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VANTAGE 400 (CE)
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However,
your overall safety can be
increased by proper installation ...
and thoughtful operation on your
part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPER-
ATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIP-
MENT WITHOUT READING
THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFE-
TY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
Equipped with VRD (VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE)
See Installation and Operation sections for an explanation.
• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •
Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com
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11296, 11297, 11463, 11464
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
• World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •
Copyright © Lincoln Global Inc.
IM889-A
March, 2010

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  • Page 1 RETURN TO MAIN MENU IM889-A VANTAGE 400 (CE) ® March, 2010 11296, 11297, 11463, 11464 For use with machines having Code Numbers: Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ...

  • Page 2: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
  • Page 3 SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot”...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WELDING and CUTTING CYLINDER may explode SPARKS can if damaged. cause fire or explosion. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. containing the correct shielding gas for the If this is not possible, cover them to prevent process used and properly operating the welding sparks from starting a fire.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7.
  • Page 6 (89/336/EEC). 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-6 Welding Terminals ......................A-6 Welding Output Cables ....................A-6 Cable Installation......................A-6 Auxiliary Power Receptacles and Plugs ................A-7 Standby Power Connections ....................A-7 Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders..............A-7,A-8 ________________________________________________________________________________ Operation.........................Section B Safety Precautions ......................B-1 General Description......................B-1 For Auxiliary Power ......................B-1 Engine Operation........................B-1...
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance......................Section D Safety Precautions ....................D-1 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 400 (CE) (K2502-1, -2, -3, -4) INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting Capacities Code No. cu. in. (ltrs.) System Perkins 404C-22 4 cylinder 135.6(2.2) 12VDC Battery K2502-1, -2 27.6 HP High Idle 1565 &...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBERS K2502-1, -3 (UK) K2502-2, -4 (EUROPE) Receptacles 400V (3 Ph) x 1 400V (3 Ph) x 1 230V (1 Ph) x 1 230V (1 Ph) x 2 14 Pin Connector 115V x 1 14 Pin Connector 6 Pin Connector 6 Pin Connector Residual Current Device (RCD)

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FIGURE A.1 WARNING (VRD)-VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE SWITCH IS LOCATED IN THIS AREA. 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 14: High Altitude Operation

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

  • Page 15: Oil

    INSTALLATION MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE The VANTAGE 400 (CE) is shipped with the engine crankcase filled Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that meets classification CG-4 or with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in the CH-4 for diesel engines.

  • Page 16: Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION WELDING OUTPUT CABLES ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS With the engine off connect the electrode and work cables to the output studs. The welding process dic- MACHINE GROUNDING tates the polarity of the electrode cable. These con- Because this portable engine driven nections should be checked periodically and tightened welder creates its own power, it is not necessary to with a 3/4"...

  • Page 17: Standby Power Connections

    INSTALLATION CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRIC AUXILIARY POWER WIRE FEEDERS The auxiliary power capacity is 14,000 watts Peak, Connection of LN-15 to the VANTAGE 400 (CE) 13,200 Watts Continuous of 50 Hz, three phase power. The auxiliary power capacity rating in watts is 1.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION WARNING Connection of the LN-25 to the VANTAGE 400 (CE) Shut off welder before making any electrical con- nections. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The LN-25 with or without an internal contactor may be used with the VANTAGE 400 (CE). See the appropriate connection diagram in Section F. NOTE: The LN-25 (K431) Remote Control Module and (K432) Remote Cable are not recommended for use with the VANTAGE 400 (CE).

  • Page 19: Operation

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

  • Page 20: Welding Controls

    OPERATION FIGURE B.1 When in the TOUCH START TIG mode and when an Amptrol is WELDING CONTROLS (Figure B.1) connected to the 6-Pin Connector, the OUTPUT dial is used to set the maximum current range of the CURRENT CONTROL of 1.
  • Page 21 OPERATION 4. ARC CONTROL - The ARC CONTROL dial is active in 11. VRD (Voltage Reduction Device) INDICATOR the CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, and LIGHTS- On the front panel of the VANTAGE 400 (CE) has different functions in these modes. This control is not are two indicator lights.

  • Page 22: Engine Controls

    OPERATION ENGINE CONTROLS: 18. ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT- A warning indi- cator light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over 12. RUN/STOP SWITCH - RUN position energizes the Temperature.The light is off when the systems are func- engine prior to starting. STOP position stops the tioning properly.

  • 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 OUTPUT CONTROL dial adjusts the full output Amptrol is connected to the 6-Pin connector the OUT- range for pipe welding. PUT CONTROL dial is used to set the maximum cur- rent range of the current control of the Amptrol.

  • Page 25: Wire Welding-Cv

    OPERATION This will keep the "Solid State" contactor open and provide a ARC GOUGING "cold" electrode until the Amptrol or Arc Start Switch is pressed. The VANTAGE 400 (CE) can be used for arc gouging. For opti- mal performance, set the MODE switch to ARC GOUGING. When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT CONTROL on the VANTAGE 400 (CE) is used to set the maximum range of the Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust output current to...

  • Page 26: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS / KP1696-1 Drive Roll Kit- Includes: 2 V groove drive rolls and inner wire guide for Steel Wires. (Used on ACCESSORIES LN-25 Pro) K903-1 SPARK ARRESTOR - Includes a heavy gage steel, K449 LN-25 - Includes internal contactor for across the arc approved spark arrestor, clamp and adapter for mounting to operation (no control cable).

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29 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 30: Cooling System

    MAINTENANCE FUEL COOLING SYSTEM DIESEL FUEL ONLY-Low sulphur fuel or ultra WARNING low sulphur fuel in U.S.A. and Canada. HOT COOLANT can burn skin. At the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to min- imize moisture condensation and dirt contamination in •...

  • Page 31: Fuel Filter

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE BATTERY FUEL FILTER Keep the battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth 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 32: Welder / Generator Maintenance

    WARNING • Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equip- ment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Major Physical or Electrical Damage 1. Contact your local Lincoln is Evident. Authorized Field Service Facility. Engine will not "crank". 1. Battery is low, Charge Battery. 2.
  • Page 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 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.
  • Page 39 DIAGRAMS ® VANTAGE 400 (CE)
  • Page 40 DIAGRAMS ® VANTAGE 400 (CE)
  • Page 41 DIAGRAMS ® VANTAGE 400 (CE)
  • Page 42 DIAGRAMS ® VANTAGE 400 (CE)
  • Page 43 WIRING DIAGRAM Enhanced Diagram ® VANTAGE 400 (CE)
  • Page 44 WIRING DIAGRAM ® VANTAGE 400 (CE)
  • Page 45 DIMENSION PRINT ® VANTAGE 400 (CE)
  • Page 46 NOTES ® VANTAGE 400 (CE)
  • Page 47 ● ● ● 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...
  • Page 48 ● ● ● 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- ●...
  • Page 49 • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com...

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