INSTALLATION |
PRE-OPERATION INSTALLATION
WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs manual sup- plied with your welder. It includes important safety pre- cautions, detailed engine starting, operating and main- tenance instructions, and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.
•Insulate yourself from work and ground
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
•Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent
exhaust outside.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts.
See additional warning information at the front
of this operatorʼs manual.
EXHAUST SPARK ARRESTER
Some federal, state or local laws may require that engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard. The standard muffler included with this welder does not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local regulations, a suitable spark arrester must be installed and properly maintained.
CAUTION
DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES. Where there is a combustible surface directly under sta- tionary or fixed electrical equipment, the surface shall be covered with a steel plate at least .06”(1.6mm) thick, which shall extend not more than 5.90”(150mm) beyond the equipment on all side.
If the engine is to be operated at an angle, provisions must be made for checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal (FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase.
When operating the welder at an angle, the effective fuel capacity will be slightly less than the amount specified.
MACHINE GROUNDING
According to the United States National Electrical Code, the frame of this portable generator is not required to be grounded and is permitted to serve as the grounding means for cord connected equipment plugged into its receptacle.
Some state, local, or other codes or unusual operating circum- stances may require the machine frame to be grounded. It is recommended that you determine the extent to which such requirements may apply to your particular situation and follow them explicitly. A machine grounding stud marked with the symbol 
is provided on the welding generator frame foot. In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be con- nected 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 frame- work of a building which has been effectively grounded. The U.S. National Code lists a number of alternate means of grounding electrical equipment.
CAUTION
Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine damage or performance loss. Contact the engine manufacturer for spe- cific recommendations.
LOCATION/VENTILATION
Always operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow and may cause overheating.
The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted flow of clean, cool air. Also, locate the welder so that engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an outside area.
ANGLE OF OPERATION
Engines are designed to run in the level condition which is where the optimum performance is achieved. The maximum angle of continuous operation is 20 degrees in all directions, 30 degrees Intermittent (less than 10 minutes continuous) in all directions.
LIFT BAIL
A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.
WARNING
| • Lift only with equipment of |
| adequate lifting capacity. |
| • Be sure machine is stable |
| when lifting. |
| • Do not lift this machine using |
| lift bale if it is equipped with a |
| heavy accessory such as trail- |
| er or gas cylinder. |
FALLING | • Do not lift machine if lift bale is |
EQUIPMENT can | damaged. |
cause injury. | • Do not operate machine while |
| suspended from lift bale. |