Lincoln Electric IM662 SAE400 - Manual (Page 13)

B-1 OPERATION B-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SAE400 is a diesel engine driven welding power
source. The machine uses a DC generator for DC stick
electrode welding and an AC exciter for 115/230 VAC
auxiliary power. As a generator it can supply up to
3,000 watts of 115/230 volt AC power. As a welder it
provides up to 575 amps of DC constant current out-
put.
The engine is a 63 Hp (47 kw), 4-cylinder water cooled
diesel made by Perkins.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
WELDER
The SAE400 provides excellent constant current DC
welding output for stick (SMAW) welding. The field
installed optional CV Adapter (K385-1) provides up to
500 amps at 35 volts of constant voltage output for
semiautomatic welding.
AUXILIARY POWER
The SAE400 provides 3 KW of 115/230 VAC output for
auxiliary power and emergency standby power.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before operat-
ing your equipment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all operating and maintenance man-
uals supplied with your machine. They include impor-
tant safety precautions, detailed engine starting, oper-
ating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts such
as output terminals or internal wiring.
•Insulate yourself from the work and
ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
•Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside
•Do not stack anything near the engine.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
•Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts
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Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the hinged doors
closed as these provide maximum protection from
moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow.
Read carefully the Safety Precautions page in the
Instruction Manual before operating this machine.
Always follow these and any other safety procedures
included in this manual and in the engine and com-
pressor instruction manuals.
SAE400
WARNING