Hobart Welding Products OM-493 Installation, Volt-Ampere Curve, Installing Welding Generator

3-6. Volt-Ampere Curve

The volt-ampere curve shows the minimum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of the welding generator. Curves of all other settings fall between the curves shown.

ST-191 555

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

1Generator Base

2Metal Vehicle Frame

3Equipment Grounding Terminal

4Grounding Cable

Use #10 AWG or larger insulated copper wire.

Location

OR

Grounding

1 3

GND/PE4

OR

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

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

install1 12/99 – Ref. ST-800 652 / Ref. ST-800 477-A / ST-158 936-A / S-0854

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