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REMOTE CONTROL
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is equipped with a 6-
pin and a 14-pin connector. The 6-pin connector is for
connecting the K857 or K857-1 Remote Control or for
TIG welding, the K870 foot Amptrol or the K963-3
hand Amptrol. When in the CC-STICK or CV-WIRE
modes and when a remote control is connected to the
6-pin Connector, the auto-sensing circuit automatically
switches the OUTPUT control from control at the
welder to remote control.
When in TOUCH START TIG mode and when a
Amptrol is connected to the 6-Pin Connector, the
OUTPUT dial is used to set the maximum current
range of the CURRENT CONTROL of the Amptrol.
In the CV-WIRE mode, if the feeder being used has a
voltage control when the wire feeder control cable is
connected to the 14-Pin Connector, the auto-sensing
circuit automatically makes OUTPUT CONTROL inac-
tive and the wire feeder voltage control active.
Otherwise, the OUTPUT CONTROL is used to preset
the voltage.
The 14-pin connector is used to directly connect a
wire feeder control cable. In the CV-WIRE mode,
when the control cable is connected to the 14-pin con-
nector, the auto-sensing circuit automatically makes
the Output Control inactive and the wire feeder volt-
age control active.
WARNING
NOTE: When a wire feeder with a built in welding
voltage control is connected to the 14-pin connec-
tor, do not connect anything to the 6-pin connec-
tor.
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AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES
The auxiliary power capacity of the AIR VANTAGE®
500 (AU) is 7.2KW of 60Hz single phase power pro-
tected by an RCD (Residual Current Device) and 2
single phase 15 amp circuit breakers. The auxiliary
power capacity in watts equivalent to volt-amperes at
unity power factor.
This model has:
1 Residual Current Device (RCD) protection (30mA).
2 x 1 phase 15 amp Circuit Breakers.
2 x 1 phase 240 volt 15 amp per outlet.
Note: The single-phase outlets are from different
phases and cannot be paralleled.
The auxiliary power receptacles should only be used
with three grounded type plugs or approved double
insulated tools. The current rating of any plug used
with the system must be at least equal to the current
capacity of the associated receptacle.
INSTALLATION
STANDBY POWER CONNECTIONS
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is suitable for tempo-
rary, standby or emergency power using the engine
manufacturerʼs recommended maintenance schedule.
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) can be permanently
installed as a standby power unit for 240 volt (60Hz).
Connections must be made by a licensed electrician
who can determine how the 240 VAC power can be
adapted to the particular installation and comply with
all applicable electrical codes. The following informa-
tion can be used as a guide by the electrician for most
applications.
1 Install an isolation switch between the power com-
pany meter and the premises disconnect. (The AIR
VANTAGE® 500 (AU) and the power company
supplies must not be connected together).
Switch rating must be the same or greater than the
customerʼs premises disconnect and service over cur-
rent protection.
2. Take necessary steps to assure load is limited to
the capacity of the AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU).
Loading above the rated output will reduce output
voltage below the allowable -10% of rated voltage
which may damage appliances or other motor-dri-
ven equipment and may result in overheating of
the AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) engine.
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