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AIR VANTAGE
®
800 (AU) CUMMINS
OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before operating your
AIR VANTAGE
®
800 (AU) CUMMINS.
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.
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.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
•
Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent
exhaust outside
•
Do not stack anything near the engine.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•
Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
•
Stop engine before servicing.
•
Keep away from moving parts
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Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.
•
Always operate the welder with the sliding door closed
and the side panels in place as these provide maximum
protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling
air flow.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AIR VANTAGE
®
800 (AU) CUMMINS is a diesel engine-driven
welding power source. The machine uses a brush type alternating
current generator for DC multi-purpose welding, for 240 VAC
single phase. The AIR VANTAGE
rotary screw 60 SCFM air compressor built in. The DC welding
control system uses state of the art Chopper Technology for
superior welding performance.
®
The AIR VANTAGE
800 (AU) CUMMINS 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
conditions.
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).
• Check oil in the compressor for proper level. (Fill if necessary).
• See Engine Owner's Manual for specific oil and coolant recom-
mendations.
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