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Lincoln Electric BULLDOG 5500 Installation Manual

Lincoln Electric BULLDOG 5500 Installation Manual

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - BULLDOG™ 5500 K2708-2
Manufacturer Description
Kohler
CH395
air-cooled
gasoline
8.9 HP @
3600 RPM
Aluminum Block
with Cast Iron
Duty Cycle
30% Duty Cycle
60% Duty Cycle
Welding Ranges
70 - 140 Amps AC
Height
25.62 in.
651 mm
(1)
Kohler also rates the engine at 9.5 HP@ 4000 RPM
INSTALLATION
INPUT - GASOLINE ENGINE
Speed
1 cyl.,
3750 RPM
4 cycle
± 100 RPM
at no load
(1)
Sleeve
RATED OUTPUT - WELDER
Amps AC
125 Amps AC Constant Current
100 Amps AC Constant Current
OUTPUT - WELDER AND GENERATOR
Welder Open Circuit Voltage
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Width
21.77 in.
553 mm
BULLDOG™ 5500
Displacement
16.9 cu. in.
(277 cc)
Bore x Stroke
3.1" x 2.3"
(78mm x 58mm)
66 VAC Max.
Depth
31.48 in.
800 mm
Ignition
Capacities
Manual,
Fuel: 1.9 gal. (7.2 L)
Recoil start;
Manual choke
Oil: 1.2 qts.(1.1 L)
Volts at Rated Amperes
20 VAC
25 VAC
AC Auxiliary Power
4000 Continuous Watts
5500 Surge Watts
Weight
198.0 lb.
89.8 kg
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Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric BULLDOG 5500

  • Page 1 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - BULLDOG™ 5500 K2708-2 INPUT - GASOLINE ENGINE Manufacturer Description Speed Displacement Ignition Capacities Kohler 1 cyl., 3750 RPM 16.9 cu. in. Manual, Fuel: 1.9 gal. (7.2 L) CH395 4 cycle ± 100 RPM (277 cc) Recoil start; air-cooled at no load Manual choke...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LOCATION AND VENTILATION Read this entire installation section before you Whenever you use the BULLDOG™ 5500, be sure start installation. that clean cooling air can flow through the machineʼs gasoline engine and the generator. Avoid dusty, dirty areas.
  • Page 3: Spark Arrester

    INSTALLATION STACKING The BULLDOG™ 5500 is shipped with the engine BULLDOG™ 5500 machines CANNOT be stacked. filled with SAE 10W30 oil. CHECK THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE. This is an TILTING added precaution. Do not screw in dipstick when checking oil level.
  • Page 4: Electrical Output Connections

    INSTALLATION BULLDOG™ 5500 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS FIGURE A.1 1. CURRENT CONTROL DIAL 5. RECEPTACLE - 240 VOLT, 20 AMP 2. WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS (2) 6. DUPLEX RECEPTACLE (2)- 120 VOLT, 20 3. GROUND STUD 4. CIRCUIT BREAKER 20 Amp 7. HOUR METER TABLE A.1 ELECTRICAL OUTPUT RECOMMENDED WELDING CABLE...
  • Page 5: Plugs And Hand-Held Equipment

    ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Lincoln Electric offers a welding accessory kit with the AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES properly specified welding cables. See the ACCES- SORIES section of this manual for more information. The control panel of the BULLDOG™ 5500 features...
  • Page 6: Premises Wiring

    INSTALLATION PREMISES WIRING The BULLDOG™ 5500 is not recommended for premises wiring. The BULLDOG™ 5500 does not have a combined 120/240 volt receptacle and cannot be connected to a premises as described in other Lincoln literature. Remember that the BULLDOG™ 5500 is intended only for backup, intermittent use power.
  • Page 7 DO NOT USE THESE DEVICES WITH THIS PRODUCT. The Lincoln Electric Company is not responsible for any damage to electrical components improperly connected to this product. BULLDOG™ 5500...

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