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VANTAGE
®
400-I
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer's
manual supplied with your welder. It includes
important safety precautions, detailed engine
starting, operating and maintenance instructions,
and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
• Always operate the welder with the hinged door
closed and the side panels in place.
• Read carefully the Safety Precautions page
before operating this machine. Always follow
these and any other safety procedures included
in this manual and in the Engine Instruction
Manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VANTAGE
®
400-I is a diesel engine powered DC multi-
process welding power source and 300 / 220 volt AC power gen-
erator. The engine drives a generator that supplies three phase
power for the DC welding circuit, single phase and Three Phase
power for the AC auxiliary outlets. The DC welding control sys-
tem uses state of the art Chopper Technology (CT ™ ) for superior
welding performance.
The VANTAGE
®
400-I is fitted with a selectable VRD(Voltage
Reduction Device). The VRD operates in the CC-Stick mode
reducing the OCV to <13 volts, increasing operator safety when
welding is performed in environments with increased hazard of
electric shock such as wet areas and hot, humid sweaty condi-
tions.
FOR AUXILIARY POWER:
Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired
operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding
control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.
ENGINE OPERATION
Before Starting the Engine:
• Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
• Open side engine door and remove the engine oil dipstick and
wipe it with a clean cloth.
Reinsert the dipstick and check the level on the dipstick.
• Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full mark. Do
not overfill. Close engine door.
• Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if necessary).
• See Engine Owner's Manual for specific oil and coolant rec-
ommendations.
ADD FUEL
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away
from tank.
• Do not leave unattended while
fueling.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow
DIESEL FUEL
fumes to clear before starting
can cause fire.
engine.
• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-
sion may cause overflow.
DIESEL FUEL ONLY-Low sulphur fuel or ultra low
sulphur fuel in U.S.A. and Canada.
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• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Fill the tank. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE POINT OF OVER-
FLOW.
• Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
• See Engine Owner's Manual for specific fuel recommenda-
tions.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
The engine will use a small amount of oil during its "break-in"
period. The break-in period is about 50 running hours. Check the
oil every four hours during break-in.
CAUTION
During break-in, subject the Welder to moderate
loads. Avoid long periods running at idle. Before
stopping the engine, remove all loads and allow
the engine to cool several minutes.
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