Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric RANGER 225 GXT 225 GXT
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RETURN TO MAIN MENU IM969 ® RANGER 225 GXT December, 2008 For Machines with Code Number 11522 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 ...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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 LʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a.
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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.
Auxiliary Power While Welding, Standby Power Connections ...A-8 Premises Wiring ...A-9 ________________________________________________________________________________ Operation...Section B Safety Precautions ...B-1 General Description...B-1 Welder Controls Function and Operation ...B-1 Range, Polarity Control Switch and Fuel Consumption ...B-2 Start in/Shutdown Instructions ...B-3 Starting the Engine...B-3 Safety Precautions ...B-3 Stopping the Engine ...B-3 Break-In Period ...B-3...
To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equip- ment to which this engine driven welder supplies power must: • be grounded to the frame of the welder using a grounded type plug, or be double insulated. Do not ground the machine to a pipe that carries explosive or combustible material.
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn skin and damage eyes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This welder is shipped with the negative battery cable disconnected. Make sure that the Engine Switch is in the “STOP” position and attach the disconnected cable securely to the negative battery terminal before attempting to operate the machine.
Listed below are copper cable sizes recommended for the rated current and duty cycle. Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again. Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily for the purpose of minimizing cable voltage drop.
Also, locate the welder so that engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an outside area.
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WELDER OPERATION WELDER OUTPUT • Maximum Open Circuit Voltage at 3700 RPM is 80 Volts RMS. • Duty Cycle is the percentage of time the load is being applied in a 10 minute period. For example, a 60% duty cycle represents 6 minutes of load and 4 minutes of no load in a 10 minute period.
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ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE RANGER® 225 GXT. Type Resistive Capacitive Inductive Capacitive/Inductive The Lincoln Electric Company is not responsible for any damage to electrical components improperly connect- ed to the RANGER® 225 GXT. INSTALLATION TABLE lll Common Electrical Devices Heaters, toasters, incandescent light bulbs, electric range, hot pan, skillet, coffee maker.
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AUXILIARY POWER WHILE WELDING Simultaneous welding and power loads are permitted by following Table I. The permissible currents shown assume that current is being drawn from either the 120V or 240V supply (not both at the same time). Also, the “Output Control” is set at “10” for maximum auxiliary power.
INSTALLATION Figure 1 CONNECTION OF RANGER® 225 GXT TO PREMISES WIRING WARNING Connection of RANGER® 225 GXT to premises wiring must be done by a licensed electrician and must comply with the National Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical codes. RANGER®...
• Insulate yourself from work and ground • Always wear dry insulating gloves. • Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place. • Read carefully the Safety Precautions page before operating this machine. Always follow...
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“ RANGE” SWITCH The “Range” switch is used to select one of four amperage ranges with generous overlap for Stick/TIG welding, or one Wire Feed welding range. Process Range Setting STICK/TIG 90 Max. (constant current) 145 Max. (3 range settings) 210DC/225AC MAX WIRE FEED (constant voltage)
STARTING/SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING • Do not touch electrically live parts of electrode with skin or wet clothing. • Keep flammable material away. • Insulate yourself from work and ground. Wear eye, ear, and body protection. • Keep your head out of the fumes. •...
WELDING PROCESS For any electrodes the procedures should be kept within the rating of the machine. For electrode infor- mation see the appropriate Lincoln publication. STICK (CONSTANT CURRENT) WELDING Connect welding cables to the "TO WORK” and "ELECTRODE” studs. Start the engine. Set the "Polarity”...
CONTROL PROCESS STICK WIRE FEED, LN-25 WITH INTERNAL CONTACTOR TIG, TIG MODULE WITH WITH CONTACTOR KIT CONTROL CABLE, & AMPTROL WIRE FEED, LN-15 ACROSS the ARC (has internal contactor) When welding with MIG wire instead of self-shielded core wire, weld starts can be improved by setting the idle mode to “HIGH”.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT K2635-1 SMALL TWO-WHEEL ROAD TRAILER WITH DUO-HITCH-For heavy-duty road, off-road, plant and yard use. Includes pivoting jack stand, safety chains, and 13" wheels. Overall width 60". Stiff .120" welded rectangu- lar steel tube frame construction is phosphate etched and powder coat painted for superior rust and corro- sion resistance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Have qualified personnel do the maintenance work. Turn the engine off before working inside the machine. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove safety guards to perform required maintenance. Remove guards only when necessary and replace them when the mainte- nance requiring their removal is complete.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SG or SH. Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil con- tainer to be sure it includes the letters SG or SH. SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all-tempera- ture use, -5 F to 104 F (-20 C to 40 C).
• CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER - Remove bat- tery from welder by disconnecting negative cable first, then positive cable and battery clamp. When rein- stalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well venti- lated.
HOW 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.
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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) No welder output power or Auxiliary Power. Engine will not idle down to low speed. Engine will not go to high idle when attempting to weld. * Printed Circuit Board (PCB) 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.
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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) Engine will not go to high idle when using auxiliary power. Engine will not crank or is hard to crank. Engine shuts down. Engine does not develop full power. Engine is hard to start. 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.
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