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SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
Page
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill
1-1. Symbol Usage
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING
WELDING can cause fire or explosion
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES
1-3. Engine Hazards
1-4. Compressed Air Hazards
BATTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND
READ INSTRUCTIONS
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
WELDING WIRE can cause injury
HOT PARTS can cause burns and injury
H.F. RADIATION can cause interference
1-7. Principal Safety Standards
1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings
1-8. EMF Information
UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE peut tuer
2-1. Signification des symboles
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc
LE BRUIT peut affecter l’ouïe
DES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves
LES FUMÉES ET LES GAZ peu- vent être dangereux
LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion
L’EXPLOSION DE LA BATTERIE peut RENDRE AVEUGLE
2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur
LES CHAMPS MAGNETIQUES peuvent affecter des implants médicaux
Si des BOUTEILLES sont endomma- gées, elles pourront exploser
L’AIR COMPRIMÉ peut provoquer des blessures
2-4. Dangers liés à l’air comprimé
LA CHALEUR DU MOTEUR peut pro- voquer un incendie
LES ÉTINCELLES À L’ÉCHAPPEMENT peuvent provoquer un incendie
LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent provoquer des blessures
LE SURCHAUFFEMENT peut endom- mager le moteur électrique
LES ÉTINCELLES VOLANTES ris- quent de provoquer des blessures
DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent provoquer des blessures
Pour les moteurs à essence
2-6. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements
2-7. Principales normes de sécurité
2-8. Information EMF
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS
SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS
3-1. Symbol Definitions
4-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications
Aux Power
4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles
4-3. Fuel Consumption
Do not move or operate unit where it could tip
4-4. Duty Cycle
4-5. Generator Power Curve
AC Power Volts
AC Power Amperes
Max Amp
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4-6. Volt-Ampere Curves
Volts
Evidence of label tampering voids warranty
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION
5-1. Installing Welding Generator
5-2. Rating Label Location
Always ground
5-4. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems
5-3. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
Also see AWS Safety
unit or carburetor may flood and make starting difficult
5-5. Engine Prestart Checks
Always close fuel valve after
Close fuel valve before moving
weld cables may cause ex
5-6. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals
nal and copper bar are clean
Failure to properly connect
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Selecting Weld Cable Sizes
5/16 in .313 in 3/8 in .375 in 1/2 in .5 in
MATERIAL THICKNESS REFERENCE CHART 24 Gauge .025 in 22 Gauge .031 in
20 Gauge .037 in 18 Gauge .050 in 16 Gauge .063 in
14 Gauge .078 in 1/8 in .125 in 3/16 in .188 in 1/4 in .25 in
803 468-D / 803 469-D / 226
SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR
Controls See Section
Always close fuel valve after stopping
6-2. Description Of Controls See Section
6-3. Amperage Selection Table For Stick SMAW Electrodes
This unit has a low oil level shutdown to
Set Amperage control at max. for full generator power
7-1. Generator Power Panel Receptacles
SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Generator power decreases as weld current increases
information. Service engine more often if
SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE
8-1. Routine Maintenance
for important start-up, service, and storage
Stop engine
8-2. Servicing Air Cleaner
A. Welding
SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING
9-1. Troubleshooting
B. Generator Power
Trouble
C. Engine
Trouble
Remedy
226 004-A
SECTION 10 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Figure 10-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator
Be sure equipment has double insulated symbol and/or word- ing on it
SECTION 11 − GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES
11-1. Selecting Equipment
11-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
Amperes x Volts = Watts
11-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
11-4. How Much Power Does Equipment Require?
Use ground device as stated in electrical codes
Rating
11-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors
11-6. Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment
Industrial Motors
Starting Watts
11-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment
Contractor
Rating
Motor Start
11-8. Power Required To Start Motor
11-9. How Much Power Can Generator Supply?
Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements
Customer-supplied equipment
11-10. Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power
Current
11-11. Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible
Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads
Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft m for Conductor Size AWG
SECTION 12 − STICK WELDING SMAW GUIDELINES
12-1. Stick Welding Procedure
workpiece, use a quick twist to free it
12-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart
12-3. Striking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique
12-4. Striking an Arc − Tapping Technique
S-0060
12-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
12-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics
12-5. Positioning Electrode Holder
Slow
12-8. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
12-9. Electrode Movement During Welding
S-0662
12-10. Butt Joints
12-11. Lap Joint
12-12. Tee Joint
Possible Causes
12-14. Troubleshooting − Porosity
12-15. Troubleshooting − Excessive Spatter
12-13. Weld Test
Possible Causes
12-16. Troubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion
12-17. Troubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration
12-18. Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration
Possible Causes
12-19. Troubleshooting − Burn-Through
12-20. Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead
12-21. Troubleshooting − Distortion
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803 470-E
SECTION 13 − PARTS LIST
Figure 13-1. Main Assembly
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Figure 13-1. Main Assembly
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