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Lincoln Electric Ranger Air 260MPX Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Ranger Air 260MPX ® PRODUCT For use with machines having Code Numbers: 13462 REGISTRATION Registering your product only takes a few minutes, ensures receive updates and information on your product. Follow the QR code below to registe r. https://lered.info/product_registration-6 Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877 Register your machine:...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. A QUALITY PRODUCT BY 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 causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. and welding machines...
  • Page 4 SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN CAN KILL. BE DANGEROUS. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do determined that ultraviolet radiation from welding is carcinogenic 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 2004/108/EC. It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized standard: EN 60974-10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is designed for industrial and professional use. Introduction All electrical equipment generates small amounts of electromagnetic emission.
  • Page 7 SAFETY Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises. Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Welding equipment should be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturer’s recommenda- tions.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ...........................SECTION A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................A-1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION...........................A-1 LOCATION AND VENTILATION ......................... A-3 ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS .......................A-3 TILTING ..............................A-3 .....
  • Page 9 MAINTENANCE...........................SECTION D OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE ........................D-1 AIR FILTER CHANGE ..........................D-1 FUEL FILTER ............................D-1 SPARK PLUG SERVCING ..........................D-2 ENGINE SPEED ADJUSTMENT .........................D-2 BATTERY MAINTENANCE.........................D-2 SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICING .........................D-3 AIR COMPRESSOR SERVICING........................D-3 STORAGE..............................D-3 WELDER GENERATOR MAINTENANCE......................D-3 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................SECTION E DIAGRAMS ..........................SECTION F PARTS LIST....................PARTS.LINCOLNELECTRIC.COM CONTENT/DETAILS MAY BE CHANGED OR UPDATED WITHOUT NOTICE.

  • Page 10: Installation

    12VDC Battery LB1 Battery BCI group size 99 or 99R GENERAL DESCRIPTION 410 cold cranking amps The Ranger Air 260MPX is a compact, versatile machine ideally ® Fuel System Electric lift pump, fuel injected suited for service trucks. Air Cleaner...
  • Page 11 RANGER AIR 260MPX INSTALLATION ® Auxiliary power quality is the best in its class – less than 5% total harmonic distortion throughout the entire power range. Quality of SERVICE TRUCK AND TRAILER INSTALLATION the auxiliary power is fully independent of the weld setting.

  • Page 12: Location And Ventilation

    Use correct polarity — NEGATIVE GROUND. ® The Ranger Air 260MPX weighs approximately 631 lbs. (286 kg) each with a full tank of fuel, 565 lbs.(256kg) less fuel. A lift bail is mounted to the machine and should always be used when CAUTION lifting a machine.
  • Page 13 RANGER AIR 260MPX INSTALLATION ® Push a stainless steel strap over each rubber isolator as Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before charging the battery. FIGURE A.2 Route leads and power cords through the shackles as shown. Battery Cover...

  • Page 14: Weld Connections

    RANGER AIR 260MPX INSTALLATION ® WELD CONNECTIONS WELD CABLES, STANDARD Tabulated below are copper cable sizes recommended for WARNING different currents and duty cycles. Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again.

  • Page 15: Stick Welding Set-Up

    RANGER AIR 260MPX INSTALLATION ® STICK WELDING SET-UP FIGURE A.4 Electrode Positive (+) shown Work Cable (part of K704) Work Clamp (part of K704) Electrode cable (part of K704) Remote output control (K857, K857-1, K4268-1 or K4330-1) Electrode Holder (part of K704) STICK WELDING SET-UP, CROSSLINC FIGURE A.5...

  • Page 16: Wire Welding Set-Up, Spool Gun

    RANGER AIR 260MPX INSTALLATION ® WIRE WELDING SET-UP, SPOOL GUN FIGURE A.6 Electrode Positive (+) shown K586-1 Deluxe Gas Regulator and hose kit Work cable (part of K2150-1) Work clamp (part of K2150-1) Spool Gun with mechanical gas valve (K3569-2) In the spool gun mode, the weld output is controlled by the spool gun trigger.

  • Page 17: Dc Tig Welding Set-Up, No High Frequency

    RANGER AIR 260MPX INSTALLATION ® WIRE WELDING SET-UP, ACROSS THE ARC FEEDERS FIGURE A.8 K586-1 Deluxe Gas Regulator and hose kit Welding Gun Across-the-Arc Wire Feeder Male connector 3/0 Weld cable (part of K2484-3) with male and female connectors (K2485-3)

  • Page 18: Dc Tig Welding Set-Up, With High Frequency

    RANGER AIR 260MPX INSTALLATION ® AC OR DC TIG WELDING SET-UP, WITH HIGH FREQUENCY FIGURE A.10 K586-1 Deluxe Gas Square Wave TIG Regulator 200 (K5126-1) and hose kit PTA-17 TIG Torch 115 VAC or 230 VAC Power (included with K5126-1)
  • Page 19 RANGER AIR 260MPX INSTALLATION ® AIR COMPRESSOR CONNECTIONS WARNING • Before starting, performing maintenance or replacing parts, relieve the entire system pressure. • Turn the machine off and wait at least 1 minute. • Remove pressure from attached air devices - hoses, Belt storage tanks, tools,etc.

  • Page 20: Fuel - Use Gasoline Fuel Only

    Lincoln Electric. USE GASOLINE FUEL ONLY Use only the proper fuel cap from Lincoln Electric. The cap has an internal safety vent to prevent damage to the machine. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline. Do not top 10W-30 oil.

  • Page 21: Auxiliary Power

    Verify equipment connected to the Ranger is compatible with the frequency and voltage. a plug-in surge suppressor on the receptacles feeding the equipment. The Lincoln Electric Company is not responsible for any damage to electrical components improperly connected to this product. Overload operation: Never exceed the rated load when it is running continuously.

  • Page 22: Operation

    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, welding procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design, fabrication methods and service requirements.

  • Page 23: Graphic Symbols

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® GRAPHIC SYMBOLS The following graphics appear on the Ranger or in the manual. Warning or Caution Hot Surface Frame Ground Instructions Fire or explosion Circuit breaker Fumes and Gases Battery explosion Welding Amperage Explosion Battery acid...

  • Page 24: Case Front Controls

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® CASE FRONT CONTROLS FIGURE B.1 KNOB AND PUSH BUTTON - Rotate the knob to adjust values START: Used to start the engine. Place the engine control shown on the display. Push the knob to select the value.

  • Page 25: Welding

    14 to 40V CV (FCAW-SS) 14 to 40V Note: When the Ranger Air 260MPX machine is first started, the title screen appears. Afterwards, it will return to the screen that was 25 to 260A shown when the machine was turned off.

  • Page 26: Home Screen

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® HOME SCREEN WELD SCREENS, MANUAL ENTRY Pressing the Home button displays the home menu. Rotate the Manual entry operates like a traditional welding machine. Simply knob to select the desired weld mode, or choose air compressor set the desired preset amperage or voltage and begin to weld.

  • Page 27: Weld Screens, Ready.set.weld

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® WELD SCREENS, READY.SET.WELD. Rotate the knob to choose the electrode type. Ready.Set.Weld. recommends ranges for a given weld Press the knob to select. To turn off procedure. To start the Ready.Set.Weld, press the Help button Ready.Set.Weld, select “Manual Entry”.

  • Page 28: Crosslinc

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® CROSSLINC The accessory or wire feeder talks to the power source by sending 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 with the Ranger Air.

  • Page 29: Remote Control

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® REMOTE CONTROL All weld modes support using a remote control like K857-1. Plug the remote into the 6 pin connector on the front of the machine. Press the remote button on the display to toggle between control at the remote and control at the knob on the machine.

  • Page 30: Spool Gun Options

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® SPOOL GUN OPTIONS Synergic Control The spool gun may be set in either “normal” control or “synergic” control. Synergic mode automatically adjusts the voltage when the wire feed speed is changed. To activate synergic control, press the knob for options when in the spool gun mode.

  • Page 31: Air Compressor

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® AIR COMPRESSOR Check compressor oil daily by looking at the oil level through the sight glass. Before adding oil, make sure the machine is OFF and Turn the compressor ON and OFF by pressing the compressor pressure is released.
  • Page 32 • Turn the engine off before working inside the machine or servicing the engine. Lincoln Electric does not offer oil outside of the service kits. • Remove guards only when necessary to perform The compressor should be serviced every 500 hours, or annually maintenance and replace them when the maintenance (whichever comes first).
  • Page 33 RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® BATTERY CHARGE / JUMP ASSIST PREPARING TO CHARGE • If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, WARNING Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as • Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by not to cause an arc.
  • Page 34 RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® BATTERY CHARGING • For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE When charging, the engine rpm will remain at 2500 rpm. (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE...
  • Page 35 RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® BATTERY CHARGE PROCEDURE In some instances, a battery will not charge because the battery voltage is too low. To attempt to charge the battery and override Stop the engine of machine connected to the battery.
  • Page 36 RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® Press the knob to indicate the vehicle is ready for jump assist. The Ranger will attempt to regulate the battery voltage to 14V. Attempt to start to the vehicle. The Ranger will remain in a jump assist state for up to 10 minutes.

  • Page 37: Engine

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® ENGINE RANGER AIR 260MPX SERVICE CHART WARNING Included with Service Replacement K5546-1 Item Interval Part Number troubleshooting work. 2.0 qts 10W-30 API service 100 hours Oil and Oil Filter Kohler 12 050 01 Oil Filter •...
  • Page 38 RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® AUXILIARY POWER FIGURE B.2 WARNING • An electric shock can result in serious injury or death. • Always perform the GFCI test before using the generator. If the GFCI system fails the test, the machine must be repaired by an authorized service center.

  • Page 39: Gfci Module

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® GFCI MODULE the “STATUS” LED located above the buttons. mediately suppli is applied to the line. “STATUS” LED illuminates Green the GFCI is functioning properly. “STATUS” LED illuminates the GFCI has “tripped”. the reset button.

  • Page 40: Auxiliary Power Operation

    Devices with large start-up power demands many not allow the The Lincoln Electric Company is not responsible for any damage engine to reach normal operating rpm when the machine is set to electrical components improperly connected to this product.
  • Page 41 RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL The Ranger Air comes with a basic wireless remote control to turn the engine on/off. To operate: Place the OFF/AUTO/RUN/START switch in either AUTO or RUN. Press and release the remote button 3 times within a 10 second period to start the engine.

  • Page 42: Set-Up Menu

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® SET-UP MENU Units The set-up allows for customization of the Ranger. The supervisor Select from Imperial (default) or metric units. Imperial units show PIN code will be required to access the Set-up menu if it is active.
  • Page 43 RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® DO NOT FORGET THE PIN! The PIN may only be reset by a Manage Restrictions (Security) Lincoln Authorized Service Shop. The Ranger has two levels of security – Operator and Supervisor. OPERATOR SECURITY – When the Operator PIN (personal identi-...

  • Page 44: Weld Mode Customization

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® WELD MODE CUSTOMIZATION CLOCK Weld Mode Customization removes unused weld modes from the The Ranger Air includes an internal clock. The clock will require home screen. For example, a supervisor may only want stick and adjustment when traveling to different time zones or when Daylight Savings Time starts and ends.

  • Page 45: Engine Speed

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® To restart the engine, tap the stick electrode to the work piece DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS for 0.1 to 1 second. Make sure the electrode has good electrical contact to the plate. Pull the electrode away, and allow the The display brightness may be adjusted from 5 –...

  • Page 46: Diagnostic Information

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® Select either “OFF” or “ON” for the demo mode. Se ngs Engine Speed Variable 100% Display Brightness Demo Mode ½ Spool Gun Calibration Diagnostic Information Push for Settings the lower left corner. DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION The diagnostic screen lists information about part numbers and software installed in the machine.

  • Page 47: Spool Gun Calibration

    RANGER AIR 260MPX OPERATION ® SPOOL GUN CALIBRATION Spool gun calibration should be run when a new spool gun is attached to the Ranger. The calibration helps to compensate for differences between guns and will make the wire feed speed readings more accurate.

  • Page 48: Accessories

    RANGER AIR 260MPX ACCESSORIES ® ACCESSORIES Accessories: Wire Feeders: K586-1 Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator and Hose Kit K2999-1 Activ8 K3679-1 Spark arrestor K2613-XX LN-25 PRO across-the-arc models K802N Power Plug Kit K4267-1 LN-25 PRO X K2149-1 Work Lead package (15 ft, 4/0) lug connector...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    RANGER AIR 260MPX MAINTENANCE ® MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AIR FILTER CHANGE WARNING WARNING troubleshooting work. could result. • Turn the engine off before working inside the machine or servicing the engine. • Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result from contaminants such as dust •...

  • Page 50: Spark Plug Servcing

    RANGER AIR 260MPX MAINTENANCE ® SPARK PLUG SERVICING BATTERY MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING GASES FROM BATTERY can explode. hot during operation and remains hot for a while after battery. while it is hot. To prevent EXPLOSION when: • The spark plug must be securely tightened. An improperly tightened spark plug can become very hot •...

  • Page 51: Spark Arrestor Servicing

    AIR COMPRESSOR SERVICING Run is loaded long enough for the oil cooler thermostat to open (about 170°F+ at the oil temp reading). Air compressor parts are available from Lincoln Electric and Vanair. Ensure compressor is fully blown down before adding additional Warranty questions for the air compressor may be directed to oil to center of the sight glass.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    How to Use Troubleshooting Guide DANGER WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to • DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICALLY LIVE PARTS SUCH the technician and machine operator and will AS OUTPUT TERMINALS OR INTERNAL WIRING.
  • Page 53 RANGER AIR 260MPX TROUBLESHOOTING ® Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION AUXILIARY OUTPUT No 120 VAC output, 240 VAC 1. Check that the 20 Amp circuit breaker did not present trip.
  • Page 54 RANGER AIR 260MPX TROUBLESHOOTING ® PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Engine will not go to low idle 1. Idler switch is in the RUN position. 2. Break in lead 239. If all recommended possible areas of 3. Faulty pc board.
  • Page 55 RANGER AIR 260MPX TROUBLESHOOTING ® PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Air pressure stops intermittently 1. Clutch not engaging. 1. Check clutch relay. Turn the machine off by placing the OFF/RUN/START switch in the OFF position. Allow at least 1 minute for air pressure to dissipate.
  • Page 56 RANGER AIR 260MPX TROUBLESHOOTING ® PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION 4. Faulty inlet or proportional valve. 7. Compressor inlet valve: With the machine turned off, and having been verified that all pressure is relieved from the compressor system, remove...
  • Page 57 RANGER AIR 260MPX TROUBLESHOOTING ® PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION 4. If the engine rpm is dropping, verify the engine 5. One of the coils is leaking in it's is functioning properly. closed state - to diagnose, energize the N.O.
  • Page 58 RANGER AIR 260MPX TROUBLESHOOTING ® PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION 6. Debris blocking internal orifice, reducing N.C. proportional valve output. An attempt to clean/dislodge by energizing N.O blowdown coil (smaller coil) with 12V, and energize N.C. proportional valve coil with...
  • Page 59 RANGER AIR 260MPX TROUBLESHOOTING ® PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION WELDING No weld output 1. Verify the weld output is ON. A green icon with “Output ON” appears in the upper right corner of screen whenever weld output is ON.
  • Page 60 RANGER AIR 260MPX WIRING DIAGRAM ® GFCI...
  • Page 61 RANGER AIR 260MPX DIMENSION PRINT ®...
  • Page 62 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 AVISO DE bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 63 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. WARNING remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o AVISO DE...
  • Page 64 Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the definition of specifications, and the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

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