Miller Electric Blue Star 145 manual Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems, Oil

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5-2. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems

1 2

GND/PE

!

Ground generator to sys-

tem earth ground if supply- ing power to a premises (home, shop, farm) wiring system.

	1	Equipment Grounding
		Terminal
	2	Grounding Cable
	Use #10 AWG or larger insulated
	copper wire.
	. Use ground device as stated
2	3	in electrical codes.
2	3
	3	Ground Device

800 576-B

5-3. Engine Prestart Checks − Standard Model

1

.Fuel valve is shown in the

open position. Always close fuel valve after stopping unit. Moving unit with fuel valve open may cause carburetor flooding and make starting difficult.

1/2 in
(13 mm)	Full
	Full
Gasoline

Full

Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.

1Fuel Valve Open valve.

.Close fuel valve before moving

unit or carburetor may flood and make starting difficult.

Fuel

Add fresh fuel before starting engine the first time (see engine manual for specifications). Fill fuel tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) from top to allow room for expansion. Check fuel level on a cold engine before use each day.

Oil

After fueling, check oil with unit on level surface. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick, add oil (see en- gine manual).

Unit stops if oil level is too low. Unit cannot be restarted until sufficient oil is added.

Ref. 803 594-B

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Contents Processes OM-4417210 403FDescription File Engine DriveFrom Miller to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burnsBuildup of GAS can injure or kill Fumes and Gases can be hazardousARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionCompressed Air Hazards Engine HazardsHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Welding Wire can cause injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injuryCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceSignification des symboles − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peuDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutProposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéInformation EMF Symbol Definitions − SpecificationsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − DefinitionsDimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles DimensionsVolt-Ampere Curves Fuel Consumption Duty Cycle Generator Power Curve100% Duty Cycle at 80 Amperes CC/DC Minutes WeldingInstalling Welding Generator − InstallationMovement HazardsGrounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Engine Prestart Checks − Standard ModelOil Engine Prestart Checks − DX Model Connecting The Battery DX Models OnlySelecting Weld Cable Sizes Connecting To Weld Output Terminals45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m 10 − Put terminalsControls Standard Models See Section − Operating the Welding GeneratorDescription Of Controls Standard Models See Section Stop engine and add oil if light goes on see SectionTo Start Controls DX Models See Section Description Of Controls DX Models See Section Generator Power Panel Receptacles − Operating Auxiliary EquipmentAC Receptacle RC1 Routine Maintenance − MaintenancePrecleaner Paper Element Servicing Air CleanerStop engine Standard Model ShownStop Engine Close Adjusting Engine Speed Standard Models OnlyValve Tools NeededAdjusting Engine Speed DX Models Only Weld/Power Speed AdjustmentIdle Speed Adjustment Troubleshooting − TroubleshootingGenerator Power WeldingEngine − Parts List Recommended Spare PartsRecommended Spare Parts Circuit Diagram For Standard Models − Electrical DiagramsCircuit Diagram for DX Models − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCurrent Load Watts Amperes Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding ProcedureElectrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an Arc − Scratch Start TechniqueStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work AngleElectrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeLap Joint Butt JointsTee Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack WeldsTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Troubleshooting − PorosityWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion Service Your distributor also givesSupport Miller Electric Mfg. Co To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitFor assistance in filing or settling claims, contact Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s