Lincoln Electric Air Vantage 600X-I Operator's Manual page 13

AIR VANTAGE 600X-I
®
BATTERY CONNECTION
CAUTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn
skin and damage eyes.
The Air Vantage ® 600X-I is shipped with the negative battery
cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN/STOP/IDLE
switch is in the STOP position. Remove the four screws from
the battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8"(10mm) socket.
Attach the negative battery cable to the negative battery
terminal and tighten using a 1/2"(13mm) socket or wrench.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged battery; if
unused for several months, the battery may require a booster
charge. Be careful to charge the battery with the correct polarity.
(See Battery in MAINTENANCE section)
WARNING
GASES FROM BATTERY can
explode.
•
from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
• INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect negative
battery last.
• CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove
battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable
reinstalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well
ventilated.
• USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery
at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful
when working near battery.
• Follow instructions printed on battery.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:
a) Installing new batteries.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
EXHAUST OUTLET PIPE
Remove cap from exhaust pipe protruding from roof.
Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube
with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in the
desired direction away from the air intake. Tighten using an
internal socket or allen wrench.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or
diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arrestors when
they are operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks
The muf er included with this welder does not qualify as a
spark arrestor. When required by local regulations, a suitable
spark arrestor, such as the K2864-1 must be installed and
properly maintained.
WARNING
An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to the
engine or adversely affect performance.
AIR CLEANER INSTALL
All parts below are shipped with the machine in a separate box
attached to the crate. (see Figure A.2)
• Remove cap from air intake hose and muf er exhaust attached
on machine. Insert air cleaner into bracket between the two
ridges of a larger diameter. Position the vacuator 6 o'clock.
• Tighten air hose clamp just below service indicator to hold
clamp while pushing air cleaner onto hose, once hose is in
place loosen air hose clamp slide down and tighten clamp.
• Install 2 hex head screws, washers and nuts to mounting
bracket securing air cleaner.
• Install Inlet Hood to Air Cleaner, tighten clamp securely.
SERVICE INDICATOR
Air cleaner service indicator provides a Go/No-Go visual indication
FIGURE A.2
INLET HOOD
CLAMP (1)
VACUATOR VALVE
MOUNTING BRACKET
SERVICE INDICATOR
AIR HOSE CLAMP
A-5
INSTALLATION
(5/16-18x 1.25 HHCS) (2)
(LOCK WASHER) (2)
(MAIN WASHER) (2)
EXHAUST OUTLET
CLAMP
SEAL