Lincoln Electric RANGER 9 IM753-A, Operator'S Manual

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RANGER 9
B-3
OPERATION
B-3
WELDER CONTROLS-
Function and Operation
ENGINE “ON-OFF” SWITCH
When placed in the “ ON ” position, this switch
energizes the engine ignition circuit. When placed in
the
“ OFF ” position, the ignition circuit is de-energized
to shut down the engine.
ENGINE “START” PUSH BUTTON SWITCH
Energizes engine starter motor.
“POLARITY” SWITCH
Three STICK/TIG (constant current) polarity settings:
DC+,DC- and AC
Two wire feed (constant voltage) settings:
DC+ and DC-
NOTE: The setting of this switch must match the color
band setting of the Range Switch (both switches must
be set for the same welding process).
Never change the “POLARITY” switch setting
while welding. This will damage the switch.
“RANGE
”
SWITCH
Never change the “RANGE” Switch setting while
welding. This will damage the switch.
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“
CONTROL
”
SWITCH
Provides a fine welding current adjustment within the
Range Switch settings in the STICK/TIG mode and
welding voltage control with the Range switch set in
the wire feed mode.
“CONTROL AT WELDER /
REMOTE CONTROL” SWITCH
The toggle switch on he control panel labeled “ CON-
TROL AT WELDER ” and “ REMOTE CONTROL ” gives
the operator the option of controlling the output at the
welder control panel or at a remote station. Remote
connections are made at the 6-pin or 14-pin amphenol
connector.
For remote control, the toggle switch is set in the
“ REMOTE CONTROL ” position.
For control at the welder control panel, the toggle
switch is set in the
“ CONTROL AT WELDER ” position.
“WELDING TERMINALS” SWITCH
The Toggle switch labeled “ WELDING TERMINALS
ALWAYS ON ” and “ WELDING TERMINALS
REMOTELY CONTROLLED ” is used to control the
operation of the welder output contactor.
With the switch in the
” ALWAYS ON ” position, the out-
put contactor is closed at LOW and HIGH idle.
Low Idle - No Load
2200 RPM
High Idle - No Load
3700 RPM
AC CC Weld Output
250 Amps @ 25 Volts
DC CC Weld Output
250 Amps @ 25 Volts
DC CV Weld Output
250 Amps @ 25 Volts
Auxiliary Power
9,000 KVA
ONAN P220
.5Gallons/Hour
(1.9 Liters/Hour)
.9 Gallons/Hour
(3.4 Liters/Hour)
1.6 Gallons/Hour
(6.1 Liters/Hour)
1.9 Gallons/Hour
(7.2 Liters/Hour)
1.5 Gallons/Hour
(5.7 Liters/Hour)
1.7 Gallons/Hour
(6.4 Liters/Hour)
KOHLER
20 H.P. CH20S
.4 Gallons/Hour
(1.5 Liters/Hour)
1.0 Gallons/Hour
(3.8 Liters/Hour)
1.5 Gallons/Hour
(5.7 Liters/Hour)
1.7 Gallons/Hour
(6.4 Liters/Hour)
1.6 Gallons/Hour
(6.1Liters/Hour)
1.7 Gallons/Hour
(6.4 Liters/Hour)
Ranger 9 Approximate Fuel Consumption
ON OFF
Explanation of Symbols that Appear on this Equipment
Low Idle
High Idle
CAUTION
STICK/TIG - (C0instant Current) 45,90,120,
Range Settings 6 160, 200, 250
WIRE FEED - (Constant Voltage)
Range Setting 3 LOW,MED,HIGH
Process Maximum Current
on Each Setting
CAUTION