Lincoln Electric IM862 VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ - Manual (Page 18)

B-1 OPERATION
VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ
B-1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before
operating your VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ.
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 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 VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ is a diesel engine-driven
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 DEUTZ provides excellent con-
stant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and
TIG welding. The VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ also pro-
vides excellent constant voltage DC welding output for
MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield
(FCAW-G) and Metal Core welding. In addition the
VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ can be used for Arc Gouging
with carbons up to 3/8”(10mm) in diameter.
The VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ is not recommended for
pipe thawing.
GENERATOR
The VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ provides smooth 120/240 VAC
single phase and 240V three phase output for auxiliary
power and emergency standby power.
WARNING