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Lincoln Electric VANTAGE SVM178-B Service Manual

Lincoln Electric VANTAGE SVM178-B Service Manual (278 pages)

Lincoln Electric Welding System User Manual

Brand: Lincoln Electric | Category: Welding System | Size: 13 MB

Table of Contents

- Installation Section

9
- Service Manual
  1
- California Proposition 65 Warnings
  2
- Electric and Magnetic Fields
  2
- Electric Shock Can Kill
  3
- Fumes and Gases
  3
- Table of Contents
  9
- Technical Specifications
  10
  - Installation
    10
  - Input - Diesel Engine
    10
  - Physical Dimensions
    10
- Safety Precautions
  11
- Location/Ventilation
  11
  - Storing
    11
  - Stacking
    11
  - Angle of Operation
    11
  - Lifting
    12
  - High Altitude Operation
    12
  - High Temperature Operation
    12
  - Towing
    12
  - Vehicle Mounting
    12
- Pre-Operation Engine Service
  13
  - Oil
    13
  - Fuel
    13
  - Fuel Cap
    13
  - Engine Cooling System
    13
  - Battery Connection
    13
  - Muffler Outlet Pipe
    14
  - Spark Arrester
    14
- High Frequency Generators for TIG Applications
  14
- Electrical Connections
  14
  - Remote Control
    14
  - Welding Terminals
    14
  - Welding Output Cables
    15
  - Machine Grounding
    15
  - Auxiliary Power Receptacles
    15
  - Standby Power Connections
    15
- Operation Section

17
- VANTAGE® 500 Deutz F3L912 (Code 10995)
  17
- General Description
  18
  - Recommended Applications
    19
  - Design Features and Advantages
    19
- Operating Instructions
  18
- Safety Instructions
  18
  - Operation
    18
- Controls and Settings
  20
  - Engine Controls
    20
  - Welding Controls
    21
  - Auxiliary Power Controls
    22
- Engine Operation
  23
  - Starting the Engine
    23
  - Stopping the Engine
    23
  - Break-In Period
    23
  - Typical Fuel Consumption
    23
- Welder Operation
  24
  - Stick Welding
    24
  - Tig Torch
    25
  - Wire Feed (Constant Voltage) Welding
    26
- Auxiliary Power Operation
  26
  - Arc Gouging
    26
  - Paralleling
    26
- Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads
  26
- Extension Cord Recommendations
  27
- Accessories Section

29
- Maintenance Section

33
- Routine and Periodic Maintenance
  34
  - Engine Maintenance
    34
  - Change the Oil and Oil Filter
    34
  - Fuel
    35
  - Fuel Filters
    36
  - Air Filter
    38
  - Maintenance Instructions
    39
  - Cooling System
    40
  - Maintenance Required
    41
  - Cooling Blower Belt
    41
- Safety Precautions
  34
- Battery Maintenance
  42
  - Installing a New Battery
    42
- Welder/Generator Maintenance
  43
  - Nameplates
    43
- Installation Section

45
- VANTAGE® 500 Deutz F4L2011 (Code 11180, 11415)
  45
- Input - Diesel Engine
  46
- Installation
  46
- Physical Dimensions
  46
- Location/Ventilation
  47
  - Storing
    47
  - Stacking
    47
  - Angle of Operation
    47
  - Lifting
    48
  - High Altitude Operation
    48
  - High Temperature Operation
    48
  - Towing
    48
  - Vehicle Mounting
    48
- Safety Precautions
  47
- Pre-Operation Engine Service
  49
  - Oil
    49
  - Fuel
    49
  - Fuel Cap
    49
  - Engine Cooling System
    49
  - Battery Connection
    49
  - Muffler Outlet Pipe
    50
  - Spark Arrester
    50
- Electrical Connections
  50
  - Remote Control
    50
  - Welding Terminals
    50
  - Welding Output Cables
    51
  - Machine Grounding
    51
  - Auxiliary Power Receptacles
    51
  - Standby Power Connections
    51
- High Frequency Generators for TIG Applications
  50
- Operation Section

53
- General Description
  54
  - Recommended Applications
    55
  - Design Features and Advantages
    55
- Operating Instructions
  54
- Safety Instructions
  54
  - Operation
    54
- Controls and Settings
  56
  - Engine Controls
    56
    
    Oil Pressure Gauge
    57
    
    Engine Protection
    57
    
    Idler Switch
    57
  - Welding Controls
    58
  - Auxiliary Power Controls
    58
- Engine Operation
  59
  - Starting the Engine
    59
  - Stopping the Engine
    59
  - Break-In Period
    59
  - Typical Fuel Consumption
    59
- Welder Operation
  60
  - Tig Torch
    61
  - Wire Feed (Constant Voltage) Welding
    62
- Auxiliary Power Operation
  62
  - Arc Gouging
    62
  - Paralleling
    62
- Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads
  62
- Extension Cord Recommendations
  63
  - Optional Field Installed Accessories
    66
  - Plasma Cutting
    66
  - Tig Options
    67
  - Wire Feeder Options
    67
- Maintenance Section

69
- Routine and Periodic Maintenance
  70
  - Engine Maintenance
    70
  - Change the Oil and Oil Filter
    70
  - Fuel
    71
  - Fuel Filters
    72
  - Air Filter
    73
  - Maintenance Instructions
    74
  - Cooling System
    75
- Safety Precautions
  70
- Welder/Generator Maintenance
  76
  - Receptacles
    76
  - Cable Connections
    76
- Battery Maintenance
  77
  - Installing a New Battery
    77
  - Charging the Battery
    77
- Installation Section

79
- VANTAGE® 500 Deutz D2011L4I (Code 11468)
  79
- Input - Diesel Engine
  80
- Installation
  80
- Physical Dimensions
  80
- Location/Ventilation
  81
  - Storing
    81
  - Stacking
    81
  - Angle of Operation
    81
  - Lifting
    82
  - High Altitude Operation
    82
  - High Temperature Operation
    82
  - Towing
    82
  - Vehicle Mounting
    82
- Safety Precautions
  81
- Pre-Operation Engine Service
  83
  - Oil
    83
  - Fuel
    83
  - Fuel Cap
    83
  - Engine Cooling System
    83
  - Battery Connection
    83
  - Muffler Outlet Pipe
    84
  - Spark Arrester
    84
- Electrical Connections
  84
  - Remote Control
    84
  - Welding Terminals
    84
  - Welding Output Cables
    85
  - Machine Grounding
    85
  - Auxiliary Power Receptacles
    85
  - Standby Power Connections
    85
- High Frequency Generators for TIG Applications
  84
- Operation Section

87
- General Description
  88
  - Recommended Applications
    89
  - Design Features and Advantages
    89
- Operating Instructions
  88
- Safety Instructions
  88
  - Operation
    88
- Controls and Settings
  90
  - Engine Controls
    90
    
    Oil Pressure Gauge
    91
    
    Engine Protection
    91
    
    Idler Switch
    91
  - Welding Controls
    92
  - Auxiliary Power Controls
    92
- Engine Operation
  93
  - Starting the Engine
    93
  - Stopping the Engine
    93
  - Break-In Period
    93
  - Typical Fuel Consumption
    93
- Welder Operation
  94
  - Tig Torch
    95
  - Wire Feed (Constant Voltage) Welding
    96
- Auxiliary Power Operation
  96
  - Arc Gouging
    96
  - Paralleling
    96
- Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads
  96
- Extension Cord Recommendations
  97
  - Optional Field Installed Accessories
    100
  - Plasma Cutting
    100
  - Tig Options
    101
  - Wire Feeder Options
    101
- Maintenance Section

103
- Safety Precautions
  104
  - Engine Maintenance
    104
  - Fuel
    105
  - Fuel Filters
    106
  - Air Filter
    107
  - Maintenance Instructions
    108
  - Cooling System
    109
- Cable Connections
  110
- Welder/Generator Maintenance
  110
  - Receptacles
    110
- Battery Maintenance
  111
  - Charging the Battery
    111
- Installation Section

113
- VANTAGE® 500 Cummins B3.3 (Code 10996)
  113
- Input - Diesel Engine
  114
- Installation
  114
- Physical Dimensions
  114
- Location/Ventilation
  115
  - Storing
    115
  - Stacking
    115
  - Angle of Operation
    115
  - Lifting
    116
  - High Altitude Operation
    116
  - High Temperature Operation
    116
  - Towing
    116
  - Vehicle Mounting
    116
- Safety Precautions
  115
- Pre-Operation Engine Service
  117
  - Oil
    117
  - Fuel
    117
  - Fuel Cap
    117
  - Engine Cooling System
    117
  - Battery Connection
    117
  - Muffler Outlet Pipe
    118
  - Spark Arrester
    118
- Electrical Connections
  118
  - Remote Control
    118
  - Welding Terminals
    118
  - Welding Output Cables
    119
  - Machine Grounding
    119
  - Auxiliary Power Receptacles
    119
  - Standby Power Connections
    119
- High Frequency Generators for TIG Applications
  118
- Operation Section

121
- General Description
  122
  - Recommended Applications
    123
  - Design Features and Advantages
    123
- Operating Instructions
  122
- Safety Instructions
  122
  - Operation
    122
- Controls and Settings
  124
  - Engine Controls
    124
    
    Oil Pressure Gauge
    125
    
    Engine Protection
    125
    
    Idler Switch
    125
  - Welding Controls
    126
  - Auxiliary Power Controls
    126
- Engine Operation
  127
  - Starting the Engine
    127
  - Stopping the Engine
    127
  - Typical Fuel Consumption
    127
- Welder Operation
  128
  - Tig Torch
    129
  - Wire Feed (Constant Voltage) Welding
    130
- Auxiliary Power Operation
  130
  - Arc Gouging
    130
  - Paralleling
    130
- Extension Cord Recommendations
  131
  - Optional Field Installed Accessories
    134
  - Plasma Cutting
    134
  - Tig Options
    135
  - Wire Feeder Options
    135
- Maintenance Section

137
- Safety Precautions
  138
  - Engine Maintenance
    138
  - Fuel
    139
  - Cooling System
    139
  - Drive Belt
    139
  - Fuel Filters
    140
  - Air Filter
    141
  - Maintenance Instructions
    142
- Welder/Generator Maintenance
  143
  - Receptacles
    143
  - Cable Connections
    143
- Battery Maintenance
  144
  - Charging the Battery
    144
- Installation Section

147
- VANTAGE® 500 Cummins B3.3 (Code 11181, 11416)
  147
- Installation
  148
- Location/Ventilation
  149
  - Storing
    149
  - Stacking
    149
  - Angle of Operation
    149
  - Lifting
    150
  - High Altitude Operation
    150
  - High Temperature Operation
    150
  - Towing
    150
  - Vehicle Mounting
    150
- Pre-Operation Engine Service
  151
  - Oil
    151
  - Fuel
    151
  - Fuel Cap
    151
  - Engine Cooling System
    151
  - Battery Connection
    151
  - Muffler Outlet Pipe
    152
  - Spark Arrester
    152
- Electrical Connections
  152
  - Remote Control
    152
  - Welding Terminals
    152
  - Welding Output Cables
    153
  - Machine Grounding
    153
  - Auxiliary Power Receptacles
    153
  - Standby Power Connections
    153
- High Frequency Generators for TIG Applications
  152
- Operation Section

155
- General Description
  156
  - Recommended Applications
    157
  - Design Features and Advantages
    157
- Operating Instructions
  156
- Safety Instructions
  156
  - Operation
    156
- Controls and Settings
  158
  - Engine Controls
    158
  - Welding Controls
    160
  - Auxiliary Power Controls
    160
- Engine Operation
  161
  - Starting the Engine
    161
  - Stopping the Engine
    161
  - Typical Fuel Consumption
    161
- Welder Operation
  162
  - Wire Feed (Constant Voltage) Welding
    164
- Auxiliary Power Operation
  164
  - Arc Gouging
    164
  - Paralleling
    164
  - Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads
    165
- Maintenance Section

171
- Maintenance
  172
- Safety Precautions
  172
- Cooling System
  173
- Drive Belt
  173
- Fuel Filters
  174
- Air Filter
  175
- Welder/Generator Maintenance
  177
  - Storage
    177
  - Cleaning
    177
  - Nameplates
    177
  - Brush Removal and Replacement
    177
  - Bearings
    177
  - Receptacles
    177
  - Cable Connections
    177
- Battery Maintenance
  178
  - Cleaning the Battery
    178
  - Checking Specific Gravity
    178
  - Checking Electrolyte Level
    178
  - Charging the Battery
    178
- Theory of Operation
  182
  - Weld Control Board
    184
  - Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (Igbt) Operation
    185
  - Pulse Width Modulation
    186
  - Minimum Output
    186
  - Maximum Output
    186
  - Chopper Technology Fundamentals
    187
- Troubleshooting and Repair

189
- How to Use Troubleshooting Guide
  190
- PC Board Troubleshooting Procedures
  191
  - Electric Shock
    191
  - Troubleshooting and Repair
    197
- Troubleshooting and Repair
  191
- Case Cover Removal and Replacement Procedure
  201
  - Test Description
    201
  - Materials Needed
    201
- Chopper Module Capacitor Discharge Procedure
  203
- Chopper Module Resistance Test Procedure
  205
  - Test Procedure
    210
- Shutdown Solenoid Test
  212
- Engine Throttle Adjustment Test
  213
  - Left Side
    215
- Rotor Resistance Test
  217
- Flashing and Rotor Voltage Test
  219
  - Stator Voltage Test
    221
- Stator Voltage Test
  224
- Output Rectifier Bridge Test
  225
  - Diode Test
    229
  - Test Instrument
    229
- Electronic Governor Test
  231
- Charging Circuit Test
  233
- Normal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform (115VAC Supply
  235
- Normal TIG Mode Voltage Waveform
  238
  - Normal Weld Voltage Waveform (Wire CV)
    240
- Shutdown Solenoid Removal and Replacement
  241
  - Stator/Rotor Removal and Replacement
    247
  - Filter Capacitor
    249
  - Flex Plate
    254
  - Reassembly Notes
    254
  - Retest after Repair
    256
  - Engine Rpm
    256
  - Troubleshooting and Repair
    257
  - Auxiliary Power Output
    257
  - Electrical Diagrams
    260
  - Electrical Diagrams
    263
    
    Schematic - Complete Machine (G4363 Code 10995 Deutz)
    264
    
    Schematic - Complete Machine (G4442 Code 10996 Cummins)
    266
    
    Schematic - Complete Machine (G4848 Codes 11180, 11415 &11468 Deutz)
    268
    
    Schematic - Weld Control PC Board* (G4108-1)
    271
    
    Schematic - Chopper PC Board* (M19792-1
    276

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