Lincoln Electric SVM194-A service manual B2.4, Idler Operation Auxiliary Power

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B2.4			OPERATION		B2.4
IDLER OPERATION				AUXILIARY POWER	MAINTE-
Start the engine with the “Idler” switch in the “High”				If a GFCI receptacle is tripped, See the
position. Allow it to run at high idle speed for several				NANCE section for detailed information on testing and
minutes to warm the engine.			See Specifications for	resetting the GFCI receptacle.
operating speeds.				The AC auxiliary power, supplied as a standard, has a
The idler is controlled by the “Idler” toggle switch on the
				rating of 3.0 KVA of 115/230 VAC (60 hertz).
welder control panel. The switch has two positions as
follows:				With the 3.0 KVA, 115/230 VAC auxiliary power, one
1.	In the “High”	position, the idler solenoid deac-		115V GFCI and one 230V duplex, grounding type
				receptacles are provided. The circuit is protected with
	tivates, and the engine goes to high idle speed. The			circuit breakers.
2.	speed is controlled by the governor.			The rating of 3.0 KVA permits a maximum continuous
	In the “Auto”	/	position, the idler oper-
				current of 13 amps to be drawn from the 230 volt
	ates as follows:			duplex receptacle. Or a total of 20 amps can be drawn
	a. When welding or drawing power for lights or tools			from the 115 volt GFCI receptacle. The total combined
				load of all receptacles is not to exceed 3.0 KVA.
	(approximately 100 watts minimum) from the
	receptacles, the idler solenoid deactivates and the			An optional power plug kit is available. When this kit is
	engine operates at high idle speed.			specified, the customer is supplied with a plug for each
	b. When welding ceases or the power load is turned			receptacle.
	off, a preset time delay of about 15 seconds
	starts. This time delay cannot be adjusted.

c. If the welding or power load is not re-started before the end of the time delay, the idler solenoid activates and reduces the engine to low idle speed.

CLASSIC® 300D PERKINS WITH PERKINS 104-22 DIESEL ENGINE

TYPICAL FUEL CONSUMPTION DATA

Low Idle (1400 RPM)-No Load @ 45 Volts	0.28 gal/hr	( 1.06	ltrs/hr)
High Idle (1800 RPM)-No Load @ 96.6 Volts	0.42 gal/hr	( 1.59	ltrs/hr)
3000 Watts	0.59 gal/hr	( 2.23	ltrs/hr)
250 Amps @ 30 Volts	1.03 gal/hr	( 3.90 ltrs/hr)
300 Amps @ 32 Volts	1.37 gal/hr	( 5.19 ltrs/hr)

CLASSIC® 300D & 300G