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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before operating
your Vantage.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all operating and maintenance manuals
supplied with your machine. They include important safety
precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and
maintenance instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts such as
output terminals or internal wiring.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent
exhaust outside
• Do not stack anything near the engine.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts
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Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and
the side panels in place as these provide maximum
protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air
flow.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Vantage is a diesel engine-driven welding power source. The
machine uses a brush type alternating current generator for DC
multi-purpose welding and for 120/240 VAC auxiliary standby
power. The welding control system uses state of the art Chopper
Technology™.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
WELDER
The Vantage provides excellent constant current DC welding
output for stick (SMAW) and TIG welding. The Vantage also
provides excellent constant voltage DC welding output for MIG
(GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield (FCAW-G) and Metal
Core welding. In addition the Vantage can be used for Arc
Gouging with carbons up to 3/8”(10mm) in diameter.
The Vantage is
not recommended
for pipe thawing.
GENERATOR
The Vantage provides smooth 120/240 VAC output for auxiliary power
and emergency standby power.
B-1 OPERATION B-1
Vantage 500 DEUTZ
WARNING