Muffler Outlet Pipe; Spark Arrestor; Welding Terminals; Welding Output Cables - Lincoln Electric Vantage 500 Operator's Manual

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• CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove
battery from welder by disconnecting negative
cable first, then positive cable and battery clamp.
When reinstalling, connect negative cable last.
Keep well ventilated.
• USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to
battery first then connect negative lead to nega-
tive battery lead at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and
skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when working near bat-
tery.
• Follow instructions printed on bat-
tery.
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IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE
WHEN:
a) Installing new batteries.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
The VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ is shipped with the neg-
ative battery cable disconnected. Before you operate
the machine, make sure the Engine Switch is in the
OFF position and attach the disconnected cable
securely to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery
terminal. Replace and tighten negative battery cable
terminal. NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet
charged battery; if unused for several months, the bat-
tery may require a booster charge. Be sure to use the
correct polarity when charging the battery.

MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE

Remove the plastic plug covering the muffler outlet
tube. 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 position.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Some federal, state or local laws may require that
petrol or diesel engines be equipped with exhaust
spark arresters when they are operated in certain
locations where unarrested sparks may present a fire
hazard. The standard muffler included with this welder
does not qualify as a spark arrestor. When required by
local regulations, a suitable spark arrestor, must be
installed and properly maintained.
CAUTION
An incorrect arrestor may lead to damage to the
engine or adversely affect performance.
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INSTALLATION

WELDING TERMINALS

The VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ is equipped with a toggle
switch for selecting "hot" welding terminals when in the
"WELD TERMINALS ON" position or "cold" welding termi-
nals when in the "REMOTELY CONTROLLED" position.

WELDING OUTPUT CABLES

With the engine off, route the electrode and work cables
thru the strain relief bracket provided on the front of the
base and connect to the terminals provided. These con-
nections should be checked periodically and tightened if
necessary.
Listed in Table A.1 are copper cable sizes recommended
for the rated current and duty cycle. Lengths stipulated are
the distance from the welder to work and back to the
welder again. Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths
primarily for the purpose of minimizing cable voltage drop.
Table A.1 Combined Length of Electrode and Work
Cables.
AMPS
@100%
Duty Cycle
500

MACHINE GROUNDING

Because this portable engine driven welder creates its own
power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to an earth
ground, unless the machine is connected to premises
wiring (home, shop, etc.).
To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equipment
powered by this engine driven welder must:
a) be grounded to the frame of the welder using a
grounded type plug, or
b) be double insulated.
When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its frame
must be securely connected to the metal frame of the vehi-
cle. When this engine driven welder is connected to
premises wiring such as that in a home or shop, its frame
must be connected to the system earth ground. See further
connection instructions in the section entitled "Standby
Power Connections" as well as the article on grounding in
the latest National Electrical Code and the local codes.
In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be
connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth
ground such as a metal ground stake going into the ground
for at least 10Ft.(3.1m) or to the metal framework of a
building which has been effectively grounded. The National
Electric Code lists a number of alternate means of ground-
ing electrical equipment. A machine grounding stud
marked with the symbol
welder.
VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ
TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OF ELEC-
TRODE AND WORK CABLES
Up to 150ft 150-200ft
Up to 492m 492-656m
3/0 AWG 3/0 AWG
is provided on the front of the
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200-250ft
656-820m
4/0 AWG