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Lincoln Electric SHIELD-ARC 400AS-50 User Manual

Lincoln Electric SHIELD-ARC 400AS-50
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IMA 554C
September 1998
OPERATING MANUAL
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY
(AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD.
A.B.N.
36 000 040 308
SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA
A Subsidiary of
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO. U.S.A.
Associated Subsidiaries in A
ustralasia,
Asia, Canada, Europe, North and South America.
THE WORLD’S LEADER IN WELDING AND CUTTING PRODUCTS
SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU
Lincoln Electric welders are designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be
increased by proper installation and thoughtful operation on your part. Read and observe the general safety
precautions on page 2 and follow specific installation and operating instructions included in this manual.
Most importantly, think before you act and be careful.
SHIELD-ARC
®
400AS-50
WITH 12 VOLT ELECTRICS - KA1352
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Lincoln Electric SHIELD-ARC 400AS-50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLincoln Electric
ModelSHIELD-ARC 400AS-50
CategoryWelding System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

OPERATING MANUAL

SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU

General safety precautions for operating the welding machine.

ARC WELDING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS

Hazards and prevention of electric shock during welding.

FUMES AND GASES HAZARDS

Risks associated with welding fumes and gases and protective measures.

ARC RAYS HAZARDS

Protection against arc rays and their potential harm.

WELDING SPARKS HAZARDS

Fire and explosion prevention related to welding sparks.

GAS CYLINDER AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Safety guidelines for electrical equipment.

ENGINE POWERED EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Safety guidelines for engine-powered equipment.

EMF AND PACEMAKER SAFETY

PACEMAKER SAFETY GUIDELINES

Specific safety advice for welders with pacemakers.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

EMC INSTALLATION AND USE

Procedures for installing and using welding equipment to manage EMC.

EMC EMISSION REDUCTION METHODS

Techniques to minimize electromagnetic emissions.

BATTERY INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

WELDER SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for the welding machine model.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for the engine used in the welder.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ENGINE OPERATION AND STARTING

Detailed steps for operating and starting the diesel engine.

ENGINE STOPPING PROCEDURE

Procedure for safely stopping the engine.

WELDER OPERATION CONTROLS

SETTING THE WELDING CONTROLS

Instructions on how to adjust welding output controls.

AUXILIARY POWER USAGE

Information on using the machine's auxiliary power outlets.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

GROUND TEST PROCEDURE

Steps for performing ground resistance tests on the machine.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

MACHINE FAILS TO START

Troubleshooting steps for when the machine does not start.

COMMON STARTING FAULTS

Issues encountered after the machine starts.

TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

WELDING PERFORMANCE ISSUES

Diagnosing and fixing welding noise, spatter, and output discrepancies.

BATTERY AND AUXILIARY POWER FAULTS

Troubleshooting battery charging and auxiliary power issues.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY AP-33-C

PARTS LIST

Detailed list of components for the AP-33-C assembly.

ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

PARTS LIST

Listing of specific parts for different assemblies like reactor and air cleaner.

FRAME, FUEL, TANK AND REACTOR AP-33-E

PARTS LIST

List of components for the frame, fuel tank, and reactor assembly.

WELDING GENERATOR AND COUPLING AP-27-F

ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY AP-33-G

Diagram and parts list for the alternator assembly.

SLIP RING BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY AP-1-D

GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER AP-9-G

Diagram and parts list for the generator brush holder.

CONTROL PANEL AP-33-D

PARTS LIST

Detailed listing of components found on the control panel.

WIRING DIAGRAM

OPTIONAL ENGINE WATCHER

Wiring details for the optional engine watcher feature.

400AS-50 OPTIONAL PARTS

UNDERCARRIAGE (2-wheel type)

Diagram and parts list for the 2-wheel undercarriage.

UNDERCARRIAGE (4-wheel type)

PARTS LIST

Detailed listing of components for the 4-wheel undercarriage.

RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS

SPARE PARTS LIST

Comprehensive list of part numbers and descriptions for common spares.

STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY

CONDITION OF WARRANTY

Requirements and procedures for obtaining warranty coverage.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS

Limitations and exclusions of the product warranty.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY

Lincoln Electric's policy on customer support and advice.

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