SECTION 5: OPERATION
AIR N ARC
®
300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
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For a detailed account concerning the Compressor Mode
ON and OFF functions, consult
Appendix B
,
Section
B.3.1
and
Section B.3.2
.
When purchasing air tools or planning a project, the rated
capacity of the compressor (40 CFM @ 175 psi) will need
to be taken into consideration. See
Appendix A, Section
A.4, Air Tool Air Consumption Chart
, for information
on the compressed air requirements of common tools. If
the equipment is not listed in
Section
A.4
, check the
desired power tool manufacturer’s specifications.
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 300 Series Power System. The battery charging
system operates off the welding generator, and not the
main AC power generator.
Consult
Table 5B
for factory preset ranges. The module
has been factory-adjusted for 12 VDC charging, and a
maximum current output of 300 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
CAUTION
Exposed high pressure air lines on the
unit become hot during operation—keep
everyone clear.
WARNING
DO NOT charge or boost while in Weld
Mode. Personal injury or damage may
occur.
TABLE 5B: FACTORY PRESETS
FACTORY ADJUSTMENT
RANGE
STANDARD
PRE-SET
12V CHARGER
12V - 15V
14V
12 V BOOST
14V - 17V
16V
24V CHARGER/
BOOST
26V - 35V
30V
NOTE
Never leave the machine unattended
while charging a battery. Always
carefully monitor the charging system
while it is in use; the high amperage level
that the unit produces can damage the
battery being charged, or the other
components, if the unit is left connected
for an extended period of time.
NOTE
The pressurized air system requires
routine maintenance. See Section 6.3,
Maintenance Schedule Table, to learn
about important maintenance
procedures.
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
To prevent damaging voltage spikes, the
battery cables must be disconnected
from the battery to be charged in any
vehicle equipped with a computer, or any
equipment with sensitive electronic
components. Failure to follow this
warning can result in damage or failure
of any or all electronic components, thus
voiding the warranty of the machine.
