11-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank

 

Stop engine.

 

Do not touch hot exhaust pipe,

 

engine parts, or load bank/grid.

4

Keep exhaust and pipe away

from flammables.

2

NOTICE − 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 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 name-

 

plate, rating label, or the specifi-

 

cations 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.

 

NOTICE − Check oil level frequent-

 

ly during run-in; add oil if needed.

 

It is recommended to run the weld-

 

ing generator for two hours mini-

 

mum and up to four hours under

 

load. Place A/V control in minimum

 

position, then turn off load bank to

 

remove load. Run engine several

 

minutes at no load.

 

 

Stop engine and let cool.

 

4

Engine Exhaust Pipe

 

Repeat procedure if wetstacking

 

is present.

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Miller Electric Big Blue 600 X manual Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank, Keep exhaust and pipe away, From flammables