Lincoln Electric IM604 RANGER 8 LPG - Manual (Page 8)

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RANGER 8 LPG
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Ranger ™ 8 LPG is a twin-cylinder LPG fuel engine
driven multiprocess arc welder and AC power genera-
tor. It is built in a heavy gauge steel case for durability
on the job site.
DESIGN FEATURES
AC/DC STICK WELDING (Constant Current)
• AC 40 - 225 Amps
• DC 40 - 210 Amps
• 100% Duty Cycle on All Settings
• Output Selector with 6 Ranges
• Output Control for Fine Current Adjustment
• Use with a broad range of AC & DC Electrodes
Including Fleetweld® 5P
DC SEMIAUTOMATIC WIRE FEED WELDING
(Constant Voltage)
• CV Tap Setting for 60-200 Amps.
• 100% Duty Cycle.
• Excellent Performance with .068” (1.7mm)
NR®-211-MP Innershield® Electrode.
• Limited MIG Welding with L-50 & L-56 using blended
Argon Shielding Gas.
• The Recommended Wire Feeder is the LN-25, but
Can Also be Used with the LN-7 Wire Feeder.
(LN-7 and LN-25 without Contactor Requires the
K240 Contactor Kit).
AC/DC TIG WELDING (Constant Current)
• AC & DC TIG Welding Can be Done at All Constant
Current Output Range Settings.
AUXILIARY POWER
• 8000 Watt AC 115/230 Volt 60 Hz. Generator.
• Operates AC Power Tools.
• Powers Battery Chargers.
• Powers a 1.5 HP Motor (If Started Under No Load).
• Lights Eighty 100 Watt Incandescent Bulbs.
• Can be Used for Standby Power.
OTHER FEATURES
• Polarity Switch for Selecting DC+, DC-, or AC
Welding Output.
• K930-1 TIG Module Available for high frequency
and shielding gas control for AC and DC GTAW
(TIG) welding applications.
• Remote Control Receptacle Kit Available.
• Electronic Engine Idler. Engine Automatically Goes to
Low Idle in 10 to 14 Seconds after Welding or Use
of Auxiliary Power. Includes High Idle Switch.
• Electric Starting.
• Battery Charging Ammeter.
• Full 8 kVA Auxiliary Output Receptacle.
• Factory Installed Engine Hour Meter.
• Engine Protection Shuts Engine Down in the
Event of Low Oil Pressure.
• Built-in Feet for Easy Mounting to Truck Bed or
Trailer.
• All Copper Alternator Windings and High
Quality Insulation for Long-Life and
Dependability.
• Powder Painted Case and Base for Outstanding
Corrosion Protection.
• Quiet muffler with reversible exhaust feature; either
right or left side of machine.
ENGINE
The Kohler 20 HP Command®* LPG engine offers the
following features:
• Air Cooled, Twin-Cylinder.
• Overhead valves
• Hydraulic valve lifters
• Cast Aluminum Alloy Crankcase with Integral Cast
Iron Cylinder Liners.
• Electric Start with Solid State Battery Charging
Module.
• Solid State Breakerless Ignition.
• Spin on Oil Filter.
• Low Oil Pressure Shutdown Protection.
• LPG regulator and vaporizer.
* This trademark is the property of Kohler Co.