Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric Dual Maverick 450
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Operator’s Manual Dual Maverick ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: 12723 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: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) Mon. thru Fri. Save for future reference After hours? Use “Ask the Experts”...
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THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
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W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
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SAFETY 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”...
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SAFETY 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.
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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.
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ...........................SECTION A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................A-1 VRD (VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE) .......................A-2 LOCATION AND VENTILATION ........................A-3 STORING ............................A-3 STACKING ............................A-3 ANGLE OF OPERATION ..........................A-3 LIFTING ............................A-3 HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION ........................A-4 HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION ......................A-4 TOWING ............................A-4 VEHICLE MOUNTING ..........................A-4 PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE......................A-4 ............................A-4 FUEL - USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY .......................A-5...
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TROUBLESHOOTING ........................SECTION E DIAGRAMS ..........................SECTION G PARTS LIST....................PARTS.LINCOLNELECTRIC.COM CONTENT/DETAILS MAY BE CHANGED OR UPDATED WITHOUT NOTICE. FOR MOST CURRENT INSTRUCTION MANUALS, GO TO PARTS.LINCOLNELECTRIC.COM.
DUAL MAVERICK ® INSTALLATION The machine is shipped with the VRD switch in the “OFF” position. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To turn it "ON" or "OFF": Only qualified personnel should install, use, or service this equipment. 1. Switch the High Idle/Run - Stop switch to the Stop position. 2.
DUAL MAVERICK ® INSTALLATION LOCATION AND VENTILATION STORING The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted flow of 1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not in use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where it can’t be clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid restricting the accidentally damaged from construction activities, moving cooling air outlets.
DUAL MAVERICK ® INSTALLATION HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION VEHICLE MOUNTING The naturally aspirated engine will run correctly up to an attitude WARNING of 600 m (2000 ft.) If the engine is to operate at an attitude above this, an increase in smoke may be seen. This is normal for a Improperly mounted concentrated loads may cause naturally aspirated engine.
DUAL MAVERICK ® INSTALLATION FUEL - USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN: Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The a) Installing new battery. capacity of the fuel tank is approximately 20 gallons b) Using a booster. (75.7 liters).
DUAL MAVERICK ® INSTALLATION CASE FRONT CONTROLS DOWNHILL PIPE and CC-STICK modes if a remote control is connected to the 6-Pin or 14 Pin Connectors, the output is 1. LCD SCREEN, IP67 RATED OPERATOR A - The LCD screen controlled by the remote and the output control on the displays information about welding mode, output voltage or machine is used to set the maximum current range for the current, engine status and machine settings.
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DUAL MAVERICK ® INSTALLATION 7. 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER - Auxiliary output breaker protects the 220V, single phase receptacle. 8. 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER - Auxiliary output breaker protects the 220V, single phase receptacle. 9. 25 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER - Auxiliary output breaker protects the 380V, three phase receptacle.
DUAL MAVERICK ® INSTALLATION WELDING TERMINALS WELDING OUTPUT CABLES From the main screen select MIG / FCAW / TIG welding. Press With the engine off, connect the electrode and work cables to the knob to select screen that shows Weld Output Override. (Figure terminals provided.
DUAL MAVERICK ® INSTALLATION CABLE INDUCTANCE AND ITS EFFECTS ON REMOTE CONTROL WELDING The Dual Maverick ® 450 is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin Excessive cable inductance will cause the welding performance to connector. The 6-pin connector is for connecting the K857 or degrade.
FLEX FEED 84, LN-25 PRO DUAL POWER TO THE ® DUAL MAVERICK Note: The Dual Maverick 450 can operate two different wire feeders at the same time. • Shut the welder off. • Set the “WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER” switch to either “+” or “-”...
DUAL MAVERICK ® INSTALLATION CONNECTION OF ACROSS THE ARC WIRE FEEDERS TO THE DUAL MAVERICK ® These connections instructions apply to both the LN-25 Pro and Activ8 models. The feeders have an internal contactor and the electrode is not energized until the gun trigger is closed. When the gun trigger is closed the wire will begin to feed and the welding process is started.
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DO NOT USE THESE DEVICES WITH THIS PRODUCT. The Lincoln Electric Company is not responsible for any damage to electrical components improperly connected to this product. A-12...
DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION OPERATION FOR AUXILIARY POWER: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired Read and understand this entire section before operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding control settings providing no welding current is being drawn. operating your Dual Maverick ®...
3/8”(10mm) in diameter. The Dual Maverick ® 450 is not recommended for pipe thawing. BREAK-IN PERIOD Lincoln Electric selects high quality, heavy-duty industrial engines GENERATOR for the portable welding machines we offer. While it is normal to ® The Dual Maverick...
1. Open the engine service compartment door and check that TABLE B.2 the fuel shutoff valve on the fuel filter separator located on TYPICAL DUAL MAVERICK 450 FUEL CONSUMPTION the liftbale is in the open position. 2. Check for proper oil level and coolant level. Close engine...
DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION WELDER OPERATION DOWNHILL PIPE Welding DUTY CYCLE This slope controlled mode is intended for "out-of-position" and "down hill" pipe welding where the operator would like to control Duty Cycle is the percentage of time the load is being applied in a the current level by changing the arc length.
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION with an Amptrol or Arc Start Switch: • Set the MODE to the TOUCH START TIG setting. TIG Welding • Set the "IDLER" Switch to the "AUTO/IDLE/RUN" position. The TOUCH START TIG is for DC TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding. •...
DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION AUXILIARY POWER OPERATION SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND AUXILIARY POWER LOADS Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding It must be noted that the specified auxiliary power ratings are with control settings, if no welding current is being drawn.
5. SELECTOR KNOB - rotate adjusts values, push confirms the selected value or choice Note: When Dual Maverick 450 is first started, it will return to the screen that was shown when the machine was turned off. HOME SCREEN Pressing the Home button displays the home menu.
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION STICK WELDING Stick Manual entry operates like a traditional welding machine. Simply Welding set the desired preset amperage or voltage and begin to weld. The “Preset” screen appears when welding is not active. It shows the amount of fuel on the left hand side; the weld mode in the lower left hand corner;...
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION Stick Options All weld modes support using a remote control like K857-1. Plug the remote into the 6 pin connector on the front of the machine. Remote Press the remote button on the display to toggle between control at the Control Force Range...
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION MIG/FCAW WELDING Manual entry operates like a traditional welding machine. Simply MIG/FCAW-GS Welding set the desired preset amperage or voltage and begin to weld. The “Preset” screen appears when welding is not active. It shows the amount of fuel on the left hand side; the weld mode in the lower left hand corner;...
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION Wire Diameter Wire Diameter 0.025” / 0.6mm Wire Feed 0.030” / 0.8mm Select Maximum WFS Speed Expected 0.035” / 0.9mm Wire 0.040” / 1.0mm Diameter Press knob 0.045” / 1.2mm for weld page 0.052” / 1.4mm Press knob to select Note: Select the maximum wire feed speed (WFS) that will be used during the welding session to ensure power...
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION SET-UP The set-up allows for customization of the Maverick. Options Set-up available in the Set-up menu are: • AUTO-START: NO LOAD PERIOD • TAP START ACTIVE PERIOD Press knob to select • AUTO-START: ON/OFF • PIN •...
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION Auto-Start: No Load Period Display Brightness Display Brightness Auto-Start: No Load Period Brightness: 100 Period (10-120 min): 120 Press knob to select Press knob to select Autostart time Restore Factory Settings Tap Start Active Period Tap Start Active Period Factory Reset Period (15-120 min): 30 Press knob for 5 sec to confirm...
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION DO NOT FORGET THE PIN! The PIN may only be reset by a Lincoln Authorized Service Shop. Rotate the knob to adjust the value of the PIN. Press the knob to advance to the next number. Press the BACK button to go the the previous number.
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION Variable Speed Setup Diagnostic Info Diagnostic Information Variable Speed On/Off Engine Part #: Perkins 403D-11Tap Feature: ON Weld PCB HW: G9022-1 Weld PCB SW: A-17 Machine K#: K4833-1 Code #: 12723 Display #: CR9060 Press knob Press knob ECG Fault to select...
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DUAL MAVERICK ® OPERATION MACHINE SELECT Display Brightness Diagnostic Information New PCB Calibration Variable Speed On/Off Restore Factory SettingsMachine Machine Select Press knob to select Enter the correct K# and Code # for the welder the PCB is being installed on. K# and Code # can be found above the top name plate(“Machine Information Above”).
DUAL MAVERICK ® MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE TABLE D.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING • Have qualified personnel do all maintenance and troubleshooting work. • Turn the engine off before working inside the machine or servicing the engine. • Remove guards only when necessary to perform maintenance and replace them when the maintenance requiring their removal is complete.
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DUAL MAVERICK ® 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.
DUAL MAVERICK ® MAINTENANCE NAMEPLATES / WARNING DECALS MAINTENANCE FUEL FILTERS Whenever routine maintenance is performed on this machine - or at least yearly - inspect all nameplates and labels for legibility. Replace those which are no longer clear. Refer to the parts list for WARNING the replacement item number.
DUAL MAVERICK ® MAINTENANCE BATTERY HANDLING PREVENTING BATTERY DISCHARGE Turn the RUN/STOP switch to stop when engine is not running. WARNING GASES FROM BATTERY can explode. PREVENTING BATTERY BUCKLING Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away from Tighten nuts on battery clamp until snug. battery.
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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.
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DUAL MAVERICK ® TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION AUXILIARY OUTPUT No auxiliary power 1. Check that the circuit breakers did not trip. If all recommended possible areas of 2.
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DUAL MAVERICK ® TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION WELDING No weld output 1. Verify the weld output is ON. A green icon with “Output ON” appears in the upper right corner of screen whenever weld output is ON. 2.
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DUAL MAVERICK ® TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE FAULT FLASH CODES ON ECG FLASH CODE WILL ENGINE NUMBER FAULT SHUTDOWN? CORRECTIVE ACTION Unit not calibrated ECM requires calibration Excessive engine speed Check over-speed parameter setting Check electrical interference Check wiring and connectors Check ECM ground connections Check actuator connections and fitment Engine speed unusually Check parameter settings...
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WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
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WARNING 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. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
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