Lincoln Electric IM10041 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.

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 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 also has a rotary screw 60 cfm air compressor built in. The DC welding control system uses state of the art Chopper Technology CT for superior welding perfor-

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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

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

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

AIR COMPRESSOR

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 provides 60 cfm at 100 psi. compressed air for Arc Gouging and Air powered tools.

GENERATOR

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

AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS

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Contents AIR Vantage Cummins California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Safety Thank You Table of Contents Table of Contents Open Circuit Voltage InstallationTechnical Specifications AIR Vantage 500 Cummins K32012 Duty Cycle Welding Output Volts at Rated AmpsStacking Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation StoringTowing High Temperature OperationLifting High Altitude OperationFuel USE Diesel Fuel only PRE-OPERATION Engine and COM- Pressor ServiceBattery Connection OILWelding 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 Across The-Arc ModelShut off welder before making any electrical con- nections Connection of the LN-25 to the AIR VantageGeneral Description OperationControls and Settings Engine Protection Battery Charging LightIdler Switch OIL Pressure GaugePIN Connector Weld Mode Selector SwitchWelding Terminals Switch Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchAIR Compressor Controls 26 Thru Battery Jump Start TerminalWhat 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 Table B.3 Typical Current Ranges Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging Carbon Diameter Current Range DC, elec Trode positivePlus Auxiliary Power OperationSimultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power Loads ParallelingOptional Field Installed Accessories AccessoriesTIG Options Compressor Maintenance MaintenanceService Instructions Fuel Filters Battery HandlingPreventing Battery Discharge Preventing Battery BucklingWelder / Generator MAINTE- Nance HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityTroubleshooting 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 Cummins Precaucion Warnung
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