Fuel Consumption, Duty Cycle | Hobart Champion 4500 guide

3-3.	Fuel Consumption
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3-4.	Duty Cycle

Continuous Welding

100% Duty Cycle at 90 Amperes CC/AC

Duty cycle is the percentage of 10 minutes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating.

YExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty.

3 Minutes Welding7 Minutes Resting

30% Duty Cycle at 140 Amperes CC/AC

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Hobart Champion 4500 manual Fuel Consumption, 100% Duty Cycle at 90 Amperes CC/AC, 30% Duty Cycle at 140 Amperes CC/AC

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Description OM-4418210 597AProcesses From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Marks a special safety messageArc Welding Hazards Fumes and Gases can be hazardous Engine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards Principal Safety Standards EMF Information UN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symbolesConsignes DE Sécurité Lire Avant Utilisation LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peutDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures Principales normes de sécurité Information sur les champs électromagnétiques Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Duty Cycle Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warrantyFuel Consumption 100% Duty Cycle at 90 Amperes CC/AC Generator Power Curve Volt-Ampere Curves Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame InstallationInstalling Welding Generator 13 mm Full Gasoline Open Closed Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsEngine Prestart Checks Oil 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsSelecting Weld Cable Sizes Put terminals Operating the Welding Generator Controls See Section Amperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes To Stop turn engine switch to OffDescription Of Controls See Section Use GFCI-protected extension cord Generator Power Panel ReceptaclesOperating Auxiliary Equipment 240 V 20 a AC Duplex Receptacle RC1 Maintenance Washing Precleaner Servicing Air CleanerClean element by gently tapping on a hard surface Stop engine Generator Power TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Welding Starting difficult With proper viscosity oil for operating temperatureEngine Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Generator Power Guidelines Selecting Equipment Earth ground if supplying Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Amperes x Volts = Watts Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? KVA/HP x HP x 1000 = Starting Amperage Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Work like a Pro Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Current Load Watts Amperes Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding ProcedureWeld current starts when electrode touches work- piece Striking an Arc Tapping Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc Scratch Start Technique Positioning Electrode Holder Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During Welding Tee Joint Butt JointsLap Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack Welds Weld Test Troubleshooting PorosityTroubleshooting Excessive Spatter Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting Distortion Troubleshooting Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting Waviness Of Bead Parts List 35 36 Dia Part Description Quantity Mkgs Work like a Pro Page Page Service Support Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products