ENGINE DRIVEN WELDERS Vantage 500 (Compact Case) ® Output Range See Back Page Rated Output Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle 500A/40V/100% 525A/38V/60% Processes Stick, TIG, MIG, Flux-Cored, Gouging Product Number K2686-2 - U.S. and Canada K2686-1 - Export See back for complete specs Compact Design! Get a 500 amp welder in a compact case! The same size as the Vantage® 300 and 400! A turbo-charged diesel engine with Lincoln Electric Chopper Technology® makes this a reality! Also, less weight than traditional 500 amp welders makes the Vantage® 500 compact design a great choice for installation on truck beds where available space and weight capacity are limited. Construction Maintenance and Repair Rental Fleet THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY Publication E6.214 | Issue D­ te 05/11 Web Update: 11/12 a © Lincoln Global, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 22801 St. Clair Avenue • Cleveland, OH • 44117-1199 • U.S.A. PH: +1.216-481-8100 • www.lincolnelectric.com Engine: 4 Cylinder 1800 RPM TurboCharged Perkins® – 4 cylinder 1800 RPM Perkins® turbo-charged diesel engine runs smooth and quiet. Standard engine gauges allow you to monitor performance at a glance. – More HP for output at high alititude than a naturally-aspirated engine. Innovative Service Access – Lockable, removable sliding engine access door provides ample space for engine and oil filter work without requiring a large clearance space on your truck. – Battery drawer on front of machine and top-mounted radiator cover provide convenient access to these systems. – Patented tilt down control panel for easy servicing of internal components. – Patented radiator cap cover is latched for easy access and is lockable. Compact Case with Stainless Steel Enclosure – One of the most compact 500 amp machines available. Suitable for many pickup and service trucks (subject to vehicle capacity limits). – Standard stainless steel roof, side panels and engine-access door deliver added protection and durability. Multi-Process Welding - Separate Arc Gouge Mode – Select one of five process modes, including CC-stick, downhill pipe (for stick), DC Touch Start TIG®, CV-wire or new arc gouging mode which maximizes output with up to 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) carbon rods. Plenty of AC Generator Power – 22 kW peak (20 kW continuous) 3-phase 240V AC generator power. Will power industrial equipment such as a plasma cutter, pump or inverter welder. – 13 kW peak (12 kW continuous) 1-phase AC generator power for common construction tools. Two Year Extended Warranty Available in the U.S.A. and Canada.

• Built-in “hot” start for easier starts and restrikes minimizing the electrode “sticking” to the work. • 500 amps @100% duty cycle with output range up to 525 amps using Chopper Technology®. All ratings are at temperatures of 104°F/40°C. • Downhill pipe mode with active arc force control ­ enhanced – downhill pipe welding mode. Excellent for cellulosic electrodes. Fast travel speeds, especially on fill passes. Arc control adjustment for a soft, buttery arc or a more forceful digging arc. • Standard DC Touch Start TIG® welding, not scratch start, for easy arc starting that avoids tungsten contamination...

Single-side engine access with lockable sliding door. Convenient slide-out battery drawer below control panel. Fuel, oil pressure and engine temperature gauges help you monitor performance. Patented latched and lockable radiator cap cover. Output automatically switches to remote mode when remote device is connected. For the CC-stick, downhill pipe and Touch Start TIG® modes, the machine output dial becomes a maximum current limit for more fine tuning with the remote control dial or Amptrol™. Handy oil drain valve and tube makes oil changes easy. • Simple Controls – Keeps training time to a minimum....

QUALITY AND RELIABILITY • Simple wire harnessing keeps connections to a minimum for greater reliability. Lead and harness strain reliefs on all control connections help ensure trouble-free performance. • Printed circuit boards are environmentally-shielded using Lincoln Electric’s engineered potting and protective frame trays. • Engine protection system includes automatic shutdown for low oil pressure or high engine temperature. • Indicator light turns on for low oil pressure or high engine temperature. A second indicator light turns on if the engine battery charging system malfunctions. • Dependability...

SYSTEM SELECTION Ready-Pak® Welding Packages (Assembled) Order: K2728-3 Vantage® 500 Perkins® Ready-Pak® Package - U.S. and Canada Ready-Pak® Welding Package (Assembled) One-Pak® Welding Packages (Unassembled) Order: K3244-3 Vantage® 500 Perkins® One-Pak® Package - U.S. and Canada K2724-3 Vantage® 500 Perkins® One-Pak® Package - Export Get a welding package with one order number. Each Package Contains: • Vantage® 500 • Medium Welder Trailer (K2636-1) • Duo-Hitch® 2 in. (51 mm) Ball/Lunette Eye Hitch (included) • Fender and Light Kit (K2639-1) • Cable Rack (K2640-1) • Cable Connectors - two (K2487-1)...

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES GENERAL OPTIONS Power Plug Kit (20A) Provides four 120V plugs rated at 20 amps each, and one dual voltage, full KVA 1-phase plug rated at 120/ 240V, 50 amps. 120V plug may not be compatible with common household receptacles. Order K802N Full-KVA Power Plug (1-Phase) One dual voltage plug rated at 120/240V, 50 amps. NEMA 14-50P. Order T12153-9 Full-KVA Power Plug (3-Phase) One plug rated at 240V, 50 amps. NEMA 15-50P. Order T12153-10 Full-KVA Adapter Kit (1-Phase) Provides convenient connection of Lincoln Electric equipment having a 240V AC 1-phase plug (NEMA 6-50P) to...

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS PLASMA CUTTING LN-25 Ironworker™ Wire Feeder Portable CV unit for flux-cored and MIG welding with MAXTRAC® wire drive system. Includes digital meters for wire feed speed/amperage and voltage, gas solenoid, internal contactor and 5/64 in. (2.0 mm) drive roll kit for cored wire. Has 83% reduced wire feed speed capability for 6 o’clock pipe welding with Innershield® wire. Order K2614-9 Tomahawk® 1000 Cuts metal using the AC generator power from the engine-driven welder. Requires the T12153-9 Full-KVA Power Plug (1-Phase). Order K2808-1 K126™ PRO Innershield®...