Lincoln Electric IM946 User Manual
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Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However,
your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ...
and thoughtful operation on your
part. DO NOT INST ALL, OPER-
ATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING
THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before
you act and be careful.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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SAFETY
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
The Above For Diesel Engines
ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.
Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety information, it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of “Safety in Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society, P.O. Box 351040, Miami,
Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
The Above For Gasoline Engines
FOR ENGINE
powered equipment.
1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance
work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.
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1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in posi-
tion and in good repair.Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools
away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving parts when
starting, operating or repairing equipment.
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1.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety
guards to perform required maintenance. Remove
guards only when necessary and replace them when the
maintenance requiring their removal is complete.
Always use the greatest care when working near moving
parts.
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1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated
areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes
outdoors.
1.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame welding arc or when the engine is running. Stop the
engine and allow it to cool before refueling to
prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on contact
with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not spill
fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it
up and do not start engine until fumes have
been eliminated.
1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do
tempt to override the governor or idler by
not at
pushing on the throttle control rods while the
engine is running.
1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the
radiator pressure cap when the engine is
hot.
ELECTRIC AND
MAGNETIC FIELDS
may be dangerous
2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes
localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding
current creates EMF fields around welding cables and
welding machines
2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and
welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician
before welding.
2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health
effects which are now not known.
2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to
minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
2.d.1.
Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure
them with tape when possible.
2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.
2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and
work cables. If the electrode cable is on your right
side, the work cable should also be on your right side.
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1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while
tur
ning the engine or welding generator during maintenance
work, disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or
magneto wire as appropriate.
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2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as
possible to the area being welded.
2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.
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SAFETY
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits
are electrically “hot” when the welder is on.
Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare
skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free
gloves to insulate hands.
3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation.
Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full
area of physical contact with work and ground.
In addition to the normal safety precautions, if welding
must be performed under electrically hazardous
conditions (in damp locations or while wearing wet
clothing; on metal structures such as floors, gratings or
scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting,
kneeling or lying, if there is a high risk of unavoidable or
accidental contact with the workpiece or ground) use
the following equipment:
• Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder.
• DC Manual (Stick) Welder.
• AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.
3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode,
electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic
welding gun are also electrically “hot”.
3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical
connection with the metal being welded. The connection
should be as close as possible to the area being welded.
3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical
(earth) ground.
3.f.
Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and
welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace
damaged insulation.
3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.
3.h. Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of
electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage
between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage
of both welders.
3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect
yourself from a fall should you get a shock.
3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8.
ARC RAYS 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 and that of your helpers from
the arc rays.
4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable
screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose
themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.
FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases
hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these
fumes and gases. When welding, keep
your head out of the fume. Use enough
ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep
fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When
welding with electrodes which require special
ventilation such as stainless or hard facing (see
instructions on container or MSDS) or on lead or
cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings
which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as
low as possible and within applicable OSHA PEL and
ACGIH TLV limits using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In confined spaces or in some circumstances, outdoors, a respirator may be required. Additional
precautions are also required when welding on galvanized
steel.
5. b. The operation of welding fume control equipment is affected by
various factors including proper use and positioning of the
equipment, maintenance of the equipment and the specific
welding procedure and application involved. Worker exposure
level should be checked upon installation and periodically
thereafter to be certain it is within applicable OSHA PEL and
ACGIH TLV limits.
5.c.
Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon
coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations. The
heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors
phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.
5.d. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and
cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation,
especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.
vapors
to
form
5.e. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this
5.f. Also see item 1.b.
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equipment and the consumables to be used, including the
material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your
employer’s safety practices. MSDS forms are available from
your welding distributor or from the manufacturer.
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SAFETY
WELDING and CUTTING
SPARKS can
cause fire or explosion.
6.a.
Remove fire hazards from the welding area.
the welding sparks from starting a fire.
Remember that welding sparks and hot
materials from welding can easily go through small cracks
and openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near
hydraulic lines. Have a fire extinguisher readily available.
6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site,
special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous
situations. Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI
Standard Z49.1) and the operating information for the
equipment being used.
6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode
circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can
cause overheating and create a fire hazard.
6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances
inside. They can cause an explosion even
been “cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended
Safe Practices for the
Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous
Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society
(see address above).
6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or
welding. They may explode.
Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil
6.f.
free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt,
cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear
ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a
welding area.
6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding
area as practical. Work cables connected to the building
framework or other locations away from the welding area
increase the possibility of the welding current passing through
lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate circuits. This can
create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they
fail.
6.h. Also see item 1.c.
If this is not possible, cover them to prevent
though
they have
Preparation
for Welding and Cutting of
CYLINDER may explode
if damaged.
7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders
containing the correct shielding gas for the
process used and properly operating
regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for
the application and maintained in good condition.
7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely
chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.
7.c. Cylinders should be located:
• Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to
physical damage.
• A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and
any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.
7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other
electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.
7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet
when opening the cylinder valve.
7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand
tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for
use.
7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas
cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l,
“Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
FOR ELECTRICALLY
powered equipment.
8.a. Turn 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. National
Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6.I. Read and follow NFPA 51B “ Standard for Fire Prevention Dur-
ing Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work”, available from NFPA,
1 Batterymarch Park, PO box 9101, Quincy, Ma 022690-9101.
6.j. Do not use a welding power source for pipe thawing.
Refer to http://www.lincolnelectric.com/safety for additional safety information.
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SAFETY
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 suivantes:
Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc
1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique:
a. Les circuits à l’électrode et à la piéce sont sous tension
quand la machine à souder est en marche. Eviter toujours
tout contact entre les parties sous tension et la peau nue ou
les vétements mouillés. Porter des gants secs et sans trous
pour isoler les mains.
b. Faire trés attention de bien s’isoler de la masse quand on
soude dans des endroits humides, ou sur un plancher metallique ou des grilles metalliques, principalement dans
les positions assis ou couché pour lesquelles une grande
partie du corps peut être en contact avec la masse.
c. Maintenir le porte-électrode, la pince de masse, le câble de
soudage et la machine à souder en bon et sûr état defonctionnement.
d.Ne jamais plonger le porte-électrode dans l’eau pour le re-
froidir.
e. Ne jamais toucher simultanément les parties sous tension
des porte-électrodes connectés à deux machines à souder
parce que la tension entre les deux pinces peut être le total
de la tension à vide des deux machines.
f. Si on utilise la machine à souder comme une source de
courant pour soudage semi-automatique, ces precautions
pour le porte-électrode s’applicuent aussi au pistolet de
soudage.
2. Dans le cas de travail au dessus du niveau du sol, se protéger
contre les chutes dans le cas ou on recoit un choc. Ne jamais
enrouler le câble-électrode autour de n’importe quelle partie du
corps.
5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de
soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les
zones où l’on pique le laitier.
6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de
prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles.
7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de
la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un échauffement et un risque d’incendie.
8. S’assurer que la masse est connectée le plus prés possible de
la zone de travail qu’il est pratique de le faire. Si on place la
masse sur la charpente de la construction ou d’autres endroits
éloignés de la zone de travail, on augmente le risque de voir
passer le courant de soudage par les chaines de levage, câbles
de grue, ou autres circuits. Cela peut provoquer des risques d’incendie ou d’echauffement des chaines et des câbles jusqu’à ce
qu’ils se rompent.
9. Assurer une ventilation suffisante dans la zone de soudage. Ceci
est particuliérement important pour le soudage de tôles galvanisées plombées, ou cadmiées ou tout autre métal qui produit des fumeés toxiques.
10. Ne pas souder en présence de vapeurs de chlore provenant
d’opérations de dégraissage, nettoyage ou pistolage. La chaleur
ou les rayons de l’arc peuvent réagir avec les vapeurs du solvant
pour produire du phosgéne (gas fortement toxique) ou autres
produits irritants.
11. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la sûreté, voir le
code “Code for safety in welding and cutting” CSA Standard W
117.2-1974.
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ POUR
3. Un coup d’arc peut être plus sévère qu’un coup de soliel, donc:
a. Utiliser un bon masque avec un verre filtrant approprié ainsi
qu’un verre blanc afin de se protéger les yeux du rayonnement de l’arc et des projections quand on soude ou quand
on regarde l’arc.
b. Porter des vêtements convenables afin de protéger la peau
de soudeur et des aides contre le rayonnement de l‘arc.
c. Protéger l’autre personnel travaillant à proximité au soudage
à l’aide d’écrans appropriés et non-inflammables.
4. Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont émises de l’arc de soudage.
Se protéger avec des vêtements de protection libres de l’huile,
tels que les gants en cuir, chemise épaisse, pantalons sans revers, et chaussures montantes.
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LES MACHINES À SOUDER À
TRANSFORMATEUR ET À
REDRESSEUR
1. Relier à la terre le chassis du poste conformement au code de
l’électricité et aux recommendations du fabricant. Le dispositif de
montage ou la piece à souder doit être branché à une bonne
mise à la terre.
2. Autant que possible, I’installation et l’entretien du poste seront
effectués par un électricien qualifié.
3. Avant de faires des travaux à l’interieur de poste, la debrancher
à l’interrupteur à la boite de fusibles.
4. Garder tous les couvercles et dispositifs de sûreté à leur place.
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to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product •••
as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you!
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Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1, Product Overview
Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
Product Summary ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
General Physical Description .............................................................................................. 1-2
Recommended Processes and Equipment ............................................................................... 1-3
Recommended Processes .................................................................................................. 1-3
Process Limitations ............................................................................................................. 1-3
Equipment Limitations ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Recommended Power Sources .......................................................................................... 1-3
Design Features ........................................................................................................................ 1-4
Arc Performance ................................................................................................................. 1-4
User Controls ...................................................................................................................... 1-4
Wire Drive ........................................................................................................................... 1-4
Cruiser™ Tractor and Frame .............................................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2, Initial Setup
Accessories Included with the Cruiser™ Tractor ...................................................................... 2-1
Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature ............................................................................................... 2-2
Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature Continued .............................................................................. 2-3
Tools Needed ............................................................................................................................ 2-4
Assembly Preparation ............................................................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3, Assembly
Right-Hand Horizontal Fillet Welds ........................................................................................... 3-1
Right-Hand Butt and Groove Welds .......................................................................................... 3-7
Flat Fillet ................................................................................................................................. 3-15
Chapter 4, Wheel Configurations
Track Guided Welding .............................................................................................................. 4-1
Self-Guided, Four-Wheeled Welding ........................................................................................ 4-2
Manually Steered, Three-Wheeled Welding ............................................................................. 4-4
Joint Guide Wheels ................................................................................................................... 4-6
Chapter 5, Wire Guides and Drive Roll Removal and Installation
Wire Guides and Drive Roll Removal and Installation .............................................................. 5-1
Chapter 6, Wire Straightener Adjustment
Wire Straightener Adjustment ...................................................................................................6-2
Chapter 7, Leveling
Leveling ..................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Chapter 8, Alternate Configurations
Feed Plate Positions ................................................................................................................. 8-1
Wire Reel Spindle Positions ...................................................................................................... 8-4
Flux Hopper Mounting Options ................................................................................................. 8-5
Slide Positions ........................................................................................................................... 8-
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Chapter 9, Cables and Connections
System Setup ............................................................................................................................ 9-1
Wire Drive Connection .............................................................................................................. 9-2
Controller and Power Source Connectors ................................................................................ 9-3
ArcLink Control Cables ............................................................................................................. 9-4
Weld Cable Sizes ...................................................................................................................... 9-5
Connecting Welding Power Cables to Contact Nozzle Assembly - All Configurations ............. 9-6
Loading Electrode ..................................................................................................................... 9-8
Loading a Coil on to a Reel................................................................................................. 9-8
Chapter 10, Operation
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. 10-1
Pendant Controls .................................................................................................................... 10-5
Making a Weld ........................................................................................................................ 10-6
Constant Current ...............................................................................................................10-7
Constant Voltage ................................................................................................................... 10-8
Weld Sequence ............................................................................................................... 10-11
Start Options ................................................................................................................... 10-11
End Options .................................................................................................................... 10-12
Restrike Timer ................................................................................................................. 10-12
Weld Mode Searching ........................................................................................................... 10-18
Memories .............................................................................................................................. 10-18
Recalling a Memory with Memory Buttons ...................................................................... 10-18
Saving a Memory with Memory Buttons ......................................................................... 10-19
Limits ..................................................................................................................................... 10-20
Setting Limits .................................................................................................................. 10-20
Enabling/Disabling Limits ................................................................................................ 10-22
Setup Features Menu ........................................................................................................... 10-24
Accessing the Setup Menu ............................................................................................. 10-24
User Defined Parameters Touch Sense................................................................................. 10-25
Moving the Cruiser™ Tractor ................................................................................................ 10-29
Driving the Cruiser™ Tractor Without Welding ............................................................... 10-30
Chapter 11, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 11-1
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 11-4
Chapter 12, Software Installation
Connecting the Cruiser™ Tractor to a Computer ................................................................... 12-1
Updating Software .................................................................................................................. 12-3
Chapter 13, Kits and Accessories
Optional Kits and Accessories ................................................................................................ 13-1
Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits ............................................................................................... 13-2
Chapter 14, Diagram
Machine Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................ 14-1
Parts List ......................................................................................................................... P-571
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Specifications
Specifications
VOL TAGE INPUT AMPERES
40 VDC 8 A
Rated Output at 1400F (400C)
DUTY CYCLE* AMPERES
100% 1000 A
Note:
*Duty Cycle is based upon the amount of welding performed in a 10 minute period.
Physical Dimensions
(Overall Size and Weight Dependent Upon Configuration)
MODEL HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT (as shipped)
K2607-1 29 Inches 23 Inches 36 Inches 179 Lbs.
(736mm) (548mm) (914mm) (81 kg)
Temperature Ranges
OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE
-40 to 1220F -40 to 1850F
(-40 to 500C) (-40 to 850C)
SAW
GEARING WFS Range Wire Sizes
57:1
95:1
50 to 500 ipm
(1.3 to 12.5 m/min)
15 to 300 ipm
(0.4 to 7.5 m/min)
1/16 to 5/64 inch
(1.6 to 2.4 mm)
1/16 to 3/32 inch
(1.6 to 2.4 mm)
142:1
(Factory Installed Gearing)
15 to 200 ipm
(0.4 to 5.0 m/min)
Travel Speed Range
10 to 100 ipm
(0.25 to 2.5 m/min)
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1/16 to 7/32 inch
(1.6 to 5.6 mm)
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Summary
General Physical Description
The Cruiser™ tractor is a self-propelled carriage for performing subarc welds, specifically designed to improve productivity.
The Cruiser™ tractor features a patent pending mast and arm structure for fast setup.
Heat-treated aluminum alloy tubing is used for the mast and arm resulting in a rigid frame
that keeps the wire drive in a steady position. The main components are: wire drive,
spool spindle and flux hopper. Grooves in the tubing align with a key in the clamp to let
the clamp slide along the length of the tubing without rotating. Other clamps do not have
the key and rotate as well as slide on the tubing.
Wire is fed to the arc with a wire drive based on the proven PF-10S. All of the drive rolls,
nozzles and contact tips from the PF-10S may be assembled to the Cruiser™ tractor. A
new low-friction wire straightener reliably straightens the wire. The wire drive rotates
about two axes for setting torch drag/pull angle and torch tilt angle.
The wire drive is mounted to two heavy-duty X-Y slides. The cross slides allow easy adjustment of the electrode stickout and position of the wire in the joint.
The entire mast and arm structure separates from the base for portability and mobility
purposes.
Driving the Cruiser™ tractor is a permanent magnet direct current (DC) motor with all
metal gears. The motor transfers power to the axle through a worm drive for smooth
transmission. A tachometer keeps the Cruiser™ tractor speed consistent. The wheels
are made from reinforced aluminum oxide and withstand high heat, abrasive flux and impact. A gear and wheels are mounted on the axle for operating on K396 track sections.
The front wheels of the Cruiser™ tractor may be configured for three- or four-wheel operation. The flexible wheel configuration lets the Cruiser™ tractor be assembled in a
manner for the best balance while aligning the wheels for the best tracking of the joint.
All of the controls are housed in a light-weight pendant that connects with a cable to the
Cruiser™ tractor. The pendant housing is fabricated from aluminum to resist impacts and
high temperatures.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Recommended Processes and Equipment
Recommended Processes
• SAW (alternating current [AC], DC+ and DC-) up to 1,000 amps
• Tiny Twin.
Process Limitations
• The Cruiser™ tractor does not support open arc procedures.
• The Cruiser™ tractor only supports one arc.
Equipment Limitations
• Because of cable inductance, do not use more than 100 feet (30 m) of electrode and
100 feet (30 m) of work cable.
• For robust digital communications, do not use more than 200 feet (60 m) of control
cable.
• The Cruiser™ tractor operates on 40 volts direct current (VDC) only.
• There is no 115 volts alternating current (VAC) in the Cruiser™ tractor.
• The flux hopper holds a maximum of 15 lbs (6.8 kg) of flux.
Recommended Power Sources
• Power Wave AC/DC 1000.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Design Features
Arc Performance
The Cruiser™ tractor and Power Wave AC/DC 1000 combination brings high productivity to field welding.
User Controls
• Light weight, hand-held pendant
• Four memories for quick selection of common procedures
• Full sequence control for tailoring the weld from start to end
• All welding controls located at the pendant including program selection.
Wire Drive
• Changeable gears for feeding small diameter wires at high speed and large diame-
ter wires at low speed
• High torque, permanent magnet DC motor with tachometer for accurate wire-feed
speed control
• Three-roll wire straightener
• Compatible with standard Lincoln Electric submerged-arc contact nozzles.
Cruiser™ Tractor and Frame
• Three- or four-wheel patent-pending design for the best tracking and balancing
• Permanent magnet DC motor with tachometer for steady, accurate travel speeds
• Metal gears for long life
• Easily engaged travel clutch
• Fully assembled for track use
• Aluminum-oxide wheels for superior traction and heat resistance
• Heavy-duty slides for adjusting the electrode position in the joint.
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INITIAL SETUP
Accessories Included with the Cruiser™ Tractor
Accessories*
Flux Tube
Conduit Tubing
Retaining Springs
(Two)
Flux Tube
Connectors (Two)
5/32 Inch Flux
Cone Assembly
5/32 Inch
Contact Tip
Contact Nozzle
Extension
Wire Reel
Assembly
Wheels for Track
Operation
Manual Guided
Steering Wheel
Front and Rear
Guide Bars
Nozzle Extension
Insulator
Flux Tubing
(Three)
Note:
*The Lincoln Electric Cruiser™ tractor does not include a control cable.
Cruiser™ Tractor
Butt/Fillet/Lap Joint
Tracker
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INITIAL SETUP
Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature
Flux Hopper Lift Bail
Spindle
Brake
Reel Holder
Reel
Heat Shields
Wire Drive
Voltage Sense Lead (67)
Steering Knob
Steering Knob
Locking Nut
Front Wheel and Clamp
Assembly, Left Bar
Mast Tube
Clamp Handle
Vertical Slide
Wire Drive Clamp
Wire Straightener
Adjustment Arm
Wire Straightener
Idle Arm
Drive Roll
Flux Hopper
Feedplate
Brackets
Contact Nozzle
Electrode Cable
Connection
Front
Guide
Wheel
Outgoing
Drive
Tube
Feedplate
Locking Screw
Front Guide Bar
Front Tubes
Wheel Scraper
Figure 2-1 Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature
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INITIAL SETUP
Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature Continued
Manual Steering Wheel
Collar
Wire Guide
Anchor
Horizontal Slide
Slide Bracket
Electrode Cable Strain Relief
Slide Tube
Clamp
Controller Bracket
Control Cables Strain Relief
Rear Guide Wheel
Figure 2-2 Cruiser™ Tractor Nomenclature Continued
Flux Valve
Clutch
Rear Guide Bar
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INITIAL SETUP
Tools Needed
To set up the Cruiser™ tractor, the following tools are needed.
7/16-inch (Preferred) or
11 mm Combination Wrench
9/16-inch (Preferred) or
15 mm Combination Wrench
1/2-inch (Preferred) or
13 mm Combination Wrench
1-inch (Preferred) or
25 mm Combination Wrench
5/16-inch (Preferred) or
8 mm Allen Wrench
1/4-inch (Preferred) or
6 mm Allen Wrench
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INITIAL SETUP
Assembly Preparation
Before configuring the Cruiser™ tractor for welding, parts must be removed from their
shipped positions. The following steps configure the Cruiser™ tractor to be put in various
welding configurations. Depending on the joint to be welded, some parts will not be used.
1. Remove the conduit anchor using a
7/16-inch (11 mm) wrench. Set aside.
2. Loosen (two) clamp screws using a
1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench and remove
the joint tracking wheel assembly. Set
aside.
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INITIAL SETUP
3. Remove wire reel mounting spindle and
bracket. Loosen (two) clamp screws
using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench and
slide wire reel mounting spindle and
bracket off the long support tube. Set
aside.
4. Remove the flux hopper assembly.
Loosen (two) clamp screws using a 1/2-
inch (13 mm) wrench and slide flux hopper assembly off the long support arm.
Set aside.
5. Remove manual steering wheel
assembly. Loosen (two) clamp screws
using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench and
slide the assembly off the long support
tube. Set aside.
The Cruiser™ tractor is now ready to be assembled for welding. See Chapter 3,
Assembly.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly
Before the Cruiser™ tractor can be set up for welding, all steps in Assembly Preparation
on page 2-5 must be completed.
Right-Hand Horizontal Fillet Welds
Figure 3-1 The Cruiser™ Tractor Configured for
Track Guided Right-Hand Horizontal Fillet Welds
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ASSEMBLY
1. Loosen wire drive mounting bracket
from horizontal slide by loosening four
nuts using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench.
Relocate the wire drive bracket located almost in the center of the horizontal slide.
2. Turn the crank as shown to locate the
wire drive mounting bracket in the center of the horizontal slide. Tighten the
four nuts.
3. Loosen the feedplate locking screw
using a 5/16 inch (8 mm) Allen
wrench. Rotate the feedplate counterclockwise to 45˚. Tighten the feedplate
locking screw.
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ASSEMBLY
4. Mount the flux hopper to the feedplate
with long carriage bolts using a 7/16inch (11 mm) wrench.
5. Install one flux tube retaining ring.
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ASSEMBLY
6. Install the contact nozzle extension.
7. Install second flux tube retaining ring.
8. Install the flux cone assembly and
tighten by turning the thumb screw
clockwise.
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ASSEMBLY
9. Install the flux delivery tube from the
flux hopper to the flux cone or to the
end of the contact nozzle assembly
using the (two) flux tube securing
rings.
10. Install wire reel spindle support as-
sembly, so spindle faces towards
the left and points horizontally or
slightly upwards. Tighten clamp
screws using a 1/2-inch (13 mm)
wrench.
11. Remount the conduit anchor to the
end of the long support using a 7/16inch (11 mm) wrench.
12. Install the conduit by cutting to the
appropriate length, so one end fits
into the inlet of the wire straightener,
and the other end fits into the conduit anchor.
CAUTION
• Do not weld without this tube in-
stalled!
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ASSEMBLY
13. Mount control pendant in the pendant
holder.
Continue to Chapter 4, Wheel Configurations.
Cruiser™ Tractor
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ASSEMBLY
Right-Hand Butt and Groove Welds
Figure 3-2 The Cruiser™ Tractor Configured for
Right-Hand Track Guided Butt Welds
1. Loosen wire drive mounting bracket
from horizontal cross slide by loosening four nuts using a 1/2-inch (13
mm) wrench.
2. Raise the wire drive using the vertical
slide crank until the contact nozzle
clears the front support tube.
1/2” / 13mm
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ASSEMBLY
3. Loosen the feedplate locking screw
using a 5/16-inch (8 mm) Allen
wrench.
4. Rotate feedplate, so the contact
nozzle assembly is completely clear
of the front support tube.
5. Tighten the feedplate locking screw
using a 5/16-inch (8 mm) Allen
wrench.
45
0
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ASSEMBLY
6. Slide wire drive mounting bracket toward the right-hand end of the horizontal slide about 1/2 inch (13 mm)
from end.
If more reach to weld seam is desired, loosen the cross slide clamp
and slide to the right, or loosen the
horizontal cross seam tube clamp
and slide the tube to the right using a
1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench.
1/2”/13mm
7. Tighten the wire drive bracket
mounting screws with four nuts using
a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench.
8. Install the contact tip to the contact
nozzle. Install the flux cone assembly
to the contact tip.
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ASSEMBLY
9. Secure flux cone assembly with the
thumbscrew.
10. Slide crossslide assembly to the end
of horizontal tube.
11. Tighten the vertical slide bracket
mounting screws using a 1/2-inch (13
mm) wrench.
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ASSEMBLY
12. Rotate feedplate clockwise until con-
tact nozzle assembly is perpendicular with welding surface.
13. Loosen wire reel mounting arm by
loosening two nuts using a 1/2-inch
(13 mm) wrench. Slide wire reel
mounting arm as far as possible.
14. Tighten wire reel mounting arm by
tightening two nuts using a 1/2-inch
(13 mm) wrench.
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