Lincoln POWER-ARC 4000 manual Generator Operation, General Information

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B-7	OPERATION	B-7

GENERATOR OPERATION

CAUTION

Be sure that any electrical equipment plugged into the generator’s AC power receptacles can with- stand a ±10% voltage and a ±4% frequency varia- tion. Some electronic devices cannot be powered by the POWER-ARC 4000. Refer to Table A.2,

ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE POWER- ARC 4000, in the INSTALLATION section of this manual.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The POWER-ARC 4000 generator is rated at 4000 continuous watts (4400 surge watts). It provides both 120 volt and 240 volt power. You can draw up to 20 amps from either side of the 120 volt duplex recepta- cle, but no more than 37 amps from both sides at once. Up to 18 amps can be drawn from the single 240 volt receptacle.

Electrical loads in watts are calculated by multiplying the voltage rating of the load by the number of amps

it draws. (This information is given on the load device nameplate.) For example, a device rated 115 volts, 2 amps will need 230 watts of power (115 x 2 = 230).

You can use Table B.3, GENERATOR POWER APPLI- CATIONS, to determine the wattage requirements of the most common types of loads you can power with the POWER-ARC 4000. Be sure to read the notes at the bottom of the table.

TO USE THE GENERATOR AS AN AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY:

1.Start the gasoline engine. See ENGINE OPERA- TION in this section of the manual and the engine owner’s manual.

2.Set the current control dial on the output control panel to “GENERATOR.” See Figure B.1.

3.Plug the load(s) into the appropriate 120 volt or 240 volt power receptacle.

NOTE: During welding, the maximum generator out- put for auxiliary loads is 100 watts.

NOTE: You can supply multiple loads as long as the total load does not exceed 4,000 watts. Be sure to start the largest loads first.

POWER-ARC 4000

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Contents POWER-ARC Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately On-Line Product RegistrationMaster Table of Contents for ALL Sections Installation Technical Specifications POWER-ARCStoring Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation Engine Exhaust can killPRE-OPERATION Engine Service Spark Arrester Power-Arc 4000 Typical Fuel ConsumptionMuffler Deflector 8 HP Carb. Certified 9 HP Honda 9 HP Kool Bore PlusWelding Cable Connections Electrical Output ConnectionsCable Size and Length Machine Grounding Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesCable Installation Plugs and HAND-HELD EquipmentPremises Wiring Circuit BreakersTable A.2 Electrical Device USE with the POWER-ARC Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsOperating Instructions Safety InstructionsOperation General DescriptionRecommended Applications Operational Features and ControlsDesign Features Advantages Welding CapabilityControls and Settings GENERATOR/WELDER ControlsGasoline Engine Controls Before Starting the Engine Engine OperationStarting the Engine Running the Engine Stopping the EngineBREAK-IN Period Generator Operation General InformationTable B.3 Generator Power Applications Welding Operation Control Function / Operation Current Control DialMaterial Thickness Electrode Type Size Setting Welding GuidelinesStick Welding What Happens in the Arc? Welding arcCorrect Welding Speed Correct Welding Position Correct Arc LengthCorrect Way to Strike An Arc Side viewUse the following Common MetalsTypes of Welds Do the followingMultiple Pass Welds PenetrationFillet Welds Welding in the Vertical PositionVertical-Up Welding Vertical-Down WeldingWelding Sheet Metal How to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground WearOverhead Welding Hardfacing To Reduce WearWelding Cast Iron Cast Iron Plate PreparationHigh-Speed Group AWS E6013 Selecting ElectrodesOut-of-Position Group AWS E6011 Low Hydrogen Group Stable-Arc E7018OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesLincoln Electric Accessories Engine Maintenance MaintenanceRoutine and Periodic Maintenance Engine AdjustmentsFigure D.2 Clean Rotating SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS Guard Part Table D.1 Engine Maintenance PartsHonda GENERATOR/WELDER Maintenance Figure D.5. Brush Removal and ReplacementFigure D.6. Major Component Locations Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideSymptoms Possible AreasTroubleshooting Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves Diagrams Wiring Diagram Power ARC 4000 Codes 10671 S25341Dimension Print Power ARC POWER-ARC POWER-ARC Precaucion Warnung