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MAINTENANCE

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WELDER / GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

STORAGE: Store in clean, dry protected areas.

GFCI MODULE TESTING AND RESETTING PROCEDURE

The GFCI module should be properly tested at least once every month or whenever it is tripped. To properly test and reset the GFCI module:

CLEANING: Blow out the generator and controls peri-

•

If the module has tripped, first carefully remove any

odically with low pressure air. Do this at least once a

 

load and check it for damage.

week in particularly dirty areas.

•

If the equipment has been shut down, it must be

BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: It’s nor-

 

restarted.

•

The equipment needs to be operating at high idle

mal for the brushes and slip rings to wear and darken

 

speed and any necessary adjustments made on the

slightly. Inspect the brushes when a generator over-

 

control panel so that the equipment is providing at

haul is necessary.

 

least 80 volts to the receptacle input terminals.

 

 

 

• The circuit breaker for this receptacle must not be

 

CAUTION

 

tripped. Reset if necessary.

 

•

Push the "Reset" button located on the GFCI module.

 

 

 

 

This will assure normal GFCI operation.

• Do not attempt to polish slip rings while the

•

Plug a night-light (with an "ON/OFF" switch) or other

 

product (such as a lamp) into the Duplex receptacle

engine is running.

 

and turn the product "ON".

 

 

 

•

Push the "Test" button located on the GFCI module.

 

 

 

 

The night-light or other product should go "OFF".

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

•

Push the "Reset" button, again. The light or other

• Service and Repair should only be performed by

 

product should go "ON" again.

If the light or other product remains "ON" when the

Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.

"Test" button is pushed, the GFCI module is not work-

Unauthorized repairs performed on this equip-

ing properly or has been incorrectly installed (miswired).

ment may result in danger to the technician and

If your GFCI module is not working properly, contact a

machine operator and will invalidate your factory

qualified, certified electrician who can assess the situa-

warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical

tion, rewire the GFCI module if necessary or replace

Shock, please observe all safety notes and pre-

the device.

cautions.

 

 

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500 specifications

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