Miller Electric CBI 801D User Manual

OM-166 941C July 1999

Processes

Stick (SMAW) Welding

Flux Cored (FCAW) W elding

Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A)
Cutting and Gouging

Description

Engine Driven Welding Generator

CBI 801D

(Per NSPR 10202)

Warranty

Effective January 1, 1999

(Equipment with a serial number preface of “KK” or newer)

This limited warranty supersedes all previous manufacturers
warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or
warranties expressed or implied.

LIMITED W ARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions
below, warrants to its original retail purchaser that new
equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty
is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is
shipped from factory. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY I N
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

Within the warranty periods listed below, manufacturer will
repair or replace any warranted parts or components that fail
due to such defects in material or workmanship.
Manufacturer must be notified in writing within thirty (30) days
of such defect or failure, at which time manufacturer will
provide instructions on the warranty claim procedures to be
followed.

Manufacturer shall honor warranty claims on warranted
equipment listed below in the event of such a failure within the
warranty time periods. All warranty time periods start on the
date that the equipment was delivered to the original retail
purchaser, or one year after the equipment is sent to the
distributor.

1. 5 Years Parts − 3 Years Labor
* Original main power rectifiers

2. 3 Years — Parts and Labor
* T ransformer/Rectifier Power Sources

* Plasma Arc Cutting Power Sources
* Semi-Automatic and Automatic Wire Feeders
* Engine Driven Welding Generators

(NOTE: Engines are warranted separately by the
engine manufacturer.)

3. 1 Year — Parts and Labor
* Motor Driven Guns (w/exception of Spoolmate 185)

* Process Controllers
* Positioners and Controllers
* Automatic Motion Devices
* Robots
* RFCS Foot Controls
* Water Coolant Systems
* HF Units
* Grids
* Spot Welders
* Load Banks
* SDX Transformers
* Running Gear/Trailers
* Field Options

(NOTE: Field options are covered under the limited
warranty for the remaining warranty period of the
product they are installed in, or for a minimum of one
year — whichever is greater.)

4. 6 Months — Batteries

5. 90 Days — Parts and Labor
* MIG Guns/TIG Torches

* Plasma Cutting Torches
* Remote Controls
* Accessory Kits
* Replacement Parts
* Spoolmate 185

Limited Warranty shall not apply to:

1. Items furnished by manufacturer, but manufactured by
others, such as engines or trade accessories. These
items are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, if
any.

2. Consumable components; such as contact tips, cutting
nozzles, contactors, relays, brushes, slip rings, or parts
that fail due to normal wear.

3. Equipment that has been modified by any party other
than manufacturer, or equipment that has been
improperly installed, improperly operated or misused
based upon industry standards, or equipment which has
not had reasonable and necessary maintenance, or
equipment which has been used for operation outside of
the specifications for the equipment.

MANUFACTURER’S PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR
PURCHASE AND USE BY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
USERS AND PERSONS TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED IN
THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING
EQUIPMENT.

In the event of a warranty claim covered by this warranty, the
exclusive remedies shall be, at manufacturers option: (1)
repair; or (2) replacement; or, where authorized i n writing by
manufacturer in appropriate cases, (3) the reasonable cost
of repair or replacement at an authorized service station; or
(4) payment of or credit for the purchase price (less
reasonable depreciation based upon actual use) upon return
of the goods at customer’s risk and expense. manufacturer’s
option of repair or replacement will be F.O.B., Factory at
Appleton, Wisconsin, or F.O.B. at an authorized service
facility as determined by manufacturer. Therefore no
compensation or reimbursement for transportation costs of
any kind will be allowed.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE REMEDIES
PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER BE
LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF
PROFIT), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, GUARANTY OR
REPRESENTATION AS TO PERFORMANCE, AND ANY
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS
PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION,
OPERA TION O F L AW , CUSTOM OF TRADE OR COURSE
OF DEALING, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL
EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY MANUFACTURER IS
EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY MANUFACTURER.

Some states in the U.S.A. do not allow limitations of how long
an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of incidental,
indirect, special or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
provides specific legal rights, and other rights may be
available, but may vary from state to state.

In Canada, legislation in some provinces provides for certain
additional warranties or remedies other than as stated
herein, and to the extent that they may not be waived, the
limitations and exclusions set out above may not apply. This
Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights, and other
rights may be available, but may vary from province to
province.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section No. Page No.

SECTION 1 − SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATION OF ARC WELDING POWER SOURCE

1-1. Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2. General Precautions 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-3. Arc Welding 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-4. Standards Booklet Index 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SIGNAL WORDS

2-1. General Information And Safety 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2. Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3 − SPECIFICATIONS

3-1. Duty Cycle 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2. Volt-Ampere Curves 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3. Description 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION OR RELOCATION

4-1. Location 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2. Exhaust Extension Installation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-3. Connecting The Battery 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-4. Fuel 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-5. Lubrication 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-6. Equipment Grounding Terminal 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-7. Weld Output Connections 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-8. Remote Control Connections 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-9. Air Compressor Connections 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-10. Ether Starting Aid (Optional) 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5 − AUXILIARY POWER

5-1. General 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-2. 120 Volt Terminals 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 6 − OPERATOR CONTROLS

6-1. Ampere Ranges Switch 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-2. Amperage & Voltage Adjustment Control 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-3. Engine Control Switch 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-4. Remote Amperage & Voltage Control Switch 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-5. Output(Contactor) Switch 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-6. Service Engine Air Cleaner Light 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-7. Check Alternator 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-8. Hour Meter 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-9. Fuel Gauge 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-10. Magnetic Shutdown Switch 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-11. Oil Temperature Gauge/Switch 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-12. Oil Pressure Gauge/Switch 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-13. Battery Gauge 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-14. Meters 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-15. Broken Cooling Belt Shutdown Switch 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-16. Ether Starting Aid (Optional) 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7 − SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

7-1. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-2. Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) And Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) 19. . . .

7-3. Air Carbon Arc Cutting And Gouging (CAC-A) 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-4. Auxiliary Power Operation 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-5. Air Compressor Operation 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-6. Starting The Engine 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-7. Stopping The Engine 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE

8-1. Routine Maintenance 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-2. Air Cleaner Service 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-3. Fuel/Water Separator And Sludge Drain Plug 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-4. Fuel Filter 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-5. Battery Replacement Procedure 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-6. Maintenance-Free Battery Charging 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-7. Governor 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-8. Engine Speed Adjustments 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-9. Brushes And Slip Rings 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-10. Ether Starting Aid (Optional) 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-11. Spark Arrestor 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-12. Run-In Procedure 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Diagram 8-1. Load Bank Connections 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Diagram 8-2. Resistance Grid Connections 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING

9-1. General 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-2. Booster Battery Jump Starting 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-3. Overload Protection 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-4. Circuit Board Handling Precautions 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-5. Troubleshooting 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 10 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

Diagram 10-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 11 − PARTS LIST

Figure 11-1A. Main Assembly 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 11-1B. Main Assembly 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 11-2. Panel, Front w/Components 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 11-3. Panel, Lower Front w/Components 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 11-4. Control Box 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 11-5. Generator 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIST OF TABLES AND CHARTS

Table 3-1. Welding Generator Specifications 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chart 3-1. Volt-Ampere Curves 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chart 3-2. Air Output Curve 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chart 4-1. Fuel Consumption Curve 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4-1. Weld Cable Size 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chart 5-1. AC Power Curve For 120 Volt Terminals 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 7-1. Suggested Electrode Diameter For Amperage Range (CAC-A Only) 20
Table 7-2. Flow Of Free Air (CFM) Through Orifices Of Various Diameters 21
Table 7-3. Approximate Air Consumption (Cubic Feet) Required To Operate

Various Pneumatic Equipment At Pressure Range 70-90 P.S.I.G. 22. . . . . . . .

Table 8-1. Maintenance Schedule 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 8-2. Air Cleaner Service 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 9-1. Weld/Power Troubleshooting 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 9-2. Auxiliary Power Troubleshooting 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 9-3. Engine Troubleshooting 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 9-4. Air Compressor Troubleshooting 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1 − SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATION OF ARC WELDING POWER SOURCE

1-1. INTRODUCTION

We learn by experience. Learning safety through per­sonal experience, like a child touching a hot stove is
harmful, wasteful, and unwise. Let the experience of
others teach you.

Safe practices developed from experience in the use of
welding and cutting are described in this manual. Re­search, development, and field experience have
evolved reliable equipment and safe installation, opera­tion, and servicing practices. Accidents occur when
equipment is improperly used or maintained. The rea­son for the safe practices may not always be given.
Some are based on common sense, others may require
technical volumes to explain. It is wiser to follow the
rules.

Read and understand these safe practices before at­tempting to install, operate, or service the equipment.
Comply with these procedures as applicable to the par­ticular equipment used and their instruction manuals,
for personal safety and for the safety of others.

Failure to observe these safe practices may cause seri­ous injury or death. When safety becomes a habit, the
equipment can be used with confidence.

These safe practices are divided into two Sections:
1-General Precautions, common to arc welding and cut­ting; and 2-Arc Welding (and Cutting) (only).

Reference standards: Published Standards on safety
are also available for additional and more complete pro­cedures than those given in this manual. They are listed
in the Standards Index in this manual. ANSI Z49.1 is the
most complete.

The National Electrical Code, Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, local industrial codes, and local
inspection requirements also provide a basis for equip­ment installation, use, and service.

1-2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Different arc welding processes, electrode alloys,

and fluxes can produce different fumes, gases, and
radiation levels. In addition to the information in
this manual, be sure to consult flux and electrode
manufacturers Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDSs) for specific technical data and precaution­ary measures concerning their material.

A. Burn Prevention

Wear protective clothing-gauntlet gloves designed for
use in welding, hat, and high safety-toe shoes. Button
shirt collar and pocket flaps, and wear cuffless trousers
to avoid entry of sparks and slag.

Wear helmet with safety goggles and glasses with side
shields underneath, appropriate filter lenses or plates
(protected by clear cover glass). This is a MUST for
welding or cutting, (and chipping) to protect the eyes

from radiant energy and flying metal. Replace cover
glass when broken, pitted, or spattered. See 1-3A.2.

Avoid oily or greasy clothing. A spark may ignite them.
Hot metal such as electrode stubs and workpieces

should never be handled without gloves.
Medical first aid and eye treatment. First aid facilities

and a qualified first aid person should be available for
each shift unless medical facilities are close by for im­mediate treatment of flash burns of the eyes and skin
burns.

Ear plugs should be worn when working on overhead or
in a confined space. A hard hat should be worn when
others work overhead.

Flammable hair preparations should not be used by per­sons intending to weld or cut.

B. Toxic Fume Prevention

Severe discomfort, illness or death can result from
fumes, vapors, heat, or oxygen enrichment or depletion
that welding (or cutting) may produce. Prevent them
with adequate ventilation as described in ANSI Stan­dard Z49.1 listed in Standards Index. NEVER ventilate
with oxygen.

Lead -, cadmium -, zinc -, mercury -, and beryllium-bear­ing and similar materials, when welded (or cut) may pro­duce harmful concentrations of toxic fumes. Adequate
local exhaust ventilation must be used, or each person
in the area as well as the operator must wear an air-sup­plied respirator. For beryllium, both must be used.

Metals coated with or containing materials that emit
toxic fumes should not be heated unless coating is re­moved from the work surface, the area is well ventilated
and, if necessary , while wearing an air-supplied respira­tor.

Work in a confined space only while it is being ventilated
and, if necessary , while wearing an air-supplied respira­tor.

Gas leaks in a confined space should be avoided.
Leaked gas in large quantities can change oxygen con­centration dangerously . Do not bring gas cylinders into a
confined space.

Leaving confined space, shut OFF gas supply at source
to prevent possible accumulation of gases in the space if
downstream valves have been accidentally opened or
left open. Check to be sure that the space is safe before
re-entering it.

Vapors from chlorinated solvents can be decomposed
by the heat of the arc (or flame) to form PHOSGENE, a
highly toxic gas, and other lung and eye irritating prod­ucts. The ultraviolet (radiant) energy of the arc can also
decompose trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene
vapors to form phosgene. DO NOT WELD or cut where
solvent vapors can be drawn into the welding or cutting

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atmosphere or where the radiant energy can penetrate
to atmospheres containing even minute amounts of
trichloroethylene or perchloroethylene.

C. Fire and Explosion Prevention

Causes of fire and explosion are: combustibles reached
by the arc, flame, flying sparks, hot slag or heated mate­rial; misuse of compressed gases and cylinders; and
short circuits.

BE AWARE THA T flying sparks or falling slag can pass
through cracks, along pipes, through windows or doors,
and through wall or floor openings, out of sight of the
goggled operator. Sparks and slag can fly 35 feet.

To prevent fires and explosion:
Keep equipment clean and operable, free of oil, grease,

and (in electrical parts) of metallic particles that can
cause short circuits.

If combustibles are in area, do NOT weld or cut. Move
the work if practicable, to an area free of combustibles.
Avoid paint spray rooms, dip tanks, storage areas, ven­tilators. If the work cannot be moved, move comb­ustibles at least 35 feet away out of reach of sparks and
heat; or protect against ignition with suitable and snug­fitting, fire-resistant covers or shields.

Walls touching combustibles on opposite sides should
not be welded on (or cut). Walls, ceilings, and floor near
work should be protected by heat-resistant covers or
shields.

Fire watcher must be standing by with suitable fire extin­guishing equipment during and for some time after weld­ing or cutting if:

a. appreciable combustibles (including building

construction) are within 35 feet

b. appreciable combustibles are further than 35

feet but can be ignited by sparks

c. openings (concealed or visible) in floors or walls

within 35 feet may expose combustibles to
sparks

d. combustibles adjacent to walls, ceilings, roofs,

or metal partitions can be ignited by radiant or
conducted heat.

Hot work permit should be obtained before operation to
ensure supervisor’s approval that adequate precau­tions have been taken.

After work is done, check that area is free of sparks,
glowing embers, and flames.

An empty container that held combustibles, or that can
produce flammable or toxic vapors when heated, must
never be welded on or cut, unless container has first
been cleaned as described in AWS Standard A6.0,
listed 7 in Standards Index.

This includes: a thorough steam or caustic cleaning (or
a solvent or water washing, depending on the combusti­ble’s solubility) followed by purging and inerting with ni­trogen or carbon dioxide, and using protective equip-

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ment as recommended in A6.0. Waterfilling just below
working level may substitute for inerting.

A container with unknown contents should be cleaned
(see preceding paragraph). Do NOT depend on sense
of smell or sight to determine if it is safe to weld or cut.

Hollow castings or containers must be vented before
welding or cutting. They can explode.

Explosive atmospheres. Never weld or cut where the air
may contain flammable dust, gas, or liquid vapors (such
as gasoline).

D. Compressed Gas Equipment

Standard precautions. Comply with precautions in this
manual, and those detailed in CGA Standard P-1, SAFE
HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES IN CYLIN­DERS, listed 11 in Standards Index.

1. Pressure Regulators

Regulator relief valve is designed to protect only the
regulator from overpressure; it is not intended to protect
any downstream equipment. Provide such protection
with one or more relief devices.

Never connect a regulator to a cylinder containing gas
other than that for which the regulator was designed.

Remove faulty regulator from service immediately for
repair (first close cylinder valve). The following symp­toms indicate a faulty regulator:

Leaks-if gas leaks externally.
Excessive Creep-if delivery pressure continues to rise
with downstream valve closed.
Faulty Gauge-if gauge pointer does not move off stop
pin when pressurized, nor returns to stop pin after pres­sure release.

Repair. Do NOT attempt to repair. Send faulty regula­tors for repair to manufacturer’s designated repair cen­ter, where special techniques and tools are used by
trained personnel.

2. Cylinders

Cylinders must be handled carefully to prevent leaks
and damage to their walls, valves, or safety devices:

Avoid electrical circuit contact with cylinders including
third rails, electrical wires, or welding circuits. They can
produce short circuit arcs that may lead to a serious ac­cident. (See 1-3C.)

ICC or DOT marking must be on each cylinder. It is an
assurance of safety when the cylinder is properly han­dled.

Identifying gas content. Use only cylinders with name of
gas marked on them; do not rely on color to identify gas
content. Notify supplier if unmarked. NEVER DEFACE
or alter name, number, or other markings on a cylinder. It
is illegal and hazardous.

Empties: Keep valves closed, replace caps securely;
mark MT; keep them separate from FULLS and return
promptly.

Prohibited use. Never use a cylinder or its contents for
other than its intended use, NEVER as a support or
roller.

Locate or secure cylinders so they cannot be knocked
over.

outlet away from people and sources of ignition. Wipe
with a clean lintless cloth.

Passageways and work areas. Keep cylinders clear of
areas where they may be struck.

Transporting cylinders. With a crane, use a secure sup­port such as a platform or cradle. Do NOT lift cylinders
off the ground by their valves or caps, or by chains,
slings, or magnets.

Do NOT expose cylinders to excessive heat, sparks,
slag, and flame, etc. that may cause rupture. Do not al­low contents to exceed 130°F. Cool with water spray
where such exposure exists.

Protect cylinders particularly valves from bumps, falls,
falling objects, and weather. Replace caps securely
when moving cylinders.

Stuck valve. Do NOT use a hammer or wrench to open a
cylinder valve that can not be opened by hand. Notify
your supplier.

Mixing gases. Never try to mix any gases in a cylinder.
Never refill any cylinder.
Cylinder fittings should never be modified or ex-

changed.

3. Hose

Prohibited use. Never use hose other than that de­signed for the specified gas. A general hose identifica­tion rule is: red for fuel gas, green for oxygen, and black
for inert gases.

Use ferrules or clamps designed for the hose (not ordi­nary wire or other substitute) as a binding to connect
hoses to fittings.

No copper tubing splices. Use only standard brass fit­tings to splice hose.

Match regulator to cylinder. Before connecting, check
that the regulator label and cylinder marking area, and
that the regulator inlet and cylinder outlet match.
NEVER CONNECT a regulator designed for a particular
gas or gases to a cylinder containing any other gas.

Tighten connections. When assembling threaded con­nections, clean and smooth seats where necessary.
Tighten. If connection leaks, disassemble, clean, and
retighten using properly fitting wrench.

Adapters. Use a CGA adapter (available from your sup­plier) between cylinder and regulator, if one is required.
use two wrenches to tighten adapter marked RIGHT
and LEFT HAND threads.

Regulator outlet (or hose) connections may be identified
by right hand threads for oxygen and left hand threads
(with grooved hex on nut or shank) for fuel gas.

5. Pressurizing Steps:

Drain regulator of residual gas through suitable vent be­fore opening cylinder (or manifold valve) by turning ad­justing screw in (clockwise). Draining prevents exces­sive compression heat at high pressure seat by allowing
seat to open on pressurization. Leave adjusting screw
engaged slightly on single-stage regulators.

Stand to side of regulator while opening cylinder valve.
Open cylinder valve slowly so that regulator pressure in-

creases slowly. When gauge is pressurized (gauge
reaches regulator maximum) leave cylinder valve in fol­lowing position: For oxygen, and inert gases, open fully
to seal stem against possible leak. For fuel gas, open to
less than one turn to permit quick emergency shutoff.

Use pressure charts (available from your supplier) for
safe and efficient, recommended pressure settings on
regulators.

Avoid long runs to prevent kinks and abuse. Suspend
hose off ground to keep it from being run over, stepped
on, or otherwise damaged.

Coil excess hose to prevent kinks and tangles.
Protect hose from damage by sharp edges, and by

sparks, slag, and open flame.
Examine hose regularly for leaks, wear, and loose con-

nections. Immerse pressured hose in water; bubbles in­dicate leaks.

Repair leaky or worn hose by cutting area out and splic­ing (1-2D3). Do NOT tape.

4. Proper Connections

Clean cylinder valve outlet of impurities that may clog
orifices and damage seats before connecting regulator.
Except for hydrogen, crack valve momentarily, pointing

Check for leaks on first pressurization and regularly
there-after. Brush with soap solution (capfull of Ivory
Liquid* or equivalent per gallon of water). Bubbles indi­cate leak. Clean off soapy water after test; dried soap is
combustible.

E. User Responsibilities

Remove leaky or defective equipment from service im­mediately for repair . See User Responsibility statement
in equipment manual.

F. Leaving Equipment Unattended

Close gas supply at source and drain gas.

G. Rope Staging-Support

Rope staging-support should not be used for welding or
cutting operation; rope may burn.

*Trademark of Proctor & Gamble.

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1-3. ARC WELDING

Comply with precautions in 1-1, 1-2, and this section.
Arc Welding, properly done, is a safe process, but a
careless operator invites trouble. The equipment carries
high currents at significant voltages. The arc is very
bright and hot. Sparks fly , fumes rise, ultraviolet and in­frared energy radiates, weldments are hot, and com­pressed gases may be used. The wise operator avoids
unnecessary risks and protects himself and others from
accidents. Precautions are described here and in stan­dards referenced in index.

A. Burn Protection

Comply with precautions in 1-2.
The welding arc is intense and visibly bright. Its radiation

can damage eyes, penetrate lightweight clothing, reflect
from light-colored surfaces, and burn the skin and eyes.
Skin burns resemble acute sunburn, those from gas­shielded arcs are more severe and painful. DON’T GET
BURNED; COMPLY WITH PRECAUTIONS.

1. Protective Clothing

Wear long-sleeve clothing (particularly for gas-shielded
arc) in addition to gloves, hat, and shoes (1-2A). As nec­essary, use additional protective clothing such as
leather jacket or sleeves, flame-proof apron, and fire-re­sistant leggings. Avoid outer garments of untreated cot­ton.

Bare skin protection. Wear dark, substantial clothing.
Button collar to protect chest and neck and button pock­ets to prevent entry of sparks.

2. Eye and Head Protection

Protect eyes from exposure to arc. NEVER look at an
electric arc without protection.

Welding helmet or shield containing a filter plate shade
no. 12 or denser must be used when welding. Place over
face before striking arc.

Protect filter plate with a clear cover plate.
Cracked or broken helmet or shield should NOT be

worn; radiation can pass through to cause burns.
Cracked, broken, or loose filter plates must be replaced

IMMEDIATELY. Replace clear cover plate when broken,
pitted, or spattered.

Flash goggles with side shields MUST be worn under
the helmet to give some protection to the eyes should
the helmet not be lowered over the face before an arc is
struck. Looking at an arc momentarily with unprotected
eyes (particularly a high intensity gas-shielded arc) can
cause a retinal burn that may leave a permanent dark
area in the field of vision.

3. Protection of Nearby Personnel

Enclosed welding area. For production welding, a sepa­rate room or enclosed bay is best. In open areas, sur­round the operation with low-reflective, non-combusti­ble screens or panels. Allow for free air circulation, par­ticularly at floor level.

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Viewing the weld. Provide face shields for all persons
who will be looking directly at the weld.

Others working in area. See that all persons are wearing
flash goggles.

Before starting to weld, make sure that screen flaps or
bay doors are closed.

B. Toxic Fume Prevention

Comply with precautions in 1-2B.
Generator engine exhaust must be vented to the out-

side air. Carbon monoxide can kill.

C. Fire and Explosion Prevention

Comply with precautions in 1-2C.
Equipment’s rated capacity. Do not overload arc weld-

ing equipment. It may overheat cables and cause a fire.
Loose cable connections may overheat or flash and

cause a fire.
Never strike an arc on a cylinder or other pressure ves-

sel. It creates a brittle area that can cause a violent rup­ture or lead to such a rupture under rough handling.

D. Compressed Gas Equipment

Comply with precautions in 1-2D.

E. Shock Prevention

Exposed hot conductors or other bare metal in the weld­ing circuit, or in ungrounded, electrically-HOT equip­ment can fatally shock a person whose body becomes a
conductor. DO NOT STAND, SIT, LIE, LEAN ON, OR
TOUCH a wet surface when welding, without suitable
protection.

To protect against shock:
Wear dry insulating gloves and body protection. Keep

body and clothing dry. Never work in damp area without
adequate insulation against electrical shock. Stay on a
dry duckboard, or rubber mat when dampness or sweat
can not be avoided. Sweat, sea water, or moisture be­tween body and an electrically HOT part or grounded
metal reduces the electrical resistance, and could en­able dangerous and possibly lethal currents to flow
through the body.

A voltage will exist between the electrode and any con­ducting object in the work circuit. Examples of conduct­ing objects include, but are not limited to, buildings, elec­trical tools, work benches, welding power source cases,
workpieces, etc. Never touch the electrode and any

metal object unless the welding power source is
off.

1. Grounding the Equipment

Arc welding equipment must be grounded according to
the National Electrical Code, and the work must be
grounded according to ANSI Z49.1 “Safety In Welding
And Cutting.”

When installing, connect the frames of each unit such a s
welding power source, control, work table, and water cir­culator to the building ground. Conductors must be ade-

quate to carry ground currents safely. Equipment made
electrically HOT by stray current may shock, possibly
fatally. Do NOT GROUND to electrical conduit, or to a
pipe carrying ANY gas or flammable liquid such as oil or
fuel.

Three-phase connection. Check phase requirements of
equipment before installing. If only 3-phase power is
available, connect single-phase equipment to only two
wires of the 3-phase line. Do NOT connect the equip­ment ground lead to the third (live) wire, or the equip­ment will become electrically HOT-a dangerous condi­tion that can shock, possibly fatally.

Before welding, check ground for continuity. Be sure
conductors are touching bare metal of equipment
frames at connections.

If a line cord with a ground lead is provided with the
equipment for connection to a switchbox, connect the
ground lead to the grounded switchbox. If a three-prong
plug is added for connection to a grounded mating re­ceptacle, the ground lead must be connected to the
ground prong only. If the line cord comes with a three­prong plug, connect to a grounded mating receptacle.
Never remove the ground prong from a plug, or use a
plug with a broken off ground prong.

2. Electrode Holders

Fully insulated electrode holders should be used. Do
NOT use holders with protruding screws.

3. Connectors

Fully insulated lock-type connectors should be used to
join welding cable lengths.

4. Cables

Frequently inspect cables for wear , cracks and damage.
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE those with excessively worn
or damaged insulation to avoid possibly-lethal shock
from bared cable. Cables with damaged areas may be
taped to give resistance equivalent to original cable.

Keep cable dry, free of oil and grease, and protected
from hot metal and sparks.

5. Terminals And Other Exposed Parts

Terminals and other exposed parts of electrical units
should have insulating covers secured before opera­tion.

6. Electrode
a. Equipment with output on/off control (contac-

tor)
Welding power sources for use with the gas

metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc
welding (GTAW) and similar processes nor­mally are equipped with devices that permit on­off control of the welding power output. When
so equipped the electrode wire becomes elec­trically HOT when the power source switch is
ON and the welding gun switch is closed. Never
touch the electrode wire or any conducting ob-

ject in contact with the electrode circuit unless
the welding power source is off.

b. Equipment without output on/off control (no

contactor)
Welding power sources used with shielded

metal arc welding (SMAW) and similar proc­esses may not be equipped with welding power
output on-off control devices. With such equip­ment the electrode is electrically HOT when the
power switch is turned ON. Never touch the
electrode unless the welding power source is
off.

7. Safety Devices

Safety devices such as interlocks and circuit breakers
should not be disconnected or shunted out.

Before installation, inspection, or service, of equipment,
shut OFF all power and remove line fuses (or lock or
red-tag switches) to prevent accidental turning ON of
power. Disconnect all cables from welding power
source, and pull all 115 volts line-cord plugs.

Do not open power circuit or change polarity while weld­ing. If, in an emergency , it must be disconnected, guard
against shock burns, or flash from switch arcing.

Leaving equipment unattended. Always shut OFF and
disconnect all power to equipment.

Power disconnect switch must be available near the
welding power source.

F. Protection For Wearers of Electronic Life Sup-

port Devices (Pacemakers)

Magnetic fields from high currents can affect pacemak­er operation. Persons wearing electronic life support
equipment (pacemaker) should consult with their doctor
before going near arc welding, gouging, or spot welding
operations.

1-4. STANDARDS BOOKLET INDEX

For more information, refer to the following standards or
their latest revisions and comply as applicable:

1. ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING
AND CUTTING obtainable from the American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami,
FL 33126.

2. NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC WELD­ING AND GAS WELDING AND CUTTING ob­tainable from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.

3. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS,
29CFR 1910, obtainable from the Superinten­dent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

4. ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR
OCCUPATION AND EDUCATIONAL EYE AND
FACE PROTECTION obtainable from the Ameri­can National Standards Institute, 1430 Broad­way, New York, NY 10018.

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5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S
SAFETY-TOE FOOTWEAR obtainable from the
American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN
THE USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROC­ESSES obtainable from the American National
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York,
NY 10018.

7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING
CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUS­TIBLES obtainable from the American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126.

8. NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYS­TEMS FOR WELDING, CUTTING, AND ALLIED
PROCESSES obtainable from the National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.

9. NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE obtainable from the National Fire Protec­tion Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy , MA

02269.

10. NFPA Standard 51B, CUTTING AND WELDING
PROCESSES obtainable from the National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.

11. CGA Pamphlet P-1, SAFE HANDLING OF
COMPRESSED GASES IN CYLINDERS obtain­able from the Compressed Gas Association,
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Ar­lington, VA 22202.

12. CSA Standard W117.2, CODE FOR SAFETY IN
WELDING AND CUTTING obtainable from the
Canadian Standards Association, Standards
Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, On­tario, Canada M9W 1R3.

13. NWSA booklet, WELDING SAFETY BIBLIOG­RAPHY obtainable from the National Welding
Supply Association, 1900 Arch Street, Philadel­phia, PA 19103.

14. American Welding Society Standard AWSF4.1,
RECOMMENDED SAFE PRACTICES FOR
THE PREPARATION FOR WELDING AND
CUTTING OF CONTAINERS AND PIPING
THAT HAVE HELD HAZARDOUS SUB­STANCES, obtainable from the American Weld­ing Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL

33126.

15. ANSI Standard Z88.2, PRACTICE FOR RESPI­RATORY PROTECTION, obtainable from the
American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

SECTION 2 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SIGNAL WORDS

2-1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY
A. General

Information presented in this manual and on various la­bels, tags, and plates on the unit pertains to equipment
design, installation, operation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting which should be read, understood, and
followed for the safe and ef fective use of this equipment.

The nameplate of this unit uses international symbols
for labeling the front panel controls. The symbols also
appear at the appropriate section in the text.

B. Safety

The installation, operation, maintenance, and trouble­shooting of arc welding equipment requires practices
and procedures which ensure personal safety and the
safety of others. Therefore, this equipment is to be in­stalled, operated, and maintained only by qualified per­sons in accordance with this manual and all applicable
codes such as, but not limited to, those listed at the end
of Section 1 − Safety Rules For Operation Of Arc Weld­ing Power Source.

2-2. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND SIGNAL

WORDS

The following safety alert symbol and signal words are
used throughout this manual to call attention to and
identify different levels of hazard and special instruc­tions.

This safety alert symbol is used with the signal
words WARNING and CAUTION to call atten­tion to the safety statements.

WARNING statements identify procedures or
practices which must be followed to avoid seri­ous personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION statements identify procedures or
practices which must be followed to avoid minor
personal injury or damage to this equipment.

IMPORTANT statements identify special instructions
necessary for the most efficient operation of this equip­ment.

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SECTION 3 − SPECIFICATIONS

Table 3-1. Welding Generator Specifications

Rated Output

At 100%

Duty Cycle

800 Amperes

At 36 Volts DC

Welding

Range

100 to 800

Amps DC

Maximum

Open-Circuit

Voltage

(OCV)

95 Volts DC
80 Volts DC

Maximum

Engine Speed

(No Load)

1860 RPM

Single-Phase

Auxiliary Power

While Welding

3 kVA/kW 60 Hz

26 Amperes At 120 Volts

Weight

Net Ship

2150 lbs.

(975 kg)

2280 lbs.

(1034 kg)

Nominal

Conforms with NEMA EW1 (ANSI C87.1), “ELECTRIC ARC WELDING POWER SOURCES,” Class I (100).

47 in.

(1194 mm)

Inches

A

62-3/8

B

50-1/2

C

46-1/2
D
E
F
G
H

J

K

36

28-3/16

13-3/4

9-3/4

6-1/8
29-7/8
1-1/16 27

72 in.

(1829 mm)

32 in.

(813 mm)

21/32 in. (16.7 mm)

Dia. All Holes

Millimeters

1584
1283
1181

914
716
349
248
156
759

JK

Figure 3-1. Overall Dimensions And Mounting Hole Locations

A

B

C

DE

F

G

H

ST-147 323-B

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3-1. DUTY CYCLE

The duty cycle of a welding generator is the percentage
of a ten minute period that a welding generator can be
operated at a given output without causing overheating
and damage to the unit. This welding generator is rated
at 100 percent duty cycle when operated at 800 am­peres. This means that the welding generator can be op­erated at 800 amperes continuously without causing
damage to the unit.

3-2. VOLT-AMPERE CURVES (Chart 3-1)

The volt-ampere curves show the voltage and amper­age output capabilities of the welding generator at mini­mum and maximum of each coarse range. Curves of
other settings fall between the curves shown.

Chart 3-1. Volt-Ampere Curves

and Air Carbon Arc Cutting And Gouging (CAC-A) pro­cesses.

The unit is equipped with a four-cylinder, air-cooled,
Deutz diesel engine (F4L-912). The air compressor in
this unit is mounted on the front of the engine, and it op­erates whenever the engine is running. The compressor
delivers 12 cfm of air at a pressure of 100 psi (see Chart
3-2).

In addition to welding and air compressor operation, this
unit can provide up to 3 kVA/kW of 120 volts (26 am­peres) ac electrical power for operating 50/60 Hz or 60
Hz auxiliary equipment while welding.

This unit is specially prepared for operation in harsh and
corrosive environments.

An optional Ether Starting Aid can be provided on the
welding generator and is covered within this Owner’s
Manual.

Chart 3-2. Air Output Curve

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3-3. DESCRIPTION

This unit is a constant current (CC) dc arc welding gen­erator designed for use with the Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW),

SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION OR RELOCATION

IMPORTANT: Unless otherwise specified, all direc-

tions, such as left or right, are with respect to the opera­tor facing the welding generator front panel.

4-1. LOCATION (Figure 3-1)

A proper installation site should be selected for the weld­ing generator if the unit is to provide dependable service
and remain relatively maintenance free.

WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST GASES can
kill.

• Operate in open, well-ventilated areas or if

operated indoors, vent engine exhaust out­side the building.

• Keep engine exhaust vent outlet away from

building air intakes.

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CAUTION: RESTRICTED AIRFLOW causes
overheating and possible damage to inter­nal parts.

• Maintain at least 18 inches (457 mm) of unre-

stricted space on all sides of unit, and keep
underside free of obstructions.

• Do not place any filtering device over the

intake air passages of this welding generator.

Warranty is void if any type of filtering device is
used.

The service life and operating efficiency of this
unit are reduced when the unit is subjected to
extreme levels of dust, dirt, moisture, corrosive
vapors, and extreme heat.

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A. Lifting Of Equipment

WARNING: INCORRECT LIFTING will dam­age internal parts; FALLING EQUIPMENT
can cause serious personal injury and
equipment damage.

• Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT gas cylin-

ders, trailer, or any other heavy options, ac­cessories, or devices.

• Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift the

unit.

• Use lift forks at least 42 in. (1067 mm) long.

• Lift only from engine-end (end opposite front

panel).

B. Trailer Mounting

CAUTION: UNCONTROLLED TILTING OF
TRAILER can result in personal injury or
equipment damage.

• Distribute weight so that trailer tongue weight

is approximately 10% of gross trailer weight.

• Follow trailer manufacturer’s instructions

when mounting welding generator onto
trailer.

OPERATION ON UNLEVEL SURFACE can
cause improper lubrication and result in
severe engine damage.

• Operate unit in an approximately level posi-

tion.

• See Figure 4-1 for maximum allowable tilt for

proper operation.

• Check crankcase oil level with unit on a level

surface.

Exceeding the s e l i m i t s c a n c a use severe engine
damage and improper operation.

Front
Panel

17.5

15

37.5
45

Figure 4-1. Allowable Tilt Angles For Welding

Holes are provided in the base for securing the unit in a
permanent location or to a trailer or transport vehicle.
Figure 3-1 gives overall dimensions and base mounting
hole layout.

Side View Of Unit

Front

Panel

End View Of Unit

Generator Engine

Ref. S-0024

The mounting location should allow sufficient room to
remove the top cover and side panels for maintenance
and repair functions.

Use a properly fitting cover (optional) over the welding
generator when not in operation to protect the unit from
the environment. Be sure unit is cool before installing
any cover.

C. Spark Arrestor Considerations

WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST SPARKS can
cause fire.

• Exhaust spark arrestor must be installed in

accordance with local, state, and federal
regulations.

The engine exhaust system on this welding generator is
not equipped with a spark arrestor. A spark arrestor,
maintained in effective working order, is mandatory if
this welding generator is to be operated in a National
Forest or on California Grasslands, brush, or forest cov­ered land (see Section 4442 of California Public Re­sources Code). For other areas, check your state and
local laws. If a spark arrestor (optional) is desired, con­tact your dealer/distributor.

4-2. EXHAUST EXTENSION INSTALLATION

WARNING: HOT ENGINE PARTS can cause
severe burns.

• If applicable, shut down engine and allow ex-

haust system to cool before installing exhaust
extension.

1. Install exhaust extension through top cover
opening, over muffler extension elbow. (Be sure
to face end of extension away from air cleaner;
see Figure 3-1).

2. Secure exhaust extension to top cover of unit us­ing supplied hardware.

4-3. CONNECTING THE BATTERY

WARNING: BATTERY ACID can burn eyes
and skin and destroy clothing and other ma­terial.

• Wear a face shield and proper protective

clothing when working with batteries.

ABNORMAL VOLTAGE can cause damage
to engine electrical components.

• Do not operate engine without the battery

connected.

• Do not disconnect the battery while the en-

gine is running.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the Engine Control switch is in
the OFF position before connecting battery.

This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
To place the unit in service, remove the left, rear side
panel, connect the negative (−) battery cable to the neg­ative battery terminal, and reinstall the side panel. No
other preparation should be required. If the battery does
not supply enough power to crank the engine, charge
the battery according to Section 8-6.

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4-4. FUEL

WARNING: REMOVE FUEL CAP SLOWLY;
FUEL SPRAY may cause injury; FUEL may
be under pressure.

• Rotate fuel cap slowly and wait until hissing

stops before removing cap.

ENGINE FUEL can cause fire or explosion.

• Stop engine before checking or adding fuel.

• Do not spill fuel; if spilled, wipe up.

• Do not refuel if engine is hot or running.

• Do not refuel near sparks or open flame.

• Do not smoke while refueling.

• Do not fill fuel tank to top; allow 1/2 in. (13

mm) from fuel to tank top for expansion.

• Do not weld on fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: Fill fuel tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) from
top with fresh fuel before starting engine the first time.
Rust and corrosion preventative was added to inside of
fuel tank and engine at the factory and could cause
rough engine running if not properly diluted with a full
tank of fresh fuel.

The capacity of the fuel tank is 30 gallons U.S. Measure
(114 liters). See the Engine Manufacturer’s Manual for
fuel recommendations. Chart 4-1 illustrates typical fuel
consumption under specific load conditions. Fuel con­sumption varies from one engine to another. Different
brands of fuel, operating conditions, condition of the en­gine, etc., also affect the fuel consumption level.

Keep the fuel tank filled to ensure that the injector sys­tem receives an adequate supply of fuel. The fuel cap is
located on the lower front panel, behind the right access
door (see Figure 4-2). If the fuel tank is allowed to empty,
air will enter the system, causing starting problems. The
Engine Manufacturer’s Manual outlines procedures for
air bleeding the fuel system.

4-5. LUBRICATION (Figure 4-2)
A. Oil And Oil Level Indicator

The engine is shipped with its crankcase filled with SAE
20 break-in oil. An oil level indicator is provided on the

Chart 4-1. Fuel Consumption Curve

lower front panel of this unit (see Figure 4-2). If oil level is
below the lower pointer when engine is running, add oil
according to the recommendations in the Engine Man­ufacturer’s Manual (F4L-912 engine). The oil cap is lo­cated under the access door on the top cover.

IMPORTANT : This engine is equipped with a n Oil Pres­sure Shutdown gauge/switch and an Oil Temperature
Shutdown gauge/switch. If oil pressure becomes too
low or oil temperature rises to a level that may cause en­gine damage, the respective gauge/switch shuts down
the engine. The shutdown oil pressure has been factory
set at 30 psi (207 kPa), and the shutdown oil tempera­ture has been set at 265°F (130°C).

B. Wetstacking Considerations

Wetstacking is an accumulation of unburned fuel and oil
in the exhaust pipe. The engine may use oil and wet­stacking may occur during the run-in period if the piston
rings are not seated properly. If oil consumption and
wetstacking occur during run-in period, see Section
8-12.

4-6. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING TERMINAL

GROUND

This unit is equipped with a grounding terminal for
grounding the generator case. The grounding terminal
is located on the lower front panel (see Figure 4-2).
Since the generator neutral is connected to the frame,
the equipment grounding terminal must be connected to
a proper earth ground. Additionally, comply with all na­tional, regional, and local codes concerning portable
generators for the specific application.

For detailed grounding instructions consult your na­tional, regional, and local codes. If additional informa­tion regarding your operating circumstances and/or
grounding requirements is needed, consult a qualified
electrician or your dealer. After determining the extent to
which any grounding requirements apply to your par­ticular situation, follow them explicitly.

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4-7. WELD OUTPUT CONNECTIONS (Table 4-1

And Figure 4-2)

RATED WELD OUTPUT

To obtain full rated output from this unit, it is necessary to
select, prepare, and install proper weld cables. Failure
to comply in any of these areas may result in
unsatisfactory welding performance.

A. Weld Cable Selection

B. Weld Cable Preparation

1. Install electrode holder to cable following man­ufacturer’s instructions. Always use an insulated
electrode holder to ensure operator safety.

2. Install correct size lugs onto ends of both cables
for connecting to work clamp, electrode holder or
wire feeder, and weld output terminals.

3. Install work clamp onto cable.

C. Weld Output Connections

Use the following guidelines to select weld cables:

1. Use the shortest possible cables, and place
cables close together. Excessive cable lengths
may reduce output or cause unit overload due to
added resistance.

2. Use weld cable with an insulation voltage rating
equal to or greater than the maximum open-cir­cuit voltage (ocv) of the welding generator (see
Table 3-1 for unit maximum ocv rating).

3. Select weld cable size according to maximum
weld output and total length of connecting cables
in weld circuit. For example, if a 25 foot (7.5 m)
wire feeder or electrode holder cable is used with
a 25 foot (7.5 m) work cable, select the cable size
recommended in Table 4-1 for 50 feet (15 m).

4. Do not use damaged or frayed cables.

Table 4-1. Weld Cable Size*

T otal Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding

150 ft

(45 m)

Welding

Amperes

100 ft (30 m) Or Less

10 To 60%

Duty Cycle

60 Thru 100%

Duty Cycle

POSITIVE NEGATIVE

+

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

−

• Do not touch live electrical parts.

• Stop engine, and disconnect negative (−) bat-

tery cable before making any weld output
connections.

MOVING PARTS can cause serious injury.

• Keep away from moving parts such as fans,

belts, and rotors.

1. Open and secure the lower front panel access
door, and route weld cables through bracket on
front upright to the weld output terminals (see
Figure 4-2).

200 ft

(60 m)

250 ft

(70 m)

10 Thru 100% Duty Cycle

300 ft

(90 m)

350 ft

(105 m)

400 ft

(120 m)

100 4 4 4 3 2 1 1/0 1/0
150 3 3 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 3/0
200 3 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 4/0
250 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-2/0
300 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-3/0
350 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-3/0 2-4/0
400 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 2-4/0
500 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-3/0
600 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-4/0 3-4/0
700 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-4/0 3-4/0 4-4/0
800 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-4/0 3-4/0 4-4/0 4-4/0
900 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-4/0 4-4/0 4-4/0

*Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere. S-0007-D

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2. For Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Air
Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging (CAC-A) (Elec­trode Positive/Reverse Polarity), connect weld
cables as follows:

4-8. REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS
A. Remote 9 Receptacle Information And

Connections (Figures 4-2 And 4-3)

a. Connect one end of work cable to NEGATIVE

(−) weld output terminal.

b. Connect end of electrode holder cable to POSI-

TIVE (+) weld output terminal.

IMPORTANT: For Electrode Negative/Straight Polarity
connections, reverse cable connections to weld output
terminals; electrode becomes negative.

3. For Wire Feeding Processes (GMAW, FCAW,
SAW) (Electrode Positive/Reverse Polarity),
connect weld cables as follows:

a. Connect one end of work cable to NEGATIVE

(−) weld output terminal.

b. Connect end of electrode holder cable to POSI-

TIVE (+) weld output terminal and remaining
end to terminal on the wire feeder drive housing
(see wire feeder Owner’s Manual for location).

4. Close and secure front panel access door.

Circuit Breaker CB3

Terminal

Strip 3T

REMOTE 9

FEEDER

AMPERAGE/

A/V

VOLTAGE

OUTPUT

(CONTACTOR)

REMOTE 9 receptacle RC3, located under the lower
front panel access door (see Figure 4-2), is provided to
connect any of the following equipment to the welding
generator circuitry:

a. Remote Contactor
b. Remote Amperage or Voltage control
c. Wire feeder which provides contactor control to

the welding generator.

d. Combination of the above.

To Make connections, align keyway, insert plug, and ro­tate threaded collar fully clockwise.

Circuit Breaker CB1

(see Section 9-3)

Remote 9

Receptacle

Oil Level
Indicator

POSITIVE (+)

Weld Output

Terminals Terminals

NEGATIVE (−)

Weld Output

Figure 4-2. Lower Front Panel Components And Connections

Equipment
Grounding

Terminal

Strain Relief

Fuel Cap

Ref. ST-147 322-E

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