SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION

4-1. Installing Welding Generator (See Sections 4-2 And 4-3)

Movement

Airflow Clearance

18in

(460 mm)

Location

18 in

18 in

(460 mm)

OR

(460 mm)

18 in

18 in

(460 mm)

(460 mm)

 

OR

Grounding

 

 

 

Y Always

securely

fasten

 

 

 

 

welding

 

generator

onto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

transport vehicle

or

trailer

 

 

 

 

 

and comply with all DOT and

 

1

3

4

 

other applicable codes.

 

Y Always

ground

generator

 

 

 

 

GND/PE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

frame to vehicle frame to pre-

 

 

 

 

 

vent electric shock and static

 

OR

 

 

 

electricity hazards.

 

 

 

 

1

Generator Base

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Metal Vehicle Frame

 

 

 

 

 

3

Equipment Grounding

 

 

Electrically bond generator frame to

 

 

 

Terminal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Grounding Cable

 

 

 

vehicle frame by metal-to-metal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use #10 AWG or larger insulated

2

contact.

 

2

 

 

 

 

copper wire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y If unit does not have GFCI re-

 

 

 

 

 

ceptacles,

use

 

GFCI-

 

 

 

 

 

protected extension cord.

install2 1/01 – Ref. 800 652 / Ref. 800 477-A / 158 936-A / 0854

4-2. Using Lifting Eye

 

1

Lifting Eye

1

2

Nut

3

Carriage Bolt

 

 

Raise lifting eye until it snaps in

 

place. Lower lifting eye when not

 

needed.

 

. To lock the lifting eye in the up-

 

2

right position, insert a 3/8-16 x

 

 

 

 

1-1/2 in carriage bolt through

 

 

slot in bracket and secure with

 

 

nut (bolt and nut not supplied).

3

 

Tools Needed:

Ref. 802 729

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Miller Electric Big 40 WG manual Installation, Installing Welding Generator See Sections 4-2, Using Lifting Eye

Big 40 WG specifications

The Miller Electric Big 40 WG is a versatile and powerful welding generator designed to meet the demands of professionals in the field. Known for its reliability and robust performance, the Big 40 WG is the ideal choice for those who require both welding capabilities and a portable power source.

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