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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before operating your AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU).
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.
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.
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.
•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 (AU) is a diesel
the art Chopper Technology 
for superior welding performance.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) provides 
excellent con- stant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG welding. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) also pro- vides excellent constant voltage DC welding output for MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is not recommended for pipe thawing.
AIR COMPRESSOR
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) provides 60 cfm at 100 psi.
compressed air for Arc Gouging and Air powered tools.
GENERATOR
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) provides smooth 240 VAC single phase output for auxiliary power and emergency standby power.
AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)
