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TROUBLESHOOTING

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your  
Lincoln Authorized Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. 

WWW.LINCOLNELECTRIC.COM/LOCATOR

PROBLEMS 

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE  

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED 

COURSE OF ACTION

 
 

If all recommended possible areas 
of misadjustment have been 
checked and the problem persists, 

Contact your local Lincoln 
Authorized Field Service Facility. 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

No auxiliary power. 

1. Open breakers may need to be
reset.
2. Faulty receptacle.
3. Faulty auxiliary circuit wiring.
4. GFCI tripped.

VANTAGE

®

 441X

/LE500X

 

Summary of Contents for Vantage 441X

Page 1: ...having Code Numbers 12883 12891 13195 13196 Need Help Call 1 888 935 3877 to talk to a Service Representative Hours of Operation 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM ET Mon thru Fri After hours Use Ask the Experts at...

Page 2: ...A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS natural ventilation may be adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes See below USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away from your face If you develop unusual s...

Page 3: ...t engine parts and igniting Do not spill fuel when filling tank If fuel is spilled wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated 1 d Keep all equipment safety guards covers and d...

Page 4: ...m to ANSI Z87 I standards 4 b Use suitable clothing made from durable flame resistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays 4 c Protect other nearby personnel with s...

Page 5: ...nt passing through lifting chains crane cables or other alternate circuits This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail 6 h Also see item 1 c 6 I Read and follow N...

Page 6: ...ANDBY POWER CONNECTIONS A 7 WELDING OUTPUT CABLES A 8 PULSE WELDING A 8 CABLE INSTALLATION A 8 CABLE INDUCTANCE AND ITS EFFECTS ON WELDING A 9 CONTROL CABLE CONNECTIONS A 9 CROSSLINC TECHNOLOGY A 9 RE...

Page 7: ...POWER SOURCES C 2 MAINTENANCE SECTION D ROUTINE AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE D 1 ENGINE MAINTENANCE D 2 AIR FILTER D 2 FUEL FILTERS D 4 COOLING SYSTEM D 4 CHECKING AND REPLACING COOLANT D 4 BATTERY HANDLI...

Page 8: ...Shock Welder Output Auto Idle Fire or explosion Voltage Output High Idle Battery explosion Amperage Output Start Battery acid A Welding Amperage Glow Plug Ur Reduced Open Circuit Voltage V Welding Vo...

Page 9: ...charged Water Cooled Diesel Engine Speed RPM Displacement High Idle 1800 Low Idle 1500 Full Load 134 cu in 2 2L Bore x Stroke 3 30 x 3 90 84mm x 100mm Starting System Capacities 12 VDC Battery and Sta...

Page 10: ...se guidelines may result in an overtemp condition resulting in engine shut down DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES Where there is a combustible surface directly under stationary or fixed electrica...

Page 11: ...te lifting capacity Be sure machine is stable when lifting Do not lift this machine using lift bale if it is equipped with a heavy accessory such as trailer or gas cylinder Do not lift machine if lift...

Page 12: ...ow vehicle manufacturer s instructions Do not install equipment where air flow is restricted Equipment or the engine may overheat Do not weld on the base Welding on the base may cause fuel tank explos...

Page 13: ...irst then connect negative lead to negative battery lead at engine foot BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful when working near battery Follow instructions...

Page 14: ...e auxiliary power capacity is 11 000 watts continuous of 60 Hz single phase power The auxiliary power capacity rating in watts is equivalent to volt amperes at unity power factor The 240 VAC output ca...

Page 15: ...load for each leg of the 240 VAC auxiliary is 50 amps Loading above the rated output will reduce output voltage below the allowable 10 of rated voltage which may damage appliances or other motor drive...

Page 16: ...the electrode holder and work cables to the weld output terminals The terminals are identified on the case front 4 Tighten the flanged nuts securely 5 Be certain that the metal piece you are welding t...

Page 17: ...st are designed to be connected end to end for ease of extension Generally it is recommended that the total length not exceed 200 ft 61 m The use of non standard cables especially in lengths greater t...

Page 18: ...he preset arc current is set through the 12 pin connector The remote input sets the arc current preset over the full range from minimum to maximum The left digital output display will show the maximum...

Page 19: ...ons on the Vantage 441X LE500X will be dependent on the type of accessory chosen Reference Table A 4 and Figure A 6 for guidance on how to properly set up each accessory WARNING FIGURE A 6 ACCESSORY W...

Page 20: ...t 15 3 m K2485 3 Adapter Lug to Tweco Style Receptacle Adapter K2487 1 Item Desc K Machine Vantage 441X K4535 1 Remote CrossLinc Remote K4345 1 Weld Power Weld Cable Tweco Plug Receptacle 3 0 600A 60...

Page 21: ...15 ft 1 16 5 64 K126 12 Work Cable Weld Power Cable Lug to Lug 3 0 600A 60 35 ft 10 6 m K1842 35 Work Clamp GC 500 Work Clamp 500A 60 Duty Cycle K910 2 Weld Power Cable Weld Cable Tweco Plug Receptacl...

Page 22: ...ontrol Cable 9 14 Pin Cable K936 1 Torch PTA 26 25 ft K1783 4 Foot Pedal Foot Amptrol 25 ft K870 Electrode Cable Power Source to Module Weld Power Cable Lug to Lug 3 0 600A 60 10 ft 3 m K1842 10 Work...

Page 23: ...Always operate the welder with the sliding door closed and the side panels in place as these provide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS WE...

Page 24: ...el on the dipstick Add oil if necessary to bring the level up to the full mark Do not overfill Close engine door Check radiator for proper coolant level Fill if necessary See Engine Owner s Manual for...

Page 25: ...voltage are white They will turn red when outside normal operating ranges 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT METERS The digital meters allow the preset arc output voltage CV WIRE mode or preset arc current CC STICK DOW...

Page 26: ...when the electrode short circuits to the work Increasing the pinch from 10 to 10 may reduce spatter while decreasing the pinch will make the puddle more fluid resulting in a flatter and smoother weld...

Page 27: ...CV to less than 30V During welding the red light will illuminate whenever the arc voltage is equal to or greater than 30V This means that the red and green light may alternate depending on the weld vo...

Page 28: ...ops to connect and troubleshoot engine error codes found on the firewall inside the machine Figure B 4 FIGURE B 4 FIGURE B 5 LED CONDITION DEFINITION Steady Green System is communicating normally Blin...

Page 29: ...re B 7 FC gS Figure B 8 or MIG Figure B 9 This setting will be stored in system memory and will be remembered between machine power cycles This setting will only be visible if the process selection sw...

Page 30: ...ing of 5 on the display 0 at the attribute The work point values will all be reset to the minimum from the weld table for each respective weld mode The alternate CV mode selection will revert back to...

Page 31: ...different configuration options your system may not have all of the following adjustments See ACCESSORIES section for kits and options available to use with the Vantage 441X LE500X visit lincolnelect...

Page 32: ...g applications The TOUCH START TIG setting of the MODE switch is for DC TIG welding To initiate a weld the OUTPUT CONTROL knob is first set to the desired current and the tungsten is touched to the wo...

Page 33: ...11 15 6 7 8 3 2 1 8 250 400 25 40 7 11 15 23 5 7 11 15 4 0 5 32 400 500 40 55 10 12 21 25 6 8 13 17 8 10 4 8 3 16 500 750 55 80 11 13 23 27 8 10 18 22 6 4 1 4 750 1000 80 125 13 15 28 32 11 13 23 27 1...

Page 34: ...PUT CONTROL knob to adjust output current to the desired level for the gouging electrode being used according to the ratings in Table B 3 below If gouging above 450 amps it is recommended to set the m...

Page 35: ...l stick out while welding Electrical stick out is the distance from the contact tip to the work piece The Vantage 441X LE500X waveforms are optimized for a 0 75 stick out The adaptive behavior support...

Page 36: ...he power source by sending a signal through the electrode cable To start CrossLinc simply connect the weld cables and sense lead per the CrossLinc device s instructions Select the desired weld mode wi...

Page 37: ...e current rating of any plug used with the system must be at least equal to the current capacity of the associated receptacle SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND AUXILIARY POWER LOADS The auxiliary power capacit...

Page 38: ...ton The STATUS LED should turn green If the STATUS LED does not turn red and green as indicated or flashes red the GFCI failed the test and should be replaced An electric shock can result in serious i...

Page 39: ...kins 404F E22T Fuel Consumption Full Tank equals 20 gal 75 7L GAL HR L HR RUN TIME HRS WITH FULL TANK High Idle 0 65 2 46 30 7 Low Idle 0 41 1 57 48 3 100A 24V 0 71 2 69 28 2 200A 28V 0 85 3 20 23 7 3...

Page 40: ...0 amps each and one dual voltage full KVA plug rated at 115 230V 50 amps Order K802N Polarity Multi Process Switch Offers easy polarity switching and process changes for all Lincoln Chopper Technology...

Page 41: ...d flux cored welding The push and turn digital controls and color display screen make setup and operation intuitive and easy while the all metal wire drive and sturdy sheet metal construction make it...

Page 42: ...er to the machine Use Personal Protective Equipment PPE including safety glasses dust mask and gloves to avoid injury This also applies to persons who enter the work area MOVING PARTS can injure Do no...

Page 43: ...d engine wear will result from contaminants such as dust and dirt being drawn into the engine The diesel engine is equipped with a dry type air filter Never apply oil to it Service the air cleaner per...

Page 44: ...e the sealing pressure evenly To complete a tight seal apply pressure by hand at the outer rim of the filter not the flexible center Avoid pushing on the center of the urethane end cap No cover pressu...

Page 45: ...refill with a 50 50 antifreeze water solution Use an automotive grade low silicate ethylene glycol antifreeze The cooling system capacity is 2 55 US gal 9 7L Squeeze upper and lower radiator hoses whi...

Page 46: ...ttery charger manufacturer for proper charger settings and charging time ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining It is recommended that ea...

Page 47: ...I Tighten cylinder head I Valve clearances Intake 008 exhaust 008 I Electrical systems I All nuts and bolts for tightness I Injector performance Contact Perkins I Leaks or engine damage I Battery BCI...

Page 48: ...to it but trips each time an appliance is connected to it the appliance has a ground fault and needs to be repaired or replaced DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS A REAL SHOCK HAZARD MA...

Page 49: ...This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine malfunctions Simply follow the three step procedure listed below Step 1 LOCATE PROBLEM SYMPTOM Look under the col...

Page 50: ...your Field Service Facility 6 Check 20A Breaker CB7 Starter Relay 1 Out of fuel 2 Fuel shut off valve is in the off position make sure the valve lever is in the open position lever in line with the H...

Page 51: ...e at output studs 4 Check Engine CAN Leads for proper connection 1 Broken wire in auxiliary current sensing wiring 2 Auxiliary power load is less than 100 watts 3 Check Engine CAN Leads for proper con...

Page 52: ...IC COM LOCATOR PROBLEMS SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists Contact your local Lincoln Au...

Page 53: ...NDINGS BYPASS FILTER ASSEMBLY GROUND STUD ON CONTROL PANEL I W1 W6 W2 W3 W4 W5 50MV 400AMPS RECTIFIER BRIDGE N 2E 08 G B CHOKE 206C 208C 204S 206S 206A 206E 206 GND J GND A 208B CHOKE W10 W9 ALPS POS...

Page 54: ...PTY FUEL TANK N B TRAILER MOUNTING HOLES 28 82 732 2 75 69 8 N A 39 12 993 7 30 00 762 27 00 685 8 22 42 569 4 33 33 846 6 33 00 838 2 14 50 368 3 65 10 1653 7 1 63 41 4 39 90 1013 5 59 50 1511 3 N B...

Page 55: ...parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing l Insulate yourself from work and ground l No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da l Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra...

Page 56: ...d Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes l Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a l Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria l Turn power off before servicing l Desconectar el cable de ali mentac...

Page 57: ...tomer s particular purpose with respect to such information or advice As a matter of practical consideration we also cannot assume any respon sibility for updating or correcting any such information o...

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