Miller Electric 301 G Installation, Installing Welding Generator, Location, Mounting, Grounding

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION

5-1. Installing Welding Generator

Movement

Y Do not lift unit from end.

OR

Location

OR OR

Mounting

OR

Inadequate support.

Y Do not use flexible mounts. 1

YDo not weld on base. Welding on base can cause fuel tank fire or explosion. Bolt unit down using holes provided in base.

YAlways securely fasten weld- ing generator onto transport vehicle or trailer and comply with all DOT and other applica- ble codes.

YDo not mount unit by support- ing the base only at the four mounting holes. Use cross- supports to adequately sup- port unit and prevent damage to base.

YAlways ground generator frame to vehicle frame to pre- vent electric shock and static electricity hazards.

YIf unit does not have GFCI re- ceptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord.

Mounting:

1 Cross-Supports

Mount unit on flat surface or use cross-supports to support base.

Grounding:

2Equipment Grounding Terminal (On Front Panel)

3Grounding Cable (Not Supplied)

4Metal Vehicle Frame

Connect cable from equipment ground terminal to metal vehicle frame. Use #10 AWG or larger insu- lated copper wire.

Grounding2

GND/PE 3

4

Electrically bond generator frame to vehicle frame by metal-to-metal contact.

YBed liners, shipping skids, and some running gears insulate the welding generator from the vehicle frame. Always connect a ground wire from the generator equipment grounding termi- nal to bare metal on the vehicle frame as shown.

Airflow Clearance	18 in
	(460 mm)
	18 in
18 in	(460 mm)

(460 mm)
18 in	18 in
	(460 mm)
(460 mm)

install2 5/03 − Ref. 800 652 / Ref. 800 477-A / 803 274

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