Engine Controls; Fuel Consumption - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 Operator's Manual

VANTAGE 400

ENGINE CONTROLS:

12. RUN/STOP SWITCH
- RUN position energizes the engine prior
to starting. STOP position stops the engine. The oil pressure inter-
lock switch prevents battery drain if the switch is left in the RUN
position and the engine is not operating.
13. GLOW PLUG PUSH BUTTON
• When pushed activates the glow plugs. Glow plug should not be
activated for more than 20 seconds continuously.
14. START PUSH BUTTON
the engine.
15. IDLER SWITCH
- Has two positions as follows:
1) In the HIGH position, the engine runs at the high idle speed
controlled by the engine governor.
2) In the AUTO
• When switched from HIGH to AUTO or after starting the engine,
the engine will operate at full speed for approximately 12 seconds
and then go to low idle speed.
• When the electrode touches the work or power is drawn for lights
or tools (approximately 100 Watts minimum), the engine acceler-
ates and operates at full speed.
• When welding ceases or the AC power load is turned off, a fixed
time delay of approximately 12 seconds starts. If the welding or
AC power load is not restarted before the end of the time delay,
the idler reduces the engine speed to low idle speed.
• The engine will automatically return to high idle speed when there
is welding load or AC power load reapplied.
16. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE-
rate and reliable indication as to how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
17. ENGINE HOUR METER-
Displays the total time that the engine has
been running. This meter is useful for scheduling prescribed mainte-
nance.
18. ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT-
Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over Temperature.The light is off when the
systems are functioning properly. The light will come on and the engine
TABLE B.2
TYPICAL VANTAGE 400 FUEL CONSUMPTION
Low Idle - No Load
1400 R.P.M.
High Idle - No Load
1880 R.P.M.
DC Weld Output
400 Amps @ 36 Volts
17,000 Watts 3 Phase
11,000 Watts 1 Phase
NOTE: This data is for reference only. Fuel consumption is
approximate and can be influenced by many factors, including
engine maintenance, environmental conditions and fuel quality.
-
- Energizes the starter motor to crank
position, the idler operates as follows:
The electric fuel gauge gives accu-
A warning indicator light for Low
PERKINS 404C-22 Running Time for
Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr) 20 gallons / hours
.26 (.97)
76.92
.42 (1.57) 47.62
1.18 (4.46) 16.95
1.24 (4.68) 16.13
.90 (3.42)
22.22
will shutdown when there is Low Oil Pressure and/or the Coolant is Over
Temperature.
Note: The light remains off when the RUN-STOP switch is in the "ON"
position prior to starting the engine.However if the engine is not started
within 60 seconds the light will come on. When this happens the RUN-
STOP switch must be returned to the "OFF" position to reset the engine
protection system and light.
19. BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT-
for Low/No battery charge. The light is off when the systems are func-
tioning properly. The light will come on if there is a Low/No battery con-
dition but the machine will continue to run.
Note: The light may or may not come on when the RUN-STOP switch is in
the "ON" position. It will come on during cranking and stay on until the
engine starts. After starting the engine the light will go off unless a Low/No
battery charge condition exists.
20. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE-
temperature.
21. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE-
22. CIRCUIT BREAKER-
23. CIRCUIT BREAKER-
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles.
2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
5. Press START button until the engine starts or for up to 10 seconds.
Continue to hold the glow plug button for up to an additional 10 sec-
onds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately when the engine
starts.
7. The engine will run at high idle speed for approximately 12 seconds
and then drop to low idle speed. Allow the engine to warm up at low
idle for several minutes before applying a load and/or switching to
high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold weather.
B-4
OPERATION
A warning indicator light
A indicator of engine coolant
A indicator of engine Oil Pressure.
For protection of Battery Charging Circuit.
For protection of 42V Wire Feeder circuit.