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4-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating
Continuous Welding
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min-
utes 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.
NOTICE − Exceeding duty cycle
can damage unit and void warranty.
Overheating
0
15
V
OR
Reduce Duty Cycle
Minutes
duty1 4/95 / SA-168 918
100% Duty Cycle
4-5. Volt-Ampere Curves
Volt-ampere curves show mini-
mum and maximum voltage and
amperage output capabilities of
unit. Curves of other settings fall be-
tween curves shown.
B. 450 Amp Model C. 650 Amp Model
A. 300 Amp Model
va_curve1 − 4/95 − 171 224 / 171 225 / 171 226
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