Lincoln Electric 500 manual Engine Controls, Glow Plug Push Button, Starting the Engine, Table B.2

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OPERATION

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ENGINE CONTROLS:

12. RUN/STOP SWITCH - -RUN position energizes the engine prior to starting. STOP position stops the engine. The oil pressure inter- lock switch prevents battery drain if the switch is left in the RUN position and the engine is not operating.

13. GLOW PLUG PUSH BUTTON -

•When pushed activates the glow plugs. Glow plug should not be activated for more than 20 seconds con- tinuously.

14. START PUSH BUTTON - Energizes the starter motor to crank the engine.

15.IDLER SWITCH- Has two positions as follows:

1)In the HIGH position, the engine runs at the high idle speed controlled by the engine governor.

2)In the AUTO position, the idler operates as follows:

•When switched from HIGH to AUTO or after starting the engine, the engine will operate at full speed for approximately 12 seconds and then go to low idle speed.

•When the electrode touches the work or power is drawn for lights or tools (approximately 100 Watts mini- mum), the engine accelerates and operates at full speed.

•When welding ceases or the AC power load is turned off, a fixed time delay of approximately 12 seconds starts. If the welding or AC power load is not restarted before the end of the time delay, the idler reduces the engine speed to low idle speed.

•The engine will automatically return to high idle speed when there is welding load or AC power load reapplied.

16.ENGINE HOUR METER- Displays the total time that the engine has been running. This meter is useful for scheduling prescribed maintenance.

17.CIRCUIT BREAKER- For protection of Battery Charging Circuit.

TABLE B.2

TYPICAL VANTAGE® 500 FUEL CONSUMPTION

 

PERKINS 404D-22T

Running Time for

 

Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr)

20 gallons / hours

Low Idle - No Load

.38(1.44)

52.63

1400 R.P.M.

 

 

High Idle - No Load

.59(2.23)

33.90

1850 R.P.M.

 

 

DC Weld Output

2.15(8.14)

9.30

500 Amps @ 40Volts

 

 

20,000 Watts 3 Phase

1.91(7.23)

10.47

 

 

 

12,000 Watts 1 Phase

1.30 (4.92)

15.38

 

 

 

NOTE: This data is for reference only. Fuel consumption is approximate and can be influenced by many factors, including engine maintenance, environmental conditions and fuel quality.

18. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- The electric fuel gauge gives accurate and reliable indication as to how much fuel is in the fuel tank.

19. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE- A indica-

tor of engine coolant temperature.

20.OIL PRESSURE GAUGE- A indicator of engine Oil Pressure.

21.ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT- A warning indi- cator light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over Temperature.The light is off when the systems are func- tioning properly. The light will come on and the engine will shutdown when there is Low Oil Pressure and/or the Coolant is Over Temperature.

Note: The light remains off when the RUN-STOP switch is in the "ON" position prior to starting the engine.However if the engine is not started within 60 seconds the light will come on. When this hap pens the RUN-STOP switch must be returned to the "OFF" position to reset the engine protection system and light.

22. BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT- A warning indica- tor light for Low/No battery charge. The light is off when the systems are functioning properly. The light will come on if there is a Low/No battery condition but the machine will continue to run.

Note: The light may or may not come on when the RUN-STOP switch is in the "ON" position. It will come on during cranking and stay on until the engine starts. After starting the engine the light will go off unless a Low/No battery charge condition exists.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.Remove all plugs connected to the AC power recepta- cles.

2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.

3.Press Glow Plug Button and hold 15 to 20 seconds.

4.Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.

5.Press START button until the engine starts or for up to 10 seconds. Continue to hold the glow plug button for up to an additional 10 seconds.

6.Release the engine START button immediately when the engine starts.

7.The engine will run at high idle speed for approximately 12 seconds and then drop to low idle speed. Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for several minutes before applying a load and/or switching to high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold weather.

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Contents Vantage Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsE C T R I C S H O C K c a n kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcThank You Table of Contents Section E Section DSection F Installation Technical Specifications Vantage 500 K2686Auxiliary Power Circuit Breaker Other Circuit Breakers ReceptaclesVRD Voltage Reduction Device Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation Towing PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceVehicle Mounting OILFuel Battery ConnectionRemote Control Engine Cooling SystemElectrical Connections Auxiliary Power Receptacles Standby Power Connections Duplex Receptacles and Gfci ModulesConnection of Vantage 500 to Premises Wiring Across The-Arc Model Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder off Control Cable ModelInstallation Operation General DescriptionWeld Mode Selector Switch Figure B.1Wire Feeder Voltmeter Switch Table B.1Starting the Engine Engine ControlsGlow Plug Push Button Table B.2Constant Current CC-STICK Welding Stopping the EngineWelder Operation Duty CycleTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 TIG WeldingTable B.3 ARC Gouging Wire WELDING-CVAuxiliary Power PlusField Installed Options AccessoriesWelders Vantage Maintenance Routine MaintenanceOIL Filter Change AIR CleanerEngine OIL Change Such as dust and dirt being drawn into the engineService Instructions Tightening the FAN Belt Cooling SystemBleeding the Fuel System Battery Maintenance Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark Arrestor Welder / Generator Maintenance Gfci Module Testing and Resetting ProcedureTroubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideContact your local Lincoln Welding without a control cable Authorized Field Service Facility Authorized Field Service Facility Field Service Facility Your local Lincoln AuthorizedDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagram Wiring500 Dimension Print Vantage Vantage Aviso DE Keep your head out of fumes Turn power off before servicing
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