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ESP AÑOL Processes Description Stick (SMAW ) W elding Engine Driven Welding Generator OM-4418 210 597K 2008 − 03 Champion 4500  ENGLISH[...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2. Arc W elding Hazards 1 . . . . . . . [...]

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OM-4418 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING rom_2007 − 04 Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or [...]

OM-4418 Page 2 W elding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health. FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.  Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.  If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases.  If ventilation is [...]

OM-4418 Page 3 1-3. Engine Hazards BA TTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND.  Always wear a face shield, rubber gloves, and protective clothing when working on a battery .  Stop engine before disconnecting or connect- ing battery cables or servicing battery .  Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working on a battery .  Do not use welder to char[...]

OM-4418 Page 4 HOT MET AL from air arc cutting and gouging can cause fire or explosion.  Do not cut or gouge near flammables.  W atch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby . HOT P ARTS can cause burns and injury .  Do not touch hot compressor or air system parts.  Let system cool down before touching or ser- vicing. READ INSTRUCTIONS.  [...]

OM-4418 Page 5 H. F . RADIA TION can cause interference.  High-frequency (H.F .) can interfere with radio navigation, safety services, computers, and communications equipment.  Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment perform this installation.  The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician promptly corre[...]

OM-4418 Page 6 SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION rom_2007 − 04fre Se protéger , ainsi que toute autre personne travaillant sur les lieux, contre les étincelles et le métal chaud. 2-1. Signification des symboles DANGER! − Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on l’évite pas peut donner la mort ou des ble[...]

OM-4418 Page 7 DES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves.  Ne pas toucher à mains nues les parties chau - des.  Prévoir une période de refroidissement avant d e travailler à l’équipement.  Ne pas toucher aux pièces chaudes, utiliser les outils recomman - dés et porter des gants de soudage et des vêtements épais [...]

OM-4418 Page 8 LES CHAMPS MAGNETIQUES peuvent affecter des implants médicaux.  Porteur de simulateur cardiaque ou autre im- plants médicaux, rester à distance.  Les porteurs d’implants doivent d’abord consulter leur médecin avant d e s’approcher des opérations de soudage à l’arc, de sou- dage par points, de gougeage, du coupage [...]

OM-4418 Page 9 L ’utilisation d’un groupe autonome à l’intérieur PEUT VOUS TUER EN QUELQUES MINUTES.  Le s fumées d’un groupe autonome contient du monoxyde de carbone. C’est un poison invisi- ble et inodore.  JAMAIS utiliser dans une maison ou garage, même avec les portes et fenêtres ouvertes.  Uniquement utiliser à l’EXT[...]

OM-4418 Page 10 LE SURCHAUFFEMENT peut endom- mager le moteur électrique.  Arrêter ou déconnecter l’équipement avant d e démarrer ou d’a rrêter le moteur .  Ne pas laisser tourner le moteur trop lentement sous risque d’en - dommager l e moteur électrique à cause d’une tension et d’une fré - quence trop faibles.  N e pas [...]

OM-4418 Page 1 1 2-6. P r oposition californienne 65 A vertissements Les équipements de soudage et de coupage produisent des fumées et des gaz qui contiennent des produits chimiques dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent des mal- formations congénitales et, dans certains cas, des cancers. (Code de santé et de sécurité de [...]

OM-4418 Page 12 SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Symbol Definitions Engine Choke Read Operator’s Manual A Amperes V V olts Engine Oil Fuel Battery (Engine) Engine Positive Negative Alternating Current (AC) Output h Hours s Seconds T ime Protective Earth (Ground) Circuit Protector T emperature SECTION 4 − SPECIFICA TIONS 4-1. W eld, Power , And En[...]

OM-4418 Page 13 4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Dimensions Height 20-3/4 in (527 mm) D Width 22-3/4 in (577 mm) Depth 31-1/4 in (793 mm) B ! Do not exceed tilt angles or engine could be damaged or unit could tip A 31-1/4 in (793 mm) B be damaged or unit could tip. ! Do not move or operate unit where it B 10-1/2 in (268 mm) ! D o no t[...]

OM-4418 Page 14 4-4. Duty Cycle 212 950 Duty cycle is the percentage of 10 minutes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating. 1 100% Duty Cycle This unit is rated for continuous welding at 90 amperes CC/AC. 2 30% Duty Cycle This unit is rated at 30% duty cycle (3 minutes welding, 7 minutes rest- ing) at 140 amperes CC/AC. NOTICE − Exce[...]

OM-4418 Page 15 4-6. V olt-Ampere Curves 226 078 The volt-ampere curve shows the minimum and maximum voltage an d amperage output capabilities of th e welding generator . Curves of al l other settings fall between the curves shown. 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 50 100 150 200 AC V olts AC Amps Max Amp Min Amp Notes W o r k l i k e a P r o ! Pros w[...]

OM-4418 Page 16 SECTION 5 − INST ALLA TION 5-1. Installing Welding Generator Ref install1 8/06 − Ref. 151 556 / 158 936-A / 803 467-C / S-0854 18 in (460 mm) 18 in (460 mm) 18 in (460 mm) 18 in (460 mm) 18 in (460 mm) Movement Airflow Clearance Location ! Always securely fasten welding generator onto transport vehicle or trailer and comply with[...]

OM-4418 Page 17 ! Always ground generator frame to vehicle frame to pre- vent electric shock and static electricity hazards. ! Also see A WS Safety & Health Fact Sheet No. 29, Grounding of Portable And V ehicle Mounted W elding Generators. ! Bed liners, shipping skids, an d some running gear insu- late the welding generator from the vehicle fra[...]

OM-4418 Page 18 Open/On 1 Closed/Of f 5-5. Engine Prestart Checks 803 468-D Full Gasoline 1/2 in (13 mm) Check all fluids daily . Engine must be cold and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil. Engine stops if oil level gets too low . 1 Fuel V alve Open valve.  Close fuel valve before moving unit or carburetor may flood and ma[...]

OM-4418 Page 19 5-6. Connecting T o Weld Output T erminals 803 469-D / 226 005 / 803 778-A 1 AC Weld Output T erminals Connect work and electrode cables to weld terminals. (Polarity does not matter for AC welding.) ! Failure to properly connect weld cables may cause ex- cessive heat and start a fire, or damage your machine. 2 Weld Output T erminal [...]

OM-4418 Page 20 5-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes* W eld Cable Size** and T otal Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit Not Exceeding*** 100 ft (30 m) or Less 150 ft (45 m) 200 ft (60 m) 250 ft (70 m) 300 ft (90 m) 350 ft (105 m) 400 ft (120 m) W eld Output T erminals ! T urn off power before connecting to weld output terminals. ! Do not use worn, dam[...]

OM-4418 Page 21 Notes 16 Gauge (.063 in) 22 Gauge (.031 in) 24 Gauge (.025 in) 20 Gauge (.037 in) 18 Gauge (.050 in) 14 Gauge (.078 in) 1/8 in (.125 in) 3/16 in (.188 in) 1/4 in (.25 in) 5/16 in (.313 in) 3/8 in (.375 in) 1/2 in (.5 in) MA TERIAL THICKNESS REFERENCE CHART[...]

OM-4418 Page 22 SECTION 6 − OPERA TING THE WELDING GENERA TOR 6-1. Controls (See Section 6-2) 803 468-D / 803 469-D / 226 005 2 3 1 4[...]

OM-4418 Page 23 6-2. Description Of Controls (See Section 6-1) 1 Engine Switch Use switch to control ignition circuit, and to stop engine. 2 Choke Control Use control to change engine air/fuel mix. Move control to right (Choke) if starting a cold engine. Move control to left (Run) if starting a warm engine. 3 Starter Handle T o Start :  Open fue[...]

OM-4418 Page 24 SECTION 7 − OPERA TING AUXILIAR Y EQUIPMENT  Th e welding generator provides power while welding and with the Amperage control in any position. However , under these conditio ns equipment connected t o the welding generator may be subject to larger than normal voltage fluctuations. It is recommended that only lamps be powered u[...]

OM-4418 Page 25 SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE 8-1. Routine Maintenance ! Stop engine before maintaining.  S ee Engine Manual and Maintenance Label for important start-up, service, and storage information. Service engine more often if used in severe conditions. Recycle engine fluids.  = Check  = Change  = Clean  = Replace * T o be done by[...]

OM-4418 Page 26 8-2. Servicing Air Cleaner aircleaner6 10/02 − 803 468-D ! Stop engine. NOTICE − Do not run engine with- ou t air cleaner or with dirty element. 1. Cover 2. Precleaner Remove air cleaner cover . W ash precleaner with soap and water so- lution. Allow precleaner to air dry completely . Spread 1 tablespoon SAE 30 oil evenly into pr[...]

OM-4418 Page 27 SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING 9-1. T roubleshooting A. Welding T rouble Remedy No weld output; no generator power output at ac receptacles. Be sure all equipment is disconnected from receptacles when starting unit. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check brushes, slip rings, rotor , stator , and integrated rectifier SR1. No weld[...]

OM-4418 Page 28 T rouble Remedy Erratic output at generator power ac receptacles. Check fuel level. Check Amperage control setting. Set Amperage control at Max for generator power . Check receptacle wiring and connections. Check governor linkage for smooth, non-binding operation. Service air cleaner according to engine manual. Have Factory Authoriz[...]

OM-4418 Page 29 SECTION 10 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 226 004-A Figure 10-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator[...]

OM-4418 Page 30 SECTION 1 1 − GENERA T OR POWER GUIDELINES  The views in this section are intended to be representative of all engine-driven welding generators. Y our unit may differ from those shown. 1 1-1. Selecting Equipment gen_pwr 2008 − 01 − ST-800 577 1 Generator Power Receptacles − Neutral Bonded T o Frame 2 3-Prong Plug From Cas[...]

OM-4418 Page 31 1 1-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems ST-800 576-B 1 Equipment Grounding T erminal 2 Grounding Cable Use #10 A WG or larger insulated copper wire. 3 Ground Device  Us e ground device as stated in electrical codes. ! Ground generator to system earth ground if supplying power to a premises (home, shop, farm) wiring syste[...]

OM-4418 Page 32 1 1-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Industrial Motors Rating Startin g W atts Running W atts Split Phase 1/8 HP 800 300 1/6 HP 1225 500 1/4 HP 1600 600 1/3 HP 2100 700 1/2 HP 3175 875 Capacitor Start-Induction Run 1/3 HP 2020 720 1/2 HP 3075 975 3/4 HP 4500 1400 1 HP 6100 1600 1-1/2 HP 8200 2200 2 HP 10550 28[...]

OM-4418 Page 33 1 1-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running W atts Hand Drill 1/4 in 350 350 3/8 in 400 400 1/2 in 600 600 Circular Saw 6-1/2 in 500 500 7-1/4 in 900 900 8-1/4 in 1400 1400 T able Saw 9 in 4500 1500 10 in 6300 1800 Band Saw 14 in 2500 1 100 Bench Grinder 6 in 1720 720 8 in [...]

OM-4418 Page 34 1 1-8. Power Required T o Start Motor Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Motor Start Code G H J K L M N P KV A/HP 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10.0 1 1.2 12.5 14.0 S-0624 1 Motor Start Code 2 Running Amperage 3 Motor HP 4 Motor V oltage T o find starting amperage: Step 1: Find code and use table to find kV A/HP . If code is not l[...]

OM-4418 Page 35 1 1-10. T ypical Connections T o Supply Standby Power T ransfer Switch Essential Loads Fused Disconnect Switch (If Required) Utility Electrical Service 12 3 4 5 W elding Generator Output ! Have only qualified persons perform these connections according to all applicable codes and safety practices. ! Properly install and ground this [...]

OM-4418 Page 36 1 1-1 1. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible) Cord Lengths for 120 V olt Loads If unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord. Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (A WG)* Current (Amperes) Load (W atts) 4 6 8 10 12 14 5 600 350 (106) 225 (68) 137 (42) 100 (30) 7 840 [...]

OM-4418 Page 37 SECTION 12 − STICK WELDING (SMA W) GUIDELINES 12-1. Stick W elding Procedure stick 2007 − 04 − ST-151 593 1 W orkpiece Make sure workpiece is clean be- fore welding. 2 W ork Clamp 3 Electrode A small diameter electrode requires less current than a large one. Fol- low electrode manufacturer’ s instructions when setting weld a[...]

OM-4418 Page 38 12-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart Ref. S-087 985-A 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 1/16 5/64 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 6010 & 601 1 6013 7014 7018 7024 Ni-Cl 308L 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 ELECTR[...]

OM-4418 Page 39 12-5. Positioning Electrode Holder S-0060 90 ° 90 ° 10 ° -30 ° 45 ° 45 ° GROOVE WELDS FILLET WELDS End V iew of Work Angle Sid e V iew of Electrode Angle End V iew of Work Angle S ide V iew of Electrode Angle 10 ° -30 ° 12-6. Poor W eld Bead Characteristics S-0053-A 1 Large Spatter Deposits 2 Rough, Uneven Bead 3 Slight Crat[...]

OM-4418 Page 40 12-8. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape  W eld bead shape is affected by electrode angle, arc length, travel speed, and thickness of base metal. S-0061 ELECTRODE ANGLE ARC LENGTH TRA VEL SPEED Slow Normal Fast 10 ° - 30 ° Drag T oo Short Normal T oo Long Spatter Angle T oo Small Angle T oo Large Correct Angle 12-9. Electro[...]

OM-4418 Page 41 12-10. Butt Joints S-0662 1 T ack W elds Prevent edg es o f j oint from drawing together ahead of electrode by tack welding the materials in position be- fore final weld. 2 Square Groove Weld Good for materials up to 3/16 in (5 mm) thick. 3 Single V -Groove Weld Good for materials 3/16 − 3/4 in (5-19 mm) thick. Cut bevel with oxy-[...]

OM-4418 Page 42 12-13. W eld T est S-0057-B 1 V ise 2 W eld Joint 3 Hammer Strike weld joint in direction shown. A good weld bends over but does not break. 2 T o 3 in 1/4 in 3 2 1 2 T o 3 in 3 2 1 (51-76 mm) (6.4 mm) (51-76 mm) 12-14. T roubleshooting − Porosity Porosity − small cavities or holes resulting from gas pockets i n weld metal. Possi[...]

OM-4418 Page 43 12-16. T roubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Incomplete Fusion − failure of weld metal to fuse completely with base metal or a preceeding weld bead. Possible Causes Corrective Actions Insuf ficient heat input. Increase amperage. Select larger electrode and increase amperage. Improper welding technique. Place stringer bead in prop[...]

OM-4418 Page 44 12-19. T roubleshooting − Burn-Through Burn-Through − weld metal melting completely through base metal resulting in holes where no metal remains. Possible Causes Corrective Actions Excessive heat input. Select lower amperage. Use smaller electrode. Increase and/or maintain steady travel speed. 12-20. T roubleshooting − W avine[...]

OM-4418 Page 45 Notes W o r k l i k e a P r o ! Pros wel d and cut safel y . R ead the safety rules at the beginning of this manual .[...]

OM-4418 Page 46 SECTION 13 − P ARTS LIST  Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 803 470-E 4 1 2 3 5 6 9 10 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Figure 13-1. Main Assembly[...]

OM-4418 Page 47 Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 13-1. Main Assembly Quantity 1 RC2 141432 Rcpt, Str Dx Grd 2p3w 20a 125v *5 − 20r 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 RC1 224596 Rcpt, Str Dx Grd 2p3w 20a 250v *6 − 20r 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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