Lincoln Electric IM10066 manual Operation, General Description

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OPERATION

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before operating your AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU).

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operat- ing and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.

•Insulate yourself from 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.

•Always operate the welder with the sliding door closed and the side panels in place as these pro- vide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is a diesel engine-driven welding power source. The machine uses a brush type alternating current generator for DC multi-purpose weld- ing, for 240 VAC single phase. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) also has a rotary screw 60 cfm air compressor built in. The DC welding control system uses state of

the art Chopper Technology for superior welding performance.

RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) provides excellent con- stant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG welding. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) also pro- vides excellent constant voltage DC welding output for MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield (FCAW-G) and Metal Core welding. In addition the AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) can be used for Arc Gouging with carbons up to 3/8”(10mm) in diameter.

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is not recommended for pipe thawing.

AIR COMPRESSOR

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) provides 60 cfm at 100 psi.

compressed air for Arc Gouging and Air powered tools.

GENERATOR

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) provides smooth 240 VAC single phase output for auxiliary power and emergency standby power.

AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

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Contents 11656 Safety Depends on YouCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyIiSAFETY Iii IiiSAFETYPrécautions DE Sûreté IvSAFETYElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately ViiOn-Line Product Registration TAbLE of Contents TAbLE of Contents Height Width Depth InstallationDuty Cycle Welding Output Volts at Rated Amps Open Circuit VoltageStacking Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation StoringTowing High Temperature OperationLifting High Altitude OperationFuel CAP PRE-OPERATION Engine and COM- Pressor ServiceOIL Fuel USE Diesel Fuel onlyWelding Terminals AIR Cleaner Inlet HoodMuffler Outlet Pipe Spark ArrestorAuxiliary Power Receptacles Remote ControlSTANDbY Power Connections Control Cable Model Connection of Lincoln ELEC- Tric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-15 to the AIR Vantage 500 AU Across The-Arc ModelShut off welder before making any electrical con- nections Connection of the LN-25 to the AIR Vantage 500 AUGeneral Description OperationControls and Settings Output Control Idler SwitchOIL Pressure Gauge ENGINE PROTECTIONPIN Connector WELD MODE SELECTOR SWITCHWelding Terminals Switch Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchAIR Compressor Controls 26 Thru What are VRD and Rocv DEVICES? Welding Power SourcesSafety VRD Operation IndicatorTable b.1 Cummins b3.3 Engine Fuel Consumption Starting TechniqueBREAK-IN Period Typical Fuel ConsumptionWelder Operation Stick Welding ModeCC-STICK Mode Touch Start TIG ModeARC Gouging Wire WELDING-CVTable b.3 Typical Current Ranges Plus Auxiliary Power OperationSimultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power Loads ParallelingK2641-2 Four Wheeled STEERAbLE Yard Trailer AccessoriesOptional Field Installed Accessories TIG OptionsCompressor Maintenance MaintenanceSingle- and Two-StageEngine Air Cleaners Service InstructionsCooling System Fuel FiltersPreventing Electrical Damage Nameplates / Warning Decals MAIN- Tenance CleaningWelder / Generator MAINTE- Nance StorageTROUbLESHOOTING Cause Recommended Course of Action PRObLEMSSymptoms POSSIbLETROUbLESHOOTING Faulty receptacle Wiring Diagram Diagrams To Work Electrode Cable To Wire Feed Unit Engine Welders / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection DiagramDiagrams Diagrams Engine Welders / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Dimension Print AIR Vantage 500 AU Precaucion Warnung
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