SECTION 5: OPERATION
AIR N ARC
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300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
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5.7 OPERATING THE BATTERY
BOOSTER/CHARGER
The Vanair
®
state-of-the-art battery charging module and
the optional battery charging cables add further versatility
to the 300 Series Power System. The battery charging
system operates off the DC generator, and not the main
AC power generator.
Consult
Table 5D: FACTORY PRESETS
for factory
preset ranges. The module has been factory-adjusted for
12 VDC charging, and a maximum current output of 300
amps.
The module output has been set at 14 VDC for the 12V
charge option, 16 VDC for 12V boost, and 30 VDC for the
24V option. This output has been pre-set by the factory
and can only be adjusted by authorized factory
personnel.
During charging, if the machine begins to cycle between
high and low idle, then the battery is fully charged.
5.7.1 CONNECTION - DISCONNECTION SEQUENCE
AND OPERATION
1. With the machine off, insure that the welder,
DC charger switch, and any other motor
control switch are in the
OFF
position.
2. Attach the clamps of the battery charge cable
to the battery to be charged. RED to the
System Component or
Part Group Task
Manual
Section
Location
Operating the Battery/Boost
Charger
5.7
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Connection - Disconnection
Sequence and Operation
5.7.1
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WARNING
DO NOT charge or boost while in Weld
Mode. Personal injury or damage may
occur.
IMPORTANT
Never attach boost cables to the panel
before attaching to the battery. Always
attach cables to the battery first.
IMPORTANT
To prevent damaging voltage spikes, the
vehicle battery cables must be
disconnected from the battery to be
charged in any vehicle equipped with a
computer, or any equipment with
sensitive electronic components. Failure
to follow this warning can result in
damage or failure of any or all electronic
components of the vehicle.
TABLE 5D: FACTORY PRESETS
FACTORY
ADJUSTMENT
RANGE
STANDARD
PRE-SET
12V CHARGER
12V - 15V
14V
12V BOOST
14V - 17V
16V
24V CHARGER/
BOOST
26V - 35V
30V
WARNING
Always wear a face shield when
connecting or disconnecting battery
charging cables, and always follow the
connection and disconnection sequence.
Electrical sparks can cause a battery to
explode, resulting in serious injury.
WARNING
NEVER disconnect boosting
connections or cables while charging /
boosting. This will cause a voltage spike
on the machine. Failure to follow this
warning can result in injury, and/or
damage or failure of any or all electronic
components, thus voiding the warranty
of the machine.
