INSTALLATION
Cable Installation | MACHINE GROUNDING |
Install the welding cables to your Weldanpower 125 as follows. See Figure A.1 for the location of parts.
1.The gasoline engine must be OFF to install welding cables.
2.Remove the
3.Connect the electrode holder and work cables to the weld output terminals. Normally, the electrode cable is connected to the positive (+) output stud.
4.Tighten the flanged nuts securely.
5.Be certain that the metal piece you are welding (the “work”) is securely connected to the work clamp and cable.
6.Check and tighten the connections periodically.
CAUTION
•Loose connections will cause the output studs to overheat and and the studs may eventually melt.
•Do not cross welding cables at output stud connection. Keep isolated and separate from one another.
Lincoln Electric offers a welding accessory kit with #6 welding cables. See the ACCESSORIES section of this manual for more information.
For more information on welding , see WELDING OPERATION in the OPERATION section of this manual.
WELDANPOWER 125 | – 5 – |
Because this portable engine driven welder or generator creates its own power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to an earth ground, unless the machine is connected to premises wiring (your home, shop, etc.).
To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equipment to which this engine driven welder supplies power, must:
a)be grounded to the frame of the welder using a grounded type plug
or
b)be double insulated
When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, the
machine grounding 
stud must be securely connected to the metal frame of the vehicle.
Where this engine driven welder is connected to premises wiring such as that in your home or shop, its frame must be connected to the system earth ground. See further connection instructions in the section entitled Standby Power Connections as well as the article on grounding in the latest U.S. National Electrical Code and your local code.
In general if the machine is to be grounded, it should be connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth ground such as a metal water pipe going into the ground for at least ten feet and having no insulated joints, or to the metal framework of a building which has been effectively grounded. The U.S. National Electrical Code lists a number of alternate means of grounding electrical equipment. A machine grounding stud marked with the symbol 
is provided on the front of the welder.
WARNING
DO NOT GROUND MACHINE TO A PIPE WHICH
CARRIES EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL.