OPERATION |
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before
operating your BIG RED™ 600.
WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all operating and mainte- nance manuals supplied with your machine. They include important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal wiring.
•Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside
• Do not stack anything near the engine.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
•Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts
Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place as these pro- vide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The BIG RED™ 600 is a diesel engine driven welder, offering reliable DC arc welding performance, with outstanding arc characteristics for all welding applica- tions. The BIG RED™ 600 is both a rugged three cylinder, diesel engine driven 600 amp DC arc welder and 3.6 KW AC power generator. This powerful gen- erator can be used to provide electricity for lights, power tools, etc.
The BIG RED™ 600 delivers ideal DC arc characteris- tic for each welding process. Stick electrode welding,
The BIG RED™ 600 has “no PC Boards” and “no electronics”.
The BIG RED™ 600 is service friendly with a minimal number of major parts, simplifying in field servicing of the BIG RED™ 600. The generator is a dual stator and rotor design with two sealed bearings for mainte- nance free service. The rotors are copper wound design with two slip rings and brushes. The stators are wound entirely with heavy gauge copper wire and insulated with NEMA class F insulation material. The stator is then impregnated with three layers of high quality varnish. After the stator is assembled using tie bars, the entire assembly Is covered with an environ- mentally protective coating . These measures insure
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
WELDER
The BIG RED™ 600 provides constant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding (scratch start). In addition the Big Red can be used for Arc Gouging with carbons up to 9.5 mm (3/8”) diameter.
The BIG RED™ 600 is not recommended for pipe thawing.
GENERATOR
The BIG RED™ 600 provides smooth output for auxiliary power and emergency standby power. The auxiliary power is independent of the welding power and thus not effected by the weld control settings. Full power is available provided welding output is below 200 amps. Above 200 amps refer to the Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power chart in the operation section of this manual.
BIG RED™ 600
