Lincoln Electric IM10043 RANGER 305 LPG - Manual (Page 7)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A-1
Machine Specifications ........................................................................................................A-2
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................A-3
Location and Ventilation ................................................................................................A-3
Stacking ........................................................................................................................A-3
Angle of Operation ........................................................................................................A-3
Lifting.............................................................................................................................A-3
Additional Safety Precautions .......................................................................................A-3
High Altitude Operation .................................................................................................A-3
High Temperature Operation ........................................................................................A-3
Towing...........................................................................................................................A-3
Vehicle Mounting...........................................................................................................A-4
Pre-Operation Engine Service..............................................................................................A-4
Fuel ...............................................................................................................................A-4
Oil ..................................................................................................................................A-5
Engine Coolant..............................................................................................................A-5
Battery Connections ......................................................................................................A-5
Muffler Outlet Pipe ........................................................................................................A-5
Spark Arrester ...............................................................................................................A-5
High Frequency Generators for Tig Applications ..........................................................A-5
Remote Control .............................................................................................................A-5
Electrical Connections ..........................................................................................................A-5
Machine Grounding .......................................................................................................A-5
Welding Terminals ........................................................................................................A-6
Welding Output Cables .................................................................................................A-6
Cable Installation...........................................................................................................A-6
Electrical Device Used with the Ranger 305LPG .................................................................A-7
Auxiliary Power Receptacles and Plugs ...............................................................................A-8
Standby Power Connections ................................................................................................A-8
Premises Wiring ...................................................................................................................A-9
Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders.............................................................A-10,A-11
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Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B
Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................................B-1
General Description..............................................................................................................B-1
For Auxiliary Power ..............................................................................................................B-1
Engine Operation..................................................................................................................B-1
Welder Controls....................................................................................................................B-2
Engine Controls ....................................................................................................................B-3
Starting and Stopping the Engine .................................................................................B-3
Stopping .......................................................................................................................B-4
Welding Operation................................................................................................................B-4
Duty Cycle .....................................................................................................................B-4
DC Stick Welding ..........................................................................................................B-4
Constant Current (Stick) Welding..................................................................................B-4
Downhill Pipe Welding ..................................................................................................B-4
Fuel Consumption .........................................................................................................B-4
Tig Welding ...................................................................................................................B-5
Typical Current Ranges for Tungsten Electrodes .........................................................B-5
Wire Welding-CV...........................................................................................................B-5
Arc Gouging ..................................................................................................................B-6
Auxiliary Power .............................................................................................................B-6
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads .......................................................B-6
Extension Cord Recommendations...............................................................................B-6
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Accessories .....................................................................................................Section C
Options / Accessories and Compatible Lincoln Equipment.................................................C-1
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