Arc Gouging; Auxiliary Power; Simultaneous Welding And Power Loads - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 Operator's Manual

VANTAGE 400
finely tuned using the ARC CONTROL. Turning the ARC CONTROL clock-
wise from –10 (soft) to +10 (crisp) changes the arc from soft and
washed-in to crisp and narrow. It acts as an inductance/pinch control.
The proper setting depends on the procedure and operator preference.
Start with the dial set at 0.
NOTE: In the CV-Mode with VRD "On", the OCV(Open Circuit Voltage) is
not reduced. For indicator light operation, see table B.1.
Weld
Amps
0
100
200
PLUS
300
400
500
Current Voltage Load
(Amps) Volts (Watts)
15 120 1800
20 120 2400
15 240 3600
20 240 4800
44 240 9500
TABLE B.5
VANTAGE 400 Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads
1 PHASE
WATTS AMPS
11,000 46
11,000 46
8,000 33
4700 20
1700 7
0 0
TABLE B.6
VANTAGE 400 (CE) Extension Cord Length Recommendations
(Use the shortest length extension cord possible sized per the following table.)
Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft. (m) for Conductor Size
14 AWG 12 AWG
30 (9) 40 (12)
30 (9)
60 (18) 75 (23)
60 (18)
Conductor size is based on maximum 2.0% voltage drop.

ARC GOUGING

The VANTAGE 400 can be used for arc gouging. For optimal perfor-
mance, set the MODE switch to ARC GOUGING.
Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust output current to the desired
level for the gouging electrode being used according to the ratings in
the following Table B.4.
Carbon Diameter
1/8"(3.2mm)
5/32"(4.0mm)
3/16"9(4.8mm)
1/4"(6.4mm)
5/16"(8.0mm)
The ARC CONTROL is not active in the ARC GOUGING Mode. The
ARC CONTROL is automatically set to maximum when the ARC
GOUGING mode is selected which provides the best ARC GOUG-
ING performance.
NOTE: With the VRD switch in the "ON" position there is no out-
put in the Arc Gouging Mode. For indicator light operation, see
Table B.1.

AUXILIARY POWER:

Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired
operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding
control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads
The auxiliary power ratings are with no welding load.
Simultaneous welding and power loads are specified in the fol-
lowing Table B.5.
3 PHASE
WATTS AMPS
17,000 41
15,400 37
13,000 31
OR
9400
3400
0
10 AWG 8 AWG
75 (23) 125
50 (15) 88
150 (46) 225
100 (30) 175
50 (15) 90
B-7
TABLE B.4
Current Range (DC, electrode
positive)
60-90 Amps
90-150 Amps
200-250 Amps
300-400 Amps
400-Max.Amps
BOTH 1 & 3 PHASE
WATTS
11,000
11,000
OR
8,000
4,700
23
1,700
8
0
0
6 AWG
(38) 175 (53) 300
(27) 138 (42) 225
(69) 350 (107) 600
(53) 275 (84) 450
(27) 150 (46) 225
OPERATION
AMPS
-
-
-
-
-
0
4 AWG
(91)
(69)
(183)
(137)
(69)