Lincoln Electric SVM194-A service manual Machine Grounding, Exhaust Spark Arrester, Lift Bail

CLASSIC® 300D & 300G

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A2.4

INSTALLATION

A2.4

PRE-OPERATION

INSTALLATION

CAUTION

WARNING

DO 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 sta-

manual supplied with your welder. It includes

tionary or fixed electrical equipment, the surface shall be

important safety precautions, detailed engine

covered with a steel plate at least .06”(1.6mm) thick,

starting, operating and maintenance instructions,

which shall extend not more than 5.90”(150mm) beyond

and parts lists.

the equipment on all sides.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

MACHINE GROUNDING

• Do not touch electrically live parts or

According to the United States National Electrical

electrode with skin or wet clothing.

• Insulate yourself from work

and

Code, the frame of this portable generator is not

ground

required to be grounded and is permitted to serve as

• Always wear dry insulating gloves.

the grounding means for cord connected equipment

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plugged into its receptacle.

ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

Some state, local, or other codes or unusual operating

• Use in open, well ventilated areas or

vent exhaust outside.

circumstances may require the machine frame to be

grounded. It is recommended that you determine the

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extent to which such requirements may apply to your

MOVING PARTS can injure.

particular situation and follow them explicitly. A

• Do not operate with doors open or

machine grounding stud marked with the symbol

is

guards off.

provided on the welding generator frame foot. In

gen-

• Stop engine before servicing.

eral, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be con-

• Keep away from moving parts.

nected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth

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ground such as a metal water pipe going into the

ground for at least ten feet and having no insulated

See additional warning information at the

joints, or to the metal framework of a building which

front of this operatorʼs manual.

has been

effectively grounded. The U.S. National

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Code lists a number of alternate means of grounding

EXHAUST SPARK ARRESTER

electrical equipment.

Some federal, state or local laws may require that

LIFT BAIL

engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters

A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.

when they are operated in certain locations where

unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard.

The

WARNING

standard muffler included with this welder does not

• Lift only with equipment of adequate

qualify as a spark arrester.

When required by local

lifting capacity.

regulations, a suitable spark arrester must be installed

• Be sure machine is stable when lifting.

and properly maintained.

• Do not lift this machine using lift bail if

CAUTION

FALLING

it is equipped with a heavy accessory

• Do not lift machine if lift bail is

Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine damage

such as trailer or gas cylinder.

EQUIPMENT can

damaged.

or performance loss. Contact the engine manufacturer for

specific recommendations.

cause injury.

• Do not operate machine while

LOCATION------------------------------------------------------------------------/ VENTILATION

suspended from lift bail.

TRAILER----------------------------------------------------------------------------

(SEE OPTIONAL FEATURES)

Always operate the welder with the doors closed.

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

Leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow

responsibility that the method of attachment and usage

and may cause overheating.

does not result in a safety hazard nor damage the weld-

The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict-

ing equipment. Some of the factors to be considered are

ed flow of clean, cool air. Also, locate the welder so

as follows:

that engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an

1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equip-

outside area.

ment and likely additional attachments.