Page 1 ™ This manual covers equipment which is no 11437 For use with machines having Code Numbers: longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co. Speci cations and availability of optional features may have changed. Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind.
Page 2 SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS The engine exhaust from this product contains chem- Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, icals known to the State of California to cause can- birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Page 3 SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and Do not touch these “hot”...
Page 4 SAFETY WELDING and CUTTING CYLINDER may explode SPARKS can if damaged. cause fire or explosion. 7.a. Use only compressed cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. process used properly operating If this is not possible, cover them to prevent regulators designed welding...
Page 5 SAFETY 5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les zones où l’on pique le laitier. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté...
Page 6 We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or ad- vice.
Page 7 NOTES Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1, Product Overview Specifications ..........................1-1 Product Summary ........................1-2 General Physical Description ....................1-2 Recommended Processes and Equipment ................1-3 Recommended Processes ....................1-3 Process Limitations ......................1-3 Equipment Limitations ......................1-3 Recommended Power Sources ..................1-3 Design Features ........................
Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 9, Cables and Connections System Setup ..........................9-1 Wire Drive Connection ......................9-2 Controller and Power Source Connectors ................9-3 ArcLink Control Cables ......................9-4 Weld Cable Sizes ........................9-5 Connecting Welding Power Cables to Contact Nozzle Assembly - All Configurations ..... 9-6 Loading Electrode ........................
Page 10: Chapter 1, Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Specifications Specifications VOLTAGE INPUT AMPERES 40 VDC Rated Output at 140 F (40 DUTY CYCLE* AMPERES 100% 1000 A Note: *Duty Cycle is based upon the amount of welding performed in a 10 minute period. Physical Dimensions (Overall Size and Weight Dependent Upon Configuration) MODEL HEIGHT WIDTH...
Page 11: Product Summary
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Summary General Physical Description The Cruiser™ tractor is a self-propelled carriage for performing subarc welds, specifi- cally designed to improve productivity. The Cruiser™ tractor features a patent pending mast and arm structure for fast setup. Heat-treated aluminum alloy tubing is used for the mast and arm resulting in a rigid frame that keeps the wire drive in a steady position.
Page 12: Recommended Processes And Equipment
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Recommended Processes and Equipment Recommended Processes • SAW (alternating current [AC], DC+ and DC-) up to 1,000 amps • Tiny Twin. Process Limitations • The Cruiser™ tractor does not support open arc procedures. • The Cruiser™ tractor only supports one arc. Equipment Limitations •...
Page 13: Design Features
• High torque, permanent magnet DC motor with tachometer for accurate wire-feed speed control • Three-roll wire straightener • Compatible with standard Lincoln Electric submerged-arc contact nozzles. Cruiser™ Tractor and Frame • Three- or four-wheel patent-pending design for the best tracking and balancing •...
Page 14: Chapter 2, Initial Setup
Operation Manual Guided 5/32 Inch Steering Wheel Contact Tip Front and Rear Contact Nozzle Guide Bars Extension Nozzle Extension Butt/Fillet/Lap Joint Insulator Tracker Flux Tubing (Three) Note: *The Lincoln Electric Cruiser™ tractor does not include a control cable. Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 15: Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature
INITIAL SETUP Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature Flux Hopper Lift Bail Mast Tube Clamp Handle Vertical Slide Spindle Brake Wire Drive Clamp Wire Straightener Adjustment Arm Wire Straightener Idle Arm Reel Holder Drive Roll Flux Hopper Feedplate Brackets Reel Contact Nozzle Electrode Cable Connection Front Guide...
Page 16: Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature Continued
INITIAL SETUP Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature Continued Manual Steering Wheel Collar Wire Guide Anchor Horizontal Slide Flux Valve Slide Bracket Clutch Slide Tube Clamp Electrode Cable Strain Relief Rear Guide Bar Controller Bracket Rear Guide Wheel Control Cables Strain Relief Figure 2-2 Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature Continued Cruiser™...
Page 17: Tools Needed
INITIAL SETUP Tools Needed To set up the Cruiser™ tractor, the following tools are needed. 7/16-inch (Preferred) or 1/2-inch (Preferred) or 5/16-inch (Preferred) or 11 mm Combination Wrench 13 mm Combination Wrench 8 mm Allen Wrench 9/16-inch (Preferred) or 1-inch (Preferred) or 1/4-inch (Preferred) or 15 mm Combination Wrench 25 mm Combination Wrench...
Page 18: Assembly Preparation
INITIAL SETUP Assembly Preparation Before configuring the Cruiser™ tractor for welding, parts must be removed from their shipped positions. The following steps configure the Cruiser™ tractor to be put in various welding configurations. Depending on the joint to be welded, some parts will not be used. 1.
Page 19 INITIAL SETUP 3. Remove wire reel mounting spindle and bracket. Loosen (two) clamp screws using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench and slide wire reel mounting spindle and bracket off the long support tube. Set aside. 4. Remove the flux hopper assembly. Loosen (two) clamp screws using a 1/2- inch (13 mm) wrench and slide flux hop- per assembly off the long support arm.
Page 20: Chapter 3, Assembly
ASSEMBLY Assembly Before the Cruiser™ tractor can be set up for welding, all steps in Assembly Preparation on page must be completed. Right-Hand Horizontal Fillet Welds Figure 3-1 The Cruiser™ Tractor Configured for Track Guided Right-Hand Horizontal Fillet Welds Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 21 ASSEMBLY 1. Loosen wire drive mounting bracket from horizontal slide by loosening four nuts using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench. Relocate the wire drive bracket lo- cated almost in the center of the hori- zontal slide. 2. Turn the crank as shown to locate the wire drive mounting bracket in the cen- ter of the horizontal slide.
Page 22 ASSEMBLY 4. Mount the flux hopper to the feedplate with long carriage bolts using a 7/16- inch (11 mm) wrench. 5. Install one flux tube retaining ring. Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 23 ASSEMBLY 6. Install the contact nozzle extension. 7. Install second flux tube retaining ring. 8. Install the flux cone assembly and tighten by turning the thumb screw clockwise. Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 24 ASSEMBLY 9. Install the flux delivery tube from the flux hopper to the flux cone or to the end of the contact nozzle assembly using the (two) flux tube securing rings. 10. Install wire reel spindle support as- sembly, so spindle faces towards the left and points horizontally or slightly upwards.
Page 25 ASSEMBLY 13. Mount control pendant in the pendant holder. Continue to Chapter 4, Wheel Configurations. Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 26: Right-Hand Butt And Groove Welds
ASSEMBLY Right-Hand Butt and Groove Welds Figure 3-2 The Cruiser™ Tractor Configured for Right-Hand Track Guided Butt Welds 1. Loosen wire drive mounting bracket from horizontal cross slide by loosen- ing four nuts using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench. 2. Raise the wire drive using the vertical slide crank until the contact nozzle clears the front support tube.
Page 27 ASSEMBLY 3. Loosen the feedplate locking screw using a 5/16-inch (8 mm) Allen wrench. 4. Rotate feedplate, so the contact nozzle assembly is completely clear of the front support tube. 5. Tighten the feedplate locking screw using a 5/16-inch (8 mm) Allen wrench.
Page 28 ASSEMBLY 6. Slide wire drive mounting bracket to- ward the right-hand end of the hori- zontal slide about 1/2 inch (13 mm) from end. If more reach to weld seam is de- sired, loosen the cross slide clamp and slide to the right, or loosen the horizontal cross seam tube clamp and slide the tube to the right using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench.
Page 29 ASSEMBLY 9. Secure flux cone assembly with the thumbscrew. 10. Slide crossslide assembly to the end of horizontal tube. 11. Tighten the vertical slide bracket mounting screws using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench. 3-10 3-10 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 30 ASSEMBLY 12. Rotate feedplate clockwise until con- tact nozzle assembly is perpendicu- lar with welding surface. 13. Loosen wire reel mounting arm by loosening two nuts using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench. Slide wire reel mounting arm as far as possible. 14.
Page 31 ASSEMBLY 15. Remove the flux hopper from its mounting plate and clamp assembly with two long carriage bolts using a 7/16-inch (11 mm) wrench. 16. Mount the flux hopper using flux hopper/drive roll faceplate brackets and long carriage bolts. Secure with two nuts using a 7/16-inch (11 mm) wrench.
Page 32 ASSEMBLY 9.5” / 240mm 18. Remount the electrode reel and mounting bracket on the long sup- port arm, so the spindle is centered approximately 9 inches (225 mm) from the long support arm clamp bracket and facing the right-hand side. The spindle should be horizon- tally positioned.
Page 33 ASSEMBLY 21. Mount control pendant to the bracket on flux hopper. Continue to Chapter 4, Wheel Configurations. 3-14 3-14 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 34: Flat Fillet
ASSEMBLY Flat Fillet Figure 3-3 Flat Fillet 1. Remove the long horizontal tube by loosening clamp nuts using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench and sliding it from its clamp bracket. 2. Remove front outrigger bar assembly by removing two screws using a 7/16- inch (11 mm) wrench.
Page 35 ASSEMBLY 3. Disconnect sense lead (67) and motor control lead from the Cruiser™ tractor chassis. 4. Remove the wire drive assembly from the wire drive mounting clip using a 5/16-inch (8 mm) Allen wrench on the right side and 9/16- inch (15 mm) wrench on left side.
Page 36 ASSEMBLY 6. Move horizontal cross support tube by loosening its clamp and sliding to the left until the tube is about equally spaced on both sides of the mast. Tighten the clamp. Note: This may require some minor adjustment later. 7.
Page 37 ASSEMBLY 9. Install the flanged wheel assembly on the left-hand tube with the wheel fac- ing right. Ensure the wheel side wall is perpendicular. Tighten the wheel assembly clamp located inside of the wheel bracket about 3 inches mm) from the front edge of the tube clamp bracket.
Page 38 ASSEMBLY 12. Remount the slide assembly to the right-hand side of the long support tube as close to the long tube clamp bracket as possible. Adjust mount- ing to ensure the vertical slide is vertical. Tighten. Note: The horizontal slide handle is still on the right-hand end of the slide.
Page 39 ASSEMBLY 16. Rotate the drive roll faceplate ap- proximately 45˚ clockwise by loos- ening the faceplate locking screw using a 5/16-inch (8 mm) Allen wrench. Check that the angle of the nozzle assembly is at 45˚ from the horizontal and tighten the drive roll faceplate locking screw.
Page 40 ASSEMBLY 19. Remove rear outrigger bar and re- verse it, so it is oriented the same as the front outrigger bar 20. With the Cruiser™ tractor on a level surface, the two guide wheels on outrigger bars and the traction sur- face of the fourth wheel mounted to the horizontal cross tube should be aligned, so all track evenly to a...
Page 41 ASSEMBLY 23. Install the contact nozzle extension. 24. Install the second flux tube retaining ring. 25. Tighten both outrigger bars. 26. Adjust the rear traction wheel scrap- ers that are mounted to the rear out- rigger bar, so they are 1/4 inch (8 mm) from wheels and tighten scraper bolts.
Page 42 ASSEMBLY 28. Remove the flux hopper from its tube clamp bracket. 29. Mount the long bolts using a 7/16- inch (11 mm) wrench to the elec- trode drive face using the two brackets already installed. 3-23 3-23 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 43 ASSEMBLY 30. Install the flux delivery tube from the flux hopper to the flux cone or to the end of the contact nozzle assembly using the (two) flux tube securing rings. Note: The flux cone assembly can be used. See page 3-4 step 8 for flux cone installation.
Page 44: Chapter 4, Wheel Configurations
WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS Wheel Configurations The Cruiser™ tractor features a patent-pending design that provides freedom for many different wheel configurations. The wheels and guides can be oriented in the best posi- tion for just about any joint. Track Guided Welding The Cruiser™ tractor comes from the factory assembled for track welding. Figure 4-1 Cruiser™...
Page 45: Self-Guided, Four-Wheeled Welding
WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS Self-Guided, Four-Wheeled Welding Self-guided means the Cruiser™ tractor is steered slightly towards a wall. Outriggers with guide wheels roll along the wall keeping the Cruiser™ tractor at a constant distance. The Cruiser™ tractor comes from the factory assembled for self-guiding on the right-hand side. 1.
Page 46 WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS 3. Loosen the steering locking nuts. 4. Adjust the steering knob on each wheel to aim the wheel approxi- mately 1˚ towards the wall. Angling the wheels too much may result in rear guide wheels sliding away from the wall. Cruiser™...
Page 47: Manually Steered, Three-Wheeled Welding
WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS Manually Steered, Three-Wheeled Welding When the Cruiser™ tractor is assembled for manual steering, the operator adjusts the travel direction with a spring loaded steering bar. 1. Prop up or raise the Cruiser™ trac- tor, so the front wheels are off the ground.
Page 48 WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS 4. Slide the manual steering assembly onto one of the front tubes. Position the wheel, so it is perpendicular to the work piece and tighten the two clamp bolts with a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench. Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 49: Joint Guide Wheels
WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS Joint Guide Wheels The joint guide wheels work best for single pass butt or groove welds with prepared edges. 1. Prop up or raise the Cruiser™ trac- tor, so the front wheels are off the ground. 2. Remove the front outrigger assem- bly by removing two bolts using a 7/16-inch (11 mm) wrench.
Page 50 WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS 4. For improved access, remove one of the front tubes by loosening two clamps bolts on the base clamp using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench. 5. Slide the manual steering assembly onto the remaining front tube. Posi- tion the wheel, so it is perpendicular to the work piece and tighten two clamp bolts using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench.
Page 51 NOTES Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 52: Chapter 5, Wire Guides And Drive Roll Removal And Installation
WIRE GUIDES & DRIVE ROLL - REMOVE & INSTALL Wire Guides and Drive Roll Removal and Installation Wire Guides and Drive Roll Removal and Installation 1. Turn off the power at the welding power source. 2. If the flux hopper is mounted to the wire drive, remove one of the bolts holding the flux hopper and swing the flux hopper out of the way.
Page 53 WIRE GUIDES & DRIVE ROLL - REMOVE & INSTALL 9. Obtain new drive roll kit. Note: The drive comes as two halves. 10. Install the drive rolls, washer and hex nut. 11. Remove the pry bar relieving the idle arm pressure. 12.
Page 54: Chapter 6, Wire Straightener Adjustment Wire Straightener Adjustment
WIRE STRAIGHTENER ADJUSTMENT Wire Straightener Adjustment WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL • TURN THE INPUT POWER OFF AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH BEFORE WORKING ON THIS EQUIPMENT. • DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICALLY HOT PARTS. • ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD INSTALL, USE OR SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
Page 55 WIRE STRAIGHTENER ADJUSTMENT 1. Turn off power at the welding power source. 2. Using a 1/4-inch hex key, loosen two screws holding the wire straightener clamps to the wire drive. 3. Rotate the wire straightener to add or remove cast from the wire. 4.
Page 56: Chapter 7, Leveling
LEVELING Leveling When configured with four wheels, it may be necessary to make adjustments to the front wheels to keep the Cruiser™ tractor level. Leveling 1. Loosen the clamp at the Cruiser™ tractor base by loosening two bolts using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench. 2.
Page 57 LEVELING 3. Tighten the clamp. 4. Loosen the wheel clamp. 5. Rotate the wheel assembly clockwise. Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 58 LEVELING 6. Use a square for final alignment. 7. Tighten the clamp. Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 59 NOTES Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 60: Chapter 8, Alternate Configurations
ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS Alternate Configurations The Cruiser™ tractor components may be assembled in countless ways. This chapter illustrates a few of the many possibilities. Feed Plate Positions The centerline of the wire through the wire drive is not symmetric. If the feed plate is ro- tated 180˚, it results in a different centerline for the wire.
Page 61 ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS 1. Turn off the power at the welding power supply. 2. Loosen the feedplate locking screw using a 5/16-inch (8 mm) Allen wrench. 3. Rotate the feedplate to the new posi- tion. Do not allow surfaces at elec- trode potential to touch the frame, flux hopper, base or slides of the Cruiser™...
Page 62 ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS 5. The Cruiser™ tractor is equipped from the factory with A as the inlet and B as the outlet. To make B the inlet and A the outlet, see the Setup Features Menu on page 10-26. Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 63: Wire Reel Spindle Positions
ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS Wire Reel Spindle Positions WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL • TURN THE INPUT POWER OFF AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH BEFORE WORKING ON THIS EQUIPMENT. • DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICALLY HOT PARTS. • DO ALLOW THE WIRE SPOOL OR WIRE TO TOUCH THE CRUISER™ TRACTOR FRAME, CROSS SLIDES, BASE OR FLUX HOPPER.
Page 64: Flux Hopper Mounting Options
ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS Flux Hopper Mounting Options The flux hopper may be mounted in several positions on the Cruiser™ tractor. The best location for the flux hopper will keep the flux tube as vertical as much as possible. WARNING • TO PREVENT PHYSICAL INJURY, THE CRUISER™ TRACTOR MUST REMAIN STABLE AND BALANCED BOTH WHEN THE FLUX HOPPER IS FULL AND EMPTY.
Page 65 ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS Figure 8-4 Flux Hopper Mounted to Mast Vertically Figure 8-5 Flux Hopper Mounted to Mast Horizontally For the best flux flow, mount the hopper in a position, so the flux tube is as vertical as possible. Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 66 ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS Good Flow Poor Flow Figure 8-6 Flux Tube Position Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 67: Slide Positions
ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS Slide Positions As assembled from the factory, slides are oriented horizontal and vertical. For some fillet and lap joints, it may be desirable to mount the slides on a diagonal axis. One slide controls electrode stickout, and the other slide controls position of the wire in the joint.
Page 68: System Setup
CABLES AND CONNECTIONS Cables and Connections System Setup K2683-xx Heavy Duty Arclink Cable K2684-1 Pendant Electrode Cable Work Cable K1811-xx Work Sense Lead (mount as close as possible to the Cruiser™ tractor) Figure 9-1 System Setup K2607-1 Cruiser Tractor K1811-75 Work Sense Lead K2684-1 Pendant (Included with K2607-1 Cruiser...
Page 69: Wire Drive Connection
CABLES AND CONNECTIONS Wire Drive Connection Wire Drive Connector Definition Motor Power Motor Power +5 VDC Tachometer Common Figure 9-2 Wire Drive Connection Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 70: Controller And Power Source Connectors
CABLES AND CONNECTIONS Controller and Power Source Connectors Power Source Connector Definition Arc Link Can Arc Link Can Controller Connector 67 Electrode Sense Definition +40 VDC Arc Link Can Common Arc Link Can 67 Electrode Sense +40 VDC Common Figure 9-1 Controller and Power Source Connectors Cruiser™...
Page 71: Arclink Control Cables
CABLES AND CONNECTIONS ArcLink Control Cables ArcLink control cables are available in two forms: • K1543-xx series for most indoor or factory installations • K2683-xx series for outdoor use or when the equipment is frequently moved. ArcLink/LincNet control cables are special high quality cables for digital communication. The cables are copper 5 conductor cable in a SO-type rubber jacket.
Page 72: Weld Cable Sizes
CABLES AND CONNECTIONS Weld Cable Sizes The recommended copper cable sizes for different currents and duty cycles are shown in the following table. Lengths specified are the distance from the welder to the work and back to the welder again. Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily to mini- mize cable voltage drop.
Page 73: Connecting Welding Power Cables To Contact Nozzle Assembly - All Configurations
CABLES AND CONNECTIONS Connecting Welding Power Cables to Contact Nozzle Assembly - All Configurations 1. Rotate the brass bar on the nozzle towards the base of the Cruiser™ tractor. To rotate, loosen the two screws holding the nozzle clamps. Rotate the nozzle assembly and retighten the two screws. 2.
Page 74 CABLES AND CONNECTIONS 4. Tighten the strain-relief clamp using a 7/16-inch (11 mm) wrench. Note: It might be desirable to leave this clamp loose at this time, but ensure it is tightened be- fore operating the Cruiser™ tractor, so the cable drag is taken by the Cruiser™...
Page 75: Loading Electrode
CABLES AND CONNECTIONS Loading Electrode Loading a Coil on to a Reel 1. Turn the power OFF at the welding power source. 2. Determine the direction the wire will payoff from the spool. 3. Place the coil on the reel. Align cover plate spokes to reel spokes and as- semble.
Page 76 CABLES AND CONNECTIONS 4. Tighten the spinner nut as much as possible by hand. CAUTION Always ensure the free end of the coil is securely held while the tie wires are being cut and until the wire is fully loaded in the wire drive. Failure to do this may result in a tangled coil.
Page 77 NOTES 9-10 9-10 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 78: Chapter 10, Operation
OPERATION Operation Safety Precautions WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL • TURN THE INPUT POWER OFF AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH BEFORE WORKING ON THIS EQUIPMENT. • DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICALLY HOT PARTS. • ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD INSTALL, USE OR SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
Page 79 OPERATION WARNING MECHANICAL HAZARDS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY • DO NOT LEAVE THE CRUISER™ TRACTOR UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS WELDING OR TRAVELING. • THE ELECTRODE REEL, DRIVE ROLLS, WHEELS, GUIDE WHEELS AND WIRE STRAIGHTENER ROLLS TURN DURING WELDING OR INCHING. •...
Page 80 OPERATION Four Screw Heads on Back of Wire Straightener Wire and Wire Spool Wire Straightener Feedplate Contact Nozzle Assembly Figure 10-1 Parts with Electrode Potential 10-3 10-3 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 81 Many variables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric Company affect the results obtained in applying these programs. These variables include, but are not limited to, the welding procedure, plate chemistry and tem- perature, weldment design, fabrication methods and service requirements.
Page 82: Pendant Controls
OPERATION Pendant Controls MSP Display Pantalla MSP Écran d’Affichage MSP WFS LED VOLTS LED LED WFS VOLTIOS DE LED Volts/Trim Display LED WFS WFS/Amps Display VOLTS DE LED Exhibición de voltios/ajuste Exhibición de WFS/Amps Trim LED Affichage de volts/équilibre Affichage de WFS/Amps Ajuste LED Équilibre LED AMPS LED...
Page 83: Making A Weld
OPERATION Making a Weld 1. Set the travel speed. The travel speed Travel Speed range equals 10 to 100 in/min. 2. Select the weld mode. 10-6 10-6 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 84: Constant Current
OPERATION Constant Current • Operator presets current and desired voltage. • The power source: - Maintains a constant arc length - Drives a constant current - Synergetically controls WFS to maintain voltage at the desired set point. • Arc length is proportional to voltage. •...
Page 85: Constant Voltage
OPERATION Constant Voltage • Operator presets wire feed speed and desired voltage. • The power source: - Maintains a constant arc length - Commands constant wire feed speed - Synergetically controls current to maintain voltage at the desired set point. •...
Page 86 OPERATION 3. Set the frequency (sine wave or square wave weld modes only). Range equals 10 to 100 Hz. Hertz Frequency Use Frequency to Fine Tune Stability of Imbalanced Wave- forms and Multiple Arc Systems 1,000 -500 -1,000 Decrease Increase Turn Frequency Up for Turn Frequency Down for More Penetration...
Page 87 OPERATION 4. Set the balance (sine wave or square wave weld modes only). Range equals 25 to 75%. Percent Balance Variable Balance - Control Deposition By setting the correct wave balance (that is, the ratio between positive and negative waveforms), the operator is able to work faster and fill the weld joint with fewer passes.
Page 88: Weld Sequence
OPERATION Weld Sequence The weld sequence defines the weld procedure from beginning to end. All adjustments are made through the user interface. Arc Start Downslope Crater Strike Start Upslope Weld Burnba ck Delay Time Figure 10-5 Weld Sequence Start Options The strike, start and upslope parameters are used at the beginning of the weld se- quence to establish a stable arc and provide a smooth transition to the welding parame- ters.
Page 89: End Options
OPERATION End Options The downslope, crater, and burnback parameters are used to define the end of the weld sequence. The are defined in the following: • Downslope determines the amount of time it takes to ramp from the weld parameters to the crater parameters. The transition is linear and may be up or down depending on the relationship between the weld and crater settings.
Page 90 OPERATION 5. Set the DC offset (sine wave or square wave weld modes only). Percent DC Offset DC Offset (Variable Amplitude) - Control Penetration Wave amplitude and the duration of positive and negative cycles are independently adjustable, so the operator can obtain deep/shallow penetration and higher/lower deposition rates depending on the application.
Page 91 OPERATION 6. Set the arc delay time. Range equals 0 to 5.0 seconds. Seconds Arc Delay Time 10-14 10-14 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 92 OPERATION 7. Set the arc strike parameters. Range is dependent on gear ratio. Arc Strike . 8. Set the arc start parameters. Start Time 9. Set the burnback time. Range equals 0 to 2.0 seconds. 10. Configure the Cruiser™ Tractor as desired with the setup menu.
Page 93 OPERATION Contact Tip 12. Travel to confirm the position of the Flux Nozzle guides and nozzle. Electrode Stickout Distance 13. Engage clutch. Auto 14. Select either Auto or Manual travel. Manual 10-16 10-16 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 94 OPERATION 15. Open the flux hopper valve. Start 16. Press the Start button to begin welding. 17. Press the Stop button to stop weld- ing when the weld is complete. Stop 10-17 10-17 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 95: Weld Mode Searching
OPERATION WELD MODE SEARCHING The Weld Mode Search feature allows the selection of a welding mode based on certain crite- ria (wire size, process type, etc.). SEARCHING FOR A WELD MODE • To search for a mode, press and release the control knob while the WELD MODE indicator is lit. Another way to search for a mode is to turn the control knob until “Weld Mode Search”...
Page 96: Saving A Memory With Memory Buttons
OPERATION Saving a Memory with Memory Buttons To save a memory, press and hold the desired memory button for 2 seconds. When the button is initially pressed, the corresponding LED will illuminate. After 2 seconds, the LED will turn off. Do not hold the button for more than 5 seconds when saving a user memory.
Page 97: Limits
OPERATION Limits Limits allow the welder to adjust the welding procedure only within a defined range. Each memory may have a different set of limits. For example, memory 1 may limit the WFS to 100 through 120 in/min; memory 2 may limit the WFS to 140 through 160 in/min;...
Page 98 OPERATION Memory Value High Limit Low Limit 3. If the passcode has been set to zero (0000), SETUP will illuminate on the MSP4 panel and display the following four items: Hi=200 Lo=180 • Memory value Weld WFS • High limit •...
Page 99: Enabling/Disabling Limits
OPERATION 7. Press the left MSP4 button (YES) to save and enable limits and exit. Press the right MSP4 button (NO) to exit and leave limits unchanged. Enabling/Disabling Limits 1. Limits for each memory may be en- abled or disabled by pressing and holding the appropriate memory but- ton for 10 seconds.
Page 100 OPERATION 4. Press the left MSP4 button (YES) to enable limits or the right MSP4 but- ton (NO) to disable limits. Enable Limits? Disabling limits does not change any limit values that may have been pre- viously set. 10-23 10-23 Cruiser™...
Page 101: Setup Features Menu
OPERATION Setup Features Menu The Setup Menu provides access for configuring user preferences, which are generally only set at installation. The user preferences are grouped as shown in the following table. PARAMETER DEFINITION P.1 through P.99 Unsecured Parameters (always adjustable) P.101 through P.199 Diagnostic Parameters (always read only) P.501 through P.599...
Page 102 OPERATION USER DEFINED PARAMETERS Parameter Definition Exit Setup Menu This option is used to exit the setup menu. When P.0 is displayed, press the Left Button to exit the setup menu. Wire Feed Speed Units This option selects which units to use for displaying wire feed speed. English = inches/minute wire feed speed units (default).
Page 103 OPERATION USER DEFINED PARAMETERS Parameter Definition P.12 Tractor Travel Speed This option allows the adjustment of the Tractor Travel Speed for the Cruiser dX Tractor only. Press the Right Button to enter the option and rotate the Control Knob to select Travel Speed. Press the Right Button to enter the selected option.
Page 104 OPERATION USER DEFINED PARAMETERS (CONT.) Parameter Definition P.99 Show Test Modes? Most power sources contain weld modes used for calibration and test purposes. By default, the ma- chine does not include test weld modes in the list of weld modes that are available to the opera- tor.
Page 105 OPERATION USER DEFINED PARAMETERS (CONT.) Parameter Definition P.501 Encoder Lockout Locks one or both of the upper knobs (encoders), preventing the operator from changing wire feed speed, amps, volts or trim. The function of each upper knob depends on the selected weld mode. When a constant current weld mode is selected (e.g.
Page 106: Moving The Cruiser™ Tractor
OPERATION USER DEFINED PARAMETERS Parameter Definition P.506 Set User Interface Passcode Prevents unauthorized changes to the equipment. The default passcode is zero which allows full access. A nonzero passcode will prevent unauthorized: changes to memory limits, saving to mem- ory (if P.502 = Yes), changes to setup parameters (if P.505 = Yes). This parameter can only be accessed using Power Wave Manager software.
Page 107 OPERATION Reverse Forward 2. Select either forward or reverse travel on the pendant. Press and release Direction the travel button until the desired di- Button rectional arrow is lit. 3. Press and hold the jog button or place the toggle switch in the MANUAL Jog Button travel position.
Page 108: Chapter 11, Troubleshooting And Maintenance
CAUTION • If for any reason a user does not understand the test procedures or is unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact a local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance. • Observe all safety guidelines detailed in the beginning and throughout this manual.
Page 109 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Output Problems Possible Areas of Problems (Symptoms) Recommended Course of Action Misadjustment(s) Frequency and balance do 1. A DC waveform has been 1. Switch to square wave or sine not appear on the display. selected. wave mode. 1.
Page 110 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Output Problems Possible Areas of Problems (Symptoms) Recommended Course of Action Misadjustment(s) 1. Check the tachometer leads The wire feed system runs connecting the wire drive 1. Repair the tachometer leads, or at maximum. cable to the Cruiser™ replace the tachometer.
Page 111 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Procedure Routine Lubricate clutch Blow out slides Periodic Check motor brushes Lubricate wire drive gearbox 11-4 11-4 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 112: Chapter 12, Software Installation
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Software Installation The software in the power source may need to be updated before the Cruiser™ Tractor will operate properly. Verify the power source is configured as a master and not as a slave. Connecting the Cruiser™ Tractor to a Computer 1.
Page 113 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3. Connection Cable. Upgrading a welder will require a serial cable, usually called a serial modem cable with a DE-9 male and DB-25 female connectors. Various electronic stores carry this type of cable. To upgrade the welder through a USB port, a user will also need a USB-to-Serial adapter, which trans- forms a USB port into a serial port for computers with no built-in serial ports.
Page 114: Updating Software
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Updating Software 1. While connected to the Internet, navi- gate to: http://www.powerwavesoftware.com. 2. Log into the Web site by typing in an e-mail address and password. If a user does not have a login, click on the Register today link. Once logged in, click on the desired product family (such as Power Wave) to navigate to that product’s download page.
Page 115 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3. Before downloading begins, a dialog box will pop up asking for the location where the update package should be saved. Select a convenient location, such as the Desktop, to save the up- date package. Note: After this step, an Internet con- nection is no longer required.
Page 116 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 6. Double-click on the update package that was downloaded from the Web site. This will launch the Lincoln Elec- tric System Update Utility, which will guide a user through the upgrade process. Select the option “Connect through the serial port” to tell the sys- tem update utility how it should com- municate with the welder.
Page 117 NOTES 12-6 12-6 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 118: Chapter 13, Kits And Accessories
KITS AND ACCESSORIES Kits and Accessories Optional Kits and Accessories Optional Kits and Accessories Includes: Two 15-inch splined tubes, two 30-inch splined K2716-1 Tube and Clamp Kit tubes, four clamps with keys and handles and mounting hardware. Includes: One Cruiser™ tractor pendant with 4 ft. (1.2 m) of K2684-1 Pendant cable.
Page 119: Drive Roll And Guide Tube Kits
KITS AND ACCESSORIES Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits K1733-5 Wire Straightener KP1899-1 Drive Roll/Guide Tube Kit, 3/32-7/32 KP1899-2 Drive Roll/Guide Tube Kit, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32 KP1899-3 Drive Roll/Guide Tube Kit, 035, 045, 052 KP1899-4 Drive Roll/Guide Tube Kit, 045, 052 cored...
Page 120 KITS AND ACCESSORIES Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits K231-5/64 Contact Nozzle Assembly, 5/64 (nozzles (2.0 mm) rated up to 600 amps) K231-3/32 Contact Nozzle Assembly, 3/32 (nozzles (2.4 mm) rated up to 600 amps) K231-1/8 Contact Nozzle Assembly, 1/8 (nozzles (3.2 mm) rated up to...
Page 121 KITS AND ACCESSORIES Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits KP2721-1 Nozzle Extension (if required) KP1962-3B1 Contact Tip, 3/32 KP1962-1B1 Contact Tip, 1/8 KP1962-4B1 Contact Tip, 5/32 KP1962-2B1 Contact Tip, 3/16 KP1962-5B1 Contact Tip, 7/32 T12929 Flux Hose Clamp 13-4 13-4 Cruiser™...
Page 122 KITS AND ACCESSORIES Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits T11807 Nozzle Extension Insulator K148A (noz- Positive Contact Nozzle for 3/22- zles rated up to 1/8-inch (2.4 to 3.2 mm) Wire to 1,000 amps) K148B (noz- Positive Contact Nozzle for zles rated up 5/32- to 3/16-inch (4.0 to 4.8 to 1,000 mm) Wire...
Page 123 KITS AND ACCESSORIES Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits M13739 Nozzle Adapter 8-inch (203 mm) M13739-1 Nozzle Adapter 2.25-inch (57 mm) K285 Concentric Flux Cone Assembly 13-6 13-6 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 124: Chapter 14, Diagram
DIAGRAMS ENHANCED BUTTON 14-1 14-1 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 125 NOTES 14-2 14-2 Cruiser™ Tractor...
Page 126 Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. • • • WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and • ground. Spanish No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el •...
Page 127 Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or • • • WARNING Use ventilation or exhaust to re- guards off. • move fumes from breathing zone. Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- •...
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Lincoln Electric CRUISER K2607-1 Operator's Manual

Chapter 1, Product Overview

Chapter 2, Initial Setup

Chapter 3, Assembly

Chapter 4, Wheel Configurations

Chapter 5, Wire Guides and Drive Roll Removal and Installation

Chapter 6, Wire Straightener Adjustment Wire Straightener Adjustment

Chapter 7, Leveling

Chapter 8, Alternate Configurations

Chapter 9 , Cables and Connections

Chapter 10, Operation

Chapter 11, Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Chapter 12, Software Installation

Chapter 13, Kits and Accessories

Chapter 14, Diagram

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