A-5
INSTALLATION
VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS
A-5
The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS is shipped with the nega-
tive 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 (-) battery terminal.
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 arrestors
when they are operated in certain locations where unarrest-
ed sparks may present a fire hazard. The standard muffler
included with this welder has an internal spark arrestor.
When required by local regulations, a suitable spark
arrestor, must be installed and properly maintained.
An incorrect arrestor may lead to damage to the engine
or adversely affect performance.
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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® 575 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.
There is no VRD protection in the CV mode.
With the toggle switch in the “WELD TERMINAL ON”
position the voltage at the output terminal maybe up to
60V. Only a LN-25 wire feeder with internal contactor
should be used in this set up.
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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 connections
should be checked periodically and tightened if necessary.
Listed in Table A.1 are copper cable sizes recom-
mended 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.
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
to which this engine driven welder supplies power
must:
• Be grounded to the frame of the welder using a
grounded type plug or be double insulated.
• Do not ground the machine to a pipe that carries
explosive or combustible material.
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When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its
frame must be securely connected to the metal frame
of the vehicle. When this engine driven welder is con-
nected 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 sec-
tion 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 10 Feet or to the metal frame-
work of a building which has been effectively ground-
ed.
The National Electric Code lists a number of alternate
means of grounding electrical equipment. A machine
grounding stud marked with the symbol is provided
on the front of the welder.
CAUTION
TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OFELECTRODE AND WORK CABLES
Cable Length
0-150 Ft. (0-46 meters)
150-200 Ft. (46-61 meters)
200-250 Ft. (61-76 meters)
Cable Size for
500 Amps
100% Duty Cycle
3/0 AWG (95mm2)
3/0 AWG (95mm2)
4/0 AWG(120mm2)
WARNING
WARNING