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•Set the "IDLER" Switch to the "AUTO" position.
•Set the "WELDING TERMINALS" switch to the "REMOTELY CONTROLLED" position. This will keep the "Solid State" contactor open and provide a "cold" elec- trode until the Amptrol or Arc Start Switch is pressed.
When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT CONTROL on the VANTAGE 400 is used to set the maximum range of the CURRENT CONTROL on the TIG Module or an Amptrol if connected to the TIG Module.
NOTE: The TIG process is to receive a low voltage welding process. There is no difference in operation with the VRD “On” or “Off” for this mode. For indicator light operation, see table B.1.
WIRE WELDING-CV
Connect a wire feeder to the VANTAGE 400 according to the instructions in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Section.
The VANTAGE 400 in the
NOTE: In the | OCV(Open |
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ARC GOUGING
The VANTAGE 400 can be used for arc gouging. For opti- mal performance, set the MODE switch to
Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust output current to the desired level for the gouging electrode being used according to the ratings in the following Table B.4.
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Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads The auxiliary power ratings are with no welding load. Simultaneous welding and power loads are specified in the following table.
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TABLE B.6
VANTAGE 400 (CE) Extension Cord Length Recommendations
(Use the shortest length extension cord possible sized per the following table.)
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15 | 120 | 1800 | 30 | (9) | 40 | (12) | 75 | (23) | 125 | (38) | 175 | (53) | 300 | (91) |
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15 | 240 | 3600 | 60 | (18) | 75 | (23) | 150 | (46) | 225 | (69) | 350 | (107) | 600 | (183) |
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VANTAGE® 400