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OPERATION |
CV-WIRE MODE
Connect a wire feeder to the Vantage and set welder controls according to the instructions listed earlier in this section.
The Vantage in the
For any electrodes, including the above recommendations, the procedures should be kept within the rating of the machine. For additional electrode information, See www.lincolnelectric.com or the appropriate Lincoln publication.
ARC GOUGING
For optimal performance when arc gouging, set the Vantage “WELD MODE” switch to the “CC - STICK” position, and the “ARC CONTROL” to 10.
Set the “OUTPUT” knob to adjust output current to the desired level for the gouging electrode being used according to the ratings in the following table:
*Maximum current setting is limited to the Vantage maximum of 575 Amps.
| ELECTRODE | CURRENT RANGE |
| DIAMETER | (DC, electrode positive) |
| (1/8”) | |
| (5/32”) | |
| (3/16”) | |
| (1/4”) | |
| (5/16”) | |
| (3/8”) |
PARALLELING
When paralleling machines in order to combine their outputs, all units must be operated in the
AUXILIARY POWER OPERATION
Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding control settings, if no welding current is being drawn.
The auxiliary power of the Vantage consists of two 20 Amp- 120VAC
The auxiliary power capacity is 12,000 watts of 60 Hz, single phase power. The auxiliary power capacity rating in watts is equivalent to
NOTE: The two 120V GFCI receptacles and the two 120V circuits of the 120/240V receptacle are connected to different phases and cannot be paralleled.
The auxiliary power receptacles should only be used with three wire grounded type plugs or approved double insulated tools with two wire plugs.
The current rating of any plug used with the system must be at least equal to the current capacity of the associated receptacle.
SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND AUXILIARY POWER LOADS
It must be noted that the above auxiliary power ratings are with no welding load. Simultaneous welding and power loads are specified in table B.4. The permissible currents shown assume that current is being drawn from either the 120 VAC or 240 VAC supply (not both at the same time).
Vantage 500 CUMMINS