Lincoln Electric IM604-B User Manual

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RANGER 8 LPG
CAUTION
Certain Electrical devices cannot be powered by the RANGER 8 LPG.  See Table A.2.
TABLE A.2
ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE RANGER 8 LPG.
Type
Common Electrical Devices
Possible Concerns
Resistive
Heaters, toasters, incandescent 
NONE
light bulbs, electric range, hot 
pan, skillet, coffee maker.
Capacitive
TV sets, radios, microwaves, 
Voltage spikes or high voltage
appliances with electrical control.
regulation can cause the capaci-
tative elements to fail.  Surge
protection, transient protection,
and additional loading is recom-
mended for 100% fail-safe
operation.  DO NOT RUN
THESE DEVICES WITHOUT
ADDITIONAL RESISTIVE TYPE
LOADS.
Inductive
Single-phase induction motors, 
These devices may require large
drills, well pumps, grinders, small
current inrush for starting.  
refrigerators, weed and hedge trimmers
Some synchronous motors may 
be frequency sensitive to attain 
maximum output torque, but 
they SHOULD BE SAFE from 
any frequency induced failures.
Capacitive/Inductive
Computers, high resolution TV sets,              A ferroresonant power 
complicated electrical equipment.                  conditioner is required, and
liabilities still exist.
The Lincoln Electric Company is not responsible for any damage to electrical components improperly connect-
ed to the RANGER 8 LPG.