Miller Electric Big Blue 400 KX Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank, From flammables Do not Perform

10-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank

			Y Stop engine.
			Y Do not touch hot exhaust
				pipe, engine parts, or load
				bank/grid.
4			Y Keep exhaust and pipe away
				from flammables.
		2	Y Do not		perform	run-in
				procedure at less than 20
			1	volts weld output and do not
				exceed duty cycle or equip-
				ment damage may occur.
			1	Load Bank
			Turn all load bank switches Off. If
			needed, connect load bank to 115
			volts ac wall receptacle or genera-
			tor auxiliary power receptacle.
			2	Welding Generator
			Place V/A control in minimum posi-
			tion, and Output Selector switch (if
			present) in either DC position.
			3	Weld Cables
			Connect load bank to generator
			weld output terminals using proper
			size weld cables with correct
			connectors.		Observe	correct
			polarity.
			Start engine and run for several
			minutes.
			Set load bank switches and then
	3		adjust generator A/V control so load
			equals rated voltage and current of
			generator (see nameplate, rating
			label, or the specifications section
			in this manual).
			Check generator and load bank
			meters after first five minutes then
			every fifteen minutes to be sure
			generator is loaded properly.
			. Check oil level frequently dur-
				ing run-in; add oil if needed.
			After one hour (minimum) place A/V
			control in minimum position, then
			turn off load bank to remove load.
			Run engine several minutes at no
			load.
			Y Stop engine and let cool.
			4	Engine Exhaust Pipe
			Repeat procedure if wetstacking is
			present.

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