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The standard muffler included with this welder does
not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local
regulations, a suitable spark arrester, such as the
K903-1 must be installed and properly maintained.
An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to
the engine or adversely affect performance.
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REMOTE CONTROL
The VANTAGE® 580 is equipped with a 6-pin and a
14-pin connector. The 6-pin connector is for connect-
ing the K857 or K857-1 Remote Control or for TIG
welding, the K870 foot Amptrol or the K963-3 hand
Amptrol. When in the ARC GOUGING or CV-WIRE
modes and when a remote control is connected to the
6-pin Connector, the auto-sensing circuit automatically
switches the OUTPUT control from control at the
welder to remote control.
When in TOUCH START TIG mode and when a
Amptrol is connected to the 6-Pin Connector, the
OUTPUT dial is used to set the maximum current
range of the CURRENT CONTROL of the Amptrol.
When in DOWNHILL PIPE and CC-STICK modes if a
remote control is connected to the 6-Pin or 14 Pin
Connectors, the output is controlled by the remote and
the output control on the machine is used to set the
maximum current range for the remote.
EXAMPLE: When the OUTPUT CONTROL on the
welder is set to 200 amps the current range on the
remote control will be MIN-200 amps, rather than the
full MIN-MAX amps. Any current range that is less
than the full range provides finer current resolution for
more fine tuning of the output.
In the CV-WIRE mode, if the feeder being used has a
voltage control when the wire feeder control cable is
connected to the 14-Pin Connector, the auto-sensing
circuit automatically makes OUTPUT CONTROL inac-
tive and the wire feeder voltage control active.
Otherwise, the OUTPUT CONTROL is used to preset
the voltage.
NOTE: When a wire feeder with a built in welding
voltage control is connected to the 14-pin connec-
tor, do not connect anything to the 6-pin connec-
tor.
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FUEL
USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY-
Low Sulphur fuel or ultra low sulphur fuel in USA and
CANADA only.
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The capacity of
the tank is 20 gals. (75.7 ltrs). When the fuel gauge
reads empty the tank contains approximately 2 gals.
(7.6ltrs.) of reserve fuel.
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the pre-
filter/sediment filter. Which should be in the
closed position when the welder is not used for
extended periods of time.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Air to cool the engine is drawn in the side and exhaust-
ed through radiator & case back. It is important that the
intake and exhaust air is not restricted. Allow a mini-
mum clearance of 1ft. (0.6m) from the case back and 16
in. (406mm) from either side of the base to a vertical
surface.
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BATTERY CONNECTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can
burn skin and damage eyes.
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The VANTAGE® 580 is shipped with the negative battery
cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN-STOP
switch is in the STOP position. Remove the two screws from
the battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8"(10mm) socket.
Attach the negative battery cable to the negative battery ter-
minal and tighten using a 1/2"(13mm) socket or wrench.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged
battery; if unused for several months, the battery may
require a booster charge. Be careful to charge the bat-
tery with the correct polarity. (See Battery in
“Maintenance Section”)
MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE
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 direction. Tighten
using a 9/16"(14mm) socket or wrench.
SPARK ARRESTER
Some federal, state or local laws may require that
gasoline or diesel engines be equipped with exhaust
spark arresters when they are operated in certain
locations where unarrested sparks may present a fire
hazard.
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VANTAGE® 580
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