Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 575 CUMMINS Operator'S Manual Download Page 28

OPTIONAL FIELD INSTALLED ACCESSORIES

KA1373 POWER PLUG KIT

- Provides a plug for each

receptacle.

K857 8.5m or K857-20 20m (100ft.) REMOTE CONTROL

-

Portable control provides same dial range as the output control
on the welder from a location up to the specified length from the
welder. Has convenient plug for easy connection to the welder.
The Vantage 575 is equipped with a 6-pin connector for
connecting the remote control.

KIT 1700 - 

Includes 10m (35ft) of electrode cable and 9m (30ft)

of work cable.

KIT 400

- Includes Flip front helmet, cooltong electrode holder,

work clamp, wire brush  and chipping hammer.

K953-1 TRAILER

- Two-wheeled trailer. There is a choice of 2

hitches.

Order:

K953-1 Trailer

K958-1 Ball Hitch

K958-2 Lunette Eye Hitch

K965-1 Cable Rack

K887-1 ETHER START KIT

- Provides maximum cold weather

starting assistance for frequent starting below -4°C (25°F).

Required Ether tank is not provided with kit. (Cannot be used with
K1858-1 Service Indicator Kit at the same time.)

K1847-1 SPARK ARRESTOR KIT 

- Easily mounts to standard

muffler.

K949-2 OIL DRAIN KIT

- Includes ball valve, hose and clamp.

K1768-2 Dual Output Meters

- Dual output meters provide

preset ability of voltage for wire welding and current for stick
welding. Measures both current and voltage when welding.

K1858-1 Service Indicator Kit

- Provides a GO / NO-GO visual

indication of air cleaner element useful service life. Filter service
based on restriction readings allows the longest life possible from
the filter and best engine protection. (Cannot be used with K887-
1 Ether Start Kit at the same time.)

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Summary of Contents for VANTAGE 575 CUMMINS

Page 1: ...tantly think before you act and be careful OPERATOR S MANUAL Copyright 2003 Lincoln Global Inc World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Products Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Wo...

Page 2: ...ing ANSI Standard Z49 1 from the American Welding Society PO Box 351040 Miami Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117 2 1974 or WTIA Welding Technology Institute of Australia PO Box 6165 Silverwater NSW 21...

Page 3: ...dangerous 5 a Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to health Avoid breathing these fumes and gases When welding keep your head out of the fume Use enough ventilation and or exhaust at the arc...

Page 4: ...xplode 6 f Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc Wear oil free protective garments such as leather gloves heavy shirt cuffless trousers high shoes and a cap over your hair Wear ear plugs...

Page 5: ...i s et non inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont mises de l arc de soudage Se prot ger avec des v tements de protection libres de l huile tels que les gants en cuir chemise paisse panta...

Page 6: ...terfere with a pacemakers function Generally the interference does not permanently damage the pacemaker Once the wearer leaves the arc welding environment or stops welding the pacemaker returns to nor...

Page 7: ...e environment is compatible This may require additional protection measures h The time of the day that welding or other activities are to be carried out The size of the surrounding area to be consider...

Page 8: ...______________________________________________ Code Serial Number _____________________________________________________________ Date of Purchase _______________________________________________________...

Page 9: ...ions A 6 Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders A 7 A 8 Operation Section B Safety Instructions B 1 General Description B 1 Recommended Applications B 1 Controls and Settings B 2 Engine Controls...

Page 10: ...Engine Maintenance D 1 Air Filter D 1 Fuel Filters D 2 Cooling System D 2 Battery Handling D 2 Nameplate Warning Decal Maintenance D 3 Welder Generator Maintenance D 3 Engine Maintenance Components D...

Page 11: ...0 500 Amps DC multi purpose 40 volts PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Height 2 Width Depth Weight 1067mm 800mm 1603mm 737kg 42 0 in 31 5in 63 1in 1625lbs Approx CTE Centre Tapped Earth 1 Output rating in watts is...

Page 12: ...S Where there is a combustible surface directly under stationary or fixed electrical equipment that surface should be covered with a steel plate at least 1 6mm thick which should extend not less than...

Page 13: ...presentative for any engine adjustments that may be required HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION At temperatures above 40 C 104 F output voltage derating may be necessary For maximum output current ratings der...

Page 14: ...f fuel may require bleeding the fuel injection pump NOTE Before starting the engine open the fuel shutoff valve pointer to be in line with hose FUEL CAP Remove the plastic cap covering from the Fuel T...

Page 15: ...hru the strain relief bracket provided on the front of the base and connect to the terminals provided These connections should be checked periodically and tightened if necessary Listed in Table A 1 ar...

Page 16: ...hase outlets are from different phases and cannot be paralleled The auxiliary power receptacles should only be used with three or four wire earthed type plugs or approved double insulated tools The cu...

Page 17: ...ol lead to supply current to the wire feeder motor it does not carry welding current Control Cable Model Connect Control Cable between Engine Welder and Feeder Set the MODE switch to the CV WIRE posit...

Page 18: ...or the electrode is not energized until the gun trigger is closed If you are using an LN 25 without an internal contactor the electrode will be energized when the Vantage is started When the gun trigg...

Page 19: ...nt ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place as these provide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air...

Page 20: ...mage to the ring gear and or starter motor 3 HOUR METER The hour meter displays the total time that the engine has been running This meter is a useful indicator for scheduling preventive maintenance 4...

Page 21: ...to or after starting the engine the engine will operate at full speed for approximately 12 seconds and then go to low idle speed b When the electrode touches the work or power is drawn for lights or t...

Page 22: ...ircuit current which results in a more forceful digging arc Typically a forceful digging arc is preferred for root and hot passes A softer arc is preferred for fill and cap passes where weld puddle co...

Page 23: ...l and coolant level Close engine compartment door 3 Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles 4 Set IDLER switch to AUTO 5 Set the RUN STOP switch to RUN Observe that the engine protectio...

Page 24: ...sition stacking of iron are key to fast travel speeds It is recommended that the ARC CONTROL be set initially at 0 TOUCH START TIG MODE The Vantage can be used in a wide variety of DC TIG welding appl...

Page 25: ...27 1 When used with argon gas The current ranges shown must be reduced when using argon helium or pure helium shielding gases 2 Tungsten electrodes are classified as follows by the American Welding S...

Page 26: ...CC STICK position Operation in other modes may produce erratic outputs and large output imbalances between the units AUXILIARY POWER OPERATION Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the...

Page 27: ...G 4 02 mm 12AWG 6 02 mm 10AWG 10 02 mm 8AWG 16 02 mm 6AWG 25 02 mm 4AWG 15 230 3600 18 60 23 75 46 150 69 225 107 350 183 600 20 230 4800 18 60 30 100 53 175 84 275 1373 450 Conductor size is based on...

Page 28: ...ll Hitch K958 2 Lunette Eye Hitch K965 1 Cable Rack K887 1 ETHER START KIT Provides maximum cold weather starting assistance for frequent starting below 4 C 25 F Required Ether tank is not provided wi...

Page 29: ...eriodic Checks section of the Engine Operator s Manual for the recommended maintenance schedule of the following a Engine Oil and Filter b Air Cleaner c Fuel Filter and Delivery System d Alternator Be...

Page 30: ...e engine BATTERY HANDLING GASES FROM BATTERY can explode Keep sparks flame and cigarettes away from battery To prevent EXPLOSION when INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY disconnect negative cable from old batter...

Page 31: ...ted areas CLEANING Blow out the generator and controls periodically with low pressure air do this at least once a week in particularly dirty areas BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT It is normal for the br...

Page 32: ...not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Service and Repair should...

Page 33: ...arter Contact authorized local Engine Service Shop 1 Out of fuel 2 Fuel shut off valve is in the off position make sure the valve lever is in a vertical direction Engine shut down solenoid not pulling...

Page 34: ...circuit 4 Loose fan belt may need tightening 1 Idler switch in HIGH idle position make sure switch is set to AUTO 2 External load on welder or auxiliary power 3 Mechanical problem in idler solenoid li...

Page 35: ...position be sure switch is in WELDING TERMINALS ALWAYS ON position 2 Faulty Weld Control PCB Pull Coil Battery PCB or Chopper PCB 1 Open circuit breakers 2 Faulty connections to auxiliary receptacles...

Page 36: ...1 218 S5 214 MODE SELECTOR SWITCH 222 41 42 10A CB6 NEG NEG STATOR WELD WINDINGS W1 W6 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W6 W1 W1 W4 W5 W4 W5 W3 W3 W2 W2 RECTIFIER BRIDGE NEG NEG POS POS POS POS B8 B7 B7 B8 B3 B2 B1 B4...

Page 37: ...Vantage 575 F 2 DIAGRAMS F 2 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Page 38: ...N ANY INCREASE OF THE HIGH IDLE ENGINE RPM BY CHANGING THE GOVERNOR SETTING OR OVERRIDING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE WILL CAUSE AN INCREASE IN THE THE AC AUXILIARY VOLTAGE IF THIS VOLTAGE GOES OVER 140 VOLT...

Page 39: ...F 4 DIAGRAMS F 4 Vantage 575 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Page 40: ...Vantage 575 F 5 DIAGRAMS F 5 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Page 41: ...REASE OF THE HIGH IDLE ENGINE RPM BY CHANGING THE GOVERNOR SETTING OR OVERRIDING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE WILL CAUSE AN INCREASE IN THE THE AC AUXILIARY VOLTAGE IF THIS VOLTAGE GOES OVER 140 VOLTS WIRE FE...

Page 42: ...Vantage 575 F 7 DIAGRAMS F 7 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Page 43: ...Vantage 575 F 8 DIAGRAMS F 8 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Page 44: ...UTION ANY INCREASE OF THE HIGH IDLE ENGINE RPM BY CHANGING THE GOVERNOR SETTING OR OVERRIDING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE WILL CAUSE AN INCREASE IN THE AC WIRE FEEDER VOLTAGE WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE CONTROL CIR...

Page 45: ...Vantage 575 F 10 DIAGRAMS F 10 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Page 46: ...Vantage 575 F 11 DIAGRAMS F 11 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Page 47: ...Vantage 575 F 12 DIAGRAMS F 12 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Page 48: ...Vantage 575 F 13 DIAGRAMS F 13 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Page 49: ...24 56 9 50 15 1273 8 5 86 148 8 46 35 1177 3 BOTTOM VIEW OF WELDER BASE N A CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OIL IN ENGINE EMPTY FUEL TANK AND COOLANT IN RADIATOR N A M18962 3 A 0 3 6 53 165 9 24 97 634 2 NOTE...

Page 50: ...NOTES Vantage 575...

Page 51: ...NOTES Vantage 575...

Page 52: ...ot touch 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 mojada Aislese del tra...

Page 53: ...f r gute Be und Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de alim...

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