Lincoln Electric 200 service manual Angle of Operation, AAA-4

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INSTALLATION

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ANGLE OF OPERATION

5. Conformance with federal, state, and local laws. (1)

To achieve optimum engine performance the

(1) Consult applicable federal, state, and local laws

regarding specific requirements for use on pub-

Pipeliner® 200G should be run in a level position. The

lic highways.

maximum angle of operation for the engine is 60

degrees in a direction to cause the air intake manifold

VEHICLE MOUNTING

to be angled up, 45 degrees for the air intake manifold

to be angled down; and 50 degrees for the welder con-

WARNING

trol panel to be angled up or down. If the engine is to

Improperly mounted concentrated loads may

be operated at an angle, provisions must be made for

checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal

cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other

(FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase. When operating

components to fail.

the welder at an angle, the effective fuel capacity will

be slightly less than the specified 15 gallons.

• Only transport this Equipment on serviceable vehi-

LIFT BAIL

cles which are rated and designed for such loads.

• Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle is

A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.

stable under conditions of use.

WARNING

• Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo-

nents such as suspension, axles and tires.

• Lift only with equipment of

• Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of vehi-

cle.

adequate lifting capacity.

• Follow vehicle manufactureʼs instructions.

• Be sure machine is stable

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when lifting.

POLARITY CONTROL AND CABLE SIZES

• Do not lift this machine using

lift bale if it is equipped with a

With the engine off, route the electrode and work

heavy accessory such as trail-

er or gas cylinder.

cables through the strain relief bracket on the base and

• Do not lift machine if lift bale

connect to the studs located below the fuel tank mount-

is damaged. Equipment can

ing rail. (see size recommendations

below).

For

be damaged or cause injury.

Positive

polarity, connect the electrode cable

to the

• Do not operate machine while

terminal marked “Positive”. For

Negative polarity,

suspended from lift bale.

connect the electrode cable to the

“Negative”

stud.

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These connections should be checked periodically and

TRAILERS (See ACCESSORIES SECTION)

tightened if necessary.

When welding at a considerable distance from the

If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, he must

welder, be sure you use ample size welding cables.

assume responsibility that the method of attachment

RECOMMENDED COPPER CABLE SIZES

and usage does not result in a safety hazard, nor dam-

age the welding equipment. Some of the factors to be

Cable Sizes for Combined

considered are as follows:

Length of Electrode Plus

1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln

Work Cable

equipment and likely additional attachments.

Amps

Duty Cycle

Up to 200 ft

200-250 ft

2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of

200

60%

(61.0m)

(61.0-72.2m)

1

1/0

the welding equipment so there will be no undue

stress to the framework.

3. Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to

ensure stability side to side and front to back when

being moved and when standing by itself while

being operated or serviced.

4. Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed; rough-

ness of surface on which the trailer will be operat-

ed; environmental conditions; likely maintenance.

PIPELINER® 200G