AIR N ARC
®
200 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
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SECTION 5: OPERATION
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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 200 Series Power System. The battery charging
system operates off the DC generator, and not the AC
power generator.
Consult
Table 5D
for factory preset ranges. The module
has been factory-adjusted for 12 VDC charging, and a
maximum current output of 200 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 engine off, insure that the welder, DC
charger switch, and any other engine control
switch is in the
OFF
position.
System Operation Group
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.
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.
KEY
DESCRIPTION
A
PRESSURE REGULATOR (ref.)
B
PILOT VALVE
B
1
MANUAL SWITCH ‘OFF’
POSITION
B
2
MANUAL SWITCH ‘ON’
POSITION
Figure 5-5: Pilot Valve
B
1
A
B
B
2
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.
IMPORTANT
Never attach boost cables to the panel
before attaching to the battery. Always
attach cables to the battery first.
