Lincoln Electric SVM194-A service manual PRE-OPERATION Installation

CLASSIC® 300D & 300G

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A1.4			INSTALLATION					A1.4
PRE-OPERATION INSTALLATION							CAUTION
		WARNING			D	O NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SU				R-
Do not attempt to use this equipment until y				ou	FACES.
have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs					Where there is a combustible surface directly under
manual supplied with your welder. It includes					stationary or fixed electrical equipment, the surface
important safety precautions, detailed engine					shall be covered with a steel plate at least .06”(1.6mm)
starting, operating and maintenance instructions,					thick, which shall extend not more than 5.90”(150mm)
and parts lists.					beyond the equipment on all sides.
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		ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
		• Do not touch electrically live parts or			Machine Grounding
		electrode with skin or wet clothing.			According to the United States National Electrical
		• Insulate yourself from	work and
		ground			Code, the frame of this portable generator is not
		• Always wear dry insulating gloves.			required to be grounded and is permitted to serve as
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		ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
		• Use in open, well ventilated areas or			plugged into its receptacle.
		vent exhaust outside.			Some state, local, or other codes or unusual operating
					circumstances may require the machine frame to be
------------------------------------------------------------------------		MOVING PARTS can injure.			grounded. It is recommended that you determine the
					extent to which such requirements may apply to your
		• Do not operate with doors open or			particular situation and follow them explicitly. A
		guards off.			machine grounding stud marked with the symbol					is
		• Stop engine before servicing.			provided on the welding generator frame foot. In				gen-
		• Keep away from moving parts.			eral, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be con-
See------------------------------------------------------------------------additional warning information at the					nected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth
					ground such as a metal water pipe going into the
	front of this operatorʼs manual.				ground for at least ten feet and having no insulated
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Exhaust Spark Arrester					has been effectively grounded. The U.S. National
					Code lists a number of alternate means of grounding
Some federal, state or local laws may require that					electrical equipment.
engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters					Lift Bail
when they are operated in certain locations where
unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard. The					A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.
standard muffler included with this welder does not
qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local reg-							WARNING
ulations, a suitable spark arrester must be installed
and properly maintained.					FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause injury.
		CAUTION					• Lift only with equipment of
							adequate lifting capacity.
Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine damage							• Be sure machine is stable
							when lifting.
or performance loss. Contact the engine manufacturer for							• Do not lift this machine using
specific recommendations.							lift bale if it is equipped with a
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Location / Ventilation							er or gas cylinder.
Always operate the welder with the doors closed.					• Do not lift machine if lift bale is damaged.
Leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow					• Do not operate machine while suspended from
and may cause overheating.					lift bale.
The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict-					------------------------------------------------------------------------
ed flow of clean, cool air. Also, locate the welder so
that engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an
outside area.