Lincoln Electric 145 manual Machine Grounding, Cable Installation

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INSTALLATION

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Cable Installation

Install the welding cables to your OUTBACK™ 145 as follows. See Figure A.1 for the location of parts.

1.The gasoline engine must be OFF to install weld- ing cables.

2.Remove the 1/2-13 flanged nuts from the output terminals.

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 the studs may eventually melt.

Do not cross welding cables at output stud connec-

tion. Keep isolated and separate from one another.

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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 man- ual.

MACHINE GROUNDING

Because this portable engine driven welder or genera- tor creates its own power, it is not necessary to con- nect 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 con- nected to the metal frame of the vehicle.

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 insulat- ed 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 provid- ed on the front of the welder.

WARNING

DO NOT GROUND MACHINE TO A PIPE WHICH

CARRIES EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL.

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OUTBACK™ 145

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Contents Safety Depends on You OutbackSafety California Proposition 65 WarningsE C T R I C S H O C K c a n kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcThank You Table of Contents Technical Specifications Outback 145 K2707-1 Height Width Depth WeightDuty Cycle Volts @ Rated Amperes OutbackInstallation Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation StoringPRE-OPERATION Engine Service StackingTilting OILOutback 145 Output Connections Electrical Output ConnectionsWelding Cable Connections Table A.1 Recommended Welding Cable Size and LengthCable Installation Machine GroundingAuxiliary Power Receptacles Premises WiringPlugs and Hand Held Equipment Circuit BreakersTable A.2 Electrical Device USE with the Outback Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsSafety Instructions OperationOperation Design Features Advantages Operational Features and ControlsGeneral Description Recommended ApplicationsWELDER/GENERATOR Controls Output Panel ControlsEngine Operation For a Cold EngineFor a HOT Engine For Best Engine StartingWelding Operation To USE the Outback 145 for WeldingAfter YOU Finish the Weld Plasma Cutting with Lincoln Pro-CutAuxiliary Power Operation To USE the Outback 145 AS AN Auxiliary Power SupplyGeneral Information Table B.2 Electrode Selection GuideTable B.3 Auxiliary Power Applications Accessories OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESMaintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Routine and PeriodicSpark Plug Service Engine Maintenance PartsEngine Adjustments Slip RingsTroubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideProblems SymptomsCourse of Action Contact your local LincolnProblems Possible Symptoms Cause Recommended Course of ActionWiring Diagram Outback Dimension Print 145Outback Aviso DE Guards off