Generator Operation, General Information | Lincoln POWER-ARC 4000

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GENERATOR OPERATION

CAUTION

Be sure that any electrical equipment plugged into the generator’s AC power receptacles can with- stand a ±10% voltage and a ±4% frequency varia- tion. Some electronic devices cannot be powered by the POWER-ARC 4000. Refer to Table A.2,

ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE POWER- ARC 4000, in the INSTALLATION section of this manual.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The POWER-ARC 4000 generator is rated at 4000 continuous watts (4400 surge watts). It provides both 120 volt and 240 volt power. You can draw up to 20 amps from either side of the 120 volt duplex recepta- cle, but no more than 37 amps from both sides at once. Up to 18 amps can be drawn from the single 240 volt receptacle.

Electrical loads in watts are calculated by multiplying the voltage rating of the load by the number of amps

it draws. (This information is given on the load device nameplate.) For example, a device rated 115 volts, 2 amps will need 230 watts of power (115 x 2 = 230).

You can use Table B.3, GENERATOR POWER APPLI- CATIONS, to determine the wattage requirements of the most common types of loads you can power with the POWER-ARC 4000. Be sure to read the notes at the bottom of the table.

TO USE THE GENERATOR AS AN AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY:

1.Start the gasoline engine. See ENGINE OPERA- TION in this section of the manual and the engine owner’s manual.

2.Set the current control dial on the output control panel to “GENERATOR.” See Figure B.1.

3.Plug the load(s) into the appropriate 120 volt or 240 volt power receptacle.

NOTE: During welding, the maximum generator out- put for auxiliary loads is 100 watts.

NOTE: You can supply multiple loads as long as the total load does not exceed 4,000 watts. Be sure to start the largest loads first.

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Contents

POWER-ARC Safety California Proposition 65 Warnings Electric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Iii Précautions DE Sûreté Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately On-Line Product Registration Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Installation Technical Specifications POWER-ARC Storing Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation Engine Exhaust can kill PRE-OPERATION Engine Service Spark Arrester Power-Arc 4000 Typical Fuel ConsumptionMuffler Deflector 8 HP Carb. Certified 9 HP Honda 9 HP Kool Bore Plus Welding Cable Connections Electrical Output ConnectionsCable Size and Length Machine Grounding Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesCable Installation Plugs and HAND-HELD Equipment Premises Wiring Circuit Breakers Table A.2 Electrical Device USE with the POWER-ARC Type Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsOperation General Description Recommended Applications Operational Features and ControlsDesign Features Advantages Welding Capability Controls and Settings GENERATOR/WELDER Controls Gasoline Engine Controls Before Starting the Engine Engine OperationStarting the Engine Running the Engine Stopping the EngineBREAK-IN Period Generator Operation General Information Table B.3 Generator Power Applications Welding Operation Control Function / Operation Current Control Dial Material Thickness Electrode Type Size Setting Welding Guidelines Stick Welding What Happens in the Arc? Welding arc Correct Welding Speed Correct Welding Position Correct Arc LengthCorrect Way to Strike An Arc Side view Use the following Common MetalsTypes of Welds Do the following Multiple Pass Welds PenetrationFillet Welds Welding in the Vertical Position Vertical-Up Welding Vertical-Down Welding Welding Sheet Metal How to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground WearOverhead Welding Hardfacing To Reduce Wear Welding Cast Iron Cast Iron Plate Preparation High-Speed Group AWS E6013 Selecting ElectrodesOut-of-Position Group AWS E6011 Low Hydrogen Group Stable-Arc E7018 OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesLincoln Electric Accessories Engine Maintenance MaintenanceRoutine and Periodic Maintenance Engine Adjustments Figure D.2 Clean Rotating SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS Guard Part Table D.1 Engine Maintenance PartsHonda GENERATOR/WELDER Maintenance Figure D.5. Brush Removal and Replacement Figure D.6. Major Component Locations Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Areas Troubleshooting Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves Diagrams Wiring Diagram Power ARC 4000 Codes 10671 S25341 Dimension Print Power ARC POWER-ARC POWER-ARC Precaucion Warnung