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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Precautions
WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read the engine manufacturer's manual
supplied with your welder. It includes important safety
precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and
maintenance instructions, and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill
•
Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with
skin or wet clothing.
•
Insulate yourself from work and ground
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Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill
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Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust
outside.
MOVING PARTS can injure
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Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
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Stop engine before servicing.
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Keep away from moving parts.
See additional warning information at front of this operators
manual.
Trailers
Use KA1450-1 trailer for off highway use. The KA1450-1 trailer is
2 wheel sprung with mudguards and has a 50mm ball coupling
with a jockey wheeI.
If fitting the Weldanpower 230+ to a non Lincoln trailer, some of
the factors to be considered are as follows:-
1.
Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equipment
and likely additional attachments.
2.
Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of the
welding equipment so there will be no undue stress to the
framework.
Pre-Operation Service
CAUTION
READ the engine operating and maintenance instructions
supplied with this machine.
WARNING
Petrol and Diesel fuel can cause fire or explosion.
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Stop engine while fuelling
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Do not smoke when fuelling
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Do not over-fill tank.
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Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
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Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before starting
engine.
IMA 572F
Oil:
The Weldanpower 230+ is shipped with the engine crankcase
filled with oil. Check the oil level before starting the engine. If it is
not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as required. make
certain that the oil filler cap is tightened securely. Refer to the
engine Owner's Manual for specific oil recommendations.
Fuel:
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, fuel. Observe fuel gauge while
filling to prevent over-filling.
Air Cleaner:
Make sure cleaner and air intake parts are tight and properly
installed to prevent unfiltered air from entering the engine.
Petrol Engine - Ensure air cleaner element is clean - refer to
engine manual.
Diesel Engine - Ensure oil bath air cleaner is filled with clean oil
- refer to engine manual.
Battery :
This welder is shipped with a dry charged battery.
Battery Safety, Commissioning and Recharging
Instructions.
Safety Warnings.
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Battery electrolyte contains sulphuric acid which is
corrosive to skin and clothing.
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Batteries also contain explosive gases.
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When charging, provide adequate ventilation to allow the
safe escape of explosive gases.
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Do not do anything to cause sparks near a battery. Keep
naked flames and cigarettes away from batteries.
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If acid contacts eyes or skin flush immediately with large
quantities of clean drinking water.
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In cases of acid contacting the eyes, consult a doctor
immediately.
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After use, wash out empty electrolyte bottles with water and
dispose of carefully. Do not use empty electrolyte bottles for
any other purpose.
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Always keep batteries and electrolyte out of reach of
children.
•
Dispose of old batteries carefully.
Battery Conditioning.
1.
Remove the battery from the machine before filling or
recharging.
2.
Remove and retain vent plugs.
3.
Fill each cell of the battery to the top of the separators with
the correct grade electrolyte (i.e 1.260 specific gravity).
Using higher or lower specific gravity electrolyte than
recommended can impair the battery performance.
4.
Boost charge the battery at 15 amps until the specific
gravity is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is
at least 15.5˚C. Both conditions must be met. If the
electrolyte bubbles violently while charging, reduce the
charging rate until the excessive bubbling action subsides,
then continue until both the above conditions are achieved.
If the ambient temperature is 10˚C or less, it is
imperative that the above instructions be followed.
5.
After boost charge, check the level of electrolyte in all cells.
Add additional electrolyte to bring the level to that shown on
the
battery has been in service, add only approved water.
Do not add acid.
Weldanpower 230+
Do
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overfill.
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