Table Of Contents - Lincoln Electric Vantage 500 Operator's Manual

Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................A-1
Machine Specification................................................................................................... A-2
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................ A-3
VRD (Voltage Reduction Device)..................................................................................A-3
Location and Ventilation................................................................................................A-3
Stacking........................................................................................................................ A-3
Angle of Operation........................................................................................................ A-3
Lifting.............................................................................................................................A-3
High Altitude Operation................................................................................................. A-4
High Temperature Operation........................................................................................ A-4
Cold Weather Operation...................................................................................................... A-4
Towing.................................................................................................................................. A-4
Vehicle Mounting..................................................................................................................A-4
Pre-Operation Engine Service..............................................................................................A-4
Oil.................................................................................................................................. A-4
Fuel............................................................................................................................... A-5
Engine Coolant..............................................................................................................A-5
Battery Connections......................................................................................................A-5
Muffler Outlet Pipe........................................................................................................ A-5
Spark Arrester............................................................................................................... A-5
Remote Control............................................................................................................. A-5
Electrical Connections.......................................................................................................... A-6
Machine Grounding.............................................................................................................. A-6
Welding Terminals................................................................................................................A-6
Welding Output Cables........................................................................................................ A-6
Cable Installation..................................................................................................................A-6
Auxiliary Power Receptacles and Plugs...............................................................................A-7
Standby Power Connections................................................................................................ A-7
Premises Wiring................................................................................................................... A-8
Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders..............................................................A-9, A-10
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Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................. B-1
General Description..............................................................................................................B-1
For Auxiliary Power.............................................................................................................. B-1
Engine Operation..................................................................................................................B-1
Add Fuel............................................................................................................................... B-1
Break in Period.....................................................................................................................B-1
Welder Controls............................................................................................................. B-2,B-3
Engine Controls....................................................................................................................B-4
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........................................................................B-4,B-5
Welding Operation................................................................................................................B-5
Duty Cycle and Electrode Information...........................................................................B-5
Constant Current (Stick) Welding......................................................................................... B-5
Downhill Pipe (Stick) Welding................................................................................B-5, B-6
Tig Welding................................................................................................................... B-6
Typical Current Ranges for Tungsten Electrodes......................................................... B-6
Wire Welding-CV...........................................................................................................B-7
Arc Gouging.................................................................................................................. B-7
Auxiliary Power.....................................................................................................................B-7
Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads..................................................................... B-7
Extension Cord Recommendations...............................................................................B-7
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Accessories..................................................................................................... Section C
Field Installed
Options / Accessories ...............................................................................C-1
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