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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire installation section before you start installation.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Only qualified personnel should perform this installa- tion.
•Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment. Turn off the input
power to any other equipment connected to the welding system at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on the equipment.
•Do not touch electrically hot parts.
•Always connect the Power Wave grounding lug (located inside the reconnect input access door) to a proper safety (Earth) ground.
SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION
Do not use Power Waves in outdoor environments. The Power Wave power source should not be subjected to falling water, nor should any parts of it be submerged in water. Doing so may cause improper operation as well as pose a safety hazard. The best practice is to keep the machine in a dry, sheltered area.
Do not mount the PowerWave over combustible sur- faces. Where there is a combustible surface directly under stationary or fixed electrical equipment, that surface shall be covered with a steel plate atleast
.060" (1.6mm) thick, which shall extend not less than 5.90" (150mm) beyond the equipment on all sides.
Place the welder where clean cooling air can freely circulate in through the rear louvers and out through the case sides and bottom. Dirt, dust, or any foreign material that can be drawn into the welder should be kept at a minimum. Do not use air filters on the air intake because the air flow will be restricted. Failure to observe these precautions can result in excessive operating temperatures and nuisance shutdowns.
LIFTING
Lift the machine by the lift bail only. The lift bail is designed to lift the power source only. Do not attempt to lift the Power Wave with accessories attached to it.
STACKING
Power Wave AC/DC machine cannot be stacked.
MACHINE GROUNDING
The frame of the welder must be grounded. A ground
terminal marked with the symbol 
is located inside the reconnect/input access door for this purpose. See your local and national electrical codes for proper grounding methods.
HIGH FREQUENCY PROTECTION
Locate the Power Wave away from radio controlled machinery.
CAUTION
The normal operation of the Power Wave may adversely affect the operation of RF controlled equipment, which may result in bodily injury or damage to the equipment.
