AIR N ARC
®
300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
SECTION 5: OPERATION
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5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The Air N Arc 300 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 300 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.
System Operation Group
Manual
Section
Location
Engine Start-up and Shutdown Pro-
cedure
5.2
page 46
Engine Start-up
5.2.1
page 47
Engine Shutdown
5.2.2
page 47
Engine Throttle Control Functions
5.3
page 48
Operating the Welder
5.4
page 49
Welder Operating Procedure
5.4.1
page 49
CC (Constant Current) Mode
5.4.1.1
page 49
CV (Contant Voltage) Mode -
Using a Voltage Sensing Suit-
case Feeder
5.4.1.2
page 50
CV (Contant Voltage) Mode -
Using a Spool Gun
5.4.1.3
page 51
Operating the Generator
5.5
page 52
Operating the Air Compressor
5.6
page 53
Operating the Battery/Boost Char-
ger
5.7
page 54
Connection - Disconnection
Sequence and Operation
5.7.1
page 55
SECTION 5: OPERATION
NOTE
Before starting the Vanair
®
Air N Arc 300
All-In-One Power System, read this
section thoroughly and familiarize
yourself with the controls and indicators
- their purpose, location and use.
WARNING
Before starting, performing maintenance,
or replacing parts, relieve the entire
system pressure by opening the air tank
drain/vent valve, which will vent all
pressure to the atmosphere.
WARNING
Before performing maintenance or repair
operations on the compressor, ensure
that all power has been removed and
locked out to prevent accidental start-up.
WARNING
Follow all applicable safety
recommendations as outlined in
Section
1: Safety
of this manual.
NOTE
If any of the compressor, generator or
welder switches are set to ON prior to
starting, the machine will start at full
speed.
