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IM10569 ® RED-D-ARC May 2022 GX330XL For use with machines having Code Numbers: 13049 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Red-D-Arc Spec-Built Welding Equipment This RED-D-ARC welder is built to RED-D-ARC Extreme Duty design specifications by Lincoln Electric. Safety Depends on You This welder is designed and built with safety in mind.
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THANK YOU FOR SELECTING KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. A QUALITY PRODUCT BY 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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SAFETY with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling SECTION A: tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated. WARNINGS 1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in position and in good repair.
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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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SAFETY Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Conformance Products displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community Council Directive of 15 Dec 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility, 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.
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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.
BREAKER GENERAL DESCRIPTION Single 10,000 Watts 11,500 120 VAC Duplex 20 Amps The GX330XL is a compact, versatile machine for a wide variety Phase Watts (5-20R) GFCI of applications. They are well suited for service trucks, 60Hz Protected maintenance, repairs, pipeline welding, farm and ranch work, and back-up power.
RED-D-ARC GX330XL INSTALLATION ® SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Only qualified personnel should install, SERVICE TRUCK AND TRAILER INSTALLATION use, or service this equipment. The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid heated air WARNING coming out of the welder recirculating back to the cooling air inlet.
ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS The GX330XL is IP23 rated for use in an outdoor environment. It BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and should not be subjected to falling water during use nor should any skin.
RED-D-ARC GX330XL INSTALLATION ® WELD CONNECTIONS WELD CABLES, STANDARD Tabulated below are copper cable sizes recommended for WARNING different currents and duty cycles. Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again. •...
WIRE WELDING SET-UP, SPOOL GUN In the spool gun mode, the weld output is controlled by the trigger of the spool gun. The knob on the GX330XL display sets voltage and the spool gun knob sets wire feed speed. Rotating the knob on the spool gun adjusts the work point (wire feed speed).
RED-D-ARC GX330XL INSTALLATION ® FUEL - USE GASOLINE FUEL ONLY SPARK ARRESTOR WARNING CAUTION • Stop engine while fueling. An incorrect arrestor may lead to damage to the engine or • Do not smoke when fueling. adversely affect performance. •...
63 Hz under steady state conditions. If the machine is set to AUTO, the output frequency may drop to 40 Hz with a lower voltage. Verify equipment connected to the GX330XL is compatible with the frequency and voltage. For equipment affected by momentary voltage fluctuations, install a plug-in surge suppressor on the receptacles feeding the equipment.
RED-D-ARC GX330XL OPERATION ® OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and understand this entire section before operating your Red-D-Arc ® GX330XL. WARNING 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.
RED-D-ARC GX330XL OPERATION ® GRAPHIC SYMBOLS The following graphics appear on the GX330XL or in the manual. Warning or Caution Hot Surface Earth Ground Instructions Fire or explosion Circuit breaker Fumes and Gases Battery explosion Welding Amperage Explosion Battery acid...
ENGINE CONTROL SWITCH - The engine control switch has four positions: OFF: Turns off the GX330XL, all electronics and the engine AUTO: When either a welding load or auxiliary power load is present, the engine will operate at full speed (3600 rpm).
Spool Gun value or choice 14 to 40V 50 to 750 IPM Note: When Red-D-Arc GX330XL is first started, it will return to the screen that was shown when the machine was turned off. CV (MIG) 14 to 40V CV (FCAW-SS)
RED-D-ARC GX330XL OPERATION ® HOME SCREEN WELD SCREENS, MANUAL ENTRY Pressing the Home button displays the home menu. Rotate the Manual entry operates like a traditional welding machine. Simply knob to select the desired weld mode, or choose engine options or set the desired preset amperage or voltage and begin to weld.
RED-D-ARC GX330XL OPERATION ® WELD SCREENS, READY.SET.WELD. Rotate the knob to choose the electrode type. Ready.Set.Weld. recommends ranges for a given weld Press the knob to select. To turn off procedure. To start the Ready.Set.Weld, press the Help button Ready.Set.Weld, select “Manual Entry”.
To start CrossLinc, simply connect the weld cables and sense lead per the CrossLinc device’s instructions. Select the desired weld mode with the GX330XL. When weld output is ON, the CrossLinc device will automatically link to the GX330XL. The CrossLinc icon will appear on the screen to show active communication.
RED-D-ARC GX330XL OPERATION ® REMOTE CONTROL 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. Press the remote button on the display to toggle between control at the remote and control at the knob on the machine.
OPERATION RED-D-ARC GX330XL ® SPOOL GUN OPTIONS Synergic Control The spool gun may be set in either “normal” control or “synergic” control. Synergic mode automatically adjusts the voltage when the wire feed speed is changed. To activate synergic control, press the...
OPERATION RED-D-ARC GX330XL ® SPOT TIME Spot Time is useful for making multiple welds of a similar size. Popular applications are when welding on thin material to control heat input, and to make consistent sized tack welds. When spot time is enabled, welding continues for the period of time chosen, as long as the trigger is pulled.
RED-D-ARC GX330XL OPERATION ® ARC OPTIONS The GX330XL offers options to fine tune the arc. The options available depend upon the weld mode. TABLE B.4 Hot Start Arc Force Pinch Pulse (Hz) Stick 0 to 10 -10 to 10 Spool Gun 0 to 2.5...
2 minutes without any activity Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in on the display the GX330XL will enter a sleep mode prevent a position and in good repair. Keep hands, clothing and tools dead battery.
AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES: Combined continuous output of all receptacles is limited to 10.0 WARNING kW for the GX330XL. The current rating of any plug used with a receptacle must be at least equal to the rating of the receptacle. •...
OPERATION ® AUXILIARY POWER SET-UP: The GX330XL may be used for temporary, stand by or emergency power. All connections must be made by a licensed electrician who can determine how the 120/240 VAC power can be adapted to a particular installation and comply with applicable electrical codes.
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RED-D-ARC GX330XL OPERATION ® WARNING • An electric shock can result in serious injury or death. • Always perform the GFCI test before using the generator. If the GFCI system fails the test, the machine must be repaired by an authorized service center.
® SET-UP MENU Units The set-up allows for customization of the GX330XL. The Select from Imperial (default) or metric units. Imperial units show supervisor PIN code will be required to access the Set-up menu dimensions in inches and fractions. Metric units show dimension if it is active.
GX330XL OPERATION ® Security The GX330XL has two levels of security – Operator and Supervisor. OPERATOR SECURITY – When the Operator PIN (personal identi- DO NOT FORGET THE PIN! The PIN may only be reset by a fication number) is enabled, the engine will not start until the Lincoln Authorized Service Shop.
® Engine Service Time Weld Mode Select When the GX330XL is operated in severe conditions, the The home menu may be customized to show only weld modes engine service alerts can be adjusted to appear more frequently. that are frequently used. Use the Weld Mode Select to choose The factory setting is for alerts to occur when 10% of the which weld modes appear in the home menu.
RED-D-ARC GX330XL ® Clock The Red-D-Arc GX330XL includes an internal clock. The clock will require adjust when traveling to different time zones or when Daylight Savings starts and ends. Rotate the knob to adjust the hours and Rotate the knob to adjust the minutes and Rotate the knob to select AM or PM and then then press the knob.
® Spool Gun Calibration Spool gun calibration should be run when a new spool gun is attached to the GX330XL. The calibration helps to compensate for differences between guns and will make the wire feed speed readings more accurate. To calibrate a spool gun, start by loading the desired wire into the spool gun.
One method to reduce the residue build-up is to run the carburetor out of gas. When Fuel Purge is activated, the fuel pump is turned off. The GX330XL will run for approximately a minute until the remaining gas in the carburetor is used up.
3. Go to Set-Up Menu and select “Demo Mode”. Demo Mode The demo mode is used when the GX330XL’s display will be shown for an extended period of time and the engine is not operating. During demo mode, the battery save function is disabled, the fuel pump is disabled and the engine maintenance/hour tracking functions will not increment.
ACCESSORIES RED-D-ARC GX330XL ® ACCESSORIES Accessories: K586-1 Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator and Hose Kit Spark arrestor Wire Feeders: K802N Power Plug Kit K2999-1 Activ8 K3588-1 Cover K2613-XX LN-25 PRO across-the-arc models K2149-1 Work Lead package (15 ft, 4/0) lug connector...
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ACCESSORIES RED-D-ARC GX330XL ® ROLLCAGE HARDWARE PARTS LIST ITEM LINCOLN PART NO. RED-D-ARC PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. M27584-1 2207720 MAIN TOP FRAME,STAINLESS M27584-2 2207721 LEG, STAINLESS M27584-3 2207722 FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLY M27584-4 2207723 REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY M27584-5 2207724 AXLE...
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ACCESSORIES RED-D-ARC GX330XL ® DECAL PLACEMENT REFERENCE ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION S17851-4 BATTERY CAUTION DECAL M21436 CO WARNING DECAL S20601-14 WARNING DECAL S33767 DECAL, BATTERY COVER L18093-1 SIDE DOOR DECAL, RIGHT L18093-2 SIDE DOOR DECAL, LEFT M26428 MAINTENANCE KIT HANG TAG...
MAINTENANCE RED-D-ARC GX330XL ® MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AIR FILTER CHANGE WARNING WARNING • Have qualified personnel do all maintenance and • Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for troubleshooting work. cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result.
Improper polarity can damage the charging above maximum circuit. The GX330XL positive (+) battery terminal has a red terminal cover. Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service Shop.
STORAGE To prepare the engine for long term storage, run the fuel purge routine in the Set-up Menu. Kohler 24 083 02 Air Filter Pre- Store the GX330XL in a clean, dry, protected location. Cleaner Spark 500 hours Champion RC12YC Plug (.030”...
RED-D-ARC GX330XL 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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RED-D-ARC GX330XL TROUBLESHOOTING ® Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION AUXILIARY OUTPUT No 120 VAC output 1. Check that the 20 Amp circuit breaker did not trip 2. Check that the 50 amp breaker did not trip 3.
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RED-D-ARC GX330XL TROUBLESHOOTING ® PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Engine will not go to low idle 1. Idler switch is in the High Idle position. 2. Aux load might be on 3. Faulty pc board. If all recommended possible areas of 4.
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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 bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
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Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or WARNING Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o AVISO DE...
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY WELD FUME CONTROL EQUIPMENT The business of Lincoln Electric is manufacturing and selling The operation of welding fume control equipment is affected by high quality welding equipment, automated welding systems, various factors including proper use and positioning of the consumables, and cutting equipment.
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