SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION

4-1. Installing Welding Generator

Movement

Airflow Clearance

 

18 in

 

 

(460 mm)

18 in

18 in

 

 

(460 mm)

(460 mm)

 

 

 

18 in

18 in

(460 mm)

(460 mm)

 

Location

YAlways securely fasten welding generator onto transport vehicle or trailer and comply

with all DOT and other applicable codes.

install1 11/02 – / Ref. 151 556 / 158 936-A / 803 467 / S-0854

4-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame

2

GND/PE3

Electrically bond generator frame to vehicle frame by metal-to-metal contact.

1

YBed liners, shipping skids, and some running gear insulate the welding generator from the ve- hicle frame. Always connect a ground wire from the generator equipment grounding terminal to bare metal on the vehicle frame as shown.

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

1Metal Vehicle Frame

2Equipment Grounding Terminal

3Grounding Cable

Use #10 AWG or larger insulated copper wire.

YIf unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI- protected extension cord.

install1 11/02* – Ref. 151 556 / S-0854

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Hobart Champion 4500 manual Installation, Installing Welding Generator, Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame