Safety Precautions; Location / Ventilation; Storing; Stacking - Lincoln Electric Vantage 500 Operator's Manual

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Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 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.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside
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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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Only qualified personnel should install, use or ser-
vice this equipment.
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INSTALLATION

LOCATION / VENTILATION

The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict-
ed 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 prop-
erly vented to an outside area.
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.
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STORING

1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is
not in use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it
where it canʼt be accidentally damaged from con-
struction activities, moving vehicles, and other
hazards.
2. Drain the engine oil and refill with fresh 10W30
oil. Run the engine for about five minutes to cir-
culate oil to all the parts. See the MAINTE-
NANCE section of this manual for details on
changing oil.
3. Remove the battery, recharge it, and adjust the
electrolyte level. Store the battery in a dry, dark
place.

STACKING

VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ machines cannot be
stacked.

ANGLE OF OPERATION

To achieve optimum engine performance the VAN-
TAGE® 500 DEUTZ should be run in a level position.
The maximum angle of operation for the Deutz engine
is 30 degrees in all directions. When operating the
welder at an angle, provisions must be made for
checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal
(FULL) oil capacity. Also the effective fuel capacity will
be slightly less than the specified 25 gal.(94.6 ltrs.).
VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ
CAUTION
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