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VANTAGE
441X/LE500X
®
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.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
•
Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent
exhaust outside
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•
Do not operate with doors open
or guards off.
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Stop engine before servicing.
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Keep away from moving parts
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Only qualified personnel should install, use or
service this equipment.
VRD (VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE)
The VRD reduces the OCV (Open Circuit Voltage) at the welding
output terminals while not welding to less than 30 VDC when the
resistance of the output circuit is above 200Ω (ohms).
The VRD requires that the welding cable connections be kept in
good electrical condition because poor connections will contribute
to poor starting. Having good electrical connections also limits the
possibility of other safety issues such as heat-generated damage,
burns and fires.
The machine is shipped with the VRD switch in the "OFF" position.
To utilize the CrossLinc feature on this product, the VRD needs to
remain in the "OFF" position.
Alternatively, if VRD is in the "ON" position, the operator can turn
on CrossLinc for CV modes (VRD will be disabled for CV modes) by
using the tool provided to access the hidden menu screen. Refer
the CONTROLS AND SETTING section for making changes.
To turn VRD "ON" or "OFF":
Turn the engine "OFF"
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Diconnect the negative battery cable
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Lower the front panel by removing 4 side panel screws (See
•
Figure A.1)
Place the VRD switch in the "ON" or "OFF" position (See
•
Figure A.1)
REMOVE 4 FRONT
PANEL SCREWS
TO ACCESS (VRD)
SWITCH
FRONT PANEL
ROTATES AWAY FROM
THE FRONT PART OF WELDER
With the VRD switch in the "OFF" position, the VRD lights are non
activated.
LOCATION AND 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.
WARNING
Air to cool the engine is drawn in the side and exhausted
through radiator and case back. It is important that the
intake and exhaust air is not restricted. Allow a minimum
clearance of 1ft. (0.6m) from the case back and 16 in.
(406mm) from either side of the base to a vertical surface.
(Failure to resolve these guidelines may result in an
overtemp condition resulting in engine shut down).
WARNING
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.
A-2
INSTALLATION
FIGURE A.1
ON / OFF VRD SWITCH
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