Miller Electric Big Blue 302P Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank, From flammables Do not Perform

11-2. 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.
		Y Do not		perform	run-in
		2	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 A/V range switch in maxi-
		mum position, A/V control in mini-
		mum position, 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
	3	minutes.
		Set load bank switches and then
		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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