Table Of Contents - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 300 Operator's Manual

Installation ...................................................................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................................A-1
Machine Specifications .....................................................................................................................................A-2
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................................A-3
Vrd (Voltage Reduction Device) ...................................................................................................................A-3
Location And Ventilation ...............................................................................................................................A-3
Stacking.......................................................................................................................................................A-3
Angle Of Operation .......................................................................................................................................A-3
Lifting ..........................................................................................................................................................A-4
High Altitude Operation ................................................................................................................................A-4
High Temperature Operation ........................................................................................................................A-4
Cold Weather Starting ..................................................................................................................................A-4
Towing.........................................................................................................................................................A-4
Vehicle Mounting .........................................................................................................................................A-4
Pre-Operation Engine Service............................................................................................................................A-5
Oil................................................................................................................................................................A-5
Fuel .............................................................................................................................................................A-5
Engine Cooling System.................................................................................................................................A-5
Battery Connection.......................................................................................................................................A-5
Muffler Outlet Pipe .......................................................................................................................................A-5
Spark Arrester..............................................................................................................................................A-5
Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................A-6
Electrical Connections .......................................................................................................................................A-6
Machine Grounding ......................................................................................................................................A-6
Welding Terminals .......................................................................................................................................A-6
Welding Output Cables .................................................................................................................................A-7
Cable Installation..........................................................................................................................................A-7
Auxiliary Power .................................................................................................................................................A-7
Standby Power Connections ..............................................................................................................................A-7
Connection Of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders..........................................................................................A-8, A-9
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Operation......................................................................................................................................................Section B
Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................B-1
General Description...........................................................................................................................................B-1
For Auxiliary Power ...........................................................................................................................................B-1
Engine Operation...............................................................................................................................................B-1
Add Fuel ...........................................................................................................................................................B-1
Break In Period .................................................................................................................................................B-1
Welding Controls .......................................................................................................................................B-2, B-3
Engine Controls.................................................................................................................................................B-4
Starting The Engine.......................................................................................................................................B-4
Stopping The Engine .....................................................................................................................................B-5
Welder Operation ..............................................................................................................................................B-5
Duty Cycle and Electrode Information...........................................................................................................B-5
Constant Current (Stick) Welding..................................................................................................................B-5
Fuel Consumption ........................................................................................................................................B-5
Downhill Pipe (Stick) Welding.......................................................................................................................B-6
Tig Welding .................................................................................................................................................B-6
Typical Current Ranges For Tungsten Electrodes...........................................................................................B-6
Wire Welding-Cv ..........................................................................................................................................B-7
Arc Gouging .................................................................................................................................................B-7
Auxiliary Power .................................................................................................................................................B-7
Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads ......................................................................................................B-7
Extension Cord Length Recommendations....................................................................................................B-7
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Accessories................................................................................................................................Section C
Field Installed
Options / Accessories ..............................................................................................................C-1
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