Campbell Hausfeld GW4500 - Manuals

7 www.chpower.com GW4500 combination of 240 volt loads and also with 120 volt loads through the 120 volt receptacles. The 120/240 volt twist lock receptacle , found on some welder / generators, is rated for 20 amps and may be used in any combination of 120 volt and 240 volt loads. 4. Individual rece...

8 www.chpower.com Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Generator Operation (Continued) INSTALLATION FOR STAND-BY USE Precautions must be taken to prevent electrical back feeding into utility systems. This requires isolation of the electrical system. To isolate the electrical system, perform the f...

9 www.chpower.com GW4500 Welder Operation (Continued) 5. Tighten the set screw, securing the cable in place. 6. Slide the insulated handle onto the electrode holder and tighten the phillips head screw. Do not overtighten the phillips head screw. Overtightening will damage the insulated handle. DINSE...

10 www.chpower.com Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Welding Guidelines GENERAL This line of welding machines utilizes a process known as Shielded Metal-Arc Welding (SMAW). This process is used to bond metals by heating them with an electric arc created between the electrode and the work piece...

11 www.chpower.com GW4500 Welding Guidelines (Continued) Work angle is the angle from horizontal, measured at right angles to the line of welding. For most applications, a 45º travel angle and 45º work angle is sufficient. For specific applications, consult an arc welding handbook. NOTE: Right hande...

12 www.chpower.com Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Welding Guidelines (Continued) SLAG REMOVAL Wear ANSI approved safety glasses (ANSI Standard Z87.1) and protective clothing when removing slag. Hot, flying debris can cause personal injury to anyone in the area. After completing the weld, wa...

13 www.chpower.com GW4500 Troubleshooting Chart - General Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine will not start 1. Engine switch is set to "OFF".2. Fuel valve is turned to "CLOSE".3. Choke is open.4. Engine is out of gas.5. Engine is filled with contaminated or old gas 6....

14 www.chpower.com Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Troubleshooting Chart - Welder Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Welder runs but does not weld 1. Inadequate current at electrode 2. Poor connections at welder3. Front panel switch set incorrectly4. Open, shorted, or incorrect wiri...

16 www.chpower.com Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 11 11 21 22 Figure 12 Welder / Generator Assembly

17 www.chpower.com GW4500 For replacement parts or technical assistance, call 1-800-543-6400 1 Engine - Honda GX270 PM004264AV 1 2 Welded Frame Assembly GW004000AD 1 3 Tie Bracket GN004399AD 1 4 Isomount - Angle (short) GN004405AV 1 5 Isomount - Angle (extended) GN004406AV 1 6 Isomount GN004401AV 1 ...

18 www.chpower.com Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1 2 3 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 4 10 28 Figure 13 Alternator Assembly

20 www.chpower.com Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Limited Warranty 1. DURATION: The manufacturer warrants that it will repair, at no charge for parts or labor, the welder, welding gun, or cables, proven defective in material or workmanship, during the following time period(s) after date of ...