Lincoln Electric SAE-400 User Manual

S AE-400 Severe Duty

ENGINE DRIVEN WELDER

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Great for the Off-Shore Salt Spray and Other Corrosive Environments

For off-shore and other corrosive environments the SAE-400 Severe Duty™(The “Silver Bullet”) is the preferred choice with its great arc performance, design simplicity, reliability and ruggedness! Utilizing customer experience and input from job-site use, it is an upgraded version of the workhorse SAE-400 that you can count on!

Processes

Stick, Gouging

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Output

Input

• Designed For The Off-Shore Salt Spray Environment

- Stainless steel and hot-dip galvanized case & internal sheet metal parts.

- Stainless steel brushholder assemblies.

- All copper coils.

- Coated radiator, fuel tank, laminations and wire connections.

- Sealed switches.

• Rugged Construction

- Built in a heavy gauge steel case designed for durability on the job site.

- Withstands rough field handling.

• Includes Features Per Mineral Management Services Code

- Spark arrestor and engine air intake shutdown device are standard.

• High Duty Cycle Welding Output

- 100% duty cycle at 400amps for demanding applications. Also rated at 500 amps.

• Arc Gouging

- Arc gouging with up to 3/8" (10 mm) carbons.

• Heavy-Duty Industrial Diesel Engine

- Perkins 4-cylinder, water-cooled industrial diesel engine offers low maintenance and long life.

• Three-Year Warranty

- Three-year Lincoln warranty on welder (engine is warranted separately by the engine manufacturer).

• Dual Continuous Control

- Dual continuous control of both current and open circuit voltage lets operator select the precise arc characteristics needed for each job.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product Current/Voltage/ Output of of Speed H x W x D Weight

Name Duty Cycle Range Engine Cyl. (rpm) in. (mm) lbs (kg)

SAE-400 400A DC/40V/100% 80-575A DC Perkins 4 68.4 @ 1725 50 x 28 x 83 2,210 Severe Duty 500A DC/40V/35% 3000 watts 1104C-44 (1270 x 711 x 2109) (1,002)

Rated Output Type No. HP & Dimensions Net

Diesel

Publication E6.180.1 8/05

Web Update 8/07

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A CLOSER LOOK

PERFORMANCE

• 400 amp rated output DC arc welding power source with outstanding characteristics for pipe, construction and maintenance stick welding. 575 amp maximum output.

• Dual continuous output control. Select either a soft “buttery” arc or a snappy “digging” arc for fast, high-quality welding.

FEATURES

• Polarity switch for selecting DC+, DC- welding output.

• 100 ft. (30.5m) remote control included – not a separate kit.

• Powered by a heavy duty, industrial Perkins diesel engine.

• Pressure lubrication system with replaceable filter assures lubrication to all critical areas of the engine.

• Engine gauges indicate oil pressure, temperature and battery charging amps.

• All day welding with 22.5 gallon fuel capacity. Sediment bowl and a filter in the fuel line help keep the fuel clean.

• Pushbutton starting is powered by two 12V batteries.

• Arc gouging with up to a 3/8" carbon.

• Delivers 3,000 watts of 115V/230V AC power for a grinder, lights or other power tools.

• Glow plugs for starting the engine at low ambient temperatures, 32º F (0º C) to -5º F (-21º C).

• Combination muffler/spark arrestor manufactured from stainless steel is standard on the machine. Spark arrestor included per MMS (Mineral Management Services) code.

• Air intake Emergency Shutdown Device on engine per MMS (Mineral Management Services) code.

• Single-side engine access for routine maintenance.

• Oil drain system includes ball valve, hose and clamp to direct oil beyond the base of the machine.

• Engine hour meter for scheduling maintenance.

Key Controls

1. Polarity Switch

2. Current Control

3. 115V Receptacles with Covers

4. Engine Hour Meter

5. Air Intake Emergency Shutdown Handle

6. Remote Control Receptacle

7. Local/Remote Control

8. Engine Protection Light

9. Engine Idler

10. Glow Plug Button

11. Pushbutton Start

12. On/Off Switch

13. Oil Pressure, Temperature, and Battery Charging Amps Gauges

14. Circuit Breakers

15. 230V Receptacles with Covers

16. Job Selector

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