INSTALLATION |
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Read this entire installation section before you start installation.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.
•Insulate yourself from work and ground
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts.
See additional warning information at front of this operator’s manual.
LOCATION AND VENTILATION
The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict- ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid restricting the cooling air outlets. Also, locate the welder so that the engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an outside area.
STORING
1.Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not in use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where it can’t be accidentally damaged from con- struction activities, moving vehicles, and other hazards.
2.Drain the engine oil and refill with fresh 10W30 oil. Run the engine for about five minutes to cir- culate oil to all the parts. See the MAINTE- NANCE section of this manual for details on changing oil.
3.Remove the battery, recharge it, and adjust the electrolyte level. Store the battery in a dry, dark place.
STACKING
BIG RED™ 600 machines cannot be stacked.
ANGLE OF OPERATION
To achieve optimum engine performance the BIG RED™ 600 should be run in a level position. The maximum angle of operation for the Deutz engine is 30 degrees fore and aft, 40 degrees right and 45 degrees left. If the engine is to be operated at an angle, provisions must be made for checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal (FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase. When operating the welder at an angle, the effective fuel capacity will be slightly less than the amount specified.
LIFTING
The BIG RED™ 600 weighs approximately 1772lbs. (804kg.) with a full tank of fuel 1657lbs.(752kg) less fuel. A lift bail is mounted to the machine and should always be used when lifting the machine.
WARNING
• Lift only with equipment of ade-
| quate lifting capacity. |
| • Be sure machine is stable when lift- |
| ing. |
| • Do not lift this machine using lift |
| bail if it is equipped with a heavy |
| accessory such as trailer or gas |
| cylinder. |
FALLING | • Do not lift machine if lift bail is |
EQUIPMENT can | damaged. |
cause injury. | • Do not operate machine while |
| suspended from lift bail. |
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. For maximum rating, derate the welder output 5% for every 300 meters (984 ft.) above 1500 meters (4920 ft.). For output of 500A and below, derate the welder output 5% for every 300 meters (984 ft.) above 2100 meters (6888 ft.).
Contact a Deutz Service Representative for any engine adjustments that may be required.
HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION
WELDER OUTPUT RATINGS AT
TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40°C
AMPS | DUTY CYCLE | VOLTS | TEMPERATURE |
450 DC | 30% | 38 | 55°C |
500 DC | 30% | 40 | 50°C |
550 DC | 30% | 34 | 45°C |
BIG RED™ 600
