Machine Start-Up And Shutdown Procedure; Start-Up From Machine; Start Up From Remote Crane - Vanair AIR N ARC I 300 SERIES Operation Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATION
4.2
MACHINE START-UP AND
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT
If start-up and shut-down procedures are
not followed, damage to the system and
its components may occur.
Consult Figure 4-2: Instrument Panel
Functions for operating procedures detailed
in this section.
Refer to Section 4.8 for instructions on
using the Air N Arc I-300 to start the
vehicle should the vehicle battery prove
to be too depleted or dead.
IMPORTANT
All machine package maximum operation
angles of tilt are fifteen degrees (15° ).

4.2.1 START-UP FROM MACHINE

Consult Figure 4-2, and the following steps:
Machine hood and front access panel
must be closed before starting. Interlock
switches will not allow starting with
panels open. After starting, engine hood
may be opened, but opening belt access
panel will shut down the engine.
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AIR N ARC I-300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
1. If equipped, turn master power ON in
truck cab (switch).
2. On the machine panel ensure that the
Welder, Generator, Hydraulic Pump
and Compressor switches are in their
OFF positions prior to starting.
3. Turn the engine control switch to the
ON position; wait 3-5 seconds for the
fuel pump to prime the system.
Depending upon ambient temperature,
wait until glow plug light goes out (ten
[10] seconds).
4. Continue turning control switch to the
START position until the engine starts
(when the switch is let go, it will revert
back to ON position).
5. Let engine run at idle for 3-5 minutes to
allow for warm up sequence.

4.2.2 START UP FROM REMOTE CRANE

Some crane remotes will automatically
ramp engine to full speed when
compressor is selected. Engine speed
can be adjusted using the ENGINE
selector. Compressor can be turned off
at any time by selecting OFF.
Refer to Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3.
1. If equipped, when starting the machine,
confirm that the master power switch,
located in the vehicle cab, is in the ON
position.
2. On the machine panel ensure that the
Welder, Generator, Hydraulic Pump
and Compressor switches are in their
OFF positions.
3. Turn the machine's key switch to ON
position.
4. Turn crane remote ON.
5. Select the ENGINE START switch and
hold until engine starts.
If engine does not crank and has fault tripped
on "LOW
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then