Lincoln Electric AIR VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS IM826-A - Manual (Page 18)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before operating
your AIR VANTAGE® 500.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all operating and maintenance manuals
supplied with your machine. They include important safety
precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and
maintenance instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts such as
output terminals or internal wiring.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent
exhaust outside
• Do not stack anything near the engine.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts
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Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the sliding door closed and
the side panels in place as these provide maximum
protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air
flow.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 is a diesel engine-driven welding power
source. The machine uses a brush type alternating current
generator for DC multi-purpose welding, for 120/240 VAC single
phase and 240V three phase auxiliary standby power. The AIR
VANTAGE® 500 also has a rotary screw 60 cfm air compressor
built in.The welding control system uses state of the art Chopper
Technology™.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
WELDER
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 provides excellent constant current DC
welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG welding. The AIR
VANTAGE® 500 also provides excellent constant voltage DC
welding output for MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), outershield
(FCAW-G) and Metal Core welding. In addition the AIR
VANTAGE® 500 can be used for Arc Gouging with carbons up to
3/8”(10mm) in diameter.
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 is not recommended for pipe thawing.
AIR COMPRESSOR
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 provides 60 cfm at 100 psi.
compressed air for Arc Gouging and Air powered tools.
GENERATOR
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 provides smooth 120/240 VAC single phase
and 240V three phase output for auxiliary power and emergency standby
power.
B-1 OPERATION B-1
AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS
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