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VANTAGE
®
549
BATTERY CONNECTION
CAUTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn
skin and damage eyes.
The VANTAGE® 549 is shipped with the negative battery cable
disconnected. Make certain that the RUN-STOP switch is in the
STOP position. Remove the two screws from the battery tray using
a screwdriver or a 3/8"(10mm) socket. Attach the negative battery
cable to the negative battery terminal and tighten using a
1/2"(13mm) socket or wrench.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged battery; if
unused for several months, the battery may require a booster
charge. Be careful to charge the battery with the correct polarity.
(See Battery in "Maintenance Section")
WARNING
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
•
Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
•
INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect negative
cable from old battery first and connect to new
battery last.
•
CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove
battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable
first, then positive cable and battery clamp. When
reinstalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well
ventilated.
•
USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery
first then connect negative lead to negative battery lead
at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful when work-
ing near battery.
• Follow instructions printed on battery.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:
a) Installing new batteries.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
EXHAUST OUTLET PIPE
Remove cap from DOC pipe protruding from roof.
Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube
with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in the
desired direction away from the air intake. Tighten using a
1/4"(6mm) internal socket or allen wrench. Torque to
106in.lbs.(9ft.-lbs.)(12N-M)
SPARK ARRESTOR
Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or
diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when
they are operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks
may present a fire hazard.
The DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) unit included with this welder
qualifies as a spark arrester.
WARNING
An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to the
engine or adversely affect performance.
AIR CLEANER INSTALL
All parts below are shipped with the machine in a separate box
attached to the crate.(See Figure A.2)
• Remove cap from air intake hose and DOC exhaust attached
on machine. Insert air cleaner into bracket between the two
ridges of a larger diameter. Position the end cap so that
"Top" is at 9 o'clock.
• Tighten air hose clamp just below service indicator to hold
clamp while pushing air cleaner onto hose, once hose is in
place loosen air hose clamp slide down and tighten clamp.
• Install 2 hex head screws, washers to mounting bracket
securing air cleaner.
• Install 2 tek screws 1/2" up on the neck of the inlet hood
180° apart.
SERVICE INDICATOR
Air cleaner service indicator provides a Go/No-Go visual
indication of useful filter service life.
FIGURE A.2
INLET HOOD
1/4-20x.75 TEK SCREWS (2)
VACUATOR VALVE
MOUNTING BRACKET
AIR HOSE CLAMP
SEAL
A-5
INSTALLATION
(5/16-18x 1.25 HHCS) (2)
(LOCK WASHER) (2)
(MAIN WASHER) (2)
EXHAUST OUTLET
CLAMP
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