Welding Process; Stick (Constant Current) Welding; Tig (Constant Current) Welding; Wire Feed Welding Processes (Constant Voltage - Lincoln Electric RANGER 10,000 PLUS Operator's Manual

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WELDING PROCESS

For any electrodes the procedures should be kept within
the rating of the machine. For electrode information see
the appropriate Lincoln publication.

STICK (CONSTANT CURRENT) WELDING

Connect welding cables to the "TO WORK" and "ELEC-
TRODE" studs. Start the engine. Set the "Polarity" switch
to the desired polarity. The "RANGE" switch markings
indicate the maximum current for that range as well as
the typical electrode size for that range. The "OUTPUT"
Control provides fine adjustment of the welding current
within the select range. For maximum output within a
selected range set the "OUTPUT" Control at 10. For min-
imum output within a selected range set the "OUTPUT"
Control at 5. ("OUTPUT" Control settings below 5 may
reduce arc stability) For best overall welding perfor-
mance set the "RANGE" Switch to the lowest setting and
the OUTPUT" Control near the maximum to achieve the
desired welding current.
RANGE SETTING TYPICAL
ELECTRODE SIZE
90 MAX. 3/32
145 MAX. 1/8
210(DC)/225(AC) 5/32
MAX.
The RANGER 10,000 PLUS AND RANGER 10,000 can
be used with a broad range of AC and DC stick elec-
trodes. See "Welding Tips 1" included with the RANGER
10,000 PLUS AND RANGER 10,000 for electrodes with-
in the rating of this unit and recommended welding cur-
rents of each.

TIG (CONSTANT CURRENT) WELDING

The K930-[ ] TIG Module installed on a RANGER 10,000
PLUS AND RANGER 10,000 provides high frequency
and shielding gas control for AC and DC GTAW (TIG)
welding processes. Output control is from the Ranger
10,000 Plus & Ranger 10,000. The output control on the
TIG Module is not functional. After flow time is adjustable
from 0 to 55 seconds.
When using the RANGER 10,000 PLUS AND RANGER
10,000 for AC TIG welding of aluminum, the following
settings and electrodes are recommended:
SETTINGS FOR PURE TUNGSTEN
TUNGSTEN RANGE SWITCH
DIAMETER (in.) SETTINGS
1/8 90 or 145
3/32 90 or 145
1/16 90
OPERATION
CURRENT RANGE
40 TO 90 AMPS
70 TO 145 AMPS
120 TO 210(DC),
225(AC) AMPS
APPROXIMATE
CURRENT RANGE
80 - 150 Amps
45 - 130 Amps
40 - 80 Amps
RANGER 10,000 PLUS AND RANGER 10,000
SETTINGS FOR 1% THORIATED TUNGSTEN
TUNGSTEN RANGE SWITCH
DIAMETER (in.) SETTINGS
1/8 90, 145, or 210
3/32 90 or 145
1/16 90 or 145
The K930-[ ] TIG Module should be used with the RANGER
10,000 PLUS AND RANGER 10,000 on high idle to maintain
satisfactory operation. It can be used in the AUTO position
but the delay going to low idle after welding is ceased will be
increased if the AFTER FLOW CONTROL is set above 10
seconds.
NOTE: For AC TIG Welding, the maximum TIG welding output
currents on each range setting will be approximately 50%
higher than those marked on the nameplate. This is due to the
special nature of the AC TIG welding arc. Do not AC TIG weld
on the 225AC range setting. The output current may exceed
the rating of the Ranger 10,000 PLUS & RANGER 10,000.
WIRE FEED WELDING PROCESSES
(CONSTANT VOLTAGE)
The Innershield® electrode recommended for use with the
RANGER 10,000 PLUS AND RANGER 10,000 is NR
MP. The electrode sizes and welding ranges that can be used
with the RANGER 10,000 PLUS AND RANGER 10,000 are
shown in the following table:
Diameter Wire Speed
(in.) Range In./Min.
.035 80 - 110
.045 70 - 130
.068 40 - 90
The RANGER 10,000 PLUS AND RANGER 10,000 is recom-
mended for limited "MIG" welding (GMAW - gas metal arc
welding). The recommended electrodes are .030" and .035" L-
50 and L-56. They must be used with a blended shielding gas
such as C25 (75% Argon - 25% CO
that can be used with the RANGER 10,000 PLUS AND
RANGER 10,000 are shown in the following table:
Diameter Wire Speed
(in.) Range In./Min.
.030 75 - 300
.035 100 - 250

ARC GOUGING

The RANGER 10,000 PLUS AND RANGER 10,000 can be
used for limited arc gouging.
Set the Range switch to adjust output current to the desired
level for the gouging electrode being used according to the rat-
ings in the following table:
ELECTRODE SETTING CURRENT RANGE (DC, electrode positive)
1/8
5/32
3/16
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APPROXIMATE
CURRENT RANGE
80 - 225 Amps
50 - 180 Amps
45 - 120 Amps
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®
Approximate
Current Range
75A to 120A
120A to 170A
125A to 210A
). The welding ranges
2
Approximate
Current Range
50A to 130A
90A to 175A
30 - 60 Amps
90 - 150 Amps
150 - 250 Amps