AIR N ARC
®
150 SERIES
SECTION 4: OPERATION
090043-OP_r0 (MARCH - 2015)
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4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Consult
Figure 4-1
. The Air N Arc 150
Series machine has a comprehensive array
of controls and indicators for each function of
the machine system. Understanding the
correct operation of the Air N Arc 150 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.
4.2 ENGINE START-UP AND
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Consult
Figure 4-2: Instrumentation,
for
operating procedures detailed in this section.
NOTE
Before starting the Air N Arc
150 Series machine, read this
section thoroughly and
familiarize yourself with the
controls and indicators - their purpose,
location and use.
DANGER
Grounding must consist of a minimum
10 gauge wire between the instrument
panel, the machine, and the truck
chassis.
WARNING
Follow all applicable safety
recommendations as outlined in
Section
1: Safety
of this manual.
WARNING
Before performing maintenance or repair
operations on the machine, disconnect
battery and relieve air pressure.
NOTE
If start-up and shut-down procedures are
not followed, damage to the system and
its components may occur.
NOTE
If the generator switches are set to ON
prior to starting, and/or the pressure in
the air tank is less than 10 psi, the
machine will start at full speed.
NOTE
For machines that utilize the remote
panel option, a visual breakdown of
panel function by control feature can be
found by consulting
Figure 4-3.
All machine package maximum operation
angles of tilt are fifteen degrees (15°).
15°
SECTION 4:
OPERATION
