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Miller Electric Big Blue 400P, Big Blue 500 X Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible

Models: Big Blue 500 X Big Blue 400P

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12-11. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible)

Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads

YIf unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord.

			Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (AWG)*
Current
Current	Load (Watts)	4			6		8	10	12		14
(Amperes)	Load (Watts)	4			6		8	10	12		14
(Amperes)

5	600					350	(106)	225 (68)	137 (42)		100 (30)

7	840			400	(122)	250 (76)		150 (46)	100 (30)		62 (19)

10	1200	400 (122)		275 (84)		175 (53)		112 (34)	62 (19)		50 (15)

15	1800	300 (91)		175 (53)		112 (34)		75 (23)	37 (11)		30 (9)

20	2400	225 (68)		137 (42)		87	(26)	50 (15)	30 (9)

25	3000	175 (53)		112 (34)		62	(19)	37 (11)

30	3600	150 (46)		87	(26)	50	(15)	37 (11)

35	4200	125 (38)		75	(23)	50	(15)

40	4800	112 (34)		62	(19)	37 (11)

45	5400	100 (30)		62	(19)

50	6000	87 (26)		50	(15)

*Conductor size is based on maximum 2% voltage drop

Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads

YIf unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord.

			Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (AWG)*
Current
Current	Load (Watts)	4		6		8	10	12		14
(Amperes)	Load (Watts)	4		6		8	10	12		14
(Amperes)

5	1200				700	(213)	450 (137)	225 (84)		200 (61)

7	1680			800 (244)	500	(152)	300 (91)	200 (61)		125 (38)

10	2400	800 (244)		550 (168)	350	(107)	225 (69)	125 (38)		100 (31)

15	3600	600 (183)		350 (107)	225 (69)		150 (46)	75 (23)		60 (18)

20	4800	450 (137)		275 (84)	175 (53)		100 (31)	60 (18)

25	6000	350 (107)		225 (69)	125 (38)		75 (23)

30	7000	300 (91)		175 (53)	100 (31)		75 (23)

35	8400	250 (76)		150 (46)	100 (31)

40	9600	225 (69)		125 (38)	75	(23)

45	10,800	200 (61)		125 (38)

50	12,000	175 (53)		100 (31)

*Conductor size is based on maximum 2% voltage drop

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Using ether voids warrantyEngine Starting Controls Engine Gauges And MetersRemote Amperage Control On CC Models Optional Weld Control/Arc Condition Information LabelExample Combination Remote Amperage Control Stick OM-4421 Front Panel Controls For CC/CV Models See Section − Operating Welding Generator − CC/CV ModelsUse switch to select weld amperage range Voltage/Amperage Adjust Switch And Remote 14 Receptacle14 AC/DC Voltmeter Optional Process/Contactor Switch Settings Process/Contactor Switch On CC/CV ModelsExample Combination Remote Amperage Control TIG Remote Voltage/Amperage Control On CC/CV Models OptionalVolt And 240 Volt Receptacles − Operating Auxiliary EquipmentSingle-Phase Generator Power Three-Phase Power Connection Rear Of PanelClose panel opening if no connections are made to generator Optional Generator Power Receptacles 240 V 15 a AC South African Receptacle RC1Supplementary Protector CB2 Supplementary Protector CB3 Maintenance Label − Maintenance & TroubleshootingRoutine Maintenance Stop engine and let cool Checking Generator BrushesBy the warranty Servicing Air CleanerTo clean air filter Do not clean housing with air hoseInspecting And Cleaning Optional Spark Arrestor Muffler Stop engine and let cool. Reinstall cleanout plugTools Needed 3/8 Weld/Power Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine SpeedEngine Speed No Load Standard Model Idle Speed Ad- justmentServicing Fuel And Lubrication Systems Overload Protection Welding − CC Models TroubleshootingWelding − CC/CV Models Optional Three-Phase Generator Power CC/CV Models Only Standard Generator PowerEngine OM-4421 Circuit Diagram For CC Welding Generator − Electrical Diagrams223 522-B Circuit Diagram For CC/CV Welding Generator 223 523-B − RUN-IN Procedure WetstackingWelding Generator Procedure at less than Run-In Procedure Using Load BankStop engine Do not touch hot exhaust From flammables Do not PerformBank/grid Run-In Procedure Using Resistance GridFrom flammables Do not perform run-in− Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsEarth ground if supplying Amperes x Volts = WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible− Parts List 93 −6 105 104 100 101 102 103 Main Assembly 010 Figures 13-2 Figures 13-4 Control Box Assembly − CC Models 087 Control Box Assembly − CC/CV Models -1Item Control Box Assembly − CC/CV ModelsTD1 214 3634 Panel, Front w/Components − CC ModelsPanel, Front w/Components − CC Models -1Item 40 39 Panel, Front w/Components − CC/CV ModelsPanel, Front w/Components − CC/CV Models -1Item 170 Generator -1Item Generator602 SCREW, .312−18x .75 hexwhd.66d stl pld slffmg tap−rw 601 Main Rectifier Assembly Wiring Harnesses PLG4 Harness, receptacle auxiliary power export models includesPage Service Your distributor also givesSupport Miller Electric Mfg. 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