Operating Instructions; Before You Begin Welding; Duty Cycle (Duration Of Use) - Chicago Welding 94164 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Good welding requires a high degree of skill and experience. You should practice
a few sample welds on scrap metal before you begin welding your first project.
Additional practice periods are recommended whenever you weld a different
thickness of material, wire, or weld a different type of connection.
1. CAUTION! Avoid damage to the Welder by not leaving the unit on for more than
the prescribed duty cycle time.
2. The duty cycle defines the number of minutes, within a 10 minute period, during
which a given Welder can safely produce a particular welding current. For example,
this Welder, with a 15% duty cycle at 110 Amps (setting Max 2), must be allowed
to rest for at least 8 minutes and 30 seconds after every minute and 30 seconds of
continuous weld at 110 Amps.
(See Figure K.)
3. Failure to carefully observe duty cycle limitations can easily over stress a Welder's
power generation system, contributing to premature Welder failure.
4. This Welder is equipped with an internal thermal protection system to help prevent
over stressing the unit. When the unit overheats, it automatically shuts down, then
automatically returns to service when it cools down.
note: Once the unit returns to service, follow a more conservative duty cycle routine to
help prevent excess wear to the Welder. (See Figure K.)
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OpERAtInG InStRUCtIOnS

BEFORE YOU BEGIn WELDInG

DUtY CYCLE (DURAtIOn OF USE)

FIGURE K
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