Lincoln Electric 500 - Manual (Page 18)

B-1 OPERATION
VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS
B-1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before
operating your VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read all operating and mainte-
nance 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 Engine door
closed and the side panels in place as these pro-
vide maximum protection from moving parts and
insure proper cooling air flow.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS is a diesel engine-dri-
ven welding power source. The machine uses a brush
type alternating current generator for DC multi-pur-
pose welding, for 120/240 VAC single phase and
240V three phase auxiliary standby power. The weld-
ing control system uses state of the art Chopper
Technology™.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
WELDER
The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS provides excellent
constant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW)
and TIG welding. The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS also
provides excellent constant voltage DC welding output
for MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield
(FCAW-G) and Metal Core welding. In addition the
VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS can be used for Arc
Gouging with carbons up to 3/8”(10mm) in diameter.
The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS is not recommended
for pipe thawing.
GENERATOR
The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS provides smooth 120/240
VAC single phase and 240V three phase output for auxiliary
power and emergency standby power.
WARNING