Lincoln AIR VANTAGE IM985 - Manual (Page 13)

A-5 INSTALLATION
AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUbOTA
A-5
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA is shipped with
the negative battery cable disconnected. Before you
operate the machine, make sure the Engine Switch is
in the OFF position and attach the disconnected cable
securely to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery
terminal. Replace and tighten negative battery cable
terminal. NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet
charged battery; if unused for several months, the bat-
tery 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 unarrested 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 AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA is equipped with a
toggle switch for selecting "hot" welding terminals
when in the "WELD TERMINALS ON" position or
"cold" welding terminals when in the "REMOTELY
CONTROLLED" position.
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 provid-
ed. 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 OF
ELECTRODE 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
3 / 0 AWG
4 / 0 AWG
WARNING