TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1-1.

Symbol Usage

1

1-2.

Arc Welding Hazards

1

1-3.

Engine Hazards

2

1-4.

Compressed Air Hazards

3

1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

3

1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings

4

1-7.

Principal Safety Standards

4

1-8.

EMF Information

4

SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

5

2-1.

Signification des symboles

5

2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc

5

2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur

6

2-4. Dangers liés à l’air comprimé

7

2-5. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance

7

2-6. Principales normes de sécurité

8

2-7. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques

8

SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS

9

SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS

9

4-1. Weld, Power, and Engine Specifications

9

4-2. Dimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles

10

4-3.

Generator Power Curve

10

4-4. Fuel Consumption (All Models)

11

4-5.

Duty Cycle

11

4-6.

Volt-Ampere Curves

12

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION

13

5-1.

Installing Welding Generator

13

5-2. Engine Prestart Checks (Onan-Powered Units)

14

5-3. Engine Prestart Checks (Kohler-Powered Units)

14

5-4. Activating The Dry Charge Battery (If Applicable)

15

5-5.

Connecting the Battery

16

5-6.

Installing Exhaust Pipe

16

5-7. Connecting to Weld Output Terminals

17

5-8. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*

17

5-9. Amperage Selection Table For Stick (SMAW) Electrodes

18

SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR

19

6-1.

Front Panel Controls

19

SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

20

7-1.

Standard Receptacles

20

7-2. Optional Generator Power Receptacles

21

7-3. Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug

21

SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE (ONAN-POWERED UNITS)

22

8-1. Routine Maintenance (Onan-Powered Units)

22

8-2. Maintenance Label (Onan-Powered Units)

23

8-3. Servicing Air Cleaner (Onan-Powered Units)

24

8-4. Overload Protection (Onan-Powered Units)

25

8-5. Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor (Onan-Powered Units)

25

8-6. Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter, and Fuel Filter (Onan-Powered Units)

26

8-7.

Adjusting Engine Speed (Onan-Powered Units)

27

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