Lincoln VANTAGE 500 User Manual

July, 2004Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed andbuilt with safety in mind.However, your overall safetycan be in

Read this entire installation section before you startinstallation.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not attempt to use this equipment until you havethoroughly rea

LIFTINGThe Vantage lift bale should be used to lift the machine. TheVantage is shipped with the lift bale retracted. Before attemptingto lift the Vant

PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICEREAD the engine operating and maintenance instructionssupplied with this machine.• Stop engine while fueling.• Do not smok

The Vantage is shipped with the negative battery cabledisconnected. Before you operate the machine, make sure theEngine Switch is in the OFF position

REMOTE CONTROLOUTPUTThe Vantage is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin connector. The6-pin connector is for connecting the K857 or K857-1 RemoteControl

Vantage 500 CUMMINSA-7 INSTALLATION A-72. Take necessary steps to assure load is limited to the capacityof the Vantage by installing a 50 amp, 240 VAC

CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRICWIRE FEEDERSShut off welder before making any electrical connections.---------------------------------------------------

CONNECTION OF THE LN-25 TO THE VANTAGEThe LN-25 with or without an internal contactor may be used withthe Vantage. See the appropriate connection diag

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand this entire section before operatingyour Vantage.Do not attempt to use this equipment until you havethoroughly

ENGINE CONTROLS (Items 1 through 9)1. RUN STOP SWITCHToggling the switch to the RUN position energizes the fuelsolenoid for approximately 30

ELECTRIC ANDMAGNETIC FIELDSmay be dangerous2.a.Electric current flowing through any conductor causeslocalized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Weld

6. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge displays the engine oil pressure when the engine isrunning.7. ENGINE PROTECTIONThe yellow engine protection light rema

WELDING CONTROLS (Items 10 through 19)10. OUTPUT CONTROL: The OUTPUT dial is used to preset theoutput voltage or current as displayed on the digital m

20. CIRCUIT BREAKERSThese circuit breakers provide separate overload currentprotection for each 120V circuit at the 240V receptacle, each120V receptac

B-6 OPERATION B-6Vantage 500 CUMMINS BREAK-IN PERIODThe engine used to supply power for your welder is a heavy duty,industrial engine. It is designed

n general the ‘Touch Start’ feature avoids tungsten contaminationwithout the use of a Hi-frequency unit. If the use of a highfrequency generator is de

CV-WIRE MODEConnect a wire feeder to the Vantage and set welder controlsaccording to the instructions listed earlier in this section.The Vantage in t

B-9 OPERATION B-9Vantage 500 CUMMINS TABLE B.5 Vantage Extension Cord Length RecommendationsCurrent(Amps)1515202025303850Voltage(Volts)120240120240240

OPTIONAL FIELD INSTALLED ACCESSORIESK802N POWER PLUG KIT - Provides four 120V plugs rated at 20 amps eachand one dual voltage, full KVA plug rated at

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Have a qualified technician do the maintenance andtroubleshooting work.• Turn the engine off before working inside the machine.• R

7. Inspect for holes and tears by looking through the elementtoward a bright light. Check for damaged gaskets or dentedmetal parts. Do not reuse damag

ELECTRIC SHOCKcan kill.3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuitsare electrically “hot” when the welder is on.Do not touch these “hot” parts wit

CHARGING THE BATTERYWhen you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect batterycables to the battery, be sure the polarity is correct. Improperpolari

This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate andrepair possible machine malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below

PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS)Major Physical or Electrical Damage isEvident.Engine will not crankEngine will crank but not start.Engine shuts down shortly after s

CAUTIONVantage 500 CUMMINS E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS)Battery does not stay charged.Engine will not idle down to lowspeed.Engine will no

PROBLEMS(SYMPTOMS)Engine goes to low idle but does not stay atlow idle.No welding output or auxiliary output.Welder has some/ no output and no control

F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1Vantage 500 CUMMINS NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The spec

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-2 DIAGRAMS F-2CONNECTION DIAGRAM:

F-3 DIAGRAMS F-3Vantage 500 CUMMINSCONNECTION DIAGRAM:GND757677GREENK291 OR K40475INPUT CABLE76N.E.77K775 OPTIONALREMOTE CONTROLDAMAGED. THE ENGINE GO

F-4 DIAGRAMS F-4Vantage 500 CUMMINSCONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-5 DIAGRAMS F-5CONNECTION DIAGRAM

FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working on theequipment.8.b.Install equi

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-6 DIAGRAMS F-6CONNECTION DIAGRAMCAUTION :N.A. WELDING CABLE MUST BE OF PROPER CAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF IMMEDIAT

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-7 DIAGRAMS F-7CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-8 DIAGRAMS F-8CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-9 DIAGRAMS F-9CONNECTION DIAGRAMor service this equipment.Only qualified personnel should install,useKeep away from moving parts.

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-10 DIAGRAMS F-10CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-11 DIAGRAMS F-11CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-12 DIAGRAMS F-12CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-13 DIAGRAMS F-13CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Vantage 500 CUMMINSF-14 DIAGRAMS F-14DIMENSION PRINTTRAILER MOUNTING HOLE LOCATIONS.*28.9919.636.5523.6950.3854.4414.6337.3045.3863.10 6.5642.0050.811

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iv SAFETY ivMar. ‘93PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Vantage 500 CUMMINS (K2272-1)INPUT - DIESEL ENGINEMake /Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting CapacitiesSyste