Hobart Welding Products OM-487 Installation, Installing Welding Generator, Location Grounding

SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION

4-1. Installing Welding Generator

Movement

YDo not lift unit from end.

OR

Airflow Clearance

18in

(460 mm)

	18 in
18 in	(460 mm)

(460 mm)
18 in	18 in
	(460 mm)
(460 mm)

YDo not weld on base. Weld- ing on base can cause fuel tank fire or explosion. Bolt unit down using holes pro- vided in base.

YAlways securely fasten welding generator onto transport vehicle or trailer and comply with all DOT and other applicable codes.

YAlways ground generator frame to vehicle frame to pre- vent electric shock and static electricity hazards.

1	Generator Base
2	Metal Vehicle Frame
3	Equipment Grounding

Location

OR

Grounding	1		3
			4
		GND/PE
		OR

	Electrically bond genera-
	tor frame to vehicle frame
2	by metal-to-metal contact.	2

Terminal

4 Grounding Cable

Use #10 AWG or larger insulated copper wire.

YIf unit does not have GFCI re-

ceptacles, use GFCI- protected extension cord.

install1 10/00 – Ref. ST-800 652 / Ref. ST-800 477-A / ST-158 936-A / S-0854

4-2. Installing Exhaust Pipe

. Do not blow exhaust toward rear of unit or air cleaner will re- quire frequent service.

. Point exhaust pipe in desired direction but always away from front panel and direction of travel.

Tools Needed:

1/2 in

ST-801 681 / Ref. ST-187 602-A

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