Duty cycle and overheating, 2. duty cycle and overheating – Miller Electric Millermatic 180 User Manual

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3-2.

Duty Cycle And Overheating

Duty Cycle is percentage of 10
minutes that unit can weld at rated
load without overheating.

If unit overheats, thermostat(s)
opens, output stops, and cooling
fan runs. Wait fifteen minutes for
unit to cool. Reduce amperage or
duty cycle before welding.

Y

Exceeding duty cycle can
damage unit or gun and void
warranty.

Overheating

0

15

A or V

OR

Reduce Duty Cycle

Minutes

duty1 4/95 − 230 342-A / 230 343-A

A. 115 VAC

Model

B. 230 VAC

Model

3 Minutes Welding

7 Minutes Resting

20% duty cycle at 90 amps

30% duty cycle at 135 amps, 60 Hz

2 Minutes Welding

8 Minutes Resting

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