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CV-WIRE MODE
Connect a wire feeder to the VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ
and set welder controls according to the instructions
listed earlier in this section.
The VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ in the "CV-WIRE" posi-
tion, permits it to be used with a broad range of flux
cored wire (Innershield and Outershield) electrodes
and solid wires for MIG welding (gas metal arc weld-
ing). Welding can be finely tuned using the "ARC
CONTROL". Turning the ARC CONTROL clockwise
from -10(soft) to +10(crisp) changes the arc from soft
and washed-in to crisp and narrow. It acts as an
inductance/pinch control. The proper setting depends
on the procedure and operator preference. Start with
the knob set at 0.
For any electrodes, including the above recommenda-
tions, the procedures should be kept within the rating
of the machine. For additional electrode information,
See www.lincolnelectric.com or the appropriate
Lincoln publication.
ARC GOUGING
For optimal performance when arc gouging, set the
VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ "WELD MODE" switch to
the "CC - STICK" position, and the "ARC CONTROL"
to 10.
Set the "OUTPUT" knob to adjust output current to the
desired level for the gouging electrode being used
according to the ratings in the following table:
ELECTRODE
DIAMETER
(1/8")
(5/32")
(3/16")
(1/4")
(5/16")
(3/8")
NOTE: If desired the CV mode can be used for Arc
Gouging.
* Maximum current setting is limited to the VAN-
TAGE® 500 DEUTZ maximum of 575 Amps.
PARALLELING
When paralleling machines in order to combine their
outputs, all units must be operated in the CC-STICK
mode only at the same output settings. To achieve
this, turn the WELD MODE switch to the CC-STICK
position. Operation in other modes may produce errat-
ic outputs, and large output imbalances between the
units.
OPERATION
CURRENT RANGE
(DC, electrode positive)
30-60 Amps
90-150 Amps
200-250 Amps
300-400 Amps
350-450 Amps
450-575 Amps*
VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ
AUXILIARY POWER OPERATION
Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to
the desired operating mode. Full power is available
regardless of the welding control settings, if no weld-
ing current is being drawn.
The auxiliary power of the VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ
consists of two 20 Amp-120VAC single phase (5-20R)
GFCI duplex receptacles, one 50 Amp-120/240VAC
single phase (14-50R) receptacle and one 50 Amp
240VAC three phase (15-50R) receptacle. The
120/240VAC receptacle can be split for single phase
120 VAC operation.
The auxiliary power capacity is 12,000 watts of 60 Hz,
single phase power or 20,000 watts of 60Hz, three
phase power. The auxiliary power capacity rating in
watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power fac-
tor. The maximum permissible current of the 240 VAC
output is 50 A. The 240 VAC single phase output can
be split to provide two separate 120 VAC outputs with
a maximum permissible current of 50 A per output to
two separate 120 VAC branch circuits. Output voltage
is within ± 10% at all loads up to rated capacity.
NOTE: The two 120V GFCI receptacles and the two
120V circuits of the 120/240V receptacle are connect-
ed to different phases and cannot be paralleled.
The auxiliary power receptacles should only be used
with three wire grounded type plugs or approved dou-
ble insulated tools with two wire plugs.
The current rating of any plug used with the system
must be at least equal to the current capacity of the
associated receptacle.
SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND AUXIL-
IARY POWER LOADS
It must be noted that the above auxiliary power ratings
are with no welding load.
Simultaneous welding and power loads are specified
in table B.4. The permissible currents shown assume
that current is being drawn from either the 120 VAC or
240 VAC supply (not both at the same time).
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