Charging The Battery; Nameplates / Warning Decals; Welder / Generator Maintenance - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 520 SD Operator's Manual

VANTAGE ® 520 SD

CHARGING THE BATTERY

When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect battery
cables to the battery, be sure the polarity is correct. Improper
polarity can damage the charging circuit. The VANTAGE
positive (+) battery terminal has a red terminal cover.
If you need to charge the battery with an external charger, discon-
nect the negative cable first, then the positive cable before you
attach the charger leads. after the battery is charged, reconnect
the positive battery cable first and the negative cable last. Failure
to do so can result in damage to the internal charger components.
Follow the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer for
proper charger settings and charging time.
NAMEPLATES / WARNING DECALS MAINTENANCE
Whenever routine maintenance is performed on this machine - or
at least yearly - inspect all nameplates and labels for legibility.
Replace those which are no longer clear. Refer to the parts list for
the replacement item number.

WELDER / GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

STORAGE
Store the VANTAGE
® 520 SD
CLEANING
Blow out the generator and controls periodically with low pressure
air. do this at least once a week in particularly dirty areas.
Spray low pressure water through the exterior of the radiator to
clean any dust and debris off the cooling fins. Do this once per
week or as needed in dirty areas.
BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
It is normal for the brushes and slip rings to wear and darken
slightly. Inspect the brushes when a generator overhaul is
necessary.
Do not attempt to polish slip rings while the engine is running.
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® 520 SD in a clean, dry protected areas.
MAINTENANCE