Lincoln Electric 5000 manual Generator Operation, General Information

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GENERATOR OPERATION

CAUTION

Be sure that any electrical equipment plugged into the generator’s AC power receptacles can withstand a +5%-15% voltage and a ±5% frequency variation. Some electronic devices cannot be powered by the POWER ARC 5000. Refer to Table A.2, ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE POWER ARC 5000, in the INSTALLATION section of this manual.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The POWER ARC 5000 generator is rated at 5000 continuous watts. It provides both 120 volt and 240 volt power. You can draw up to 15 amps from either side of the 120 volt duplex receptacle. Up to 30amps can be drawn from the 120 volt Twist-Lock recepta- cle. Up to 20.8 amps of 240 volt power can be drawn from the 120/240 volt Twist-Lock 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 120 volts, 2 amps will need 240 watts of power (120 x 2 = 240).

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 5000. 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.

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 5000

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Contents Safety Depends on You Power ARCCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately Thank YouTable of Contents Technical Specifications Power ARC InstallationStoring Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation Lifting StackingTilting Assembly of Wheels and Handle to the Tube Frame Spark Arrester PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceOIL FuelWelding Cable Connections Electrical Output ConnectionsMachine Grounding Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesCable Installation Circuit Breakers Power Cord Connections to TWIST- Lock PlugsPremises Wiring Plugs and HAND-HELD EquipmentThese Devices Without General Description Safety InstructionsOperation Operating InstructionsLimitations Recommended ApplicationsWelding Capability GENERATOR/WELDER Controls Controls and SettingsGasoline Engine Controls Figure B.2 Gasoline Engine ControlsStarting the Engine Engine OperationBefore Starting the Engine For Best Engine Starting Stopping the EngineBREAK-IN Period For a HOT EngineGeneral Information To USE the Generator AS AN Auxiliary Power SupplyGenerator Operation Suggested Power Applications Running Watts Start-up Watts Table B.3 Generator Power ApplicationsAfter YOU Finish the Weld To USE the Power ARC 5000 for Stick WeldingWelding Operation Control Function / Operation Current Control DialWelding Guidelines Stick Welding Figure B.4 The welding arc What Happens in the Arc?Correct Welding Speed Correct Welding Position Correct Arc LengthCorrect Way to Strike An Arc Types of Welds PracticeCommon Metals Welding in the Vertical Position PenetrationFillet Welds Multiple Pass WeldsVertical-Down Welding Vertical-Up WeldingHardfacing To Reduce Wear How to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground WearOverhead Welding Welding Sheet MetalCast Iron Plate Preparation Welding Cast IronLow Hydrogen Group Stable-Arc E7018 Selecting ElectrodesOut-of-Position Group AWS E6011 High-Speed Group AWS E6013Briggs and Stratton Accessories AccessoriesOPTIONS/ACCESSORIES Lincoln Electric AccessoriesEngine Adjustments MaintenanceRoutine and Periodic Maintenance Engine MaintenanceClean AIR Filter PRE-CLEANER Figure D.3 Clean Cooling SystemPart Part Number Table D.2 Engine Maintenance PartsFigure D.6. Brush Removal and Replacement GENERATOR/WELDER MaintenanceFigure D.7. Major Component Locations Possible Areas TroubleshootingSymptoms Generator POWER, Always Not RUN Engine Without AN Wiring Diagram Power ARC DiagramsDimension Print Basic Course How To Read Shop DrawingsNew Lessons in Arc Welding Need Welding Training?Precaucion Warnung