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• 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" elec-
trode until the Amptrol or Arc Start Switch is pressed.
When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT CONTROL on
the VANTAGE 400 is used to set the maximum range of the
CURRENT CONTROL on the TIG Module or an Amptrol if
connected to the TIG Module.
NOTE: The TIG process is to receive a low voltage welding
process. There is no difference in operation with the
VRD "On" or "Off" for this mode. For indicator light
operation, see table B.1.
WIRE WELDING-CV
Connect a wire feeder to the VANTAGE 400 according to
the instructions in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Section.
The VANTAGE 400 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 induc-
tance/pinch control. The proper setting depends on the pro-
cedure and operator preference. 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.
Weld
Amps
0
100
200
PLUS
300
400
500
VANTAGE 400 (CE) 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
TABLE B.5
VANTAGE 400 Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads
1 PHASE
WATTS
AMPS
11,000
46
11,000
46
8,000
33
4700
20
1700
7
0
0
TABLE B.6
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
ARC GOUGING
The VANTAGE 400 can be used for arc gouging. For opti-
mal performance, set the MODE switch to CC-STICK and
the ARC CONTROL to +10.
Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust output current
to the desired level for the gouging electrode being used
according to the ratings in the following Table B.4.
Carbon Diameter
1/8"
5/32"
3/16"
1/4"
5/16"
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.
3 PHASE
WATTS
AMPS
17,000
15,400
13,000
OR
9400
3400
0
10 AWG
8 AWG
75
(23)
125
50
(15)
88
150
(46)
225
100
(30)
175
50
(15)
90
®
400
TABLE B.4
Current Range (DC, electrode
positive)
60-90 Amps
90-150 Amps
200-250 Amps
300-400 Amps
450-550 Amps
BOTH 1 & 3 PHASE
WATTS
41
11,000
37
11,000
31
8,000
OR
23
4,700
8
1,700
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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