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IM10064-B
| Issue D ate Oct/14
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580
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
11657, 11965, 12363
Equipped with VRD (VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE)
See Installation and Operation sections for an explanation.
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual VANTAGE ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: 11657, 11965, 12363 Equipped with VRD (VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE) See Installation and Operation sections for an explanation. 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:...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KeeP your head out oF the Fumes. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. DON’T get too close to the arc. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Material Safety Please examine Carton and equiPment For Data Sheet (MSDS) and the warning damage immediately...
  • Page 3 American Welding Society, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or ELECTRIC AND CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 BE DANGEROUS St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE 2.a.

  • Page 4: Electric Shock Can Kill

    S FETY 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 S FETY 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 Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our posses- sion at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such infor- mation or advice.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Machine Grounding ......................A-5 Welding Terminals........................A-5 Welding Output Cables ......................A-5 Cable Installation........................A-5 Auxiliary Power Receptacles and Plugs................A-6 Standby Power Connections ....................A-6 Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders..............A-7, A-8 ________________________________________________________________________________ Safety Precautions ......................B-1 Operation.........................Section B General Description......................B-1 For Auxiliary Power ......................B-1 Engine Operation........................B-1 Add Fuel ..........................B-1...
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions ....................D-1 Maintenance......................Section D Routine Maintenance ....................D-1 Engine Service Items.....................D-1 Engine Oil Change..................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 Fuel Filter ......................D-5 Engine Adjustment ..................D-5...

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - VANTAGE® 580 (K2963-1) INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting Capacities cu. in. (ltrs.) System 4 cylinder 135.6(2.2) 12VDC Battery & Fuel: 20 gal. 43 HP High Idle 1850 starter (75.7 L) PERKINS 1850 RPM Bore x Stroke inch (mm) (Group 34;...

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    INSTALLATION With the VRD switch in the “On” position, the VRD lights SAFETY PRECAUTIONS are enabled. WARNING FIGURE A.1 Do not attempt to use this equipment until you (VRD)-VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s SWITCH IS LOCATED IN THIS AREA. manual supplied with your welder.

  • Page 13: High Altitude Operation

    INSTALLATION 1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equipment and likely additional attachments. WARNING 2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of the welding equipment so there will be no undue stress to the framework. • Lift only with equipment of ade- 3.

  • Page 14: Fuel

    INSTALLATION The standard muffler included with this welder does not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local FUEL regulations, a suitable spark arrester, such as the USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY- K903-1 must be installed and properly maintained. Low Sulphur fuel or ultra low sulphur fuel in USA and CANADA only.

  • Page 15: Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION With the engine off connect the electrode and work WELDING OUTPUT CABLES ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS cables to the output studs. The welding process dic- tates the polarity of the electrode cable. These con- Because this portable engine driven welder creates its MACHINE GROUNDING nections should be checked periodically and tightened own power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to...

  • Page 16: Standby Power Connections

    INSTALLATION 2. Take necessary steps to assure load is limited to the capacity of the VANTAGE® 580 by installing a AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES 32 amp, 415 VAC three pole circuit breaker. The auxiliary power capacity of the VANTAGE® 580 is Loading above the rated output will reduce output 20kVA of 60Hz three phase power protected by an voltage below the allowable -10% of rated voltage...

  • Page 17: Connection Of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders

    INSTALLATION 4. Control Cable Model: CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRIC • Connect Control Cable between Engine Welder WIRE FEEDERS and Feeder. • Set the "WELD TERMINALS" switch to Connection of LN-7 or LN-8 to the VANTAGE® 580 "REMOTELY CONTROLLED" 1. Shut the welder off.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Spool Gun (K487-25) and Cobramatic to VAN- WARNING TAGE® 580 Connection of the LN-25 to the VANTAGE® 580 • Shut the welder off. • Connect per instructions on the appropriate connec- Shut off welder before making any electrical con- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tion diagram in Section F.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION • Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full mark. Do not overfill. Close engine door. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if nec- essary). WARNING • See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific oil and coolant recommendations.

  • Page 20: Welding Controls

    OPERATION FIGURE B.1 1 1 1 1 When in the TOUCH START TIG mode and when The OUTPUT dial is WELDING CONTROLS (Figure B.1) an Amptrol is connected to the 6-Pin Connector, the used to preset the output voltage or current as dis- 1.
  • Page 21 OPERATION - The ARC CONTROL dial is active in the CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, and Matches the polarity of the wire feeder voltmeter to the 4. ARC CONTROL 11. WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER SWITCH: has different functions in these modes. This control is not polarity of the electrode.

  • Page 22: Engine Controls

    OPERATION Displays the total time that the ENGINE CONTROLS: engine has been running. This meter is useful for scheduling 19. ENGINE HOUR METER- prescribed maintenance. -RUN position energizes the engine prior to starting. STOP posi- 13. RUN/STOP SWITCH tion stops the engine. The oil pressure interlock switch prevents For protection of Battery Charging battery drain if the switch is left in the RUN position and the engine is not operating.

  • Page 23: Constant Current (Stick) Welding

    OPERATION The ARC CONTROL dial sets the short circuit current NOTE: If the unit fails to start turn Run/Stop switch (arc-force) during stick welding to adjust for a soft or to off and repeat step 3 through step 7 after crisp arc.

  • Page 24: Tig Welding

    OPERATION When in the TOUCH START TIG mode and when a The ARC CONTROL dial sets the short circuit current Amptrol is connected to the 6-Pin connector the OUT- (arc-force) during stick welding to adjust for a soft or PUT CONTROL dial is used to set the maximum cur- more forceful digging arc (crisp).

  • Page 25: Wire Welding-Cv

    OPERATION This will keep the "Solid State" contactor open and provide a Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust output "cold" electrode until the Amptrol or Arc Start Switch is pressed. current to the desired level for the gouging electrode being used according to the ratings in the following When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT CONTROL on the Table B.4.

  • Page 26: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Secures the K2642-1 Polarity/Multi-Process Switch to FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS / DOCKING KIT the engine-driven welder roof. Release latch permits ACCESSORIES removal of K2642-1 Polarity/Multi-Process Switch. Made from stainless steel for rust-free operation. For all Lincoln Chopper Technology® engine-driven For heavy-duty road, off-road, plant and yard use. MEDIUM WELDER TRAILER welders.
  • Page 27 ACCESSORIES Provides 25 ft. (7.6 m) of remote current control for HAND AMPTROL® TIG welding. (6-pin plug connection). Velcro straps For Lincoln engine power sources with 14-pin MS- INPUT CABLE (for SG CONTROL MODULE) secure torch. type connection, separate 115V NEMA receptacles Order K963-3 (one size fits all Pro-Torch®...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read the Safety Precautions in the front of this manual and in the Engine Owner’s Manual before WARNING working on this machine. • Have qualified personnel do all maintenance Keep all equipment safety guards, covers, and and troubleshooting work. devices in position and in good repair.

  • Page 29: Engine Oil Change

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL CHANGE OIL FILTER CHANGE Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure • Drain the oil. rapid and complete draining. It is recommended that each time the oil is changed the oil filter be changed as •...
  • Page 30 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 service cover.

  • Page 31: Cooling System

    MAINTENANCE Diesel Fuel Only - Low Sulphur Fuel or Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel in U.S.A. and FUEL: COOLING SYSTEM CANADA only. WARNING At the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to min- HOT COOLANT can burn skin. imize moisture condensation and dirt contamination in the fuel line.

  • Page 32: Fuel Filter

    MAINTENANCE Keep the battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth CLEANING THE BATTERY FUEL FILTER 1. Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for water when dirty. If the terminals appear corroded, discon- accumulation or sediment. nect the battery cables and wash the terminals with an ammonia solution or a solution of 1/4 pound (0.1113 2.

  • Page 33: Welder / Generator Maintenance

    If the light or other product remains "ON" when the • Service and Repair should only be performed by "Test" button is pushed, the GFCI module is not work- Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. ing properly or has been incorrectly installed (miswired). Unauthorized repairs performed on this equip-...

  • Page 34: 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. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Major Physical or Electrical Damage is Evident. 1. Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility. Engine will not "crank". 1. Battery is low, Charge Battery. 2.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Engine shuts down while under a 1. High radiator coolant tempera- load. ture. Reduce load if it is exceed- ing machine rating. Add coolant to system if low.
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Engine will not go to high idle when 1. Auxiliary power load is less than using auxiliary power. 100 watts. Idler may not respond with less than a 100 watt load.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION No welding power output. 1. Poor work lead connection to work. Make sure work clamp is tightly connected to clean base metal. 2. "Weld Terminals" switch in wrong position.
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION The welding arc is “cold.” The weld- 1. Make sure the MODE selector ing arc is not stable or is not satis- switch is in the correct position for factory.
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  • Page 51 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 52 Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or WARNING Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. 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 53 Need Help? Lincoln Electric “Rapid Response” Service! Call 1.888.935.3877 to talk to a Service Representative Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) Mon. thru Fri. After hours? Use “Ask the Experts” at lincolnelectric.com A Lincoln Service Representative will contact you no later than the following business day.

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