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Lincoln Electric CLASSIC 11572 Operator's Manual

Lincoln Electric CLASSIC 11572 Operator's Manual

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RETURN TO MAIN MENU
®
CLASSIC
300 D PERKINS
April, 2010
For Machines with Code Numbers 11572, 11573, 11640, 11641
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However,
your overall safety can be
increased by proper installation
... and thoughtful operation on
your part. DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ-
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before
you act and be careful.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Copyright © Lincoln Global Inc.
• World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •
• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •
Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com

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  • Page 1 RETURN TO MAIN MENU ® CLASSIC 300 D PERKINS April, 2010 For Machines with Code Numbers 11572, 11573, 11640, 11641 Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ...

  • Page 2: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. bE SuRE ThAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDuRES ARE PERFORMED ONLY bY QuALIFIED INDIVIDuALS.

  • Page 3: Electric Shock Can Kill

    ELECTRIC ShOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands.
  • Page 4 WELDING and CuTTING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks from starting a fire. Remember that welding materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
  • Page 5 PRÉCAuTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a.
  • Page 6 Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our posses- sion at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such infor- mation or advice.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Purging Air from Fuel System...D-2 Engine Service Chart ...D-3 GFCI Module Testing and Resetting Procedure...D-4 Troubleshooting ...Section E Safety Precautions...E-1 Welder Troubleshooting ...E-2 Electronic Idler Troubleshooting Guide...E-3,E-4 Engine Troubleshooting Guide ...E-5, E-6, E-7 Diagrams ...Section F Wiring Diagrams ...F-1, F-2 Dimension Print...F-3...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Water-Cooled Diesel Engine Cast Iron Cylinder, Tier 4 interim Block/Crankcase Compliant RATED OuTPuT @ 104°F(40°C) - WELDER DESCRIPTION 300 Amp DC Welder All Copper Windings Pure DC Power Generator 99V DC Max. OCV @ 1800RPM RATED OuTPuT @ 104°F(40°C) - GENERATOR...

  • Page 9: General Description

    DC arc welding power source, capable of providing constant current output for stick welding or DC TIG welding. This welder is wound with all copper coils, rated at 300 amps/32 Volts, and provides other Classic® features such as improved door latches and stainless hinges. With the addi- tion of the optional K623-1 Wire Feed Module ™...

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow and may cause overheating. The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict- ed flow of clean, cool air. Also, locate the welder so that engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an outside area.

  • Page 11: Vehicle Mounting

    When welding at a considerable distance from the welder, be sure you use ample sized welding cables. RECOMMENDED COPPER CAbLE SIzES Cables Sizes for Combined Length of Electrode Plus Work Cable...

  • Page 12: Battery Charging

    Connecting a battery charger - remove the bat- tery from the welder by disconnecting the nega- tive cable first, then the positive cable and bat- tery clamp. When reinstalling, connect the neg- ative cable last.

  • Page 13: Engine Operation

    Also, running out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel system. When hauling the welder between job sites, close the fuel feed valve on the separator located on the fuel rail.

  • Page 14: Engine Break-In

    ENGINE bREAK-IN Lincoln Electric selects high quality, heavy-duty industrial engines for the portable welding machines we offer. While it is normal to see a small amount of crankcase oil consumption during initial operation, excessive oil use, wet stacking (oil or tar like substance at the exhaust port), or excessive smoke is not normal.

  • Page 15: Idler Operation

    See Specifications for operating speeds. The idler is controlled by the “Idler” toggle switch on the welder control panel. The switch has two posi- tions as follows: 1. In the “High” position, the idler solenoid deactivates, and the engine goes to high idle speed.

  • Page 16: Optional Features (Field Installed)

    (Field Installed) GENERAL OPTIONS WARNING Pipe Thawing with an arc welder can cause fire, explosion, damage to electric wiring or to the arc welder if done improperly. The use of an arc welder for pipe thawing is not approved by the CSA, nor is it recommended or supported by Lincoln Electric.

  • Page 17: Wire Feeder Options

    WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS Wire Feed Module K623-1 Provides constant voltage (CV) output with improved arc stability for Innershield welding. Excellent for MIG welding. Recommended wire feeders are the LN-7, LN-23P and LN-25. (Factory installed on the K1643- LN-25 Wire Feeder K449 Portable CC/CV unit for flux-cored and MIG welding.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    ----------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL INSTRuCTIONS 1. Blow out the welder and controls with an air hose at least once every two months. In particularly dirty locations, this cleaning may be necessary once a week. Use low pressure air to avoid driving dirt into the insulation.

  • Page 19: Idler Maintenance

    2. Idler solenoid is activated for low idle. 3. If desired, the welder can be used without automat- ic idling by setting the “Idler” switch to the “High” position. NAMEPLATES...
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE CLASSIC® 300D PERKINS...

  • Page 21: Gfci Module Testing And Resetting Procedure

    GFCI MODuLE TESTING AND RESETTING PROCEDuRE The GFCI module should be properly tested at least once every month or whenever it is tripped. To proper- ly test and reset the GFCI module: • If the module has tripped, first carefully remove any load and check it for damage.

  • Page 22: How To Use Troubleshooting Guide

    TO uSE TROubLEShOOTING GuIDE 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.
  • Page 23 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PRObLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Machine fails to hold the output (heat) consistently. Welder starts but fails to generate current. Welding arc is loud and spatters excessively. Welding current too great or too small compared to indication on the dial.

  • Page 24: Electronic Idler Troubleshooting Guide

    ELECTRONIC IDLER TROubLEShOOTING GuIDE With Idler Control Switch in the Auto Position, Engine Will Not Return to Low Idle in Approximately 15 Seconds After Welding and Auxiliary Loads are Removed Open Measure DC Voltage on Idler Solenoid Coil 0 VDC Check Continuity of Reed Switch in Weld Circuit Open...
  • Page 25 The Arc is Struck Reed Switch in Weld Circuit Defective -- Will Not Close To Check: Short the Red Lead on P.C. Board to Welder Frame. Engine Picks up Speed Engine Does Not Pick up 1. Check for Break in Red Lead and Repair 1.
  • Page 26 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PRObLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Engine does not start. Engine does not turn over. Irregular running of the engine. Engine stops during operation and the Engine Protection light does not turn on. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
  • Page 27 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PRObLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Engine stops during operation and the Engine Protection light does turn If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
  • Page 28 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PRObLEMS (SYMPTOMS) White or Blue Smoke. Dark Grey Smoke. Faulty Charging. Starter Motor does not run. Engine Protection Light not com- ing on. No Auxiliary Power If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

  • Page 29: Diagrams

    DIAGRAMS Enhanced Diagram CLASSIC® 300D PERKINS...
  • Page 30 DIAGRAMS CLASSIC® 300D PERKINS...
  • Page 31 DIAGRAMS CLASSIC® 300D PERKINS...
  • Page 32 NOTES CLASSIC® 300D PERKINS...
  • Page 33 NOTES CLASSIC® 300D PERKINS...
  • Page 34 WARNING Spanish AVISO DE PRECAuCION French ATTENTION German WARNuNG Portuguese ATENÇÃO Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic...
  • Page 35 Spanish PRECAuCION French ATTENTION German WARNuNG Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic WARNING AVISO DE ATENÇÃO...
  • Page 36 • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com...

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