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REMOTE CONTROL
The VANTAGE® 300 is equipped with a
When in TOUCH START TIG mode and when a Amptrol is connected to the
When in the DOWNHILL PIPE mode and when a remote control is connected to the
EXAMPLE: When the OUTPUT CONTROL on the welder is set to 200 amps the current range on the remote control will be 40- 200 amps, rather than the full
The
WARNING
NOTE: When a wire feeder with a built in welding voltage control is connected to the
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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:
WARNING
•be grounded to the frame of the welder using a grounded type plug.
•be double insulated.
•Do not ground the machine to a pipe that carries explosive or combustible material.
When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its frame must be electrically bonded to the metal frame of the vehicle. Use a #8 or larger copper wire connect- ed between the machine grounding stud and the frame of the vehicle. 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 instruc- tions in the section entitled "Standby Power Connections" as well as the article on grounding in the latest National Electrical Code and the local code.
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 water pipe going into the ground for at least ten feet and having no insulat- ed joints, or to the metal framework of a building which has been effectively grounded.
The National Electrical Code lists a number of alter- nate means of grounding electrical equipment. A machine grounding stud marked with the symbol is provided on the front of the welder.
WELDING TERMINALS
The VANTAGE® 300 is equipped with a toggle switch for selecting "hot" welding terminal when in the "WELD TERMINALS ON" position or "cold" welding terminal when in the "REMOTELY CONTROLLED" position.
