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LIFTING If lifting the is required, use two straps, each rated for 500 pounds or more. Do not attempt to lift the with accessories attached to it. STRAPS Insulate yourself from the work and ground. WARNING VRTEX...
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HARDWARE SPECIFICS: VR GMAW/FCAW GUN VR GMAW/FCAW GUN CAUTION Store gun as shown below to avoid damage. VR GMAW/FCAW GUN (Properly Stored) VR SMAW DEVICE OPERATION CAUTION Do not try to strike the arc with excessive force, as the arc start is distance based. Excessive force may result in damage to the VR SMAW device.
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HEAD GEAR FORE / AFT ADJUSTMENT CROWN ADJUSTMENT RATCHET KNOB TILT ADJUSTMENT PIN HOLES FOR ADJUSTMENT VRTEX...
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Abbreviation Coupon thickness Gas flow rate Wire feed speed Weldometer - Base metal Weldometer - G as Weldometer - Consumables lbs Imperial Detail Abbreviation inches cubic feet per hour LPM inches per m inu te pounds cubic feet pounds VRTEX Metr ic Detail millimeters...
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Thickness Thickness Axial Position Short Arc (in) (mm) Spr ay Flat 3F UP 3F DOWN 2" XXS 6" Sch 40 2" XXS 6" Sch 40 2" XXS 6" Sch 40 VRTEX GMAW SMAW Pulse E7 018 E6 010 FCAW Self Shielded Shielded...
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Stringer Pa rameter GMAW or SMAW FC AW Position CTW D Arc Length Wor k Angle Travel Angle Travel Spee d Dime Spacing Whip Time Puddle Tim e Width of Weave Weave Timing Weave Sp acing Whip GMAW or SMAW FC AW 6010 Only VRTEX...
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MONITOR GREEN LED 12 VDC SUPPLY GREEN LED 5 VDC 5 VDC SUPPLY TERMINAL STRIP SWITCH 115/240 VAC 50/60 HERTZ COMPUTER ASSEMBLY SINGLE PHASE INPUT INTERLOCK RELAY INTERFACE 5 VDC USB SIGNAL AUDIO 1 INTERFACE AUDIO MODULE RECEPTACLE DIGITAL (USB) DISPLAY PC BOARD VRTEX 360 THEORY OF OPERATION...
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MONITOR 12 VDC GREEN LED 12 VDC SUPPLY GREEN LED 5 VDC 5 VDC SUPPLY TERMINAL STRIP SWITCH 115/240 VAC 50/60 HERTZ COMPUTER ASSEMBLY SINGLE PHASE INPUT INTERLOCK RELAY INTERFACE 5 VDC USB MODULE DIGITAL SIGNAL AUDIO 1 INTERFACE AUDIO MODULE RECEPTACLE DIGITAL...
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MONITOR 12 VDC GREEN LED 12 VDC SUPPLY GREEN LED 5 VDC 5 VDC SUPPLY TERMINAL STRIP SWITCH 115/240 VAC 50/60 HERTZ COMPUTER ASSEMBLY SINGLE PHASE INPUT INTERLOCK RELAY INTERFACE 5 VDC USB MODULE DIGITAL SIGNAL AUDIO 1 INTERFACE AUDIO MODULE RECEPTACLE DIGITAL...
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MONITOR 12 VDC GREEN LED 12 VDC SUPPLY GREEN LED 5 VDC 5 VDC SUPPLY TERMINAL STRIP SWITCH 115/240 VAC 50/60 HERTZ COMPUTER ASSEMBLY SINGLE PHASE INPUT INTERLOCK RELAY INTERFACE 5 VDC USB MODULE DIGITAL SIGNAL AUDIO 1 INTERFACE AUDIO MODULE RECEPTACLE DIGITAL...
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MONITOR 12 VDC GREEN LED 12 VDC SUPPLY GREEN LED 5 VDC 5 VDC SUPPLY TERMINAL STRIP SWITCH 115/240 VAC 50/60 HERTZ COMPUTER ASSEMBLY SINGLE PHASE INPUT INTERLOCK RELAY INTERFACE 5 VDC USB MODULE DIGITAL SIGNAL AUDIO 1 INTERFACE AUDIO MODULE RECEPTACLE DIGITAL...
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If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3878. POSSIBLE AREAS OF...
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71 72 + + - + + - + + - + + - 5VDC/5A 5VDC/5A 15VDC/3.4A 15VDC/3.4A DC ON DC ON DC ON DC ON DPP25-5 DPP25-5 DPP50-15 DPP50-15 Ground 102B (Green) (White) VRTEX 103C (Pink/Red)
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71 72 + + - + + - + + - + + - 5VDC/5A 5VDC/5A 15VDC/3.4A 15VDC/3.4A DC ON DC ON DC ON DC ON DPP25-5 DPP25-5 DPP50-15 DPP50-15 Ground 102B (White) (Green) VRTEX 103C (Pink/Red)
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VRTEX 360 MACHINE SCHEMATIC NON-CE ONLY MONITOR INPUT VOLTAGE 204A M22219-3 NEUTRAL RANGE 200A 115VAC-230VAC GROUND EMC FILTER 50/60 Hz VGA IN INPUT (CE MACHINES ONLY) SINGLE PHASE CONNECTOR 200A 204A VGA2 VGA1 204A NEUTRAL VGA OUT 1 VGA SPLITTER VGA IN GND4 S28157-33...
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This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual.
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Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result in danger to the Machine Operator or Technician.