Operating The Hydraulic Pump; Extreme Condition Operation; Cold Weather Operation - Vanair AIR N ARC I 300 SERIES Operation Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATION
1. If equipped, confirm that the master
power switch (in vehicle cab) is ON.
2. Turn key on the
to start.
3. If the -300 did not start then turn the
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key switch back to off.
4. Choose "Charge" on the charge/off/
weld switch.
5. Hold the momentary start override
switch, and at the same time, turn the
key to crank.
6. Once the machine has started, hold the
momentary switch until voltage can be
read on the display.
7. The truck battery is now being charged
and the -300 unit is available for use.
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If the truck battery charging cables were not
run during installation then battery boost
cables can be used to connect to the truck
battery to the charge output.
4.9 OPERATING THE
HYDRAULIC PUMP
1. With the engine off, insure that the
welder, DC charger switch, and any
other engine control switch are in the
OFF position.
2. The hydraulic pump can be turned on
via the switch on the instrument panel
or automatically by using the crane
remote.
LOW FLOW = LOW SPEED
HIGH FLOW = HIGH SPEED
IMPORTANT
Consult factory for hydraulic tool circuit
4.10 EXTREME CONDITION
OPERATION
When operating in extreme cold or hot
conditions, ranging from 0° F to 110°F (-18°C
to 43° C); 0°F to -40°F [-18° C to -40°C] with
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AIR N ARC I-300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
cold weather kit, in the presence of high
humidity, or at a high altitude, additional
attention should be given to any indication
that could lead to a serious problem. If the
ambient temperature varies largely, the
environment is dusty, or the engine is
operated at a high altitude, the engine
performance
influenced.
Machine review and maintenance check
schedules should be more frequent than the
normal suggestions given in Section 5,
Table 5A: Maintenance Schedule.
Become familiar
operation approaches given in this section
before operating the power system package
in any type of extreme ambient condition.
For additional operation information consult
the Engine Operator's Manual, or visit the
engine manufacturer's web site.

4.10.1 COLD WEATHER OPERATION

Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual
for standard oil recommendations.
The -300
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System's 25HP engine runs on diesel fuel,
which can be more difficult to start in cold
weather. When the temperature is very low,
extra care must be taken regarding fuel and
oil changes in their viscosity, freezing of
water contained in the piping, or of water
adhering on the filter. Diesel fuel may gel at
very cold temperatures.
WATER
Water in the fuel can freeze at temperatures
below 32° F (0° C), blocking fuel lines. Keep
the fuel tank full to prevent condensation
from forming inside the tank and lessen the
chances of water getting in the fuel line.
At an extremely cold temperature, the
viscosity of hydraulic fluid and lubrication oil
may increase and the torque of starter may
exceed its permissible value, hindering
proper starting.
is directly or indirectly
with the alternative
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