Campbell Hausfeld GW4500 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – General Safety Information; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
- Page 5 – Glossary of Terms; AC or Alternating Current -
- Page 6 – Engine speed is; LOCATION; A Ground Fault
- Page 7 – receptacle; Repeated cycling of; LOW OIL SHUTDOWN; Generator Operation; LOAD DEVICES
- Page 8 – INSTALLATION FOR STAND-BY USE; Always shut off; Welder Operation; WELDING LEAD ASSEMBLIES; Figure 1; Electrode Holder; Figure 2; TABLE 3 - WELDING CABLES; Maximum Welding Current; TABLE 2 - EXTENSION CORDS; Amps
- Page 9 – Do not; Welding; INFREQUENT USAGE; Dinse Plug; Figure 3
- Page 10 – Welding Guidelines; Be careful not to; Figure 5 - Scratching Method
- Page 11 – Travel Angle; Figure 6 - Weld Angle; Work Piece; Figure 7 - Weld Appearance
- Page 12 – Operating Instructions and Parts Manual; SLAG REMOVAL; Wear ANSI approved; WELDING POSITIONS; Use a 12 Volt battery and; Figure 8 - Weld Passes; If there is no change in lamp; For testing of rotor,
- Page 13 – Troubleshooting Chart - General; Troubleshooting Chart - Generator; Symptom
- Page 14 – Troubleshooting Chart - Welder; Troubleshooting Chart - Welds
- Page 16 – Welder / Generator Assembly
- Page 17 – Replacement Parts List; Description
- Page 18 – Alternator Assembly
- Page 20 – Limited Warranty; cables, or accessories packed with the welder)
Welder /
Generator
Table of Contents
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Safety Information . . . . . . 2 - 4
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pre-operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Welding Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 12
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . 13 - 14
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Welder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Welder / Generator Assembly . . . 16 - 17
Alternator Assembly . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 19
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Description
This welder / generator is powered by
an air-cooled four cycle engine and
designed to run at maximum RPM and
give a continuous wattage as rated.
A low-oil level shutoff is provided to
protect the engine. The alternator is
thermostatically protected. To operate
this unit as a generator or welder,
set the switch on the front panel
accordingly.
Unpacking
After unpacking the welder / generator,
inspect carefully for any damage that
may have occurred during transit. Make
sure to tighten fittings, bolts, etc.,
before putting unit into service. Report
any missing items by calling
1-800-543-6400.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information
that is very important to know and
understand. This information is
provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help
recognize this information, observe the
following symbols.
Danger indicates an
imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious
injury.
Warning indicates a
potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
Caution indicates a
potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice
indicates
important
information, that if not followed, may
cause damage to equipment.
NOTE:
Information that requires special
attention.
Specifications
ENGINE
Engine Type . . . . . 270cc, 4 stroke OHV
Net Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0
Ignition System . . Transistor Magneto
Start Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual
Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 gallons
Oil Capacity . . . . . . . 38.4 fluid ounces
GENERATOR
Type . . . . . . 2 pole, brushless rotating
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Continuous Power
Rating (KVA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5
Rated Voltage (V) . . . . . . . . . 120 / 240
WELDER
Max Open Circuit Voltage (V). . . . 62.5
Rated Voltage (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.6
Rated Current (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Max No Load Speed (r/min) . . . . .3850
Current Control Range (A) . . . 60 - 140
Rated Duty Cycle (%) . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Electrode Diameter (mm) . . . . 2.4 - 3.2
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Need
Assistance?
Call Us First!
1-800-543-6400
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or
property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
For parts, product & service information
visit
www.chpower.com
or call
1-800-543-6400
REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes!
Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.
© 2008 Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
GW4500
See Warranty on page 20 for important information about commercial use of this product.
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Summary
2 www.chpower.com Operating Instructions and Parts Manual General Safety Information CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 The cables on this product may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. T...
5 www.chpower.com GW4500 Getting To Know Your Welder / Generator Glossary of Terms AC or Alternating Current - electric current that reverses direction periodically. Sixty cycle current travels in both directions sixty times per second. Arc Length - the distance from the end of the electrode to the ...
6 www.chpower.com Operating Instructions and Parts Manual GROUNDING 1. Use the ground terminal and wing nut on the welder / generator frame to connect the unit to a suitable ground source. Securely fasten the end terminal of the ground wire to the ground terminal on the welder / generators frame. Ti...
