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A-5

INSTALLATION

VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS

A-5

• CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove bat-

tery from welder by disconnecting negative cable first,

then positive cable and battery clamp. When rein-

stalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well venti-

lated.

• USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery

first then connect negative lead to negative battery

lead at engine foot.

BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.

• Wear gloves and eye protection and be

careful when working near battery.

• Follow instructions printed on battery.

IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL

DAMAGE WHEN:

a) Installing new batteries.

b) Using a booster.

Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.

The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS is shipped with the negative

battery cable disconnected. Before you operate the

machine, make sure the Engine Switch is in the OFF posi-

tion and attach the disconnected cable securely to the nega-

tive (-) battery terminal.

Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery termi-

nal. Replace and tighten negative battery cable terminal.

NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged bat-

tery; if unused for several months, the battery may require a

booster charge. Be sure to use the correct polarity when

charging the battery.

MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE

Remove the plastic plug covering the muffler outlet tube.

Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet

tube with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the

exhaust in the desired position.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Some federal, state or local laws may require that petrol or

diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters

when they are operated in certain locations where unarrest-

ed sparks may present a fire hazard. The standard muffler

included with this welder does not qualify as a spark

arrestor. When required by local regulations, a suitable

spark arrestor, must be installed and properly maintained.

An incorrect arrestor may lead to damage to the engine

or adversely affect performance.

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AIR CLEANER INLET HOOD

Remove the plastic plug covering the air cleaner inlet. Install

the air cleaner inlet hood to the air cleaner.

WELDING TERMINALS

The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS is equipped with a toggle

switch for selecting "hot" welding terminals when in the

"WELD TERMINALS ON" position or "cold" welding termi-

nals when in the "REMOTELY CONTROLLED" position.

WELDING OUTPUT CABLES

With the engine off, route the electrode and work cables

thru the strain relief bracket provided on the front of the

base and connect to the terminals provided. These con-

nections should be checked periodically and tightened if

necessary.

Listed in Table A.1 are copper cable sizes recommended

for the rated current and duty cycle. Lengths stipulated are

the distance from the welder to work and back to the

welder again. Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths

primarily for the purpose of minimizing cable voltage drop.

Table A.1 Combined Length of Electrode and Work

Cables.

MACHINE GROUNDING

Because this portable engine driven welder creates its own

power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to an earth

ground, unless the machine is connected to premises

wiring (home, shop, etc.).

To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equipment

a) be grounded to the frame of the welder using a

grounded type plug, or

b) be double insulated.

When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its frame

must be securely connected to the metal frame of the vehi-

cle. When this engine driven welder is connected to

premises wiring such as that in a home or shop, its frame

must be connected to the system earth ground. See further

connection instructions in the section entitled “Standby

Power Connections” as well as the article on grounding in

the latest National Electrical Code and the local codes.

In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be

connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth

ground such as a metal ground stake going into the ground

for at least 10Ft.(3.1m) or to the metal framework of a

building which has been effectively grounded. The National

Electric Code lists a number of alternate means of ground-

ing electrical equipment. A machine grounding stud

marked with the symbol is provided on the front of the

welder.

CAUTION

AMPS Up to 200ft 1200-250ft

@100% Up to 656m 656-820m

Duty Cycle

500 3/0 AWG 4/0 AWG

TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OF ELEC-

TRODE AND WORK CABLES

1 2 ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ... 53 54

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