SECTION 5: OPERATION
AIR N ARC
®
300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
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It is necessary to consider the balance between the
output compensation in accordance with the ambient
conditions, and actions to adapt the motor to the
operating conditions.
Machine review and maintenance check schedules
should be more frequent than the normal suggestions
given in
Section 6.3, Maintenance Schedule Table
.
Become familiar with the alternative operation
approaches given in this section before operating the
power system package in any type of extreme ambient
condition.
5.8.1 COLD WEATHER OPERATION
5.8.1.1 GENERAL OPERATION
WATER
At an extremely cold temperature, the viscosity of
hydraulic fluid and lubrication oil may increase, hindering
proper starting.
COLD WEATHER SAFEGUARDS
•Park the vehicle or equipment indoors when not in
use.
•Use a block heater or glow plugs.
•Vanguard™ Premium Synthetic Oil is suitable for
use from -40°F to 110°F (-40°C to 43°C).
•Drain the moisture from the tank when it is warm
from extended operation.
5.8.1.2 MACHINE OPERATION
At an extremely cold temperature, the viscosity of
hydraulic fluid and lubrication oil may increase, hindering
proper starting. Additional care should be taken under
consideration when operating the package in extreme
cold weather environments or ambient temperatures.
•Run machine with no load at full speed using the
generator switch to warm up the machine.
•Heater blanket is available for air inlet solenoid ( also
see
NOTE
on this page
for cold weather kit option).
•For motor precautions, consult the Truck Operator’s
Manual.
5.8.2 HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION
5.8.2.1 MACHINE OPERATION
When operating the machine in high temperature areas,
precautions should be taken to prevent overheating. At
NOTE
Vanair
®
offers a cold weather kit option,
installed at the factory, which enables
operation at temperatures from 0°F down
to -40°F (-18°C to -40°C). Consult
Appendix
Section A.5
(options list) and
Vanair for details.
