MULTIQUIP GAW180HE Operation And Parts Manual page 29

WELDING OPERATION
Adjust the arc force and current regulator control knobs
(Figure 24) to their respective positions depending on the
characteristics of the job requirements.
NORMAL
SOFT
ARC FORCE
60
30
MIN.
CURRENT
Figure 24. Arc Force And Current
Regulator Control Knob
NOTICE
When high quality welding is required DO NOT use
convience receptacles simultaneously.
Both welder-generator models are equipped with a single
phase AC power source in addition to the DC welding
power source.
The AC power source and DC welding power source
can be used simultaneously. Reference Table 11 for the
simultaneous use of AC and DC power.
NOTICE
DO NOT allow welder-generator overloading when AC
and DC power are used simultaneously.
Table 11. AC Power Capacity Allowable
For Simulataneous Use
Electrode Size (Amps)
(0)
3/32" (50A)
1/8" (80A)
1/8" (120A)
5/32" (150A)
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HARD
REGULATOR
100
140
180
MAX.
REGULATOR
AC Power Capacity
3.0 kW
2.0 kW
1.4 kW
1.0 kW
0.5 kW
Stopping the Engine (Normal Shutdown)
1. Place AC circuit breaker (Figure 25) in the OFF position
Figure 25. AC Circuit Breaker (OFF)
2. Place idle control switch (Figure 26) in the OFF position
Figure 26. Idle Control Switch (OFF)
3. Let engine run at idle with no load for 2-3 minutes.
4. To shut-down the engine, place the generator's
operation switch (Figure 27) in the OFF position).
Figure 27. Operation Switch (OFF)
5. Place engine fuel valve lever (Figure 28) in the OFF
position.
Figure 28. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)
6. Remove all loads and cables from the welder-generator.
Emergency Shutdown
1. Place operation switch (Figure 27) in the OFF position.
OPERATION
25
OFF
TEST
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF