Safety Precautions; General Description; For Auxiliary Power; Engine Operation - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 Operator's Manual

VANTAGE 400

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thor-
oughly read the engine manufacturer's manual supplied
with your welder. It includes important safety precautions,
detailed engine starting, operating 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.
• Always operate the welder with the hinged
door closed and the side panels in place.
• Read carefully the Safety Precautions page before operat-
ing this machine. Always follow these and any other safe-
ty procedures included in this manual and in the Engine
Instruction Manual.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VANTAGE 400 is a diesel engine powered DC multi-process
welding power source and 120 / 240 volt AC power generator.
The engine drives a generator that supplies three phase power
for the DC welding circuit, single phase and Three Phase power
for the AC auxiliary outlets. The DC welding control system uses
state of the art Chopper Technology (CT ™ ) for superior welding
performance.
The Vantage 400 is fitted with a selectable VRD(Voltage
Reduction Device). The VRD operates in the CC-Stick mode
reducing the OCV to <13 volts, increasing operator safety when
welding is performed in environments with increased hazard of
electric shock.

FOR AUXILIARY POWER:

Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired
operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding
control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.

ENGINE OPERATION

Before Starting the Engine:
• Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
• Open side engine door and remove the engine oil dipstick and
wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert the dipstick and check the
level on the dipstick.
• Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full mark. Do
not overfill. Close engine door.
• Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if necessary).
• See Engine Owner's Manual for specific oil and coolant
recommendations.
WARNING

ADD FUEL

• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away from
tank.
• Do not leave unattended while fuel-
ing.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes
to clear before starting engine.
DIESEL FUEL
• Do not overfill tank, fuel expansion
can cause fire.
may cause overflow.
DIESEL FUEL ONLY
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• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Fill the tank. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE POINT OF OVER-
FLOW.
• Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
• See Engine Owner's Manual for specific fuel recommenda-
tions.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
The engine will use a small amount of oil during its "break-in"
period. The break-in period is about 50 running hours.
Check the oil every four hours during break-in. Change the oil
after the first 50 hours of operation and every 200 hours there-
after. Change the oil filter at each oil change.
During break-in, subject the Welder to moderate loads.
Avoid long periods running at idle. Before stopping the
engine, remove all loads and allow the engine to cool sever-
al minutes.
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