COMPACT, MULTI-PROCESS,

DESERT DUTY™ RATED

Vantage 500-I ®

Shown K3385-1
K3385-2

KEY FEATURES Processes »

Stick, TIG, MIG, Flux-Cored,
If you are looking for a rugged, reliable and capable welder for Gouging
demanding construction, pipe or repair applications, take a close look Output »
at these Vantage® 500-I models..
• Compact Case with Stainless Steel Enclosure
Input »
• Multi-Process Welding, Separate Arc Gouge Mode
• Desert Duty™ Rated Product Number »
K3385-1
• Plenty of AC Generator Power K3385-2

• Emergency Stop Switch

Publication E6.212 | Issue Date 01/18

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FEATURES Arc Performance
• Multi-process welding - Select one of five process modes, including
• Compact Case with Stainless Steel Enclosure CC-stick (up to 6.3 mm), downhill pipe (for stick), DC Touch-Start TIG®, CV-wire
(up to 2.4 mm, with 2.4 mm E70T-6 up to 6.6 m/minute, 27V) or arc gouging mode
• One of the most compact 500 amp machines which maximizes output with up to 8.0 mm carbon rods.
available.
• Lincoln Electric Chopper Technology® for superior arc performance.
• Standard stainless steel roof, side panels and
engine-access door deliver added protection • CC-stick mode is optimized for general purpose stick using E7018 low hydrogen
and durability. electrode.
• Multi-Process Welding, Separate Arc • Built-in “hot” start for easier starts and restrikes minimizing the electrode
“sticking” to the work.
Gouge Mode
• Downhill pipe mode with active arc force control - enhanced downhill pipe
• Select one of five process modes, including welding mode. Excellent for cellulosic electrodes. Fast travel speeds, especially
CC-stick, downhill pipe (for stick), DC Touch on fill passes. Arc control adjustment for a soft, buttery arc or a more forceful
Start TIG®, CV-wire, or arc gouging mode digging arc.
which maximizes output with up to 8.0 mm
carbon rods. • Standard DC Touch-Start TIG® welding, not scratch start, for easy
arc starting that avoids tungsten contamination and the use of
• Desert Duty™ Rated high-frequency equipment.
• Tested for extreme temperature operation up • Excellent CV wire welding with cored-wire and MIG (CO2 and
to 55°C. mixed gas).
• Plenty of AC Generator Power
• 19 kW peak (17 kW continuous) Generator Performance
3-phase 380V AC generator power. Will power • 3-phase 380V AC generator power rated at 19 kW peak (17 kW continuous) output
industrial equipment such as a plasma cutter, to power industrial equipment such as a plasma cutter, pump or inverter welder
pump or inverter welder for a second arc. such as a Lincoln Electric
• Operate common construction tools with Invertec® V275-S for a second arc. Simultaneously weld and use
two 3.6 kW 220V 1-Phase power (European 3-phase AC power–for example, up to 9,400 watts can be delivered while welding
receptacles). at 300 amps. Compare to competitive product which has 3-phase power available
as an extra-cost factory-only option.
• Lighted engine dashboard gauge is readable
from a distance and at night. • Run 200 amps from the Invertec® V275-S and 200 amps from the Vantage® 500-I
at the same time, for two arcs.
• Polarity switch to run DC- for root pass and
• 3-phase 380V NEMA receptacle on control panel eliminates the need to hard-wire
DC+ for fill and cap passes. (Not included on
the connections. Matching plug available.
the K3385-2)
• The Vantage® 500-I provides added value at the job site by delivering up to 3,300
watts of 1-phase AC auxiliary power for equipment such as lights, grinders and
other common construction tools. You can simultaneously weld and have access
ADDITIONAL FEATURES to AC power–3,300 watts can be delivered while welding at 300 amps.
(K3385-2) • AC generator voltage is constant at 220V at any weld
dial setting.
• Exhaust Spark Arrestor included
• All receptacles are circuit breaker protected. Each single-phase receptacle has a
• Lower sound than previous Vantage 500-I model spring-loaded weather protective cover which keeps each receptacle protected
• Residual Current Device (RCD) included from the environment when not in use.
• 220V AC European style receptacles with RCD (Residual Current Device) installed
on the K3385-2 and RCD ready port for conveniently adding a customer supplied
RCD on the K3385-1.

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 PERFORMANCE

WHAT IS CHOPPER TECHNOLOGY®?

Traditional weld control is more Chopper Technology®

variable around the desired output. delivers extremely fast response
for tighter output control.

Patented and award-winning Lincoln Electric Chopper Technology®

delivers superior DC arc welding performance for general purpose stick,
downhill pipe, DC TIG, MIG, cored-wire and arc gouging.
Benefits of Chopper Technology® include:
- Easy arc starting - Smooth arc action
- Low spatter levels - Excellent bead appearance

WHAT IS TOUCH START TIG®?

Touch Start TIG® uses a very low voltage to sense when the tip of
the tungsten electrode is touched to the work piece. When this
occurs, a complete circuit is established. When the tungsten is
then raised from the work piece, the circuit senses a change in
voltage and initiates the appropriate welding current and voltage
to support the TIG welding process.

Enjoy the added benefits of Lincoln Electric’s Touch Start

TIG® when DC TIG welding. Not only do you avoid tungsten
contamination when arc starting, but you also don’t need extra
high frequency equipment.

SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND AC GENERATOR POWER

1-Phase (220V) 3-Phase Both 1- and 3-Phase
Weld Amps Watts Amps Watts Amps Watts Amps

0 3,300 15 16,450 25 - 50
100 3,300 15 14,100 21 - 50
200 3,300 15 10,900 16 - 50
PLUS OR OR
300 3,300 15 6,900 10 4,700 -
400 1,700 7 2,200 3 1,700 -
500 0 0 0 0 0 -

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 FEATURES

Single-side engine access Convenient slide-out battery

with lockable sliding door. drawer below control panel.

Combined display for Oil Handy oil drain valve and tube
Pressure, Temperature, Hours, makes oil changes easy.
Fuel and Battery Voltage

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™.

• Simple controls – Keeps training time to a minimum. The flip-down economy and reduced noise, and a glow plug button for
control panel door keeps less frequently used dials out of the way. cold weather starting.
Scratch-resistant Lexan® nameplate. • Engine hour meter for scheduled maintenance.
• Digital weld meters for amps and volts output make it easy to • LN-25 Ironworker™ across-the-arc wire feeder is a recommended
precisely set procedures. option.
• Large 76 liter (20 gallon) fuel tank provides run time for an extended • Two Vantage® 500-I units can be paralleled in the CC-stick mode to
day – over 16 hours of welding at 400A/36V/100% duty cycle output, increase output.
or 36 hours at high idle.
• Kilowatts available for Multi-Weld® 350 use: 6 kW @ 60 VDC,
• Great engine choice – 32.7 horsepower water-cooled 4 cylinder Perkins® 8.7 kW @ 58 VDC.
404D-22 diesel engine. Engine has an automatic idler for greater fuel

NOTE: Control panel door not shown.

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KEY CONTROLS

1 1. Output Control
11 2. Digital Output Meters
3. Arc Control
4. Weld Mode Selector Switch
2 5. Glow Plug Push Button
12
3 6. Run/Stop Switch
7. Circuit Breaker
4
8. Engine Stop Switch
5 9. Dashboard Gauge
13
6 10. Weld Output Terminals With Flange Nut
14
7 11. Vrd (Voltage Reduction Device) Indicator Lights
15
12. Weld Terminals Control Switch
8
13. Start Push Button
9 14. Idler Switch
15. 6-Pin Connector
16. Ground Stud

10 16

K3385-1

1 1. Output Control
11 2. Digital Output Meters
3. Arc Control
4. Weld Mode Selector Switch
2 5. Glow Plug Push Button
12
3 6. Run/Stop Switch
7. Circuit Breaker
4
8. Engine Stop Switch
5 9. Dashboard Gauge
13
6 10. Weld Output Terminals With Flange Nut
14
7 11. Vrd (Voltage Reduction Device) Indicator Lights
15
12. Weld Terminals Control Switch
8
13. Start Push Button
9 14. Idler Switch
15. 6-Pin Connector
16. Ground Stud

10 16

K3385-2

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 QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

• Simple wire harnessing keeps connections to a minimum for greater • Self-bleeding engine simplifies startup if your fuel tank runs dry.
reliability. Lead and harness strain reliefs on all control connections • Perkins® engine camshaft is gear-driven. No
help ensure trouble-free performance. timing belt maintenance.
• Engine protection system includes automatic shutdown for low oil • Printed circuit boards are environmentally-
pressure or high engine temperature. shielded using potting compound and
• Indicator light turns on for low oil pressure or high engine protective frame trays.
temperature. A second indicator light turns on if the engine • Dependability and long life aided by all-copper
battery charging system malfunctions. (Indicator lights located on new windings in rotor and stator with high quality insulation.
Dashboard Gauge)
• Standard stainless steel roof, side panels and engine-access door
• Circuit breaker protection on the battery ignition system provides deliver added protection, durability and corrosion-resistance.
added component protection. Eliminates the need to paint or replace rusting panels.
• Environmental friendly engine! Engine has a closed breather • Manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001
system to keep the engine compartment and ground clean. This requirements and ISO 14001 environmental standards.
system eliminates oil mist from collecting inside the engine
compartment, especially on surfaces that would lower engine • Three-Year Lincoln Electric warranty on welder (engine is warranted
cooling efficiency. separately by the manufacturer).

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
CC/Pipe-Rated Dimensions
Product Ordering DC Output(1) CV Rated Output(1) AC HxWxL Weight
Name Information Description Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle Power(3)(4) inches (mm) lbs.(kg)

Vantage 500-I K3385-1 500 Amp DC Welder DC Constant Current DC Constant Voltage(2) 19,000 Peak Watts, 35.9 x 25.3 x 60.0 1230
(Polarity Switch) with Engine Gauges At 40º C At 40º C 60 Hz (913 x 642 x 1524) (559)
500A/30V/40% 500A/30V/40%
Vantage 500-I K3385-2 19,000 Watts Peak 450A/34V/60% 450A/34V/60% To top of
(RCD Ready) 16,400 Watts 400A/36V/100% 400A/36V/100% (2) 240V 1-Phase exhaust tube:
Continuous AC Power European Receptacle 46.2 (1174)
3-Phase 30-500A 14-36V 15A each
Single Dial
6,600 Watts DC Pipe Current Continuous Control 380V 3-Phase
Continuous AC Power 300A/32V/100% Full KVA Receptacle
1-Phase 40-300A 41A

Touch-Start TIG® Range

250A/30V/100%
20-250A

Arc Gouge
400/36V/100%
90-450A

Single Dial
Continuous Control
60V DC Max OCV
@1880 RPM

(1) High Altitude: For maximum rating, derate the output 2.5% to 3.5% for every 1,000 ft. (300 m).
(2) DC Constant Voltage capability provides convenience and added safety when welding in electrically hazardous conditions.
(3) When welding, available auxiliary power will be reduced. Output voltage is within +/- 10% at all loads up to rated capacity.
(4) 120V will operate either 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz power tools, lights, etc.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Horsepower & Dry Operating Fuel
Model Description Displacement Capacities Speeds Consumption

Perkins® 404D-22 4 Cylinder, 4 Cycle 32.7 HP @ 1800 RPM FUEL: 20 Gals (76 liters) 400A Load 1.2 Gals/Hr
EPA Tier 4i(6) Water-Cooled Diesel Engine, OIL: 11.2 Qts (10.6 liters) 1800 RPM 4.5 liters/Hr
12V Electric Start, 136 cu. in. RADIATOR COOLANT: 8.0 Qts (7.6 liters) High Idle 0.4 Gals/Hr
Dry Type Air Cleaner, (2.2 liters) 1880 RPM 1.6 liters/Hr
Fuel Filter with Water Separator, Low Idle 0.3 Gals/Hr
Mechanical Governor 1400 RPM 1.0 liters/Hr
(6) Perkins® warranty is 2 years/2,000 hours for all components, 3 years major non-electric components. See warranty for details.

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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

GENERAL OPTIONS Docking Kit Foot Amptrol™

Secures the K2642-1 Polarity/ Multi- Provides 25 ft. (7.6 m) of remote
Medium Welder Trailer
Process Switch to the engine-driven output control for TIG welding. (6
For heavy-duty road, off-road, plant
welder roof. Release latch permits pin plug connection).
and yard use. Includes pivoting jack
removal of K2642-1 Polarity/Multi- Order K870
stand, safety chains, and 13 in.
Process Switch. Made from stainless
(330 mm) wheels. Stiff .120 in.
steel for rust-free operation.
(3.0 mm) welded rectangular
Shown with optional For all Lincoln Electric Chopper Hand Amptrol™
steel tube frame construction is
K2639-1 Fender & Technology® engine-driven welders. Provides 25 ft. (7.6 m) of remote
phosphate etched and powder
Light Kit Order K2663-1 current control for TIG welding. (6
coat painted for superior rust and
pin plug connection). Velcro straps
corrosion resistance. Low sway
secure torch.
suspension gives outstanding
Order K963-3 (one size fits all
stability with manageable tongue
Pro-Torch™ TIG Torches)
weight. Wheel bearings are packed STICK OPTIONS
with high viscosity, high pressure, Remote Output Control
low washout Lubriplate® grease. Consists of a control box with
Includes a Duo-Hitch® – a choice of two cable lengths. Permits
2 in. (51 mm) Ball/Lunette Eye remote adjustment of output.
combination hitch. Overall width Order K857 for 25 ft. (7.6 m) WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS
60 in. (1524 mm). Overall length K857-1 for 100 ft. (30.5 m)
124 in. (3150 mm). LN-25 Ironworker™ Wire Feeder
Order:  ortable CV unit for flux-cored
P
K2636-1 Trailer and MIG welding with MAXTRAC®
K2639-1 Fender & Light Kit wire drive system. Includes digital
K2640-1 Cable Rack SECOND ARC MULTI-PROCESS meters for wire feed speed/
EQUIPMENT amperage and voltage, gas solenoid,
internal contactor and 5/64 in. (2.0
Flextec 350X
Four-Wheeled Steerable Yard Trailer mm) drive roll kit for cored wire.
Available in a Construction or
For off-road, plant and yard use. Has 83% reduced wire feed speed
Standard version with enhanced
Includes an automatically engaging capability for 6 o’clock pipe welding
connectivity, the Flextec
drawbar lock when the drawbar is with Innershield® wire.
350X models can be used in
raised to the verticle position. 13 in. Order K2614-9
standalone or multi-operator rack
(330 mm) wheels. Wheel bearings configurations. Equipped with
are packed with high viscosity, CrossLinc®, Flextec 350X models
high pressure, low washout K126™ PRO Innershield® Gun
enable remote current control for
Lubriplate® grease. Stiff 3/16 in. For self-shielded wire with 15 ft.
stick or voltage control for wire
(4.8 mm) welded rectangular steel (4.5 m) cable. For .062-5/64 in.
welding.
frame construction is phosphate (1.6-2.0 mm) wire. Includes
Order
etched and powder-coat painted K466-10 Connector Kit.
K4272-1
for superior rust and corrosion Order K126-12
resistance. Also includes a
Duo-Hitch® – a 2 in. (51 mm) Ball/
Lunette Eye combination hitch. Magnum® PRO 350 Ready-Pak® 15 ft.,
Overall width 55 in. (1397 mm). LN-25X .035-5/64 in.
Overall length 124 in. (3150 mm). Includes CrossLinc communication Magnum® PRO MIG/flux-cored
Order K2641-2 technology. Also functions as welding guns are rated 100%
an across-the-arc feeder. See duty cycle. The guns are designed
Publication E8.101 for high amperage, high duty
Polarity/Multi-Process Switch Order cycle applications in extreme
For easy polarity switching. K4267-1 environments where heat-
Example: DC-stick root pass on pipe resistance and fast serviceability
and DC+ stick for hot, fill and cap are key.
passes. Also for an easy process Order K2652-2-10-45
change. Example: DC+ stick root TIG OPTIONS
pass on pipe and DC- Innershield®
Pro-Torch™ PTA-26V TIG Torch
self-shielded flux-cored wire for
Air-cooled 200 amp torch (2 piece)
hot, fill and cap passes. 6-pin and
equipped with valve for gas flow
14-pin remote connections can be
control. 25 ft. (7.6 m) length.
made to this unit. For all Lincoln
Order K1783-9
Electric Chopper Technology®
engine-driven welders. Mounts on
roof with K2663-1 Docking Kit.
Order K2642-1

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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Output Number Net
Product Product Current/Voltage/ Output of HP@ HxWxD Weight
Name Number Duty Cycle Range Engine Cylinders Speed (rpm) inches (mm) lbs. (kg)

Vantage 500-I K3385-1 At 40º C 30-500A DC Perkins® 404D-22 4 32.7 @ 1800 35.9 x 25.3 x 60.0 1230
(Polarity Switch) 500A/30V/40% 40-300A Pipe Diesel (913 x 642 x 1524) (559)
450A/34V/60% 20-250A DC TIG EPA Tier 4i
Vantage 500-I K3385-2 400A/36V/100% 14-36V CV To top of exhaust tube:
(RCD Ready) 90-450A Gouge 46.2 (1174)
3-Phase AC Power:
19 kW Peak, 16.4 kW Continuous
1-Phase AC Power:
6.6 kW 220V

For best welding results with Lincoln Electric equipment, always use Lincoln Electric consumables. Visit www.lincolnelectric.com for more details.

Manufactured at a facility with certified ISO Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

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The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On
occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for information or advice about their use of our products. Our employees respond to inquiries to the best of their ability based on information provided to them by the customers and the knowledge
they may have concerning the application. Our employees, however, are not in a position to verify the information provided or to evaluate the engineering requirements for the particular weldment. Accordingly, Lincoln Electric does not warrant
or guarantee or assume any liability with respect to such information or advice. Moreover, the provision of such information or advice does not create, expand, or alter any warranty on our products. Any express or implied warranty that might
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Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln
Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.

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