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Operator’s Manual

VANTAGE

600 SD

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IM10177

| Issue D ate

Jun

-1

For use with machines having Code Numbers:

11981

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Summary of Contents for VANTAGE 600 SD

Page 1: ...chines having Code Numbers 11981 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 lincolnelect...

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: ...rs and devices in position and in good repair Keep hands hair clothing and tools away from V belts gears fans and all other moving parts when starting operating or repairing equipment 1 e In some case...

Page 4: ...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 su...

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: ...ary Power Receptacles A 7 Standby Power Connections A 8 Connection of VANTAGE 600 SD to Premises Wiring A 8 Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders A 9 A 10 Connection of Wire Feeders with Control...

Page 7: ...ence Chart B 16 Accessories Section C Optional Field Installed Accessories C 1 Tig Options C 1 Wire Feeder Options C 2 Plasma Cutting C 2 Maintenance Section D Safety Precautions D 1 Routine and Perio...

Page 8: ...rated capacity When welding available auxiliary power will be reduced 2 Top of Enclosure Add 16 8 427mm for exhaust and air cleaner 3 Includes Door Base is 31 6 803mm wide OUTPUT 104 F 40 C WELDER AN...

Page 9: ...or Off Turn the engine Off Disconnect the negative battery cable Lower the Front panel by removing 4 side panel screws See Figure A 1 Place the VRD switch in the On or Off position See Figure A 1 With...

Page 10: ...ft bale HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION At higher altitudes output derating may be necessary For maximum rating derate the welder output in accordance with the guidelines in Table A 1 below for this engine mo...

Page 11: ...plied with this machine Stop engine and allow to cool before fueling Do not smoke when fueling Fill fuel tank at a moderate rate and do not overfill Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear befor...

Page 12: ...EXHAUST OUTLET PIPE Remove cap from DOC pipe protruding from roof Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in t...

Page 13: ...ly with an ArcLink compatible digital remote control through the 12 pin connector NOTE To connect accessories with a 6 pin connector use the included 12 pin to 6 pin adaptor K2909 1 WELDING TERMINALS...

Page 14: ...20R duplex receptacles with GFCI protection one 50 Amp 120 240 VAC 14 50R receptacle and one 50 Amp 240VAC Three Phase 15 50R receptacle The auxiliary power capacity is 12 000 Watts Continuous of 60 H...

Page 15: ...um rated 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 mo...

Page 16: ...ct the electrode cable terminal of the welder and work cable to the terminal of the welder Set the MODE switch to the CV WIRE position Adjust the ARC CONTROL knob to desired Crispness SOFT for MIG and...

Page 17: ...r and work cable to the terminal of the welder For electrode Negative connect the electrode cable terminal of the welder and work cable to the terminal of the welder Attach the single lead from the fr...

Page 18: ...d Power Feed systems Most are designed to be connected end to end for ease of extension Generally it is recommended that the total length not exceed 200ft 60 960m The use of non standard cables especi...

Page 19: ...A 12 NOTES VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 20: ...en or guards off Stop engine before servicing Keep away from moving parts Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always operate the welder with the slidin...

Page 21: ...en switched from High to Auto 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 pow...

Page 22: ...splays the total time that the engine has been running This meter is a useful indicator for scheduling preventive maintenance 3d FUEL LEVEL Displays the level of diesel fuel in the fuel tank The opera...

Page 23: ...accessed any time the machine is on with the engine running and not in a welding arc arc off or OCV To access press the hidden setup menu push button Figure B 2 with the appropriate tool or paper clip...

Page 24: ...ng will only be visible if the process selection switch is in the CV Wire position Selection of the remote connector for stick SMAW modes The customer can select between the 12 pin or the 14 pin conne...

Page 25: ...ding the hidden reset push button for 5 seconds will cause certain stored values to be reset to defaults The stored hot start values will return to a default setting of 5 on the display 0 at the attri...

Page 26: ...ROL be set initially at 0 10 WELD MODE SELECTOR SWITCH Provides six selectable welding modes CV WIRE DOWNHILL PIPE CC STICK TOUCH START TIG ARC GOUGES ARC LINK 11 42V 115V WIRE FEEDER VOLTAGE SWITCH T...

Page 27: ...vide separate overload current pro tection for each 120V circuit at the 240V single phase recepta cle each 120V single phase receptacle the 240V three phase receptacle the 120VAC in the 14 Pin connect...

Page 28: ...normal for up to 15 seconds after power up or if the system configuration is changed during operation Indicates that one or more pieces of ArcLink equipment are not mapping properly Non recoverable sy...

Page 29: ...the VANTAGE 600 SD Engine for various operating scenarios TOUCH START TIG MODE The VANTAGE 600 SD can be used in a wide variety of DC TIG weld ing applications The TOUCH START TIG setting of the MODE...

Page 30: ...material electrode size and shielding gas For a more complete description of the weld modes programmed into the VANTAGE 600 SD at the factory refer to the Weld Set Reference Guide supplied with the m...

Page 31: ...d speeds the adaptive range may be less due to reaching physical limitations of the welding process UltimArc Control adjusts the focus or shape of the arc UltimArc Control is adjustable from 10 0 to 1...

Page 32: ...15 30 6 8 13 17 5 7 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 1...

Page 33: ...en paralleling machines in order to combine their outputs all units must be operated in the CC STICK mode at the same output settings To achieve this turn the WELD MODE switch to the CC STICK position...

Page 34: ...125 53 107 42 84 69 53 46 38 300 600 225 450 250 300 250 200 91 183 69 137 76 91 76 61 Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft m for Conductor Size Conductor size is based on maximum 2 0 voltage drop 14 A...

Page 35: ...nk feeder Synergic CV Modes Dia Steel Stainless Metal Core Flux Core Aluminum inches CO2 Argon Mix Argon Mix Tri Mix Argon Mix Argon Mix CO2 4043 5356 030 035 040 045 3 64 0 052 1 16 Pulse Modes Dia S...

Page 36: ...B 17 NOTES VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 37: ...NEMA 6 50P plug T12153 9 Full KVA Power Plug One dual voltage plug rated at 120 240V 50 amps single phase Pipe Thawing with an arc welder can cause fire explosion damage to electric wiring or to the a...

Page 38: ...cle The guns are designed for high amperage high duty cycle applications in extreme environments where heat resistance and fast serviceability are key K2652 2 10 45 K487 25 Magnum SG Spool Gun Hand he...

Page 39: ...C 3 NOTES VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 40: ...at the above drainage procedure until diesel fuel is detected in the container WEEKLY Blow out the machine with low pressure air periodically In partic ularly dirty locations this may be required once...

Page 41: ...self and distribute 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 c...

Page 42: ...This allows for normal thermal expansion and contraction of the engine coolant BATTERY HANDLING GASES FROM BATTERY can explode Keep sparks flame and cigarettes away from battery To prevent EXPLOSION w...

Page 43: ...RATOR MAINTENANCE STORAGE Store the VANTAGE 600 SD in a clean dry protected areas CLEANING Blow out the generator and controls periodically with low pressure air do this at least once a week in partic...

Page 44: ...D 5 NOTES VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 45: ...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 Authorized Field Service Facility V...

Page 46: ...Field Service Facility 6 Check 30A Breaker ECU 1 Out of fuel 2 Fuel shut off valve is in the off posi tion make sure the valve lever is in the open position lever in line with the Hose 3 Engine shut...

Page 47: ...Faulty engine alternator 3 Loose or broken lead in charging circuit 4 Loose fan belt may need tighten ing 1 Idler switch in HIGH idle position make sure switch is set to AUTO 2 Faulty relay 3 Faulty...

Page 48: ...dler relay 1 Broken lead in rotor circuit 2 Faulty field diode module 3 Faulty Weld Control PCB 4 Faulty rotor 1 Faulty remote kit 2 Faulty output control poten tiometer 3 Faulty output control wiring...

Page 49: ...E 5 NOTES VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 50: ...It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels If the diagram is illegible write...

Page 51: ...F 2 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 52: ...F 3 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 53: ...F 4 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 54: ...F 5 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 55: ...F 6 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 56: ...F 7 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 57: ...F 8 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 58: ...F 9 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS VANTAGE 600 SD...

Page 59: ...ST BE OF PROPER CAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF IMMEDIATE FUTURE APPLICATIONS SEE OPERATING MANUAL N B CONNECT WELDING CABLES TO OUTPUT STUDS FOR DESIRED POLARITY POSITION THE WIRE FEEDER V...

Page 60: ...NAL K857 REMOTE CONTROL CAUTION 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...

Page 61: ...IN THE LINCOLN CONTACT CLOSURE POSITION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE CONTROL MODULE INCORRECT SWITCH POSITION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL MODULE AND OR POWER SOURCE ANY INCREASE OF THE HIGH...

Page 62: ...ls open 14 PIN AMPHENOL 5 PIN AMPHENOL WORK CLIP LEAD ELECTRODE CABLE TO WORK POWER FEED 25M WIRE FEEDER _ N A WELDING CABLES MUST BE OF PROPER CAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF IMMEDIATE FUT...

Page 63: ...ER N C VANTAGE 600 N D AIR VANTAGE 600 31 62 803 1 32 93 836 3 45 59 1157 9 3 82 97 1 8 95 227 3 28 99 736 2 19 63 498 6 23 96 608 6 50 38 1279 6 54 44 1382 9 7 03 178 5 24 47 621 4 12 61 320 3 20 69...

Page 64: ...Vantage 600 T4F 11981...

Page 65: ...ii THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 66: ...R 3 P 752 E OUTPUT PANEL ASSEMBLY AR 4 P 752 F POWER MODULE ASSEMBLY AR 5 P 752 G BASE LIFT BALE ASSEMBLY AR 6 P 752 H FUEL TANK MOUNTING AR 7 P 752 J ENGINE ASSEMBLY AR 8 P 752 K GENERATOR ASSEMBLY A...

Page 67: ...P 752 A jpg Index of Sub Assemblies 11981 2 Vantage 600 T4F 11981 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 68: ...QTY 9SG7638 CONTROL HARNESS 1 9ST12153 10 PLUG 4 WIRE GROUNDING 1 K2909 1 12 PIN TO 6 PIN CABLE ADAPTER 1 K3985 1 SPARK ARRESTOR KIT 1 Miscellaneous Items Vantage 600 T4F 11981 3 Printed 06 24 2016 at...

Page 69: ...No Image Miscellaneous Items 4 Vantage 600 T4F 11981 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 70: ...9ST10800 72 ROCKER SWITCH 2 6A 9SS17062 12 CONNECTOR CAP 1 9SCF000389 4 40X 375SS PPNHS FULL GR2 3147 4 9SCF000002 4 40HN 4 9ST9695 2 LOCKWASHER 4 7A 9SS17062 11 CABLE CONNECTOR CAP 1 9SS8025 96 SELF...

Page 71: ...TE 1 9SS8025 92 SELF TAPPING SCREW 4 21A 9SS24659 CATCH BRACKET 1 9SS8025 98 SELF TAPPING SCREW 2 9SM19685 41 CONNECTOR LEAD ASSEMBLY 1 9SM19685 39 CONNECTOR LEAD ASSEMBLY 1 9SM19685 37 CONNECTOR LEAD...

Page 72: ...P 752 C jpg Control Panel Assembly Vantage 600 T4F 11981 7 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 73: ...SCF000017 1 4 20HN 2 13A 9SL11832 3 40V DC BUS PC BD ASBLY 1 9ST9187 13 10 24HLN 1817 1 NYLON INSERT 4 14A 9SS10404 136 RESISTOR WW25W2510 1 14B 9ST4479 A INSULATING WASHER 2 14C 9SCF000009 10 24X3 00...

Page 74: ...1 9SS10773 7 INSULATING WASHER 1 9SS9262 3 PLAIN WASHER 1 9SE106A 1 LOCKWASHER 1 20E 9SCF000010 10 24HN 1 21A 9SS9262 98 PLAIN WASHER 2 21B 9SE106A 2 LOCKWASHER 2 21C 9SCF000198 1 4 28HN 2 9SS13100 27...

Page 75: ...P 752 D jpg Control Box Assembly 10 Vantage 600 T4F 11981 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 76: ...021 1 2 13X1 00HHCS 1 3C 9SS9262 1 PLAIN WASHER 1 3D 9SE106A 15 LOCKWASHER 1 3E 9SCF000027 1 2 13HN 1 4A 9SL15862 1 MEGA BYPASS VRD STABILIZER PC BD ASBLY 1 4B 9SCF000033 8 32X 50RHS 3 4C 9SS9262 3 PL...

Page 77: ...SS9262 27 PLAIN WASHER 2 9SE106A 1 LOCKWASHER 2 9SCF000010 10 24HN 4 9SS13100 280 CONNECTOR LEAD ASSEMBLY 1 9ST14659 1 FASTENER BUTTON 2 Output Panel Assembly 12 Vantage 600 T4F 11981 Printed 06 24 20...

Page 78: ...P 752 E jpg Output Panel Assembly Vantage 600 T4F 11981 13 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 79: ...9SCF000014 1 4 20X 75HHCS 4 9SE106A 2 LOCKWASHER 4 5A 9SM19140 3 POWER MODULE TOP BRACKET 1 5B 9ST12380 1 BUSHING 4 6A 9SS10404 138 RESISTOR WW100W505 1 6B 9SS22168 HEAT SINK HOLDER 2 9ST9187 16 1 4...

Page 80: ...RIPTION QTY 9SCF000017 1 4 20HN 3 9SCF000015 1 4 20X1 00HHCS 3 9A 9ST13359 15 THERMOSTAT 1 9SS8025 80 SELF TAPPING SCREW 2 Power Module Assembly Vantage 600 T4F 11981 15 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16...

Page 81: ...P 752 F jpg Power Module Assembly 16 Vantage 600 T4F 11981 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 82: ...EW 2 9ST11525 5 SPEED NUT1 4 20 2 9SS9262 98 PLAIN WASHER 2 9SE106A 2 LOCKWASHER 2 9SG3098 7 LIFT FRAME ASSEMBLY 1 7A 9SL16143 LIFT FRAME WELDMENT 1 7B 9SM16888 LIFT BALE ASBLY 1 7C 9SG7273 FIRE WALL...

Page 83: ...22061 5 SEALING BOOT 1 12F 9ST12287 41 70A CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 12G 9SS22061 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER BOOT 1 9SS13100 274 CONNECTOR LEAD ASSEMBLY 1 9SS13100 275 CONNECTOR LEAD ASSEMBLY 1 9SS8025 96 SELF TAPPING...

Page 84: ...P 752 G jpg Base Lift Bale Assembly Vantage 600 T4F 11981 19 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 85: ...H 1 3B 9SCF000072 10 24X 75RHS 1 3C 9SS9262 27 PLAIN WASHER 1 3D 9SE106A 1 LOCKWASHER 1 3E 9SCF000010 10 24HN 1 4A 9SS13490 171A FILTER CAPACITOR 1 4B 9SS9225 66 SELF TAPPING SCREW 1 4C 9SS22747 CAPAC...

Page 86: ...2 187 FLEX TUBE 2 11 9ST13777 7 HOSE CLAMP 1 13 9SG7935 1 FUEL TANK GUARD 1 9SS10404 132 RESISTORWW25W105 1 9SCF000009 10 24X3 00RHS 1 9ST4479 A INSULATING WASHER 2 9SS9262 27 PLAIN WASHER 1 9SE106A 2...

Page 87: ...P 752 H jpg Fuel Tank Mounting 22 Vantage 600 T4F 11981 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 88: ...LAMP 2 7 9SG7540 OVERFLOW HOSE 1 9SS10888 31 HOSE CLAMP 2 8 9SG7363 COOLANT HOSE 1 9SS10888 44 HOSE CLAMP 1 9SS10888 29 HOSE CLAMP 1 9 9SL16180 1 AIR INTAKE HOSE 1 9SS10888 33 HOSE CLAMP 1 9SL16345 1...

Page 89: ...P 752 J jpg Engine Assembly 24 Vantage 600 T4F 11981 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 90: ...COWLING 1 8A 9SS11868 1 BLOWER SEGMENT 4 8B 9SS17400 1 LOCKWASHER METRIC 8 8C 9ST14731 5 METRIC HEX HD SCREW M10 X 1 5 8 8D 9SM19796 COUPLING DISC 1 8E 9SS8042 COUPLING DISC BACKING PLATE 2 8F 9SS1423...

Page 91: ...14A 9SS24485 RUBBER MOUNT 4 14B 9SS9225 26 THREAD FORMING SCREW ROLLING 8 14C 9SCF000123 1 2 13X2 75HHCS 4 14D 9ST9054 WASHER 4 14E 9SS9262 5 PLAIN WASHER 4 14F 9ST9187 4 LOCKNUT 4 Generator Assembly...

Page 92: ...P 752 K jpg Generator Assembly Vantage 600 T4F 11981 27 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 93: ...3 RIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET 1 6A 9SG7340 1 FAN SHROUD 1 6B 9SCF000062 5 16 18X1 00HHCS 6 6C 9SE106A 3 LOCKWASHER 6 6D 9SS9262 121 PLAIN WASHER 6 7 9SG7333 1 RADIATOR 1 8 9ST10642 218 FLEX HOSE 1 9 9ST106...

Page 94: ...P 752 L jpg Radiator Case Back Assembly Vantage 600 T4F 11981 29 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 95: ...31 1 4 20 STAINLESS STEEL SCREW 8 9ST11525 5 SPEED NUT1 4 20 3 12A 9SL12115 3 DOOR SLIDE 1 9SS24739 31 1 4 20 STAINLESS STEEL SCREW 7 9SS25719 5 EDGE GUARD 2 12D 9SL16173 DOOR ASBLY 1 9SL16172 DOOR WE...

Page 96: ...NING 1 20 9SS10437 F GASKET 1 21 9SL13737 1 BACK PANEL 1 22 9SG8108 SIDE DECAL 2 23 9SM16197 DECAL WARNING 1 24 9SS28039 4 DECAL GREEN INITIATIVE 1 25 9SM21801 FAMILY NAME LOGO 1 9SS27368 6 LOGO DECAL...

Page 97: ...P 752 M jpg Covers 32 Vantage 600 T4F 11981 Printed 06 24 2016 at 13 37 16 Produced by Enigma...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...ce As a matter of practical consideration we also cannot assume any responsibility for updating or correcting any such information or advice once it has been given nor does the provision of informatio...

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