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INSTALLATION
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VANTAGE® 400
OIL
The VANTAGE® 400 is shipped with the engine
crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that
meets classification CG-4 or CH-4 for diesel engines.
Check the oil level before starting the engine. If it is not
up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as required.
Check the oil level every four hours of running time
during the first 50 running hours. Refer to the engine
Operator’s Manual for specific oil recommendations
and break-in information. The oil change interval is
dependent on the quality of the oil and the operating
environment. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual
for more details on the proper service and mainte-
nance intervals.
FUEL
USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The
capacity of the tank is 15 gals. (57 ltrs). When
the fuel gauge reads empty the tank contains
approximately 2 gals. (7.6ltrs.) of reserve fuel.
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the pre-
filter/sediment filter. Which should be in the
closed position when the welder is not used
for extended periods of time.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Air to cool the engine is drawn in the side and
exhausted through radiator & case back. It is
important that the intake and exhaust air is not
restricted. Allow a minimum clearance of 1ft.
(0.6m) from the case back and 16in.(406mm) from
either side of the base to a vertical surface.
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BATTERY CONNECTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that
can burn skin and damage eyes.
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The VANTAGE® 400 is shipped with the negative bat-
tery cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN-
STOP switch is in the STOP position. Remove the two
screws from the battery tray using a screwdriver or a
3/8" socket. Attach the negative battery cable to the
negative battery terminal and tighten using a 1/2" sock-
et or wrench.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged
battery; if unused for several months, the battery may
require a booster charge. Be careful to charge the bat-
tery with the correct polarity. (See Battery in
Maintenance Section)
MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE
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 direction. Tighten
using a 9/16" socket or wrench.
SPARK ARRESTER
Some federal, state or local laws may require that
gasoline or diesel engines be equipped with exhaust
spark arresters when they are operated in certain loca-
tions where unarrested sparks may present a fire haz-
ard. The standard muffler included with this welder
does not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by
local regulations, a suitable spark arrester, such as the
K903-1 must be installed and properly maintained.
An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to
the engine or adversely affect performance.
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REMOTE CONTROL
The VANTAGE® 400 is equipped with a 6-pin and a
14-pin connector. The 6-pin connector is for connecting
the K857 or K857-1 Remote Control or for TIG welding,
the K870 foot Amptrol or the K936-3 hand Amptrol.
When in the CC-STICK, DOWNHILL PIPE, or CV-
WIRE modes and when a remote control is connected
to the 6-pin Connector, the auto-sensing circuit auto-
matically switches the OUTPUT control from control at
the welder to remote control.
When in TOUCH START TIG mode and when a
Amptrol is connected to the 6-Pin Connector, the OUT-
PUT dial is used to set the maximum current range of
the CURRENT CONTROL of the Amptrol.
The 14-pin connector is used to directly connect a wire
feeder control cable. In the CV-WIRE mode, when the
control cable is connected to the 14-pin connector, the
auto-sensing circuit automatically makes the Output
Control inactive and the wire feeder voltage control
active
NOTE: When a wire feeder with a built in welding
voltage control is connected to the 14-pin connec-
tor, do not connect anything to the 6-pin connec-
tor.
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