Miller Electric PipePro 304 manual Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank

10-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank

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Stop engine.

Do not touch hot exhaust pipe, engine parts, or load bank/grid.

				!	Keep exhaust and pipe away
					from flammables.
4				NOTICE − Do not perform run-in
				procedure at less than 20 volts weld
		2		output and do not exceed duty
				cycle or equipment damage may
			1	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
				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
				adjust generator V/A control so load
				equals 225 amps at 30 volts.
				Check generator and load bank
				meters after first five minutes then
				every fifteen minutes to be sure
	3			generator is loaded properly.
				. Check oil level frequently dur-
					ing 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 V/A 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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