We are pleased to advise that your ADVANCED POWER Welding Set is covered by warranty for a period of 36 months* from the date of its original purchase. Refer to the engine operation manual for

additional engine warranty details.

This warranty is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective manufacturers and covers defects occurring under normal operating conditions caused by faulty materials or workmanship.

Excluded from this warranty are normal maintenance items, consumable parts and equipment subjected to misuse, abuse, lack of maintenance or damage due to unauthorised servicing.

For warranty service, the equipment must be returned, freight pre-paid to an authorised Advanced Power service agent.

Should you require warranty service or maintenance, please contact MPower on 1300 733 004

A W A R D W I N N E R S F O R E X C E L L E N C E I N D E S I G N O F G E N E R A T O R S

Owner’s Guide for

WELD ‘n’ WORKEngine DrivenWelder Generators

*24 Months engine warranty on Vanguard powered sets

Important Information for all owners of ADVANCED POWER Engine Driven Welding SetsThank you for purchasing an ADVANCED POWER Welder Generator. We have prepared this handbook to make it easier and safer for you to use and care for your Welder Generator. Please read this handbook carefully as it contains important information which may prevent serious personal injury or equipment damage.

Please read this leaflet in conjunction with the additional engine maintenance information which can be found in the accompanying engine owners manual.

Your ADVANCED POWER Welder Generator has been run, tested and tuned for optimum performance at the factory prior to despatch. All petrol and oil has been drained for safe transport purposes.

DO NOT START YOUR WELDER-GENERATOR until you correctly FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE WITH OIL. DO NOT ADJUST THE ENGINE SPEED.

HINTS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND BEST PERFORMANCE

n FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL as recommended in the engine owner’s manual. Check oil level daily. DO NOT USE FRICTION MODIFIED OILS.

n USE ONLY FRESH QUALITY FUEL in your Advanced Power Welder Generator. DO NOT use fuel that has been stored for several weeks.

n DO NOT ADJUST OPERATING SPEED. This has been factory set. Alteration will vary the output voltage and frequency, which will cause damage to your appliances and/or generator and void your warranty.

n ONLY ONE SECTION OF THE SET CAN BE OPERATED AT ANY ONE TIME. i.e. Welder or Alternator.

n DO NOT DISCONNECT THE LOW OIL SENDER LEAD/WIRE. THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GENERATOR WELDER AND VOID THE UNITS WARRANTY

n DO NOT OPERATE YOUR PETROL/DIESEL DRIVEN WELDER-GENERATOR AT LESS THAN 1/3 FULL LOAD for long periods. Light loading can cause glazing of the cylinder bore , and cause increased carbon build up in combustion chambers. After long periods of operation at light loads, the generator should be operated for 5 minutes at 75% load or more of its rated capacity to disperse carbon build-up in the combustion chamber.

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n When STARTING and STOPPING your Welder Generator, TURN OFF ALL CONNECTED APPLIANCES - ESPECIALLY INDUCTION MOTOR DRIVEN APPLIANCES such as refrigerators, water pumps, air conditioners, workshop machinery and electronic appliances such as TV sets. Damage may occur to these appliances due to the high/low voltage output from the generator under starting and stopping situations.

n STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE FILLING WITH PETROL OR DIESEL. You may be seriously injured by fire or explosion if fuel is spilt and ignites.

n ALLOW ALL SPILT PETROL TO EVAPORATE BEFORE STARTING OR RE-STARTING THE SET.

n DO NOT SMOKE NEAR PETROL.

n DO NOT OPERATE YOUR WELDER GENERATOR WITHOUT SUFFICIENT VENTILATION. Poisonous carbon monoxide gases - colourless and odourless - are contained in exhaust gases.

n DO NOT OPERATE YOUR WELDER GENERATOR IN AN ENCLOSED AREA. Your Welder requires ample circulation of cooling air.

n PROTECT YOUR WELDER GENERATOR FROM WATER AND RAIN. Water ingress will damage components and cause corrosion, voiding your Advanced Power warranty.

n When using your Welder Generator to provide power for 240Volt AC appliances USE CORRECT SIZED FLEXIBLE POWER CABLES. Do not use light domestic extension leads for high power loadings or over long distances. Damage to your appliances and/or welder generator may result from excessive voltage drop in the cable.

n NEVER CONNECT YOUR WELDER GENERATOR TO ANY WALL MOUNTED POWER OUTLET BY MEANS OF A CORD OR PLUG. This will create a POTENTIALLY FATAL SITUATION. ALL WIRING WORK associated with the connection of the generator to an existing ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AND MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITh INDIVIDUAL STATE REgULATIONS.

n Where appliances are to be directly plugged into the generator’s 240 volt A.C. power outlet it is recommended that OVER-CURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES BE INSTALLED in the active lead.

n DO NOT EARTH WELDER - GENERATOR FRAME via an earth stake or other means. Refer to individual site, work place or state regulations for welder generator EARTH STAKE requirements.

n DAILY AIR CLEANER SERVICING IS RECOMMENDED in dusty conditions. Do not neglect oil changes and engine servicing requirements refer to page 6.

WELDER GENERATOR STORAGE

When your Welder Generator is to be stored for several weeks without use

n Drain the carburettor by running the engine with the FUEL VALVE OFF until it stops. Ensure no appliance is connected to the Welder Generator during this operation.

n Pull start rope gently till slight resistance is felt to ensure the engine valves are closed.

n Store in a DRY and CLEAN location. For longer storage procedures, see the engine owners manual.

n When transporting the Welder Generator always TURN OFF THE FUEL VALVE, if fitted.

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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

Welding Leads (250amp)

Lifting Eye

Heavy Duty 4 Wheel Trolley Kit

2 Wheel Trolley Kit (4 Wheel Kit Available)

Earth Leakage & Weather Proof Outlets

Earth Stake Containment Tray

OPTIONAL BATTERY

All electric start sets are fitted with a battery mounting bracket and two leads.

The optional battery is a heavy duty pre-charged 12 VDC maintenance free, sealed gel, deep cycle battery.

ELECTRIC START MODELSBATTERY INSTALLATION

n Mount the battery into the provided battery holder. Secure in place by applying a gentle pressure with the battery holder clamp nuts.

n Making sure the start key is in the off position, attach the red battery cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. Then attach the black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.

n The engine will recharge your battery during normal operating periods. Should your battery need additional recharging due to lack of use, a regulated battery charger may be used. If this is necessary, disconnect the battery cables before connecting the charger. Ensure you connect the positive and negative leads to the corresponding terminals at all times. Reversal of leads may cause damage to your equipment.

Battery For Electric Start Models

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PETROL ENGINE STARTING OPERATION

1 Fill crankcase with oil as nominated in engine manual. - Place your generator on level ground.- Remove plug or dipstick- Fill crankcase slowly to the point of

overflowing or correct level on dipstick. Replace plug or dipstick securely.

2 Pull engine over several times to ensure there has been no damage during transit.

3 Switch off electrical power outlets.

4 Turn fuel valve ON.

5 Close choke - push lever in direction of arrow. It is normal to use the choke when starting the generator from cold.

6 DO NOT ADJUST THROTTLE SETTING. It has been factory set and locked at the correct speed.

7 Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

8 RECOIL/ROPE START - Pull the starter handle until slight resistance is felt, then pull briskly. Allow rope to recoil slowly.

ELECTRIC START - Press start button or turn key to start. Do not operate starter for more than about 10 seconds at a time.

Allow 60 seconds rest after 2 starting attempts.

9 When engine starts, progressively OPEN THE CHOKE until engine runs smoothly.

10 Allow engine to warm up for about 3 minutes before applying high loadings to your welder.

11 If engine fails to start after several attempts, fuel flooding may have occurred. Open the choke, try starting engine several times, then repeat starting procedure.

TO STOP ENGINE

- Move start/stop switch or key to off position

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING OPERATION

1 Fill crankcase with oil as nominated in engine manual. - Place your generator on level ground.- Remove plug or dipstick- Fill crankcase slowly to the point of

overflowing or correct level on dipstick. Replace plug or dipstick securely.

2 Pull engine over several times to ensure there has been no damage during transit.

3 Set decompression lever if fitted

4 Turn fuel valve ON.

5 Set speed control to start setting, 50% (refer engine owner’s manual)

6 Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

7 RECOIL/ROPE START - Pull the starter handle until slight resistance is felt, then pull briskly. Allow rope to recoil slowly.

ELECTRIC START - Press start button or turn key to start. Do not operate starter for more than about 10 seconds at a time.

Allow 60 seconds rest after 2 starting attempts

8 Run engine at idle speed for 3 minutes to allow it to warm up.

9 Set speed control to run position (Max) before applying load. (refer engine owner’s manual)

TO STOP ENGINE

- Turn fuel valve to off position, then turn ignition key to off position.

Welder Alternator Trouble Shooting Guide

Problems Causes RemediesEngine will not start 1) no/low fuel

2) fuel valve is closed3) Start/stop switch is on start position4) Insufficient oil level5) Faulty low oil sender

Fill fuel tankOpen fuel valveSet to start positionAdd oil to the correct levelSee authorised repair agent

Generator excitation failure. 1) Low speed.2) Faulty condenser.3) Faulty windings.

Check and adjust to factory Check and replace.Check windings resistance.

High no-load voltage. 1) Speed too high.2) Condenser with high capacity.

Check and adjust RPM.Check and replace.

Low no-load voltage. 1) Speed too low.2) Faulty rotary diodes.3) Breakdown in windings.4) Condenser with low capacity.

Check and adjust RPM.Check and replace.Check windings resistance.Check and replace.

Correct no-load, butlow loaded voltage.

1) Low loaded speed.2) Load too large.3) Condenser with low capacity.

Check and adjust RPM. Check and change.Check and replace.

Correct no-load, buthigh loaded voltage.

1) High loaded speed. Check and adjust RPM.

Unstable voltage. 1) Loose contacts.2) Uneven rotation.

Check connections.Check for uniform RPM.

Noisy Generator. 1) Damaged bearings.2) Poor engine-alternator coupling.

Replace.Check and adjust.

n Each Authorised Service Centre is equipped with special service tools and trained mechanics to ensure expert service or repair on all engines

n Major engine repairs should not be attempted without the proper tools and a thorough knowledge of engine repair procedures.

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ENGINE & ALTERNATOR SERVICEIF ENGINE SERVICE OR REPAIR IS NEEDED, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED ENGINE SERVICE CENTRE. TO SERVE YOU PROMPTLY AND EFFICIENTLY, THE SERVICE CENTRE WILL NEED THE MODEL, TYPE AND ESPECIALLY THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR ENGINE.

COMPLY WITH ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL WHERE IT SPECIFIES MORE FREQUENT SERVICING Carry out servicing at indicated month or operating hours, whichever occurs first.

DailyFirst

month or first 20 hours

Every3 monthsor 40 hrs

Every6 monthsor 100 hrs

Every year

or 300 hrs

Engine oil Inspect Change ChangeAir cleaner element Inspect Clean (1)Fuel filter cleaning CleanSpark plug maintenance (petrol engines) YESTappet clearance adjustment (if applicable) YESCombustion chamber cleaning YES Fuel tank cleaning YES Spark arrester (if applicable) Clean every 100 operating hours.Fuel line Replace every 3 years.Alternator exciter brushes (if applicable) Inspect Battery fluid - Electric start (if applicable) Inspect

NOTE: (1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. (2) Daily checks to be performed by the operator, all periodic servicing to be carried out by

an authorised service agent.

WELDER SERVICEYour Advanced Power welder is designed to provide many years of trouble free operation. All servicing of the welder must be carried out by an Authorised Service Centre.

WELDINGENSURE ALL A.C. AUXILIARY AND BATTERY CHARGING CABLES ARE DISCONNECTED COMPLETELY FROM THE TERMINALS ON THE WELDER-GENERATOR BEFORE WELDING.

The Selector Knob on the Control Panel allows adjustment of welder amperage to provide optimum current for each size electrode and type of job. If the job requires less amps for satisfactory welding, connect the cable to the low terminal and then adjust the Selector Knob to provide the correct current. If the job requires more amps, connect the cable to the high terminal and then adjust the Selector Knob to obtain the current required.

A thermal overload protection device is fitted which intervenes in case of overload by cutting off welder output. After approximately 1 minute, normal operation will be automatically restored.

Allow your generator/welder to warm up (approx 3 minutes) before you start welding and after any welding allow your generator welder to run (approximately 1 minute) to cool down before turning it off.

WELDING TERMINALSThe female terminals on the welder accept the loose supplied male terminals which should be fitted to the ends of the welder cables.

The primary welding cable (connected to the rod holder) must be plugged into one of the welding outlets as marked. These relate to the maximum welding current available from that particular outlet and are designed to correspond with the control setting ranges on the Control Panel.

For welding, the “EARTH” terminal must be connected to the earth cable which at all times must be clamped to the material been welded.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WELD CONTINUOUSLY. THE THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION DEVICE WILL INTERVENE. IF THIS OCCURS REGULARLY IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.

1 PHASE A.C. GENERATOR POWERENSURE THE WELDING CABLES ARE DISCONNECTED COMPLETELY FROM THE TERMINALS ON THE WELDER/GENERATOR BEFORE USING A.C. POWER.

Set the Selector Knob to the “GEN” or (Generator) position and then plug the appliance cable into the normal A.C. socket provided.

Refer to the settings shown on the Control Panel.

DO NOT OPERATE 2 OPTIONS AT ONE TIME.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY BATTERY CONNECTIONS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

BATTERY CHARGING (If Fitted)Your welder generator is fitted with a 12 VDC trickle charger. To charge your battery, ensure your welder generator is turned off and connect the battery using appropriate battery leads. Make sure the red lead connects to the positive (+) terminal of the battery and black to the negative (-). Start your welder generator and your battery is now been charged. Not suitable for batteries above 100 amp hour. NOTE, output is not regulated and connection of small batteries for long periods of time may cause damage to the battery.

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OPERATOR SAFETY

A welder generator set must not be transported with any fuel in the fuel tank or carburetor in any vehicle. Fumes are a health hazard and there is always the danger of fire.

NOTE: ALL NUTS AND BOLTS SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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FINAL QUALITY INSPECTION

MODEL ............................ ALT ..................

SERIAL No ........................ DATE ..............

Engine pAlternator / Welder pStandard/Weather-proof Outlets pMounting Frame pA/V Mounts pNameplate Stamped & Fitted pEngine to Alternator Assembly pEngine/Alternator to Frame Assembly pPaint Finish pTest Procedure pFuel & Oil Drained pLabels Correct & Secure pAll Bolts Tensioned pNyloc Nuts Correctly Fitted p All Documents Included pElectrical Connections pBattery Charge & Fuse Protection p

Signed: ..............................................................

This certificate to be completed and signed by the person responsible for the final test and inspection procedure and packed with the completed generator set.