Lincoln Electric IM989 VANTAGE 400 - Manual (Page 21)

TYPICAL VANTAGE 400 FUEL CONSUMPTION
TABLE B.2
PERKINS 404C-22
Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr)
.26 (.97)
.42 (1.57)
1.18 (4.46)
1.24 (4.68)
.90 (3.42)
Running Time for
20 gallons / hours
76.92
47.62
16.95
16.13
22.22
Low Idle - No Load
1400 R.P.M.
High Idle - No Load
1880 R.P.M.
DC Weld Output
400 Amps @ 36 Volts
17,000 Watts 3 Phase
11,000 Watts 1 Phase
NOTE: This data is for reference only. Fuel consump-
tion 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 interlock switch prevents bat-
tery 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. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- The electric fuel
gauge gives accurate and reliable indication as to how
much fuel is in the fuel tank.
17. ENGINE HOUR METER- Displays the total time that
the engine has been running. This meter is useful for
scheduling prescribed maintenance.
18. ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT- A warning indicator
light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over
Temperature.The light is off when the systems are function-
ing 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 happens the RUN-STOP switch must be
returned to the "OFF" position to reset the engine protection
system and light.
19. BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT- A warning
indicator 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.
20. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE- A indicator of
engine coolant temperature.
21. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE- A indicator of engine Oil
Pressure.
22. CIRCUIT BREAKER- For protection of Battery
Charging Circuit.
23. CIRCUIT BREAKER- For protection of 42V Wire
Feeder circuit.
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 ® 400