Air Vent Inc IM10065 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 CUMMINS.

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

tem uses state of the art Chopper Technology

for

superior welding performance.

 

RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

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

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS is not recom- mended for pipe thawing.

AIR COMPRESSOR

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS provides 60 cfm at 100 psi.

compressed air for Arc Gouging and Air powered tools.

GENERATOR

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 provides smooth 120/240 VAC single phase and 240V three phase output for auxiliary power and emergency standby power.

AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS

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Contents Safety Depends on You 11651Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsIiSAFETY IiiSAFETY IiiIvSAFETY Précautions DE SûretéElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply On-Line Product Registration ViiPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately TAbLE of Contents TAbLE of Contents Installation Technical Specifications AIR Vantage 500 Cummins K2325-3Safety Precautions Location and VentilationStoring StackingHigh Temperature Operation LiftingHigh Altitude Operation TowingPRE-OPERATION Engine and COM- Pressor Service OILFuel USE Diesel Fuel only Fuel CAPAIR Cleaner Inlet Hood Muffler Outlet PipeSpark Arrestor Welding TerminalsSTANDbY Power Connections Remote ControlAuxiliary Power Receptacles Company Connection of Lincoln ELEC- Tric Wire Feeders Connection of LN-15 to the AIR Vantage 500 CumminsAcross The-Arc Model Control Cable ModelConnection of the LN-25 to the AIR Vantage 500 Cummins Shut off welder before making any electrical con- nectionsOperation General DescriptionControls and Settings RUN Stop SwitchEngine Temperature Gauge Hour MeterBATTERY Charging Light Idler SwitchOIL Pressure Gauge ENGINE PROTECTIONWELD MODE SELECTOR SWITCH Welding Terminals SwitchWIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER SWITCH PIN ConnectorAIR Compressor Controls 24 Thru Engine Operation Starting the EngineCold Weather Starting Stopping the EngineWelder Operation Table b.3 Typical Current Ranges Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging Auxiliary Power Operation Simultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power LoadsBOTH 1 and 3 Phase ParallelingAccessories Optional Field Installed AccessoriesTIG Options K2641-2 Four Wheeled STEERAbLE Yard TrailerMaintenance Compressor MaintenanceService Instructions Single- and Two-StageEngine Air CleanersPreventing Electrical Damage Fuel FiltersCooling System Cleaning Gfci Receptacle Testing and RESET- Ting ProcedureWelder / Generator MAINTE- Nance Nameplates / Warning Decals MAIN- TenanceTROUbLESHOOTING PRObLEMS SymptomsPOSSIbLE Cause Recommended Course of ActionTROUbLESHOOTING Maintenance section of Authorized Field Service Facility Wiring Diagram Diagrams Engine Welders / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection Diagram To Work Electrode Cable To Wire Feed UnitDiagrams 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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