Lincoln Electric IM10041 VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS - Manual (Page 20)

B-1 OPERATION
AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS
B-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before
operating your AIR VANTAGE® 500.
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 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 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 perfor-
mance.
WARNING
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 provides excellent constant
current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG
welding. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 also provides
excellent constant voltage DC welding output for MIG
(GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield (FCAW-G)
and Metal Core welding. In addition the AIR VAN-
TAGE® 500 can be used for Arc Gouging with car-
bons up to 3/8”(10mm) in diameter.
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 is not recommended for
pipe thawing.
AIR COMPRESSOR
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 provides 60 cfm at 100 psi.
compressed air for Arc Gouging and Air powered
tools.
GENERATOR
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 provides smooth 240 VAC single
phase output for auxiliary power and emergency standby
power.