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•CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove bat- tery from welder by disconnecting negative cable first, then positive cable and battery clamp. When rein- stalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well venti- lated.
•USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery first then connect negative lead to negative battery lead at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful when working near battery.
• Follow instructions printed on battery.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:
a)Installing new batteries.
b)Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS is shipped with the negative battery cable disconnected. Before you operate the machine, make sure the Engine Switch is in the OFF posi- tion and attach the disconnected cable securely to the nega- tive
Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery termi- nal. Replace and tighten negative battery cable terminal. NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged bat- tery; if unused for several months, the battery may require a booster charge. Be sure to use the correct polarity when charging the battery.
MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE
Remove the plastic plug covering the muffler outlet tube. Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in the desired position.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Some federal, state or local laws may require that petrol or diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are operated in certain locations where unarrest- ed sparks may present a fire hazard. The standard muffler included with this welder does not qualify as a spark arrestor. When required by local regulations, a suitable spark arrestor, must be installed and properly maintained.
CAUTION
An incorrect arrestor may lead to damage to the engine or adversely affect performance.
AIR CLEANER INLET HOOD
Remove the plastic plug covering the air cleaner inlet. Install the air cleaner inlet hood to the air cleaner.
WELDING TERMINALS
The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS is equipped with a toggle switch for selecting "hot" welding terminals when in the "WELD TERMINALS ON" position or "cold" welding termi- nals when in the "REMOTELY CONTROLLED" position.
WELDING OUTPUT CABLES
With the engine off, route the electrode and work cables thru the strain relief bracket provided on the front of the base and connect to the terminals provided. These con- nections should be checked periodically and tightened if necessary.
Listed in Table A.1 are copper cable sizes recommended for the rated current and duty cycle. Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again. Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily for the purpose of minimizing cable voltage drop.
Table A.1 Combined Length of Electrode and Work Cables.
| TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OF ELEC- | |
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AMPS | Up to 200ft | |
@100% | Up to 656m | |
Duty Cycle |
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500 | 3/0 AWG | 4/0 AWG |
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MACHINE GROUNDING
Because this portable engine driven welder creates its own power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to an earth ground, unless the machine is connected to premises wiring (home, shop, etc.).
To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equipment powered by this engine driven welder must:
a)be grounded to the frame of the welder using a grounded type plug, or
b)be double insulated.
When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its frame must be securely connected to the metal frame of the vehi- cle. When this engine driven welder is connected to premises wiring such as that in a home or shop, its frame must be connected to the system earth ground. See further connection instructions in the section entitled “Standby Power Connections” as well as the article on grounding in the latest National Electrical Code and the local codes.
In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth ground such as a metal ground stake going into the ground for at least 10Ft.(3.1m) or to the metal framework of a building which has been effectively grounded. The National Electric Code lists a number of alternate means of ground- ing electrical equipment. A machine grounding stud marked with the symbol 
is provided on the front of the welder.
VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS
