Lincoln Electric IM10041 manual Operation, General Description

B-1 OPERATION B-1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before operating your AIR VANTAGE® 500.

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 is a diesel engine-driven welding power source. The machine uses a brush type alternating current generator for DC multi-purpose weld- ing, for 240 VAC single phase. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 also has a rotary screw 60 cfm air compressor built in. The DC welding control system uses state of the art Chopper Technology CT for superior welding perfor-

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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

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

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 is not recommended for pipe thawing.

AIR COMPRESSOR

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 provides 60 cfm at 100 psi. compressed air for Arc Gouging and Air powered tools.

GENERATOR

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

AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS