AIR N ARC
®
200 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
SECTION 5: OPERATION
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5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The Air N Arc 200 All-In-One Power System has a
comprehensive array of controls and indicators for each
function of the power system. Understanding the correct
operation of the 200 Series system will help you to
understand and recognize when the system is operating
optimally. The information in the Operation Section will
help the operator to recognize and interpret the readings,
which will call for service or indicate the beginning of a
malfunction.
NOTE
Before starting the Vanair
®
Air N Arc 200
All-In-One Power System, read this
section thoroughly and familiarize
yourself with the controls and indicators
- their purpose, location and use.
System Operation Group
Manual
Section
Location
Engine Start-up and Shutdown Procedure
5.2
page 43
Engine Start-up
5.2.1
page 43
Engine Shutdown
5.2.2
page 44
Engine Throttle Control Functions
5.3
page 45
Operating the Welder
5.4
page 45
Welder Operating Procedure
5.4.1
page 46
CC (Constant Current) Mode
5.4.1.1
page 46
CV (Constant Voltage) Mode - Using
a Voltage Sensing Suitcase Feeder
5.4.1.2
page 47
CV (Constant Voltage) Mode - Using
a Spool Gun
5.4.1.3
page 48
Continued on page 43
SECTION 5: OPERATION
WARNING
Before performing maintenance or repair
operations on the machine, ensure that
all power has been removed and locked
out to prevent accidental start-up.
NOTE
If start-up and shut-down procedures are
not followed, damage to the system and
its components may occur.
DANGER
Grounding must consist of a minimum
10 gauge wire between the instrument
panel, the machine, and the truck
chassis.
WARNING
Follow all applicable safety
recommendation as outlined in
Section
1: Safety
of this manual.
NOTE
If any of the generator or welder switches
are set to ON prior to starting, and/or the
pressure in the air tank is less than 10
psi, the machine will start at full speed.
