Safety Precautions; Location And Ventilation; Storing; Stacking - Lincoln Electric COMMANDER 400 SVM133-B Service Manual

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Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all the operation and maintenance
manuals supplied with your machine. They include
important safety precautions; detailed engine starting,
operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live
parts such as output terminals or
internal wiring.
• Insulate yourself from the work
and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating
gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated
areas or vent exhaust outside.
• Do not stack anything near the
engine.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open
or guards off.
• Stop the engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
See additional safety information at the front of this
manual.
Only qualified personnel should install, use, or ser-
vice this equipment.
INSTALLATION

LOCATION AND VENTILATION

The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict-
ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to
avoid restricting the cooling air outlets. Also, locate the
welder so that the engine exhaust fumes are properly
vented to an outside area.

STORING

1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not
in use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where
it can't be accidentally damaged from construction
activities, moving vehicles, and other hazards.
2. Drain the engine oil and refill with fresh 10W30 oil.
Run the engine for about five minutes to circulate oil
to all the parts. See the Maintenance section of
this manual for details on changing oil.
3. Remove the battery, recharge it, and adjust the
electrolyte level. Store the battery in a dry, dark
place.
4. See your engine operation manual for further infor-
mation on fuel and engine preservation.

STACKING

Commander 400 machines CANNOT be stacked.

ANGLE OF OPERATION

To achieve optimum engine performance the
Commander 400 should be run in a level position. The
maximum angle of operation for the Deutz engine is 20
degrees in a direction to cause the control panel to be
angled up, 30 degrees for side to side tilting and for the
control panel to be angled down. If the engine is to be
operated at an angle, provisions must be made for
checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal
(FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase. When operating
the welder at an angle, the effective fuel capacity will
be slightly less than the specified 25 gallons.
COMMANDER 400
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