Duty Cycle - Blue Hawk FLUX-MIG 100 Manual Del Usuario

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Avoid damage to the welder by not having the unit on for more than the recommended duty cycle
time.

DUTY CYCLE

The duty cycle defines the number of minutes, within a 10 minute period, during which a given
welder can safely produce a particular sustainable welding current. Failure to follow the duty cycle
limitations and not allowing the unit to cycle properly can overstress the welder's power
generation system, contributing to an improper and premature welder failure.
NOTE: This welder is equipped with an internal protection system to help prevent overstress on
the unit. When the unit overheats or the duty cycle/duration is not followed, the welder will
automatically shut down and automatically power back up after it has cooled. Once the unit is
powered back up, follow a more conservative duty cycle routine to help prevent excess wear and
strain on welder.
WARNING: THIS WELDING MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES. PLEASE CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
The United Stated National Electrical Code (Article 630-B, 1990 Edition) provides standards for
amperage handling capability of supply conductors based on duty cycle of the welding source.
If there is any question about the installation meeting applicable electrical code requirements,
please consult a qualified electrician
BEFORE YOU CAN BEGIN WELDING MAKE SURE ALL PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT IS
BEING WORN. IF SAFTEY EQUIPMENT IS NOT WORN DO NOT PROCEED TO USE THE
WELDER AS IT PRESENTS A HAZARD. ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR GROUNDING
CLAMP IS SECURELY PLACED IN A SAFE POSITION AND IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH
BARE METAL. MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOU HAVE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTION
PROCEDURES BEFORE YOU BEGIN ANY WELDING PROJECT.
EACH WELDING PROJECT CAN BE DIFFERENT, REQUIRING ITS OWN UNIQUE SET UP
AND USE OF VARIOUS POWER OUTPUT LEVELS. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL
RETAILER IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHICH SET UP AND POWER OUTPUT MAY BE
BEST SUITED FOR YOUR PARTICULAR WELDING APPLICATION.
WARNING: Each specific welding application (flux welding, MIG welding, aluminum welding)
requires a specific set up of the terminal outputs in order to achieve a proper weld. Failure to set
up the welding terminal outputs properly can result in an improper weld or potential damage to
the work area. Once you know which welding process you intend to follow, review the welding
wire label for proper polarity set up. Also refer to the welding polarity sticker on the inside of the
access panel for a quick reference for proper set up.
TYPES OF WELDING APPLICATIONS COMPATIBLE WITH WELDER
DUTY CYCLE GRAPH
88
70
Max
66
55
Min
35
30
0 10 20 30 40
Duration of Use
50 60 70 80 90 100
12
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