Table Of Contents - Red-D-Arc ZR-8 Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................i-iv
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION ...........................................................................vii
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................7
DESIGN FEATURES .................................................................................................7
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................8-10
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT..........................................................................................11
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT...............................................................................12
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................13
Safety Precautions..............................................................................................13
Machine Grounding ......................................................................................13
Spark Arrester ..............................................................................................13
Trailers.......................................................................................................13-14
Pre-Operation Service ........................................................................................14
Oil .................................................................................................................14
Fuel ..............................................................................................................14
Battery Connection.......................................................................................14
Welding Output Cables.......................................................................................14
Angle of Operation..............................................................................................15
High Altitude Operation.......................................................................................15
Muffler Relocation...............................................................................................15
Location / Ventilation ..........................................................................................15
Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders......................................................15
Connection of the LN-25 to the ZR-8 ...........................................................15
Connection of the LN-7 to the ZR-8 .............................................................16
High Frequency Generator for TIG Welding Applications...................................16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................16
Additional Safety Precautions.............................................................................16
Welder Operation................................................................................................16
Welder Output ..............................................................................................16
ZR-8 Typical Fuel Consumption...................................................................16
Welder Controls - Function and Operation...................................................17
Start/Shutdown Instructions .........................................................................17
Break-in Period.............................................................................................18
Welding Process.................................................................................................18
Stick (Constant Current) Welding.................................................................18
TIG (Constant Current) Welding...................................................................18
Wire Feed Welding Processes (Constant Voltage) ......................................19
Summary of Welding Process ......................................................................19
Auxiliary Power ...................................................................................................20
Electrical Device use with the ZR-8............................................................. 21
Auxiliary Power While Welding.....................................................................22
Standby Power Connection..........................................................................22
Connecting ZR-8 to Premises Wiring .................................................................23
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................24
Safety Precautions..............................................................................................24
Routine Maintenance..........................................................................................24
Engine Adjustments............................................................................................24
Slip Rings............................................................................................................25
Battery ................................................................................................................25
Hardware ............................................................................................................25
Engine Maintenance Parts..................................................................................25
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................26-27
Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................28,29
Connection Diagrams .........................................................................................30
Dimension Print ..................................................................................................31
PARTS PAGES .................................................................................................P229 Series
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