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AIR V ANT A GE 500 KUBO T A #$& ( #&Y'X!") ! November, 2010 '054CH4?4=3B>=->D Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part. #&qu[...]
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8 '(- 8 #&"" ?>F4A434@D8?<4=C 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes [...]
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88 '(- 88 ARC R A Y S can bur n. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4. b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to pr[...]
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888 '(- 888 FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow ered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8 . b . Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with[...]
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8E '(- 8E $&K)(#"''W&(K Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: 'MA4CL$>DA'>D3064 Y?[...]
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E E T h a n k Y o u for selecting a %) (- product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! &403C78B#?4A0C>AB !0=D0;2><?;4C4;H before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep i[...]
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"'( (#" &*"(P)#( (" The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA lift bale should be used to lift the machine. The Air Vantage 500 is shipped with the lift bale retracted. Before attempting to lift the AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA the lif[...]
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""## "( #(## "(20=1DA=B:8= O>=>CA4<>E420?85A0380C>A8B7>C -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The welder is shipped with the engine and radiator filled with a 50% mixture of ethylene glycol and wa[...]
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"'( (#" &*"(P)#( The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA is shipped with the negative battery cable disconnected. Before you operate the machine, make sure the Engine Switch is in the OFF position and attach the disconnected cable securely to the[...]
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"'( (#" &*"(P)#( &!#(#"(&# The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin connector. The 6-pin connector is for connecting the K857 or K857-1 Remote Control or for TIG welding, the K870 foot[...]
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'( "-$#+&#""(#"' The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA is suitable for temporary, standby or emergency power using the engine manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA can be perma- nently installed as a standby power unit for 240 VAC, 3 wi re, single phase[...]
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#$& (#" &#!!" $$ (#"' + & The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA provides excellent constant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG welding. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA also provides excellent constant voltage DC welding output for MIG (GMA[...]
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#$& (#" + "#"(&# ' 86DA4 #)($)( #"(&# The OUTPUT dial is used to preset the output voltage or current as dis- played on the digital meters for the five welding modes. When in the CC-STICK, ARC GOUGING or CV-WIRE modes an[...]
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#$& (#" & #"(&# The ARC CONTROL dial is active in the CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, and has different functions in these modes. This control is not active in the TIG and ARC GOUGING mode. '( <>34 In this mode, the ARC CONTR[...]
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#$& (#" ""#"(&# ' &)"'(#$ '+( - -RUN position energizes the engine prior to starting. STOP position stops the engine. The oil pressure inter- lock switch prevents battery drain if the switch is left in the RUN position[...]
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#$& (#" & #!$&''#& #"(&# ' (&) #!$&''#&#"#'+( Turns compressor on and off (standby) by opening and closing the compressor inlet valve. [...]
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#$& (#" &*"(P)#( + &#$& (#" )(-- Duty Cycle is the percentage of time the load is being applied in a 10 minute period. For example a 60% duty cycle, represents 6 minutes of load and 4 minutes of no load in[...]
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E6010 - Touch, Lift to Start the Arc E7018, E7024 - Touch, Rock Back and Forth in Joint, Lift . Once the arc is started, normal welding technique for the application is then used. >A&4'CA8:8=6;42CA>34B Some electrodes form a cone at the end of the elec- trode after the welding arc has been broken, particu- [...]
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For optimal performance, set the MODE switch to ARC GOUGING. Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust out- put current to the desired level for the gouging electrode being used according to the ratings in the following Table B.4 The ARC CONTROL is not active in the ARC GOUGING Mode. The ARC CONTROL is automatically set to maximum when the ARC GOUGING [...]
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$ & " When paralleling machines in order to combine their outputs, all units must be operated in the CC-STICK mode only at the same output settings. To achieve this, turn the WELD MODE switch to the CC-STICK position. Operation in other modes may produce errat- ic outputs, and large output imbalances between the units. )[...]
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''#&' &*"(P)#( "'( #$(#"' ''#&' 0A4 0E08;01;4 0C FFF ;8=2>;=4;42CA822>< Follow these steps: 1. Go to FFF;[...]
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!"("" &*"(P)#( Unfasten or unlatch the s ervice cover. Because the filter fits tightly over the outlet tube to create the critical seal, there will be some initial resistance, similar to breaking the seal on a jar. Gently move the end of the f[...]
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!"("" ""# " Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. It is recommended that each time the oil is changed the oil filter be changed as well. • Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative bat- tery[...]
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!"("" ## "'-'(! #(## "( 20=1DA=B:8= O> =>C A4<>E4 20? 85 A0380C>A 8B 7>C ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check the coolant level by observing the level [...]
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!"("" "" )'(!"( Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service Shop. ((& -!"("" To access the battery, remove the battery tray from the front [...]
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!"("" &*"(P)#( !#) ('(" " &'((" $&#)& The GFCI module should be properly tested at least once every month or whenever it is tripped.[...]
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(&#) '##(" &*"(P)#( If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your >20; 8=2>;=DC7>A8I4384;3'4AE824028;8CH for technical troubl[...]
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(&#) '##(" &*"(P)#( Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your >20; 8=2>;=DC7>A8[...]
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(&#) '##(" Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your >20; 8=2>;=DC7>A8I4384;3'4AE824028;8CH for technical troublesho[...]
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(&#) '##(" &*"(P)#( Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your >20; 8=2>;=DC7>A8[...]
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(&#) '##(" &*"(P)#( Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your >20; 8=2>;=DC7>A8[...]
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(&#) '##(" Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your >20; 8=2>;=DC7>A8I4384;3'4AE824028;8CH for technical troublesho[...]
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&!' &*"(P)#( GND 75 76 77 GREEN K291 OR K404 75 INPUT CABLE 76 N.E. 77 K775 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL DAMAGED. THE ENGINE GOVERNOR SETTING IS PRE-SET AT THE FACTORY - DO NOT ADJUST ABOVE RPM SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN 81 42 41 31 31 32 32 2 2 4 4 21 21 [...]
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&!' &*"(P)#( CAUTION : N.A. WELDING CABLE MUST BE OF PROPER CAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE APPICATIONS. SEE OPERATING MANUAL. 75 32 31 41 42 N.C. INSULATE EACH UNUSED LEAD INDIVIDUALLY. N.D. SPLICE LEADS AND INSULATE[...]
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• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •[...]