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IM10477-D
| Issue D ate Oct-21
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322 / LE400
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Vantage 322 / LE400 ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: 12826, 13164, 13201, 13193, 13257 Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877 Register your machine: to talk to a Service Representative www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: Hours of Operation: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) Mon.
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
  • Page 3 P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 2.a. Electric current owing through any conductor is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
  • Page 4 SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Welding Terminals ..........................A-5 Welding Output Cables..........................A-5 Cable Installation .............................A-5 Auxiliary Power Receptacles .........................A-6 Standby Power Connections..........................A-6 Premises Wiring .............................A-7 Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders.....................A-8, A-9 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Operation Section B Safety Precautions ............................B-1 General Description............................B-1 For Auxiliary Power ............................B-1 Engine Operation............................B-1 Add Fuel ...............................B-1...
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Maintenance ..........................Section D Safety Precautions........................D-1 Routine Maintenance ........................D-1 Engine Service Items ........................D-1 Engine Oil Change ......................D-1, D-2 Engine Oil Filter Change .......................D-2 Air Cleaner ...........................D-2 Service Instructions And Installation Tips for Engine Air Filter..........D-3 Cooling System..........................D-4 Fan Belt ..........................D-4 Fuel .............................D-4 Bleeding the Fuel System.....................D-4...
  • Page 8 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® GENERAL DESCRIPTION General Description The Vantage 322 / LE400 is a diesel engine powered DC multi- ® process welding power source and 120 / 240 volt AC power generator. The engine drives a generator that supplies three phase power for the DC welding circuit, single phase and Three Phase power for the AC auxiliary outlets.

  • Page 9: Installation

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VantaGe 322 (K2409-5), LE400 (K5173-1, K5173-21) ® INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE ENGINE LUBRICATION EPA EMISSION Description Tier 4 Final Full Pressure with K2409-5, K5173-1, Full Flow Filter K5173-21 4 Cylinder naturally FUEL SYSTEM GOVERNOR aspirated Mechanical...

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® INSTALLATION INSTALLATION FIGURE A.1 (VRD)-VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE SWITCH IS LOCATED IN THIS AREA. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.

  • Page 11: Lifting

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® INSTALLATION LIFTING TOWING The Vantage ® 322 / LE400 weighs approximately 1190 lbs. Use a recommended trailer for use with this equipment for road, (540kg.) with a full tank of fuel (1035 lbs. (470kg.) less fuel). in-plant and yard towing by a vehicle(1).

  • Page 12: Pre-Operation Engine Service

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® INSTALLATION pre-operation enGine serVice enGine coolinG sYsteM READ the engine operating and maintenance instructions supplied Air to cool the engine is drawn in the side and exhausted with this machine. through radiator & case back. It is important that the intake and exhaust air is not restricted.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® INSTALLATION reMote control In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth ground The Vantage 322 / LE400 is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin ®...

  • Page 14: Cable Installation

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® INSTALLATION system must be at least equal to the current capacity of the Cable Installation associated receptacle. Install the welding cables to your Vantage 322 / LE400 as follows. ® NOTE: The 240 V receptacle has two 120 V circuits, but are of opposite polarities and cannot be paralleled.

  • Page 15: Premises Wiring

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® INSTALLATION connection oF VantaGe 322 / LE400 to ® preMises wirinG 240 VOLT GROUNDED CONDUCTOR POWER 240 Volt 120 VOLT 60 Hz. COMPANY 3-Wire 120 VOLT Service METER NEUTRAL LOAD DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION.

  • Page 16: Connection Of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® INSTALLATION FIGURE A.2 connection oF lincoln electric wire FeeDers Set to Weld Wire Feed Terminals On Voltmeter Set Mode to CONNECTION OF ACROSS THE ARC CV-Wire WIRE FEEDERS TO THE Vantage 322 / ® LE400 These connections instructions apply to both the LN-25 Pro and Activ8 models.

  • Page 17: Safety Precautions

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® OPERATION OPERATION aDD FUel SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING WARNING DIESEL FUEL can cause fire. • Stop engine while fueling. Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied •...
  • Page 18 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® OPERATION welDinG controls (FiGUre B.1) FIGURE B.1 2. DIGITAL OUTPUT METERS-The digital meters allow the 1. OUTPUT CONTROL- The OUTPUT dial is used to preset the output voltage (CV-WIRE mode) or current (CC-STICK,DOWN output voltage or current as displayed on the digital meters for HILL PIPE and TIG modes) to be set prior to welding using the the five welding modes.
  • Page 19 11. VRD (Voltage Reduction Device) INDICATOR LIGHTS- On the 4. ARC CONTROL- The ARC CONTROL dial is active in the CV- front panel of the Vantage 322 / LE400 are two indicator WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, and has lights.

  • Page 20: Engine Controls

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® OPERATION enGine controls: 20. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE-A indicator of engine coolant temperature. 12. RUN/STOP SWITCH - RUN position energizes the engine prior to starting. STOP position stops the engine. The oil pressure 21. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE- A indicator of engine Oil Pressure. interlock switch prevents battery drain if the switch is left in 22.

  • Page 21: Stopping The Engine

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® OPERATION The ARC CONTROL dial sets the short circuit current (arc-force) during stick welding to adjust for a soft or crisp arc. Increasing the stoppinG tHe enGine number from -10(soft) to +10(crisp) increases the short circuit Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and allow the current and prevents sticking of the electrode to the plate while engine to run at low idle speed for a few minutes to cool the...

  • Page 22: Downhill Pipe (Stick) Welding

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® OPERATION The ARC CONTROL is not active in the TIG mode. To STOP a weld, DOWNHILL PIPE Welding simply pull the TIG torch away from the work. When the arc voltage reaches approximately 30 Volts the arc will go out and the This slope controlled setting is intended for "out-of-position"...

  • Page 23: Wire Welding-Cv

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® OPERATION WIRE WELDING-CV The ARC CONTROL is not active in the ARC GOUGING Mode. The Connect a wire feeder to the Vantage 322 / LE400 according to ® ARC CONTROL is automatically set to maximum when the ARC the instructions in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Section.

  • Page 24: Accessories

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS / ACCESSORIES ® K2613-1 LN-25 PRO Portable Wire Feeder-The MAXTRAC wire K2641-2 Four Wheeled Steerable Yard Trailer - For in plant and drive enhances performance, while the replacement case, yard towing.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Safety Precautions • Have qualified personnel do all maintenance and troubleshooting work. • Turn the engine off before working inside the machine or servicing the engine. • Remove guards only when necessary to perform maintenance and replace them when the maintenance requiring their removal is complete.

  • Page 26: Routine Maintenance

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® MAINTENANCE Oil Filter Change roUtine Maintenance • Drain the oil. At the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to minimize • Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench and drain the oil moisture condensation in the tank.
  • Page 27 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® MAINTENANCE Service Instructions Service Instructions Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners Inspect the New Filter for Damage Inspect the New Filter for Damage Remove the Filter Remove the Filter Inspect the new filter carefully, paying attention to Unfasten or unlatch the the inside of the open end, which is the...

  • Page 28: Cooling System

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® MAINTENANCE BleeDinG tHe FUel sYsteM coolinG sYsteM WARNING You may need to bleed air from the fuel system if the fuel filter or fuel lines have been detached, the fuel tank has been ran empty or after periods of long storage. It is HOT COOLANT can burn skin.

  • Page 29: Fuel Filter

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® MAINTENANCE FUel Filter CLEANING THE BATTERY 1. Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for water accumulation Keep the battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth when dirty. If or sediment. the terminals appear corroded, disconnect the battery cables and wash the terminals with an ammonia solution or a solution of 1/4 2.

  • Page 30: Welder / Generator Maintenance

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® MAINTENANCE welDer / Generator Maintenance STORAGE: Store in clean, dry protected 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’s normal for the brush- es and slip rings to wear and darken slightly.
  • Page 31 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® MAINTENANCE GFCI MODULE The GFCI module protects the (2) 120 VAC duplex receptacles. Three different types of modules are used in the Vantage ® 322 / LE400. Machines manufactured Machines manufactured Machines manufactured approximately October 2021 or approximately End of April 2021 to approximately before End of later...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING How to Use troUBlesHootinG GUiDe WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty.
  • Page 33 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® TROUBLE SHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Major Physical or Electrical Damage is 1. Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Evident. Field Service Facility. Engine will not "crank". 1.
  • Page 34 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® TROUBLE SHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Engine shuts down while under a load. 1. High radiator coolant temperature. Reduce load if it is exceeding machine rating.
  • Page 35 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® TROUBLE SHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Engine will not go to high idle when using 1. Auxiliary power load is less than 100 auxiliary power.
  • Page 36 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® TROUBLE SHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Engine does not develop full power. Low 1. Fuel filter dirty/clogged. Replace. weld and auxiliary output. Engine runs 2.
  • Page 37 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® TROUBLE SHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION No auxiliary power. 1. Open circuit breakers. Reset breakers. If breakers keep tripping reduce power draw. 2. GFCI may have tripped. Follow “GFCI Testing and Resetting Procedure”...
  • Page 38 VANTAGE 322 / LE400 ® DIAGRAMS...
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  • Page 44 WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 45 WARNING Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

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