Mq power whisperwatt generator (standard) (152 pages)
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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL Table of Contents MQ POWER DUELWELD WELDER/AC GENERATOR MODEL BLW-400SSW S/N 5308765~ Revision #1(06/15/01) MULTIQUIP INC. PARTS DEPARTMENT: 18910 WILMINGTON AVE. 800-427-1244 CARSON, CALIFORNIA 90746 FAX: 800-672-7877 SERVICE DEPARTMENT: 310-537-3700 800-421-1244 800-835-2551...
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Table of Contents PAGE 2 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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PARTS DEPARTMENT 800/427-1244 or 310/537-3700 FAX: 800/672-7877 or 310/637-3284 SERVICE DEPARTMENT 800/835-2551 or 310/537-3700 FAX: 310/638-8046 WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 800/835-2551 or 310/537-3700 FAX: 310/638-8046 MAIN 800/421-1244 or 310/537-3700 FAX: 310/537-3927 BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 3...
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Fuel Tank Assembly ......... 66-67 Specification and part number are subject to change without Enclosure Assembly ......... 68-69 notice Rubber Seals Assembly ........70-71 Decal Assembly ..........72-73 PAGE 4 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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10+ line items. Toll-free FAX: 800/6-PARTS-7 • 800-672-7877 *DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE* Fax order discount and UPS special programs revised June 1, 1995 BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 5...
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Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become difficult read. Always check the machine for loosened threads or bolts before starting. PAGE 6 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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DO NOT pour waste, oil, coolant or fuel directly onto the bodily harm even death. ground, down a drain or into any water source. BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 7...
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Table of Contents OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS PAGE 8 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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Table of Contents OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS P/N DCL160 BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 9...
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Generally, the engine output power will decrease 3 1/2% for each 1000 feet of altitude above sea level, and 1% for each 10 F Fahrenheit above the standard temperature of 60 F. PAGE 10 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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If this condition (low oil pressure) should occur, please refer to the engine troubleshooting table (page 44) in this manual. BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 11...
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3. GVWR- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), is the 16. Application - Indicates which units can be employed maximum number of pounds the trailer can carry, in- on a particular trailer. cluding the fuel cell (empty). BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 13...
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" 7 " 3 X " " 7 " 3 X " " 7 " 3 X " " 7 X " " 7 X " " 7 BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 15...
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8. Repeat steps 1 through 6 on the remaining brakes. due to lack of synchronization between the tow vehicle and the trailer being towed or under-adjusted brakes. Figure 2. Electrical Brake Components PAGE 16 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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CAUTION: Figure 3. Major Suspension Components NOTE ALWAYS wear safety glasses when removing or installing force fitted parts. Failure to comply may result in serious injury. BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 17...
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" 4 " 5 " 6 Figure 4. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NOTE NEVER use an pneumatic air gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. PAGE 18 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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Table of Contents BLW-400SSW —TRAILER-WIRING DIAGRAM BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 19...
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Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles. DO NOT transport generator with fuel in tank. ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a "Safety Chain". Figure 5. Welder/AC Generator and Towing Trailer BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 21...
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Table of Contents BLW-400SSW — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 6. Controls and Indicators PAGE 22 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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10. Idle Switch- Turn on for rpms to automatically adjust rpms when a load is added. 11. Fuel Gauge – Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 23...
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GFCI function. The receptacle should be tested at least once a month. Figure 8. Duplex Receptacle Detail Figure 9. GFCI Test Button PAGE 24 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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Figure 11. Hard Wire Hookup for 120 Volt 240 Volt NOTE When using plural single phase voltages, make sure to balance the load on each of the single phase legs. BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 25...
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Pay close attention to ventilation when insulate the body from a electrical shock. operating the welder/AC generator inside tunnels and caves. The engine exhaust contains noxious elements. PAGE 26 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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Coating the terminals be less than 50%. with a thin film of grease will help to inhibit corrosion. BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 29...
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! When connecting an electric drill or other power tools, " 6 pay close attention to the required starting current capacity. " 2 " 4 PAGE 30 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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If too low, there is not enough heat to melt the base metal and your molten pool will be too small, will pile up, and look irregular. PAGE 32 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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(Figure 20). Operation with the doors open may cause insufficient cooling to the unit, and may damage the unit. Figure 20. Doors in closed position Figure 17. Terminal Connection and Circuit Breakers BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 33...
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14. Check the voltmeter and adjust to proper voltage Repeat procedure above. needed for operation (Figure 27). Figure 24. Starter Switch to ‘START’ position Figure 27. AC Voltmeter with load PAGE 34 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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3. Turn the key switch to ‘STOP’ position (Figure 30). Figure 30. Key switch set to ‘STOP’ position 4. Remove welding apparatus and output terminal loads from welder/generator set. 5. Turn the fuel cock to closed position. BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 35...
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CAUTION: ALWAYS keep the pressure of the compressed air below 99 psi. Figure 31. Air Cleaner PAGE 36 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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! Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. ! Clean all external parts of the welder/AC generator with a cloth. ! Cover the generating set and store in a clean, dry place. BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 37...
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Table of Contents BLW-400SSW —GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM SEE NEXT PAGE PAGE 38 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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Table of Contents BLW-400SSW —GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM SEE PREVIOUS PAGE BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 39...
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Note: If more than one of the same reference number is listed, the last one listed indicates newest (or latest) part available. NOTE The contents of this parts catalog are subject to change without notice. PAGE 46 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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1 ..1621849004 ..OUTPUT TERMINAL 1 ..8830200900 ..SLOW DOWN 1 ..0845500104 ..FUEL CAP 1 ..0601823820 ..FIELD CONTROL UNIT 1 ..7961808903 ..REACTOR BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 47...
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7835186014 DOOR STAY MQNEWGR-LIGHT BLUE 7835088004 COLLAR THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED. 00017108020 HEX. HEAD BOLT 7965116503 COVER, BASE 0017106016 HEX. HEAD BOLT 7965143003 DOOR, REAR FRAME BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 69...
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Table of Contents BLW-400SSW --- RUBBER SEAL ASSY. RUBBER SEAL ASSY. PAGE 70 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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RUBBER SEAL 0225000875 RUBBER SEAL 0229400560 RUBBER SEAL 0229400115 RUBBER SEAL Full View 0229400490 RUBBER SEAL 0229400880 RUBBER SEAL 0229200710 RUBBER SEAL 0229200330 RUBBER SEAL 0229200600 RUBBER SEAL BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 71...
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RMA. products on the face hereof. A copy of the Return Material Authorization must accompany the return shipment. PAGE 136 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT 800/835-2551 or 310/537-3700 FAX: 310/638-8046 WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 800/835-2551 or 310/537-3700 FAX: 310/638-8046 MAIN 800/421-1244 or 310/537-3700 FAX: 310/537-3927 Manufactured for Multiquip Inc. DENYO MANUFACTURING, CO., USA MULTIQUIP INC. 18910 WILMINGTON AVE. CARSON, CALIFORNIA 90746 310-537-3700 800-421-1244 FAX: 310-537-3927 •...
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