Lincoln Electric FRONTIER User manual

FRONTIER®

MC21-61 | 11/22

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY

22801 St. Clair Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44117-1199 U.S.A.

+1.216.481.8100

www.lincolnelectric.com

QUICK START GUIDE

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 certied ISO Quality and

Environmental Management Systems.

CONGRATULATIONS

ON THE PURCHASE OF

YOUR NEW FRONTIER®

WELDERGENERATOR

To get you familiarized with the

machine, this Quick Start Guide

provides a brief overview of the

user interface controls and key

screens to make the most out of

your purchase.

Machine Start-Up

To start the Frontier welder/generator:

1. Place the RUN / STOP / IDLE switch into the AUTO

IDLE or HIGH IDLE position

2. Allow approximately 20 seconds for user interface

to start

3. Hold GLOW PLUG BUTTON for approximately 10

seconds prior to engine starting in cold weather

4. Momentarily press START BUTTON then wait for

the engine to turn over

1. USB Port – Insert a USB drive to update

machine software

2. Remote Button – Enable/Disable remote control

3. Home Button – Returns to the home screen from

any menu

4. Memories – Recall saved memories or press and

hold to store new memories

5. Knob and Push Button – Rotate the knob to

navigate through menus and adjust values. Push

the knob to select or set values.

6. Help / Ready.Set.Weld.® – Press to get more

information about a highlighted feature or setting.

After selecting a welding process, press to enter

Ready.Set.Weld®.

7. Back – Return to the previous screen

The left hand side of the screen indicates the

following machine information:

1. Engine Coolant Temperature

2. Oil Pressure

3. Battery Voltage

4. Fuel Level (Blinks when Low)

Color Codes

Black – Normal Operation

Yellow – Warning

Red – Critical

After start-up, use the KNOB to select from the

following weld processes or machine settings:

1. Stick (SMAW)

2. Self-Shielded Wire (FCAW-S)

3. Gas Shielded Wire (FCAW-G)

4. MIG (GMAW)

5. Arc Gouging (CAC-A)

6. TIG (GTAW)

7. Pipe (SMAW)**

8. Engine Information – Provides engine hours, engine

speed, maintenance intervals, and service parts list

9. Productivity Metrics – Includes machine utilization

statistics

10. Machine Settings – Allows customization to

operator preferences

**Only Available on select Frontier models

1. Output Status – Identies if the welding studs are

ON or OFF

2. Welding Mode – Indicates the current welding

mode of the machine

3. Weld Mode Settings – Species the weld mode

setting selected such as Arc Force and Hot Start.

Press the KNOB to access the mode settings

4. CrossLinc® Indictor – Shows the machine is actively

communicating with a CrossLinc accessory

5. Remote Status – Indicates if a remote output

control is ON or OFF

6. VRD (Voltage Reduction Device) Indicator – When

VRD is active, indicator signals OCV (Open Circuit

Voltage) level of the machine

7. Auto-Stop/Start Timer – Appears if Auto-Stop/Start

feature has been enabled

8. Work Point - Indicates the output where the

machine has been set

User Interface Controls

Main Menu / Home Screen Weld Screen

To learn more about the increased functionality of

your Frontier welder/generator, see the instruction

manual supplied with this machine.

Detailed operation includes saving and recalling

memories, receiving maintenance remainders,

preventing unauthorized use via a PINs, and

much more.

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