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VANTAGE® 300 settings when using the K930-2 TIG Module
with an Amptrol or Arc Start Switch:
• Set the MODE Switch to the TOUCH START TIG setting.
• Set the "IDLER" Switch to the "AUTO" position.
• Set the "WELDING TERMINALS" switch to the "REMOTELY
CONTROLLED" position. This will keep the "Solid State"
contactor open and provide a "cold" electrode until the
Amptrol or Arc Start Switch is pressed.
When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT CONTROL on the
VANTAGE® 300 is used to set the maximum range of the CUR-
RENT CONTROL on the TIG Module or an Amptrol if connect-
ed to the TIG Module.
WIRE WELDING-CV
Connect a wire feeder to the VANTAGE® 300 according to the
instructions in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Section.
The VANTAGE® 300 in the CV-WIRE mode, permits it to be
used with a broad range of flux cored wire (Innershield and
Outershield) electrodes and solid wires for MIG welding (gas
metal arc welding). Welding can be finely tuned using the ARC
CONTROL. Turning the ARC CONTROL clockwise from –10
(soft) to +10 (crisp) changes the arc from soft and washed-in to
crisp and narrow. It acts as an inductance/pinch control. The
proper setting depends on the procedure and operator prefer-
ence. Start with the dial set at 0.
NOTE: In the CV-Mode with VRD "On", the OCV(Open Circuit
Voltage) is not reduced. For indicator light operation,
see table B.1.
ARC GOUGING
The VANTAGE 300 can be used for arc gouging. For optimal
performance, set the MODE switch to ARC GOUGING.
Weld
Amps
0
100
200
PLUS
250
300
400
VANTAGE® 300 Extension Cord Length Recommendations
(Use the shortest length extension cord possible sized per the following table.)
Current
Voltage
Load
(Amps)
Volts
(Watts)
15
120
1800
20
120
2400
15
240
3600
20
240
4800
44
240
9500
OPERATION
VANTAGE® 300 Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads
1 PHASE
WATTS
AMPS
10,000
42
8300
35
5300
22
3500
15
400
2
0
0
Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft. (m) for Conductor Size
14 AWG
12 AWG
30
(9)
40
(12)
30
(9)
60
(18)
75
(23)
60
(18)
Conductor size is based on maximum 2.0% voltage drop.
VANTAGE® 300
Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust output current to
the desired level for the gouging electrode being used accord-
ing to the ratings in the following Table B.4.
Carbon Diameter
1/8"
5/32"
3/16"
1/4"
The ARC CONTROL is not active in the ARC GOUG-
ING Mode. The ARC CONTROL is automatically set
to maximum when the ARC GOUGING mode is
selected which provides the best ARC GOUGING per-
formance.
NOTE: With the VRD switch in the "ON" position there
is no output in the Arc Gouging Mode. For indicator
light operation, see Table B.1.
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.
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads
The auxiliary power ratings are with no welding load.
Simultaneous welding and power loads are specified
in the following table. The permissible currents shown
assume that current is being drawn from either the
120 VAC or 240 VAC supply (not both at the same
time).
3 PHASE
WATTS
AMPS
11,000
8500
5700
OR
3500
800
0
10 AWG
8 AWG
75
(23)
125
50
(15)
88
150
(46)
225
100
(30)
175
50
(15)
90
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Current Range (DC, electrode
positive)
60-90 Amps
90-150 Amps
200-250 Amps
300-MAX Amps
BOTH 1 & 3 PHASE
WATTS
27
10,000
20
8300
14
5300
OR
8
3500
2
400
0
0
6 AWG
(38)
175
(53)
300
(27)
138
(42)
225
(69)
350
(107)
600
(53)
275
(84)
450
(27)
150
(46)
225
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AMPS
-
-
-
-
-
0
4 AWG
(91)
(69)
(183)
(137)
(69)
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