Lincoln Electric IM10066 AIR VANTAGE 500 (AU) - Manual (Page 20)

B-1 OPERATION
AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)
B-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before
operating your AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU).
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs 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 (AU) is a diesel engine-driven
welding power source. The machine uses a brush type
alternating current generator for DC multi-purpose weld-
ing, for 240 VAC single phase. The AIR VANTAGE®
500 (AU) also has a rotary screw 60 cfm air compressor
built in. The DC welding control system uses state of
the art Chopper Technology for superior welding
performance.
WARNING
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) provides excellent con-
stant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and
TIG welding. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) also pro-
vides excellent constant voltage DC welding output for
MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield
(FCAW-G) and Metal Core welding. In addition the
AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) can be used for Arc
Gouging with carbons up to 3/8”(10mm) in diameter.
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is not recommended
for pipe thawing.
AIR COMPRESSOR
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) provides 60 cfm at
100 psi.
compressed air for Arc Gouging and Air powered
tools.
GENERATOR
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) provides smooth 240 VAC
single phase output for auxiliary power and emergency
standby power.