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The AC generator power curve
shows the generator power avail-
able in amperes at the receptacles.
Tools and motors are designed to
operate within 10% of 120/240
VAC.
4-6. Generator Power Curve
AC AMPERES
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
AC VOL
TS
13,000 WATTS
Duty cycle is the percentage of 10
minutes that unit can weld at rated
load without overheating.
NOTICE
−
Exceeding duty cycle
can damage unit and void warranty.
100% Duty Cycle at 280 Amperes DC
Continuous Welding
4-7. Duty Cycle
242 683
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
WELDING
AMPERES
% DUTY CYCLE
DC MIG/FCAW
DC STICK
AC WELD