Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 500 - Manual (Page 22)

TYPICAL VANTAGE® 500 FUEL CONSUMPTION
TABLE B.2
PERKINS 404D-22T
Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr)
.38(1.44)
.59(2.23)
2.15(8.14)
1.91(7.23)
1.30 (4.92)
Running Time for
20 gallons / hours
52.63
33.90
9.30
10.47
15.38
Low Idle - No Load
1400 R.P.M.
High Idle - No Load
1850 R.P.M.
DC Weld Output
500 Amps @ 40Volts
20,000 Watts 3 Phase
12,000 Watts 1 Phase
NOTE: This data is for reference only. Fuel consumption is
approximate and can be influenced by many factors, including
engine maintenance, environmental conditions and fuel quality.
B-4 OPERATION B-4
ENGINE CONTROLS:
12. RUN/STOP SWITCH -
-RUN position energizes the engine prior to starting.
STOP position stops the engine. The oil pressure inter-
lock switch prevents battery drain if the switch is left in
the RUN position and the engine is not operating.
13. GLOW PLUG PUSH BUTTON -
• When pushed activates the glow plugs. Glow plug
should not be activated for more than 20 seconds con-
tinuously.
14. START PUSH BUTTON - Energizes the starter
motor to crank the engine.
15. IDLER SWITCH - Has two positions as follows:
1) In the HIGH position, the engine runs at the high idle
speed controlled by the engine governor.
2) In the AUTO position, the idler operates as follows:
• When switched from HIGH to AUTO or after starting
the engine, the engine will operate at full speed for
approximately 12 seconds and then go to low idle
speed.
• When the electrode touches the work or power is
drawn for lights or tools (approximately 100 Watts mini-
mum), the engine accelerates and operates at full
speed.
• When welding ceases or the AC power load is turned
off, a fixed time delay of approximately 12 seconds
starts. If the welding or AC power load is not restarted
before the end of the time delay, the idler reduces the
engine speed to low idle speed.
• The engine will automatically return to high idle speed
when there is welding load or AC power load reapplied.
16. ENGINE HOUR METER- Displays the total time
that the engine has been running. This meter is useful
for scheduling prescribed maintenance.
17. CIRCUIT BREAKER- For protection of Battery
Charging Circuit.
18. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- The electric fuel
gauge gives accurate and reliable indication as to how
much fuel is in the fuel tank.
19. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE- A indica-
tor of engine coolant temperature.
20. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE- A indicator of engine
Oil Pressure.
21. ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT- A warning indi-
cator light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over
Temperature.The light is off when the systems are func-
tioning properly. The light will come on and the engine
will shutdown when there is Low Oil Pressure and/or
the Coolant is Over Temperature.
Note: The light remains off when the RUN-STOP switch
is in the "ON" position prior to starting the
engine.However if the engine is not started within
60 seconds the light will come on. When this hap
pens the RUN-STOP switch must be returned to
the "OFF" position to reset the engine protection
system and light.
22. BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT- A warning indica-
tor light for Low/No battery charge. The light is off when
the systems are functioning properly. The light will
come on if there is a Low/No battery condition but the
machine will continue to run.
Note: The light may or may not come on when the
RUN-STOP switch is in the "ON" position. It will
come on during cranking and stay on until the
engine starts. After starting the engine the light will
go off unless a Low/No battery charge condition
exists.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power recepta-
cles.
2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
5. Press START button until the engine starts or for up to 10
seconds. Continue to hold the glow plug button for up to
an additional 10 seconds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately when the
engine starts.
7. The engine will run at high idle speed for approximately
12 seconds and then drop to low idle speed. Allow the
engine to warm up at low idle for several minutes before
applying a load and/or switching to high idle. Allow a
longer warm up time in cold weather.
VANTAGE ® 500