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Lincoln Electric RED-D-ARC E500 manual

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    RED-D-ARC E500 IM656-A April, 2004 Red-D-Ar c Spec-Built W elding Equipment This RED-D-ARC welder is built to RED-D-ARC Extreme Duty design specifications by Lincoln Electric. Safety Depends on Y ou This welder is designed and built with safety in mind. However , your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful operati[...]

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    i SAFETY i FOR ENGINE powered equipment. 1.a. T urn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors. ____________________________________[...]

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    ii SAFETY ii ARC RA YS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin[...]

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    iii SAFETY iii E500 FOR ELECTRICALL Y powered equipment. 8.a. T urn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer ’s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S.[...]

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    iv SAFETY iv E500 PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L ’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. Les circ[...]

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    E500 T hank Y ou for selecting this QUALITY product. We want you to take pride in operating this product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety ins[...]

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    E500 vi T ABLE OF CONTENTS vi Page Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secti on A Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Input Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    A-1 INST ALLA TION A-1 LOCA TION F ALLING EQUIPMENT can cause injury . • Do not lift this machine using lift bail if it is equipped with a heavy • accessory such as trailer or gas cylinder . • Lift only with equipment of adequate lifting capacity . • Be sure machine is stable when lifting. Install the welder in a dry location where there is[...]

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    B-1 OPERA TION B-1 ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet cloth- ing. • Insulate yourself from work and ground. • Always wear dry insulating gloves. FUMES AND GASES can be danger- ous. • Keep your head out of fumes. • Use ventilation or exhaust to • remove fumes from breathing zone.[...]

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    C-1 MAINTENANCE C-1 ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Have an electrician install and ser- vice this equipment. • T urn the input power off at the fuse box before working on equipment. • Do not touch electrically hot parts. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1. The fan motor has sealed bearings which require no service. 2. In extremely dusty locations, dirt may cl[...]

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    E500 D-1 TROUBLESHOOTING D-1 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION This T roubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine [...]

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    D-2 TROUBLESHOOTING D-2 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION FUNCTION PROBLEMS PROBLEMS (SYM[...]

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    D-3 TROUBLESHOOTING D-3 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION FUNCTION PROBLEMS PROBLEMS (SYM[...]

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    D-4 TROUBLESHOOTING D-4 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION FUNCTION PROBLEMS PROBLEMS (SYM[...]

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    D-5 TROUBLESHOOTING D-5 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION FUNCTION PROBLEMS PROBLEMS (SYM[...]

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    D-6 TROUBLESHOOTING D-6 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely , contact your Local Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION FUNCTION PROBLEMS PROBLEMS (SYM[...]

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    D-7 TROUBLESHOOTING D-7 E500 Low output, low OCV , or erratic welding T urn control pot. to minimum Check OCV OCV is 35-55V OCV is 40-45V OCV is 0 Rated OCV but OCV less than rated erratic welding but more than 55V OCV 45-55V OCV 35-45V Possible machine Check leads 76, 77, Possible Loose lead Possible intermittent Possible Possible wrong connection[...]

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    D-8 TROUBLESHOOTING D-8 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING P .C. BOARD (The P .C. Board is located behind the front control panel. Remove the nameplate screws to loosen the control panel.) When the P .C. Board is to be replaced, follow this pro- cedure: Visually inspect P .C. Board in question. Are any of the components damaged? Is [...]

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    D-9 TROUBLESHOOTING D-9 Check the resistance reading between 75 on the ter- minal strip and 21 1 on SW #2. The reading must be 10K ohms. No reading will indicate an open rheostat and a low reading will indicate a shorted or partially shorted rheostat; in either case, replace. TOGGLE SWITCH CHECK 1. T urn off the machine power input. SW #1 has 1 15 [...]

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    D-10 TROUBLESHOOTING D-10 5. An open gate circuit will have an infinite or high resistance. A good gate circuit will read a low resis- tance, but not zero ohms. BA TTER Y TEST Check the batteries by shorting leads (A) and (C), then close switch SW-1. Replace batteries if voltage is less than 3 volts. SCR TEST 1. Isolate SCR to be tested by disconne[...]

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    E-1 WIRING DIAGRAM - CODE 10649 ONL Y E-1 E500 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537 LEGEND D5 D6 D7 POCKET AMPTROL SENSING BRIDGE L1 DC OUTPUT FILTER R1 R2 R3 R4 TO GROUND PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE H3 H2 H1 X2 X1 T2 TO SUPPLY LINES DIAL SELECTOR SWITCH SCR1-D1 SCR2-D2 SCR3-D3 D4 SCR AND DIODE RECTIFIER BRIDGE T1 T2 T3 MAIN TRANSFORMER CONTROL TRANSFORME[...]

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    E500 E-2 WIRING DIAGRAM - CODE 1 1042 & UP E-2 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537 LEGEND L1 DC OUTPUT FILTER R1 R2 R3 TO GROUND PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE H3 H2 H1 X2 X1 T2 TO SUPPLY LINES DIAL SELECTOR SW I TCH SCR1- D1 SCR2- D2 SCR3- D3 D4 SCR AND DIODE RECTIFIER BRIDGE T1 T2 MAIN TR ANSFOR MER CONTROL TRANSFORMER 1CR INPUT STARTER ( DASHED ITEMS[...]

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    E500 E-3 DIAGRAMS E-3 Part No. T ype A B C D F G H M12244-7 E500 32.00 15.39 3092 1.44 30.02± .1 1 33.07± .06 .94 M12244-7 7-7-78[...]

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    E500 NOTES[...]

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    E500 NOTES[...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL F ABRICANTE PARA EL U[...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes fro[...]

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