OPERATION
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Ranger™8 is a
DESIGN FEATURES
AC/DC STICK WELDING (Constant Current)
•AC 40 - 225 Amps
•DC 40 - 210 Amps
•100% Duty Cycle on All Settings
•Output Selector with 6 Ranges
•Output Control for Fine Current Adjustment
•Use with a broad range of AC & DC Electrodes Including Fleetweld® 5P
DC SEMIAUTOMATIC WIRE FEED WELDING (Constant Voltage)
•CV Tap Setting for
•100% Duty Cycle.
•Excellent Performance with .068” (1.7mm)
•Limited MIG Welding with
•The Recommended Wire Feeder is the
AC/DC TIG WELDING (Constant Current)
•AC & DC TIG Welding Can be Done at All Constant Current Output Range Settings.
AUXILIARY POWER
•8000 Watt AC 115/230 Volt 60 Hz. Generator.
•Operates AC Power Tools.
•Powers Battery Chargers.
•Powers a 1.5 HP Motor (If Started Under No Load).
•Lights Eighty 100 Watt Incandescent Bulbs.
•Can be Used for Standby Power.
OTHER FEATURES
•Bottom Mounted 9 Gallon Fuel Tank with a Convenient Top Fill and Fuel Gauge.
•Polarity Switch for Selecting DC+,
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•Remote Control Receptacle Kit Available.
•Electronic Engine Idler. Engine Automatically Goes to Low Idle in 10 to 14 Seconds after Welding or Use of Auxiliary Power. Includes High Idle Switch.
•Electric Starting.
•Battery Charging Ammeter.
•Full 8 KVA Auxiliary Output Receptacle.
•Factory Installed Engine Hour Meter.
•Engine Protection Shuts Engine Down in the Event of Low Oil Pressure.
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•All Copper Alternator Windings and High Quality Insulation for
•Powder Painted Case and Base for Outstanding Corrosion Protection.
•Quiet muffler with reversible exhaust feature; either right or left side of machine.
ENGINE OPTIONS
Three Engines are available for the Ranger 8 Welders; the Onan P220, the Kohler 20 HP Command®* and the Honda GX620KI. All three engines have the following features:
•Air Cooled,
•Cast Aluminum Alloy Crankcase with Integral Cast Iron Cylinder Liners.
•Electric Start with Solid State Battery Charging Module.
•Solid State Breakerless Ignition.
•Spin on Oil Filter.
•Low Oil Pressure Shutdown Protection.
•Overhead Valves & Hydraulic Valve Lifters.
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