Lincoln Electric SVM194-A Exhaust Spark Arrester Lift Bail, Do not Mount Over Combustible SUR

CLASSIC® 300D & 300G

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A5.3				INSTALLATION				A5.3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS							CAUTION
			WARNING			DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SUR-
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
starting, operating and maintenance instructions,						shall be covered with a steel plate at least .06”(1.6mm)
and parts lists.						thick, which shall extend not more than 5.90”(150mm)
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		ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.				------------------------------------------------------------------------
		electrode with skin or wet clothing.				MACHINE GROUNDING
		• Do not touch electrically live parts or				According to the United States National Electrical Code,
		• Insulate yourself from		work and
		ground				the frame of this portable generator is not required to be
		• Always wear dry insulating gloves.				grounded and is permitted to serve as the grounding
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		ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.				receptacle.
		• Use in open, well ventilated areas or				Some state, local, or other codes or unusual operating
		vent exhaust outside.
						circumstances may require the machine frame to be
		-----------------------------------------------------------------------				grounded. It is recommended that you determine the
		MOVING PARTS can injure.				extent to which such requirements may apply to your
		• Do not operate with doors open or				particular situation and follow them explicitly. A machine
		guards off.				grounding stud marked with the symbol		is provided
		• Stop engine before servicing.				on the welding generator frame foot. In general, if the
		• Keep away from moving parts.				machine is to be grounded, it should be connected with
------------------------------------------------------------------------						a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth ground such
	See additional warning information at the					as a metal water pipe going into the ground for at least
	front of this operatorʼs manual.					ten feet and having no insulated joints, or to the metal
-----------------------------------------------------------						framework of a building which has been effectively
PRE-OPERATION INSTALLATION						grounded. The U.S. National Code lists a number of
						alternate means of grounding electrical equipment.
EXHAUST SPARK ARRESTER						LIFT BAIL
Some federal, state or local laws may require that						A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.
engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters							WARNING
unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard. The stan-
when they are operated in certain locations where
dard muffler included with this welder does not qualify							• Lift only with equipment of
as a spark arrester. When required by local regula-
tions, a suitable spark arrester must be installed and							adequate lifting capacity.
properly maintained.							• Be sure machine is stable
			CAUTION				when lifting.
							lift bail if it is equipped with a
Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine dam-							• Do not lift this machine using
							heavy accessory such as trail-
age or performance loss. Contact the engine manu-						FALLING	er or gas cylinder.
facturer for specific recommendations.							• Do not lift machine if lift bail is
LOCATION------------------------------------------------------------------------/ VENTILATION						EQUIPMENT can	damaged.
						cause injury.	• Do not operate machine while
Always operate the welder with the doors closed.							suspended from lift bail.
Leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow						------------------------------------------------------------------------
and may cause overheating.

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 out- side area.