3. run-in procedure using resistance grid – Miller Electric Big Blue 300 P User Manual

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10-3. Run-In Procedure Using Resistance Grid

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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.

Y Do not perform run-in

procedure at less than 20

volts weld output and do not

exceed duty cycle or equip-

ment damage may occur.

1

Resistance Grid

Use grid sized for generator rated

output.
Turn Off grid.
2

Welding Generator

Place V/A control in minimum posi-

tion, and Output Selector switch (if

present) in either DC position.
3

Weld Cables

Connect grid to generator weld

output terminals using proper size

weld cables with correct connec-

tors (polarity is not important).
4

Voltmeter

5

Clamp-On Ammeter

Connect voltmeter and ammeter as

shown, if not provided on generator.
Start engine and run for several

minutes.
Set grid switches and then adjust

generator A/V control so load

equals rated voltage and current of

the generator (see nameplate, rat-

ing label, or the specifications sec-

tion in this manual).
Check generator and 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 shut down grid to remove load.

Run engine several minutes at no

load.
Y Stop engine and let cool.
6

Engine Exhaust Pipe

Repeat procedure if wetstacking is

present.

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