AIR N ARC
®
150 SERIES
SECTION 4: OPERATION
090043-OP_r0 (MARCH - 2015)
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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.
4.6.1 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.
2. Attach the clamps of the battery
charge cable to the battery to be
charged. RED to the positive
terminal, BLACK to the negative
terminal (
Figure 4-5
).
3. Plug the battery charge cables into
the battery cable connection.
4. Start the engine and wait for all
indicator lights to turn off. Place the
DC Welder/Charger selector toggle
switch in the
DC Charger
position,
and then the DC Charger Mode
switch to the correct position. The
engine should come up to operating
speed; the battery is being charged.
5. When machine begins to cycle
between high and low idle then the
battery is fully charged.
6. To disconnect the charging system,
place the DC Welder/Charger
IMPORTANT
Never attach boost cables to the panel
before attaching to the battery. Always
attach cables to the battery first.
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.
CAUTION
Exposed high pressure air lines on the
unit become hot during operation—keep
everyone clear.
IMPORTANT
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.
IMPORTANT
System will not give output without
being connected to a battery.
IMPORTANT
Any combination of the
150
Power
System output functions (compressor,
generator, welder, hydraulic pump) used
simultaneously
will have an adverse
affect of engine running at full throttle.
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.
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.
