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Operator’s ManualAIR VANTAGE ® 500 (AU)Register your machine: www.lincolnelectric.com/registrationAuthorized Service and Distributor Locator: www.li

ixixTABLE OF CONTENTSAccessories...Section cOptio

AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)A-1INSTALLATION A-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) (K32012-1) Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacemen

A-2INSTALLATION AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)A-2SAFETY PRECAUTIONSOnly qualified personnel should install, use, or service this equipment.Do not attempt to

A-3INSTALLATION AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)A-3LIFTINGThe AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) lift bale should be usedto lift the machine. The Air Vantage 500 is shipped

ENGINE COOLANTHOT COOLANT can burn skin.•Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.------------------------------------------------------------------------

A-5INSTALLATION AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)A-5The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is shipped with thenegative battery cable disconnected. Before you oper-ate the ma

A-6INSTALLATION AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)A-6REMOTE CONTROLThe AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin connector. The 6-pin connector

A-7INSTALLATION AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)A-7CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELEC-TRIC WIRE FEEDERSShut off welder before making any electrical con-nections.------

A-8INSTALLATION AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)A-8CONNECTION OF AN NA-3 AUTOMATICWELDING SYSTEM TO THE AIR VAN-TAGE® 500 (AU)For connection diagrams and instr

A-9INSTALLATION AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)A-9CAUTIONCertain Electrical devices cannot be powered to this Product. See Table A.2TABLE A.2ELECTRICAL DEVICE

iSAFETYiFOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work requires it to be

B-1OPERATIONAIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)B-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRead and understand this entire section beforeoperating your AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU).Do not attemp

B-2OPERATIONB-2ENGINE CONTROLS (Items 1 through 9)1. RUN STOP SWITCHToggling the switch to the RUN position energizesthe fuel so

B-3OPERATIONB-37. OIL PRESSURE GAUGEThe gauge displays the engine oil pressure whenthe engine is running.8. ENGINE PROTECTIONThe yellow engine protect

B-4OPERATIONB-413. WELD MODE SELECTOR SWITCH:(Provides 3 selectable welding modes)CV-WIRECC-STICKTOUCH START TIG14. ARC CONTROL:The ARC CONTROL WIRE/S

B-5OPERATIONB-523. GROUND STUD:Provides a connection point for connecting themachine case to earth ground. Refer to“MACHINE GROUNDING” in the Installa

B-6OPERATIONB-6WHAT ARE VRD AND ROCV DEVICES?VRDʼs are gaining popularity as a “must have” safetyaccessory especially where welding applications arebe

B-7OPERATIONB-7Unlike other VRDʼs Lincoln uses micro processor con-trol to monitor and establish the arc without the stick-ing and shorting of the ele

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is equipped with therequired R.F. bypass circuitry for the connection ofhigh frequency generating equipment. The AIR VANTAGE

ARC GOUGINGFor optimal performance when arc gouging, set theAIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) “WELD MODE” switch tothe “CC - STICK” position, and the “ARC CONTRO

PARALLELINGWhen paralleling machines in order to combine theiroutputs, all units must be operated in the CC-STICKmode only at the same output settings

iiSAFETYiiARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when weld

K2354-1 Air Dryer Kit-Minimizes water content in sup-ply air. Avoids cold weather air hose ice up. K2356-1 Control Panel Cover Kit-Clear plexiglasscov

D-1MAINTENANCED-1AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Have qualified personnel do all maintenanceand troubleshooting work.• Turn the engine off be

D-2MAINTENANCED-2AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)Unfasten or unlatch theservice cover. Becausethe filter fits tightly over theoutlet tube to create the critical

D-3MAINTENANCED-3FUEL FILTERSWhen working on the fuel system:• Keep naked lights away, do not smoke !• Do not spill fuel !----------------------------

D-4MAINTENANCED-4CHARGING THE BATTERYWhen you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connectbattery cables to the battery, be sure the polarity iscorrect

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safel

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the tes

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are u

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the tes

F-1WIRING DIAGRAMF-1AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual.

iiiSAFETYiiiFOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.b.

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The s

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)GND757677GREENK291 OR K40475INPUT CABLE76N.E.77K775 OPTIONALREMOTE CONTROLDAMAGED. THE ENGINE GOVERNOR SETTING IS P

F-5DIAGRAMSF-5AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

F-6DIAGRAMSF-6AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

F-7DIAGRAMSF-7AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)CAUTION : N.A. WELDING CABLE MUST BE OF PROPER CAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE

F-8DIAGRAMSF-8AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

F-9DIAGRAMSF-9AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

F-10DIAGRAMSF-10AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

F-11DIAGRAMSF-11AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

ivSAFETYivPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parra

F-12DIAGRAMSF-12AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) 29/03

F-13DIAGRAMSF-13AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

F-14DIMENSION PRINTF-14AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)M18962-4BTRAILER MOUNTING HOLE LOCATIONS.*28.99736.319.63498.66.55166.423.69601.750.381279.754.441382.814.

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vSAFETYvAIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)ConformanceProducts displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community C

viSAFETYviAIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of th

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