OPERATION |
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before operating
your Vantage.
WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all operating and maintenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal wiring.
•Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside
• Do not stack anything near the engine.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
•Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts
Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place as these provide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Vantage is a diesel
Technology™.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
WELDER
The Vantage provides excellent constant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG welding. The Vantage also provides excellent constant voltage DC welding output for MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield
The Vantage is not recommended for pipe thawing.
GENERATOR
The Vantage provides smooth 120/240 VAC output for auxiliary power and emergency standby power.
Vantage 500 DEUTZ