Operation; Safety Precautions; General Description; Welder Output - Red-D-Arc ZR-10 Operation Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before
operating your ZR-10.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read all operating and mainte-
nance manuals supplied with your machine. They
include important safety precautions, detailed
engine starting, operating and maintenance
instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts
such as output terminals or internal
wiring.
•Insulate yourself from the work and
ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
•Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside
•Do not stack anything near the
engine.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
•Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts
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• Only qualified personnel should operate this
equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the hinged door
closed and the side panels in place as these pro-
vide maximum protection from moving parts and
insure proper cooling air flow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The ZR-10 is a twin-cylinder, gasoline driven, multi-
process arc welder and AC power generator. It is built
in a heavy gauge steel case for durability on the job
site.

OPERATION

WELDER OUTPUT

• Maximum Open Circuit Voltage at 3700 RPM is
80 Volts RMS.
• Duty Cycle: 100% for both welding and auxiliary
power.
Constant Current
Constant Voltage
Welder Controls - Function and Operation
Explanation of Symbols that Appear on this Equipment
ON

ENGINE "ON-OFF" Switch

When placed in the "ON" position, this switch
energizes the engine ignition circuit. When placed in
the "OFF" position, the ignition circuit is de-energized
to shut down the engine.
ENGINE "START" Push-Button Switch
Energizes engine starter motor.
"Polarity" Switch
Never change the "Polarity" switch setting while
welding. This will damage the switch.
"
Range" Switch
Process
STICK/TIG - CC
6 Range Settings
WIRE FEED - CV
1 Range Setting
Never change the "RANGE" Switch setting while
welding. This will damage the switch.
ZR-10
ZR-10
225 Amps AC @ 25 Volts
210 Amps DC @ 25 Volts
200 Amps DC @ 20 Volts
Low Idle
OFF
CAUTION
Maximum Current
50, 70, 90
125, 175, 210 DC/225 AC
200
CAUTION
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High Idle