Lincoln Electric AIR VANTAGE IM10065 - Manual (Page 20)

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AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before
operating your AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual
supplied with your welder. It includes important
safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operat-
ing and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from 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.
• Always operate the welder with the sliding 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 AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS is a diesel engine-
driven welding power source. The machine uses a
brush type alternating current generator for DC multi-
purpose welding, for 240 VAC single phase. The AIR
VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS also has a rotary screw 60
cfm air compressor built in. The DC welding control sys-
tem uses state of the art Chopper Technology for
superior welding performance.
WARNING
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS provides excel-
lent constant current DC welding output for stick
(SMAW) and TIG welding. The AIR VANTAGE® 500
CUMMINS also provides excellent constant voltage
DC welding output for MIG (GMAW), Innershield
(FCAW), Outershield (FCAW-G) and Metal Core weld-
ing. In addition the AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS
can be used for Arc Gouging with carbons up to
3/8”(10mm) in diameter.
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS is not recom-
mended for pipe thawing.
AIR COMPRESSOR
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS 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.