SECTION 4: OPERATION
AIR N ARC
®
I
-
300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
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4.2
MACHINE START-UP AND
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Consult
Figure 4-2: Instrument Panel
Functions
for operating procedures detailed
in this section.
4.2.1 START-UP FROM MACHINE
Consult
Figure 4-2
, and the following steps:
1.
If equipped
, turn master power
ON
in
truck cab (switch).
2. On the machine panel ensure that the
Welder
,
Generator
,
Hydraulic Pump
and
Compressor
switches are in their
OFF
positions prior to starting.
3. Turn the engine control switch to the
ON
position; wait 3-5 seconds for the
fuel pump to prime the system.
Depending upon ambient temperature,
wait until glow plug light goes out (ten
[10] seconds).
4. Continue turning control switch to the
START
position until the engine starts
(when the switch is let go, it will revert
back to
ON
position).
5. Let engine run at idle for 3-5 minutes to
allow for warm up sequence.
4.2.2 START UP FROM REMOTE CRANE
Refer to
Figure 4-2
and
Figure 4-3
.
1.
If equipped
, when starting the machine,
confirm that the master power switch,
located in the vehicle cab, is in the
ON
position.
2. On the machine panel ensure that the
Welder
,
Generator
,
Hydraulic Pump
and
Compressor
switches are in their
OFF
positions.
3. Turn the machine’s key switch to
ON
position.
4. Turn crane remote
ON
.
5. Select the
ENGINE START
switch and
hold until engine starts.
If engine does not crank and has fault tripped
on
“LOW
OIL
PRESSURE”,
then
IMPORTANT
If start-up and shut-down procedures are
not followed, damage to the system and
its components may occur.
NOTE
Refer to
Section
4.8
for instructions on
using the Air N Arc
I
-300 to start the
vehicle should the vehicle battery prove
to be too depleted or dead.
IMPORTANT
All machine package maximum operation
angles of tilt are fifteen degrees (15°).
WARNING
Machine hood and front access panel
must be closed before starting. Interlock
switches will not allow starting with
panels open. After starting, engine hood
may be opened, but opening belt access
panel will shut down the engine.
NOTE
Some crane remotes will automatically
ramp engine to full speed when
compressor is selected. Engine speed
can be adjusted using the ENGINE
selector. Compressor can be turned off
at any time by selecting OFF.