Miller Electric Blue Star 3500 manual Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment

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11-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment

Contractor	Rating	Starting Watts	Running Watts

Hand Drill	1/4 in	350	350
	3/8 in	400	400
	1/2 in	600	600
Circular Saw	6-1/2 in	500	500
	7-1/4 in	900	900
	8-1/4 in	1400	1400
Table Saw	9 in	4500	1500
	10 in	6300	1800
Band Saw	14 in	2500	1100
Bench Grinder	6 in	1720	720
	8 in	3900	1400
	10 in	5200	1600
Air Compressor	1/2 HP	3000	1000
	1 HP	6000	1500
	1-1/2 HP	8200	2200
	2 HP	10500	2800
Electric Chain Saw	1-1/2 HP, 12 in	1100	1100
	2 HP, 14 in	1100	1100
Electric Trimmer	Standard 9 in	350	350
	Heavy Duty 12 in	500	500
Electric Cultivator	1/3 HP	2100	700
Elec. Hedge Trimmer	18 in	400	400
Flood Lights	HID	125	100
	Metal Halide	313	250
	Mercury	1000
	Sodium	1400
	Vapor	1250	1000
Submersible Pump	400 gph	600	200
Centrifugal Pump	900 gph	900	500
Floor Polisher	3/4 HP, 16 in	4500	1400
	1 HP, 20 in	6100	1600
High Pressure Washer	1/2 HP	3150	950
	3/4 HP	4500	1400
	1 HP	6100	1600
55 gal Drum Mixer	1/4 HP	1900	700
Wet & Dry Vac	1.7 HP	900	900
	2-1/2 HP	1300	1300

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Contents Processes OM-498Description From Miller to You Table of Contents Page Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsEngine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards Principal Safety Standards California Proposition 65 WarningsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceSignification des symboles − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosion DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeuxDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresLA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoque r des blessuresPrincipales normes de sécurité Information sur les champs électromagnétiques− Specifications Symbol DefinitionsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − DefinitionsDimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Fuel Consumption Kohler-Powered UnitsDimensions Weight Kohler-Powered UnitsFuel Consumption Honda-Powered Units Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warrantyDuty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle at 80 Amperes CC/DCGenerator Power Curve Volt-Ampere CurvesInstalling Welding Generator − InstallationGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Use ground device as stated in electrical codesEngine Prestart Checks Honda-Powered Units Connecting The Battery Honda Electric-Start Models Only+ − OilConnecting To Weld Output Terminals Selecting Weld Cable SizesControls Kohler-Powered Units − Operating the Welding Generator60 Hz Choke Control LeverControls Honda-Powered Units See Section Recoil-Start 2Electric-StartDescription Of Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section Work like a Pro− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Generator Power Panel 495 218 USA120 V x 10 a + 240 V x 9 a = 3.5 kVA/ KW OM-498 Optional Generator Power Panels Generator Power Panel 495Canada South Africa South America Australia Europe AsiaGenerator Power Panel Ratings It exceeds 3500WPlug Wired For 120/240 Wire LoadPlex receptacle shares a load with One half of the 240 V receptacle− Maintenance Maintenance Label Overload Protection Honda-Powered Units OnlyAdjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units Weld/Power Speed AdjustmentTop View Idle Speed Adjustment Stop engine. Close fuel valve Top ViewAdjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered Units Throttle Control Lever Adjustment ScrewStop engine. Close fuel valve Tools Needed 3/8− Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGenerator Power WeldingCheck battery voltage Honda electric-start models only Viscosity oil for operating temperatureEngine Make starting difficult− Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding GeneratorWiring Diagram For Generator Power Panels 1 Wiring Diagram For Generator Power Panels 2 Selecting Equipment − Generator Power GuidelinesOM-491 Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Earth ground if supplying Volts 115 Amps Resistive LoadApproximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home EquipmentIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsPower Required To Start Motor How Much Power Can Generator Supply?Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP xTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Current Load Watts AmperesWeld current starts when electrode touches work- piece Stick Welding Procedure− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Striking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique Poor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work AngleConditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingButt Joints Lap JointTee Joint 16 in 1.6 mm Tack WeldsTroubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Distortion − Parts List 31−FigDia Part Generator Power Panel 495 Generator Power Panel 495 315 USA Generator Power Panel 495 South Africa AustraliaCanada Europe AmericaGenerator Power Panel 495 218 USA Generator Power Panel 495 279 CanadaGenerator Power Panel 495 253 South Africa Generator Power Panel 495 289 AustraliaWork like a Pro Page Material Thickness Reference Chart TM-188 304 Invision 354MPYour distributor also gives ServiceSupport Miller Electric Mfg. Co For assistance in filing or settling claims, contactYour distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s Transportation Department