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SKU 92493
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Welder Duty Cycle And Overheating
1.
IMPORTANT! Welding longer than the rated duty cycle for this Welding equipment
can damage the product and void its warranty.
2.
Duty cycle is a percentage of 10 minutes that the unit can weld at a specific load without
overheating.
3.
If the unit should overheat, the thermostat opens, output stops, and the cooling fans
continue to run. Wait fifteen minutes for the unit to cool. Reduce amperage or voltage, or
duty cycle, before welding.
4.
This Welder, at its 180 Amp, 70% duty cycle, can run continuously under load for 7
minutes out of each 10 minute period.
5.
NOTE: Higher duty cycles can be used at lower currents.
13.
Stroke the area to be welded with the electrode to ignite the arc.
Never tap the electrode into the welding surface to ignite the arc. This damages its
external coating on the electrode which prevents oxygen in the air from coming into
contact with the molten metal, causing it to oxidize.
14.
Once the arc is ignited, tilt the electrode forward at an angle of approximately 30° and
hold it at a distance from the welding object equal to the diameter of the electrode.
Note: If too much current is drawn from the arc welder, the thermal overload protector will
activate, and the welder will turn off until it cools down.
15.
When welding is complete, lift the electrode clearly away from any grounded object
and lift the face shield up. Turn toward the welder and turn the Function Switch to the
GEN position. The Torch Cable is now free from current.
16.
Remove the electrode from the Torch Cable Clamp after it cools.
17.
Unplug the Torch Cable and Ground Cable from the connectors on the Control Panel.
18.
Keep the engine running for at least five minutes to allow for generator cool down.
