SECTION 5: OPERATION
AIR N ARC
®
300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
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5.2 MACHINE START-UP AND
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Consult
Figure 5-1: Instrument Panel Functions
for
operating procedures detailed in this section.
5.2.1 MACHINE START-UP
Consult
Figure 5-3
, and the following steps:
1. Check to make sure all switches [
A
] (Welder,
Generator, and Compressor) are in the
OFF
position prior to starting.
2. Turn the machine control switch to the
ON
position [
B
].
3. Start truck.
4. Engage PTO.
5. Let engine run at idle for 3-5 minutes to allow
for warm up sequence.
Operating the Battery/Boost Charger
5.7
page 62
Connection - Disconnection Sequence
and Operation
5.7.1
page 62
Extreme Condition Operation
5.8
page 63
Cold Weather Operation
5.8.1
page 64
General Operation
5.8.1.1
page 64
Machine Operation
5.8.1.2
page 64
High Temperature Operation
5.8.2
page 65
Machine Operation
5.8.2.1
page 65
High Dust Content Operation
5.8.3
page 65
Machine Operation
5.8.3.1
page 65
High Altitude Operation
5.8.4
page 65
NOTE
If start-up and shut-down procedures are
not followed, damage to the system and
its components may occur.
System Operation Group
Manual
Section
Location
Machine Start-up and Shutdown Procedure
5.2
page 54
Motor Start-up
5.2.1
page 54
Machine Shutdown
5.2.2
page 55
System Operation Group
Manual
Section
Location
WARNING
Machine hood and front access panel
must be closed before starting. Interlock
switch will not allow starting with panel
open.
NOTE
If any of the compressor, generator or
welder switches are set to ON prior to
starting, the machine will start at full
speed.
WARNING
Follow all applicable safety
recommendations as outlined in
Section
1: Safety
of this manual.
IMPORTANT
All machine package maximum
operation angles of tilt are
fifteen degrees (15°).
15°
