Operating Instructions; Safety Instructions; General Description - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE SVM178-B Service Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before oper-
ating your Vantage 500.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read all operating and mainte-
nance manuals supplied with your machine. They
include important safety precautions: detailed
engine starting, operating, and
instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts
or electrodes with your skin or wet
clothing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and
ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
FUMES AND GASES CAN BE
DANGEROUS.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
WELDING SPARKS CAN
CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that have
held combustibles.
ARC RAYS CAN BURN.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
OPERATION
maintenance
Only qualified personnel should operate this
equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed
and the side panels in place, as these provide maxi-
mum protection from moving parts and insure proper
cooling air flow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Vantage 500 is a diesel engine-driven welding
power source. The machine uses a brush type alter-
nating current generator for DC multi-purpose welding
and for 120/240 VAC auxiliary standby power. The
welding control system uses state of the art Chopper
Technology.
The generator has a single sealed bearing for mainte-
nance free service. The rotor is a copper wound design
with two slip rings and brushes. The stator is wound
entirely with heavy gauge copper wire and insulated
with NEMA class F insulation material. The stator is
then impregnated with three layers of high quality var-
nish. After the stator is assembled using tie bars, the
entire assembly is covered with an environmentally
protective coating. These measures insure trouble-free
operation in the harshest environments.
The fuel tank is made from high density polyethylene
and holds 25 gallons (94.6 liters) of diesel fuel. This
will provide enough fuel to run for more than 12 hours
at full load.
VANTAGE® 500
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside
• Do not stack anything near the engine.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts
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