2. run-in procedure using load bank – Miller Electric Big Blue 502P User Manual

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9-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank

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Y Stop engine.
Y Do not touch hot exhaust

pipe, engine parts, or load

bank/grid.

Y Keep exhaust and pipe away

from flammables.

1

Load Bank

Turn all load bank switches Off. If

needed, connect load bank to 115

volts ac wall receptacle or genera-

tor auxiliary power receptacle.
2

Welding Generator

Place A/V range switch in maxi-

mum position, A/V control in mini-

mum position, and Output Selector

switch (if present) in either DC

position.
3

Weld Cables

Connect load bank to generator

weld output terminals using proper

size weld cables with correct

connectors. Observe correct

polarity.
Start engine and run for several

minutes.
Set load bank switches and then

adjust generator A/V control so load

equals rated generator output (see

nameplate).
Check generator and load bank

meters after first five minutes then

every fifteen minutes to be sure

generator is loaded properly.

.

Check oil level frequently dur-
ing run-in; add oil if needed.

After one hour (minimum) place A/V

control in minimum position, then

turn off load bank to remove load.

Run engine several minutes at no

load.
Y Stop engine and let cool.
4

Engine Exhaust Pipe

Repeat procedure if wetstacking is

present.

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