Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 500 (CE) IM894-B - Manual (Page 19)

B-1 OPERATION
VANTAGE ® 500 (CE)
B-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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, 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.
• I n s u l a t e y o u r s e l f f r o m w o r k a n d
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
• Always operate the welder with the hinged door
closed and the side panels in place.
• Read carefully the Safety Precautions page
before operating this machine. Always follow
these and any other safety procedures included
in this manual and in the Engine Instruction
Manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VANTAGE® 500 (CE) is a diesel engine powered
DC multi-process welding power source and AC
power generator. The engine drives a generator that
supplies three phase power for the DC welding circuit,
single phase and Three Phase power for the AC auxil-
iary outlets. The DC welding control system uses state
of the art Chopper Technology for superior weld-
ing performance.
The VANTAGE® 500 (CE) is fitted with a selectable
VRD(Voltage Reduction Device). The VRD operates
in the CC-Stick mode reducing the OCV to <13 volts,
increasing operator safety when welding is performed
in environments with increased hazard of electric
shock such as wet areas and hot, humid sweaty con-
ditions.
FOR AUXILIARY POWER:
Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to
the desired operating mode. Full power is available
regardless of the welding control settings providing no
welding current is being drawn.
ENGINE OPERATION
Before Starting the Engine:
• Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
• Open side engine door and remove the engine oil
dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert the
dipstick and check the level on the dipstick.
• Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full
mark. Do not overfill. Close engine door.
• Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if nec-
essary).
• See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific oil and
coolant recommendations.
ADD FUEL
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away
from tank.
• D o n o t l e a v e u n a t t e n d e d
while fueling.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow
fumes to clear before starting
engine.
• D o n o t o v e r f i l l t a n k , f u e l
expansion may cause over-
flow.
DIESEL FUEL ONLY-Low sulphur fuel or ultra low
sulphur fuel in U.S.A. and Canada.
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• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Fill the tank. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE
POINT OF OVERFLOW.
• Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
• See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific fuel recom-
mendations.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
The engine will use a small amount of oil during its
“break-in” period. The break-in period is about 50 run-
ning hours.
Check the oil every four hours during break-in.
Change the oil after the first 50 hours of operation and
every 200 hours thereafter. Change the oil filter at
each oil change.
During break-in, subject the Welder to moderate
loads. Avoid long periods running at idle. Before
stopping the engine, remove all loads and allow
the engine to cool several minutes.
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WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
DIESEL FUEL
can cause fire.
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