Section 5: Operation; General Information - Vanair AIR N ARC RELIANT 250 Series Operations Manual & Parts List

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AIR N ARC 200 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM

SECTION 5: OPERATION

5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The Air N Arc 200 All-In-One Power System has a
comprehensive array of controls and indicators for each
function of the power system. Understanding the correct
operation of the 200 Series system will help you to
understand and recognize when the system is operating
optimally. The information in the Operation Section will
help the operator to recognize and interpret the readings,
which will call for service or indicate the beginning of a
malfunction.
Before starting the Vanair
All-In-One Power System, read this
section thoroughly and familiarize
yourself with the controls and indicators
- their purpose, location and use.
System Operation Group
Engine Start-up and Shutdown Procedure
Engine Start-up
Engine Shutdown
Engine Throttle Control Functions
Operating the Welder
Welder Operating Procedure
CC (Constant Current) Mode
CV (Constant Voltage) Mode - Using
a Voltage Sensing Suitcase Feeder
CV (Constant Voltage) Mode - Using
a Spool Gun
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Air N Arc 200
Manual Location
Section
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.3
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.1.1
5.4.1.2
5.4.1.3
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Grounding must consist of a minimum
10 gauge wire between the instrument
panel, the machine, and the truck
Follow all applicable safety
recommendation as outlined in Section
1: Safety of this manual.
Before performing maintenance or repair
operations on the machine, ensure that
all power has been removed and locked
out to prevent accidental start-up.
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If start-up and shut-down procedures are
not followed, damage to the system and
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its components may occur.
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If any of the generator or welder switches
are set to ON prior to starting, and/or the
pressure in the air tank is less than 10
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psi, the machine will start at full speed.
SECTION 5: OPERATION
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chassis.
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
NOTE
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