Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric Air Vantage 600X
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Operator’s Manual Air Vantage 600X ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: 13060 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. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITION OF WELDING MODES..........................B-12 BASIC WELDING CONTROLS.............................B-12 WELDER OPERATION..............................B-13 SETTINGS WHEN USING THE K930-2 TIG MODULE....................B-14 CV-WIRE MODE................................B-15 ARC GOUGING MODE..............................B-15 ARCLINK MODE................................B-15 PULSE WELDING..............................B-16 CROSSLINC................................B-17 PARALLELING................................B-17 AUXILIARY POWER OPERATION..........................B-18 SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND AUXILIARY POWER LOADS..................B-18 TYPICAL FUEL CONSUMPTION..........................B-19 ACCESSORIES ..............................SECTION C CROSSLINC ACCESSORIES ............................C-1...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X ® GRAPHIC SYMBOLS The following graphics appear on the machine or in the manual. Warning or Caution Engine Downhill Pipe welding Instructions Remote Fumes and Gases Oil Pressure Arc Control Explosion Engine Temperature Pulse Arc Rays Engine Hours Voltmeter Polarity Moving Parts Fuel...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® GENERAL DESCRIPTION OUTPUT @ 104°F(40°C) - WELD ER AND GENERATOR Welding Mode Output Range The Air Vantage ® 600X is a diesel engine-driven welding power source. The machine uses a brush type alternating current CC-Stick 30-600 Amps generator for DC multi-purpose welding, and for 240 VAC single Downhill Pipe (CC)
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® INSTALLATION FIGURE A.1 ON / OFF VDR SWITCH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all operating and maintenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® STORING HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION 1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not in use. At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. For Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where it can’t be maximum rating, derate the welder output in accordance with the accidentally damaged from construction activities, moving guidelines in Table A.1 below for this engine model from the...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® READ the engine operation, compressor operation, and TOWING maintenance instructions supplied with this machine. Use a recommended trailer for use with this equipment for road, WARNING in-plant and yard towing by a vehicle . If the user adapts a non- Lincoln trailer, they must assume responsibility that the method of attachment and usage does not result in a safety hazard or •...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® SPARK ARRESTOR BATTERY CONNECTION Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or CAUTION diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arrestors when they are operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn skin and damage eyes.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® 240 VAC RECEPTACLES AND RCD COMPRESSOR SYSTEM The Air Vantage ® 600X has an integrated VMAC compressor The RCD (Residual Current Device) protects the two 240 VAC system installed on the machine. The compressor system is auxiliary power receptacles.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® CAUTION WELDING OUTPUT CABLES • Loose connections will cause the output terminals to With the engine off, route the electrode and work cables through overheat. The terminals may eventually melt. the strain relief bracket provided on the front of the base and connect to the terminals provided.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® CABLE INDUCTANCE AND ITS EFFECTS ON CONTROL CABLE CONNECTIONS WELDING General Guidelines Excessive cable inductance will cause the welding performance to Genuine Lincoln control cables should be used at all times (except degrade. There are several factors that contribute to the overall inductance of the cabling system including cable size and loop for the communication and power needs of the engine driven welder and Power Feed...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS WELDING TERMINALS The Air Vantage ® 600X is equipped with a 12-pin and a 14- The Air Vantage ® 600X is equipped with a toggle switch for pin connector. To enable remote control capabilities, the selecting "hot"...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® For electrode negative, connect the electrode cable “-” terminal of the welder and work cable to the “+” terminal of ACCESSORY CONNECTION DIAGRAMS the welder. Installation diagrams for common setups are included on the following pages. WARNING •...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® CROSSLINC SETUP CV FIGURE A.7 Item Desc. Machine Air Vantage ® 600X K4794-1 Feeder LN-25X w/TVT K4267-2 K126 PRO Innershield ® ® 350A FCAW-SS Welding K126-12 Gun 15 ft 1/16-5/64 Weld Power Cable - Lug to Work Lug (3/0, 600A, 60%) - 35 K1842-35...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X INSTALLATION ® DUAL ARC SETUP Item Desc. FIGURE A.9 Machine Air Vantage ® 600X K4794-1 Feeder LN-25X w/TVT K4267-2 K126 PRO Innershield ® ® 350A FCAW-SS Welding K126-12 Gun 15 ft 1/16-5/64 Weld Power Cable - Lug to Work Lug (3/0, 600A, 60%) - 35 K1842-35...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® OPERATION RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS WELDER - The Air Vantage 600X provides excellent constant ® SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) Read and understand this entire section welding. The Air Vantage 600X also provides excellent constant ®...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® CAUTION ADD FUEL WARNING It is extremely important to have the compressor system power switch in the “OFF” position when starting the engine. Failure to observe this may result in loss of clutch • Stop engine while fueling. life.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® CONTROLS AND SETTINGS All welder and engine controls are located on the case front panel. Refer to Figure B.1 and the explanations that follow. 1D. FUEL LEVEL - Displays the level of diesel fuel in the fuel tank. SYSTEM CONTROLS The operator must watch the fuel level closely to prevent 1.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® 3. CROSSLINC INDICATOR LIGHT - When a CrossLinc 8. 42V / 120V WIRE FEEDER VOLTAGE SWITCH enabled device is connected with the machine using the stan- Toggles output of 14-pin connector to voltage requirement of dard weld power cable and the device's sense lead is attached wire feeder.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® 16. HIDDEN MENU BUTTON - The hidden setup menu can 11. START / GLOW PLUG SWITCH - Energizes the be accessed any time the machine is on with the engine run- starter motor to crank the engine. With the engine RUN / ning and not in a welding arc (arc off or OCV).
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® 26. 240 VAC SINGLE PHASE RECEPTACLE - This is 31. DIAGNOSTIC PLUG - a 240 VAC (AU 56SO315A) receptacle that provides 240 VAC shops to connect and troubleshoot engine error codes, found single phase auxiliary power. This receptacle has a 15 amp rating.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® 40. BATTERY ISOLATOR 36. NEGATIVE BATTERY JUMP START TERMINAL. When rotated clockwise, battery power is supplied to the front 37. POSITIVE BATTERY JUMP START TERMINAL. panel to start & run machine. When rotated counter clockwise, 12V battery jump start feature is standard.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® ACTIVATING THE COMPRESSOR SYSTEM DEACTIVATING THE COMPRESSOR SYSTEM (See Figure B.14 and B.15) 1. Close the ball valve, Item 41, as shown in the Figure B.14. 1. The compressor can be activated in low or high idle. 2.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® CONTROL SAFEGUARDS TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY CONTROL AND INDICATOR FUNCTIONALITY ON/OFF clutch safeguard • If the system is on and running and the power switch is pushed 1. The ball valve Item 41 to “OFF” and then back “ON” before the system pressure system.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® FIGURE B.11 HIDDEN SETUP MENU FUNCTIONS HOT START CONTROL Hot start can be set based off weld mode. Non-applicable weld modes will not display hot start. The left display will show “Hot” and “Strt” alternately at 0.5 second intervals.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® TEST MODES FOR GRID LOAD TESTING RESET BACK TO DEFAULT SETTINGS Pressing and holding the hidden reset push button for 5 seconds The left display will show “tESt” and “LoAd” alternately at 0.5 will cause certain stored values to be reset to defaults. The stored second intervals.
They include important safety NOTE: The duty cycles for the IEC rated output and max output are precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and listed on the front nameplate of the Air Vantage 600X. maintenance instructions and parts lists. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® WELDER OPERATION HIGH FREQUENCY TIG OPTIONS CC-STICK MODE In general the ‘Touch Start’ feature avoids tungsten contamination The Air Vantage ® 600X can be used with a broad range of DC without the use of a high frequency unit. If the use of a high stick electrodes.
AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® SETTINGS WHEN USING THE K930-2 TIG MODULE • Set the WELD MODE switch to the TOUCH START TIG setting. • Set the RUN / STOP / IDLE switch to the AUTO IDLE / RUN position. •...
AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® CV-WIRE MODE NOTE: If desired the CV-WIRE mode can be used for arc gouging applications. Connect a wire feeder to the Air Vantage ® 600X and set welder controls according to the instructions listed earlier in this section. ARCLINK MODE The Air Vantage 600X in the CV-WIRE position, permits...
AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® PULSE WELDING UltimArc™ Control Pulse welding procedures are set by controlling an overall “arc UltimArc™ Control adjusts the focus or shape of the arc. length” variable. When pulse welding, the arc voltage is highly UltimArc™ Control is adjustable from -10.0 to +10.0 with a dependent upon the waveform.
AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® TABLE B.4 The following modes can be accessed via an ArcLink feeder: Synergic CV Modes Metal- Steel Stainless Flux C ore Alum inu m Cored Diameter Argon Argon Argon CO 2 Tri-M ix Argon M ix 4043 5356 M ix...
The current rating of any plug used with the system must be at least equal to the current capacity of the associated receptacle. TABLE B.5 AIR VANTAGE 600X SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND POWER LOADS 1 PHASE WELD AMPS...
AIR VANTAGE 600X OPERATION ® TYPICAL FUEL CONSUMPTION Refer to Table B.7 for typical fuel consumption of the Air Vantage ® 600X Engine for various operating scenarios. TABLE B.7 (Deutz TD2.9L4) Fuel Consumption RUN TIME (HRS.) GAL. / HR. L / HR. WITH FULL TANK* High Idle...
AIR VANTAGE 600X ACCESSORIES ® ACCESSORIES Spark Arrestor Order: K2864-1 CROSSLINC ACCESSORIES Deutz ® Engine Service Kit LN-25X True Voltage Technology (TVT) is now included with the LN-25X portable wire feeder. When used with a CrossLinc compatible power source, control cables are eliminated and voltage can be controlled right at the feeder.
AIR VANTAGE 600X ACCESSORIES ® K3416-70 Tweco Style Plug (Male, 1/0 thru 2/0) Hand Amptrol K3416-90 Tweco Style Plug (Male, 3/0 thru 4/0) Remote output control hand control for TIG welding with a 25 ft. (7.6 m) cable featuring a 12-pin connector. Includes hook and K3417-70 Tweco Style Receptacle (Female, 1/0 thru 2/0) Torches.)
AIR VANTAGE 600X MAINTENANCE ® MAINTENANCE ROUTINE AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE DAILY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Check the engine oil level. READ AND UNDERSTAND ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE • OPERATING MACHINE. tank. • Open the water drain valve located on the bottom of the water WARNING separator element 1 or 2 turns and allow to drain into a container suitable for diesel fuel for 2 to 3 seconds.
AIR VANTAGE 600X MAINTENANCE ® ENGINE MAINTENANCE Refer to the SERVICE PLAN section of the Engine Operator’s Manual for the recommended maintenance schedule of the following: a) Engine Oil and Filter b) Air Cleaner c) Fuel Filter and Delivery System d) Alternator Belt e) Battery f) Cooling System...
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AIR VANTAGE 600X MAINTENANCE ® Service Instructions Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners Inspect the New Filter for Damage Remove the Filter Inspect the new lter carefully, paying attention to Unfasten or unlatch the the inside of the open end, which is the service cover.
The coolant system is equipped with an internal expansion tank ------------------------------------------------------------------ located inside the top radiator tank. This allows for normal thermal The Air Vantage 600X is equipped with a fuel pre- lter / water ® expansion and contraction of the engine coolant. The system is separator before the electric lift pump and a fuel lter after the lift pump and before the injectors.
AIR VANTAGE 600X MAINTENANCE ® BATTERY HANDLING ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and WARNING complete draining. It is recommended that each time the oil is GASES FROM BATTERY can • Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative battery cable explode.
AIR VANTAGE 600X MAINTENANCE ® TIGHTENING THE FAN BELT If the fan belt is loose, the engine can overheat and the battery lose its charge. Check tightness by pressing on the belt midway between the pulleys. For tightness requirements, please refer to the Engine Owner's Manual.
AIR VANTAGE 600X TROUBLESHOOTING ® 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.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X TROUBLESHOOTING ® Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION ENGINE PROBLEMS Major Physical or Electrical Damage . Contact your Local Lincoln is Evident. Authorized Field Service Facility. 1. Battery low. Engine will not crank 2.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X TROUBLESHOOTING ® Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION FUNCTION PROBLEMS Battery does not stay charged. 1. Faulty battery. 2. Faulty engine alternator. 3. Loose or broken lead in charging circuit.
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AIR VANTAGE 600X TROUBLESHOOTING ® Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION FUNCTION PROBLEMS Engine goes to low idle but does 1. Faulty Weld Control PCB or Idler not stay at low idle. relay.
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