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TYPICAL VANTAGE® 580 FUEL CONSUMPTION
TABLE B.2
PERKINS 404D-22T
Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr)
.38(1.44)
.59(2.23)
2.15(8.14)
1.91(7.23)
1.1 (4.16)
Running Time for
20 gallons / hours
52.63
33.90
9.30
10.47
22.03
Low Idle - No Load
1400 R.P.M.
High Idle - No Load
1850 R.P.M.
DC Weld Output
500 Amps @ 40Volts
20,000 Watts 3 Phase
7,200 Watts 1 Phase
NOTE: This data is for reference only. Fuel consumption is
approximate and can be influenced by many factors, including
engine maintenance, environmental conditions and fuel quality.
B-4
OPERATION
B-4
ENGINE CONTROLS:
13. RUN/STOP SWITCH -
-RUN position energizes the engine prior to starting. STOP posi-
tion stops the engine. The oil pressure interlock switch prevents
battery drain if the switch is left in the RUN position and the
engine is not operating.
14. GLOW PLUG PUSH BUTTON -
• When pushed activates the glow plugs. Glow plug should not
be activated for more than 20 seconds continuously.
15. ENGINE STOP SWITCH
Shutʼs down engine.
16. BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
Battery disconnect switch provides lockout/tagout capability.
Switch is conveniently located on the front bottom of the
machine.
17. START PUSH BUTTON - Energizes the starter motor to
crank the engine.
18. IDLER SWITCH- Has two positions as follows:
1) In the HIGH position, the engine runs at the high idle speed
controlled by the engine governor.
2) In the AUTO position, the idler operates as follows:
• When switched from HIGH to AUTO or after starting the
engine, the engine will operate at full speed for approximately
12 seconds and then go to low idle speed.
• When the electrode touches the work or power is drawn for
lights or tools (approximately 100 Watts minimum), the engine
accelerates and operates at full speed.
• When welding ceases or the AC power load is turned off, a
fixed time delay of approximately 12 seconds starts. If the
welding or AC power load is not restarted before the end of the
time delay, the idler reduces the engine speed to low idle
speed.
• The engine will automatically return to high idle speed when
there is welding load or AC power load reapplied.
19. ENGINE HOUR METER- Displays the total time that the
engine has been running. This meter is useful for scheduling
prescribed maintenance.
20. CIRCUIT BREAKER- For protection of Battery Charging
Circuit.
21. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- The electric fuel gauge gives
accurate and reliable indication as to how much fuel is in the
fuel tank.
22. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE- A indicator of
engine coolant temperature.
23. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE- A indicator of engine Oil
Pressure.
24. ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT- A warning indicator light
for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over Temperature.The
light is off when the systems are functioning properly. The light
will come on and the engine will shutdown when there is Low
Oil Pressure and/or the Coolant is Over Temperature.
Note: The light remains off when the RUN-STOP switch is in
the "ON" position prior to starting the engine. However if the
engine is not started within 60 seconds the light will come on.
When this hap pens the RUN-STOP switch must be returned
to the "OFF" position to reset the engine protection system and
light.
25. BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT- A warning indicator light
for Low/No battery charge. The light is off when the systems
are functioning properly. The light will come on if there is a
Low/No battery condition but the machine will continue to run.
Note: The light may or may not come on when the RUN-STOP
switch is in the "ON" position. It will come on during cranking and
stay on until the engine starts. After starting the engine the light will
go off unless a Low/No battery charge condition exists.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles.
2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
5. Press START button until the engine starts or for up to 10 sec-
onds. Continue to hold the glow plug button for up to an addition-
al 10 seconds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately when the engine
starts.
7. The engine will run at high idle speed for approximately 12 sec-
onds and then drop to low idle speed. Allow the engine to warm up
at low idle for several minutes before applying a load and/or switch-
ing to high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold weather.
VANTAGE® 580