Lincoln Electric IM10064 manual Safety Precautions, VRD Voltage Reduction Device

A-2 INSTALLATION A-2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating 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.

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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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See additional warning information at front of this operatorʼs manual.

Only qualified personnel should install, use, or service this equipment.

VRD (VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE)

The VRD reduces the OCV (Open Circuit Voltage) at the welding output terminals while not welding to less than 20V DC when the resistance of the output circuit is above 200Ω (ohms).

This feature provides additional safety in environments with a higher risk of electric shock such as wet areas and hot humid sweaty conditions.

When VRD is “On” the DOWNHILL PIPE mode is not available.

The VRD requires that the welding cable connections be kept in good electrical condition because poor connections will contribute to poor starting. Having good electrical con- nections also limits the possibility of other safety issues such as heat-generated damage, burns and fires.

The machine is shipped with the VRD switch in the “On” position. To turn it “On” or “Off”.

•Turn the engine “Off”.

•Disconnect the negative battery cable.

•Lower the control panel by removing 4 front panel screws. (See Figure A.1)

•Place the VRD switch in the “On” or “Off” position. (See Figure A.1)

With the VRD switch in the “On” position, the VRD lights are enabled.

FIGURE A.1

(VRD)-VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE SWITCH IS LOCATED IN THIS AREA.

REMOVE 4 FRONT PANEL SCREWS TO ACCESS (VRD) SWITCH

LOCATION AND VENTILATION

The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict- ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid restricting the cooling air outlets. Also, locate the welder so that the engine exhaust fumes are prop- erly vented to an outside area.

STACKING

VANTAGE® 580 machines cannot be stacked.

ANGLE OF OPERATION

Engines are designed to run in the level condition which is where the optimum performance is achieved. The maximum angle of continuous operation is 25 degrees in all directions, 35 degrees Intermittent (less than 10 minutes continuous) in all directions. If the engine is to be operated at an angle, provisions must be made for checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal (FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase.

When operating the welder at an angle, the effective fuel capacity will be slightly less than the amount specified.

LIFTING

The VANTAGE® 580 weighs approximately 1460lbs. (662kg.) with a full tank of fuel 1290lbs. (586kg) less fuel. A lift bail is mounted to the machine and should always be used when lifting the machine.

VANTAGE® 580