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A3.4 | INSTALLATION |
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| INSTALLATION |
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| WARNING | D | O NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES. |
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Do | not attempt to use this equipment until you have | Where there is a combustible surface directly under sta- | ||||||||||||||
thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs manual sup- | tionary or fixed electrical equipment, the surface shall be | |||||||||||||||
plied with your welder. It includes important safety pre- | covered with a steel plate at least .06”(1.6mm) thick, | |||||||||||||||
cautions, detailed engine starting, operating and mainte- | which shall extend not more than 5.90”(150mm) beyond | |||||||||||||||
nance instructions, and parts lists. | the equipment on all side. |
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| ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. |
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| • Do not touch electrically live parts or elec- | If the engine is to be operated at an angle, provisions must be | ||||||||||||
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| • Insulate yourself from work and ground | made for checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal | ||||||||||||
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| • Always wear dry insulating gloves. | (FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase. |
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| ENGINE EXHAUST can kill. | When operating the welder at an angle, the effective fuel | ||||||||||||
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| exhaust outside. |
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| MOVING PARTS can injure. | MACHINE GROUNDING |
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| • Do not operate with doors open or guards | According to the United States National Electrical Code, the | ||||||||||||
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| • Stop engine before servicing. | frame of this portable generator is not required to be grounded | ||||||||||||
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| • Keep away from moving parts. | and is permitted to serve as the grounding means for cord con- | ||||||||||||
nected equipment plugged into its receptacle. |
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See additional warning information at the front | Some state, local, or other codes or unusual operating circum- | |||||||||||||||
of this operatorʼs manual. | ||||||||||||||||
stances may require the machine frame to be grounded. It is | ||||||||||||||||
recommended that you determine the extent to which such | ||||||||||||||||
EXHAUST SPARK ARRESTER | requirements may apply to your particular situation and follow | |||||||||||||||
them explicitly. A machine grounding stud marked with the sym- | ||||||||||||||||
Some federal, state or local laws may require that engines be | bol |
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equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are oper- | eral, |
| if the machine is to be grounded, it should be connected | |||||||||||||
ated in certain locations where unarrested sparks may pre- | with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth ground such as | |||||||||||||||
sent a fire hazard. The standard muffler included with this | a metal water pipe going into the ground for at least ten feet | |||||||||||||||
welder does not qualify as a spark arrester. When required | and having no insulated joints, or to the metal framework of a | |||||||||||||||
by local regulations, a suitable spark arrester must be | building which has | been effectively grounded. The U.S. | ||||||||||||||
installed and properly maintained. |
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| CAUTION | electrical equipment. |
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Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine damage or | LIFT BAIL |
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performance loss. Contact the engine manufacturer for spe- | A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist. |
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cific recommendations. |
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Always operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving the |
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doors open changes the designed air flow and may cause |
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overheating. |
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The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted flow of |
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clean, cool air. Also, locate the welder so that engine exhaust |
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| lift bale if it is equipped with a | |||||||
fumes are properly vented to an outside area. |
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ANGLE OF OPERATION |
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| FALLING | or gas cylinder. |
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| • Do not lift machine if lift bale is | |||||||||||||
Engines are designed to run in the level condition which is | EQUIPMENT can | damaged. |
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where the optimum performance is achieved. The maximum |
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angle of continuous operation is 20 degrees in all directions, 30 |
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degrees Intermittent (less than 10 minutes continuous) in all |
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directions. | CLASSIC® 300D & 300G |
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