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The ac auxiliary power curve
shows the auxiliary power available
in amperes at the receptacles.
3-4. Auxiliary Power Curve
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20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
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140
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120
80
40
200
160
280
240
AC POWER AMPERES AT 120V
AC POWER AMPERES AT 240V
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10 20 30 40 6050 70 80
AC POWER VOLTS
Duty cycle is the percentage of 10
minutes that unit can weld at rated
load without overheating.
Y Exceeding duty cycle can
damage unit and void
warranty.
100% Duty Cycle at 250 Amperes DC
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Continuous Welding
3-5. Duty Cycle