Safety Precautions; Location / Ventilation; Storing; Stacking - Lincoln Electric AIR VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS Operator's Manual

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Read this entire installation section before you start
installation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all operating and maintenance 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
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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 install, use or service this
equipment.
INSTALLATION

LOCATION / VENTILATION

The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted flow of
clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid restricting the
cooling air outlets. Also, locate the welder so that the engine
exhaust fumes are properly vented to an outside area.
DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES
Where there is a combustible surface directly under
stationary or fixed electrical equipment, that surface should
be covered with a steel plate at least .06"(1.6mm) thick,
which should extend not less than 5.90"(150mm) beyond the
equipment on all sides.
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STORING

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STACKING

AIR VANTAGE® 500 machines cannot be stacked.

ANGLE OF OPERATION

To achieve optimum engine performance the AIR VANTAGE®
500 should be run in a level position. The maximum angle of
operation for the VMAC Compressor and Cummins engine is 35
degrees in all directions. When operating the welder at an angle,
provisions must be made for checking and maintaining the oil
level at the normal (FULL) oil capacity. Also the effective fuel
capacity will be slightly less than the specified 25 gal.(94.6 ltrs.).
AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS
CAUTION
Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not in use.
Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where it can't be
accidentally damaged from construction activities, moving
vehicles, and other hazards.
Drain the engine oil and refill with fresh 10W30 oil. Run the
engine for about five minutes to circulate oil to all the parts.
See the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for details
on changing oil.
Remove the battery, recharge it, and adjust the electrolyte
level. Store the battery in a dry, dark place.
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