Miller Electric Bobcat 225 manual Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible

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13-11. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (AWG)*

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load (Watts)

4

 

 

6

 

8

10

12

 

14

(Amperes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

600

 

 

 

 

350

(106)

225 (68)

137 (42)

 

100 (30)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

840

 

 

400

(122)

250 (76)

150 (46)

100 (30)

 

62 (19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

1200

400 (122)

 

275 (84)

175 (53)

112 (34)

62 (19)

 

50 (15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

1800

300 (91)

 

175 (53)

112 (34)

75 (23)

37 (11)

 

30 (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

2400

225 (68)

 

137 (42)

87

(26)

50 (15)

30 (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

3000

175 (53)

 

112 (34)

62

(19)

37 (11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

3600

150 (46)

 

87

(26)

50

(15)

37 (11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

4200

125 (38)

 

75

(23)

50

(15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

4800

112 (34)

 

62

(19)

37 (11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

5400

100 (30)

 

62

(19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

6000

87 (26)

 

50

(15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Conductor size is based on maximum 2% voltage drop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (AWG)*

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load (Watts)

4

 

 

6

 

8

10

12

 

14

(Amperes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

1200

 

 

 

 

700

(213)

450 (137)

225 (84)

 

200 (61)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

1680

 

 

800

(244)

500

(152)

300 (91)

200 (61)

 

125 (38)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

2400

800 (244)

 

550

(168)

350

(107)

225 (69)

125 (38)

 

100 (31)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

3600

600 (183)

 

350

(107)

225 (69)

150 (46)

75 (23)

 

60 (18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

4800

450 (137)

 

275 (84)

175 (53)

100 (31)

60 (18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

6000

350 (107)

 

225 (69)

125 (38)

75 (23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

7000

300 (91)

 

175 (53)

100 (31)

75 (23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

8400

250 (76)

 

150 (46)

100 (31)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

9600

225 (69)

 

125 (38)

75

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

10,800

200 (61)

 

125 (38)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

12,000

175 (53)

 

100 (31)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Conductor size is based on maximum 2% voltage drop

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Contents OM-4434 File Engine DriveFrom Miller to You Table of Contents 10-1 10-210-3 11-1Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burnsFumes and Gases can be hazardous Buildup of GAS can injure or killARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionEngine Hazards Compressed Air HazardsWelding Wire can cause injury HOT Parts can cause burns and injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injuryPrincipal Safety Standards California Proposition 65 WarningsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceSignification des symboles − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Indique des instructions spécifiquesDES 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 LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électrique DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutProposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéInformation EMF − Specifications Symbol DefinitionsWeld, Power, and Engine Specifications − DefinitionsDimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles Dimensions For Units With Optional Running GearRobin-PoweredUnit 560 lb 254 kg DimensionsFuel Consumption Robin-Powered Units Fuel Consumption Kohler-Powered UnitsFor CC/AC Mode For CC/DC Mode For CV/DC ModeVolt-Ampere Curves Generator Power Curve Duty Cycle− Installation Installing Welding GeneratorMounting Do not use flexible mounts GroundingEngine Prestart Checks Robin-Powered Units Oil CheckOil Engine Prestart Checks Kohler-Powered Units Installing Exhaust Pipe Connecting Or Replacing the BatteryConnecting The Battery Connect negative − cable last Replacing The BatteryConnecting to Weld Output Terminals Tools Needed Correct InstallationStop engine Work Weld Output TerminalSelecting Weld Cable Sizes 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m OM-4434 Engine Control Switch Place switch in Run position to operate most MIG equipmentCoarse Range Switch − Operating the Welding GeneratorCold Weather Engine Operation InfrequentlyLoaded Frequently LoadedTypical Stick Welding Connections And Control Settings ElectrodeTypical MIG Welding Connections And Settings Solid Wire ApplicationsBe sure to use the correct size weld cables see Section Self-Shielded Flux Core Wire Applications Fine Control, Weld Process switch SettingsTypical Settings For Set wire feed speed between 240-270 ipm OM-4434Material Work− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Standard ReceptaclesOptional Generator Power Receptacles Breaker tripsSimultaneous Weld And Power Wiring Optional 240 Volt PlugCurrent Available in Amperes 240 Receptacle− Maintenance ROBIN-POWERED Units Maintenance Label Robin-Powered UnitsRoutine Maintenance Robin-Powered Units Stop engine before maintaining100 200Servicing Air Cleaner Robin-Powered Units Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Robin-Powered UnitsStop engine and let cool Close valve and valve cap Before adding oilRunning engine Oil FillAdjusting Engine Speed Robin-Powered Units Idle Speed AdjustmentTurn idle speed screw for fine adjustments Weld/Power Speed AdjustmentOverload Protection Robin-Powered Units Stop engine. Disconnect negative − battery cable− Maintenance − KOHLER-POWERED Units Maintenance Label Kohler-Powered UnitsRoutine Maintenance Kohler-Powered Units Hours Nl Weld Cables ~ Slip Rings Nl Brushes OM-4434Servicing Air Cleaner Kohler−Powered Units Stop engine and let cool Oil Drain Valve 2 ID x 7 in Hose Oil FilterFull Before adding oil Running engine Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units Turn idle speed screw for fine ad- justmentsOverload Protection Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Kohler-Powered UnitsIf a fuse opens, it usually indi − Troubleshooting Welding TroubleshootingGenerator Power Troubleshooting Trouble RemedyEngine Troubleshooting − Parts List Control switch S2, and throttle solenoid TS1Recommended Spare Parts Recommended Spare Parts− Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator228 461-A − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Approximate 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 x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Cord Lengths for 120 Volt LoadsCurrent Load Watts Amperes Cord Lengths for 240 Volt LoadsStick Welding Procedure − Stick Welding Smaw GuidelinesElectrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an Arc − Scratch Start TechniqueStriking 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 30 1.6 mm Tack WeldsTroubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion − MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Holding And Positioning Welding GunPush Perpendicular Drag Short Normal LongSlow Normal Fast Gun Movement During Welding 15-7 Troubleshooting − Excessive Spatter 15-8 Troubleshooting − Porosity15-9 Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Lack Of Penetration − shallow Fusion between weld metalImproper joint preparation Unsteady hand Support hand on solid surface or use two hands Base metal to moveCommon MIG Shielding Gases ApplicationFillet Page Service Your distributor also givesSupport To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visit Miller Electric Mfg. 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