2...

Page 30: ... CB3 20A 20A CB4 3 SILVER COLORED WHITE WIRES RANGER 3 PHASE A 02 CCW ALL CASE FRONT COMPONENTS SHOWN VIEWED FROM REAR N A GROUNDING THIS TERMINAL STOPS THE ENGINE 210 CB7 25A R RED OR PINK B BLACK OR GRAY V VIOLET U BLUE W WHITE LEAD COLOR CODE 254 3 1 2 3 4 261 260 LEADS 254 PASSES THRU TOROID 1 TIME 211 213 208C 6A 6 LEADS 3 AND 6 2 TURNS THRU TOROID IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS 6 6 7 9 J2 S2 E GND J...

Page 31: ...lace Keep away from moving parts Only qualified personnel should install use or service this or service this equipm equipment M20266 A 02 TO WORK ELECTRODE TO ENGINE WELDER W WORK LN LN 15 OR 25 WIRE F RE FEEDER TO W WORK ELECTRODE CABL CABLE WORK CLIP LEAD N A WELDING C C ABLE E M M UST B BE SIZ SIZED F D FOR R CU CURRENT D DUTY C CYCLE O OF A A PPLICATION N B USE USE PO POLARITY S S WITCH T CH T...

Page 32: ...RAMS F 3 RANGER 3 PHASE M20397 A 01 26 59 30 27 9 09 9 09 17 00 21 22 8 80 30 00 42 00 22 15 10 33 CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OIL IN ENGINE AND FULL FUEL TANK 9 31 CENTERLINE OF SHAFT 9 59 10 19 OIL FILTER REMOVAL ...

Page 33: ...NOTES RANGER 3 PHASE ...

Page 34: ...electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing Insulate yourself from work and ground No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête ments mouillés entrer en contact avec des pièces sous tension Isolez vous du travail et de la terre Berühren Sie keine stromführenden Teile oder Elektrode...

Page 35: ...gute Be und Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça Use ventilação e exhaustão para remover fumo da zona respiratória Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de ali mentación de poder de la máquina antes de iniciar cualquier servicio Débranchez le courant avant l entre tien Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten abschalten Netzstrom völlig öff nen Maschine anhalten Não opere co...

Page 36: ...s and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Products ...

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