3. duty cycle and overheating – Miller Electric Maxstar 200 STR User Manual

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4-3. Duty Cycle And Overheating

189 770-A

Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min-

utes that unit can weld at rated load

without overheating.
If unit overheats, output stops, and

cooling fan runs. Wait fifteen min-

utes for unit to cool. Reduce amper-

age or duty cycle before welding.
Y Exceeding duty cycle can

damage unit and void

warranty.

150 A @ 60% Duty Cycle For Stick Process (Other Voltages)

6 Minutes Welding

4 Minutes Resting

Overheating

0

15

A or V

OR

Reduce Duty Cycle

Minutes

175 A @ 60% Duty Cycle For TIG Process (Other Voltages)

90 A @ 100% Duty Cycle For 115 Volt Single-Phase Stick Process
125 A @ 100% Duty Cycle For 115 Volt Single-Phase TIG Process

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