Lincoln Electric IM604 RANGER 8 LPG - Manual (Page 7)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................i - iv
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION ............................................................................v
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................1
DESIGN FEATURES .................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................2-3
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT...........................................................................................4
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT................................................................................5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................6
Safety Precautions...............................................................................................6
Machine Grounding .......................................................................................6
Spark Arrester ...............................................................................................6
Trailers.........................................................................................................7-8
Pre-Operation Service .........................................................................................7
Oil ..................................................................................................................7
Fuel ...............................................................................................................8
Battery Connection........................................................................................8
Welding Output Cables ........................................................................................8
Angle of Operation...............................................................................................9
High Altitude Operation........................................................................................9
Muffler Relocation ................................................................................................9
Location / Ventilation ...........................................................................................9
Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders ....................................................9-10
Connection of the LN-25 to the Ranger 8......................................................9
Connection of the LN-7 to the Ranger 8.......................................................10
High Frequency Generator for TIG Welding Applications...................................10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................10-15
Additional Safety Precautions.............................................................................10
Welder Operation................................................................................................10
Welder Output ..............................................................................................10
Ranger 8 Typical Fuel Consumption ............................................................10
Welder Controls - Function and Operation...................................................11
Start/Shutdown Instructions .........................................................................11
Break-in Period.............................................................................................12
Welding Process .................................................................................................12
Stick (Constant Current) Welding.................................................................12
TIG (Constant Current) Welding...................................................................12
Wire Feed Welding Processes (Constant Voltage) ......................................13
Summary of Welding Process ......................................................................13
Auxiliary Power ...................................................................................................13
Standby Power Connection..........................................................................14
Connecting Ranger 8 to Premises Wiring...........................................................15
Electrical Device use with Ranger 8 LPG ...........................................................16
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................17
Safety Precautions..............................................................................................17
Routine Maintenance..........................................................................................17
Engine Adjustments............................................................................................17
Slip Rings............................................................................................................18
Battery ................................................................................................................18
Hardware ............................................................................................................18
Engine Maintenance Parts..................................................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................19-20
Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................21-22
Connection Diagrams .........................................................................................23
DIMENSION PRINT ..................................................................................................24
PARTS LISTS....................................................................P229 Series, P254-C, & P255-C