Section 5 − Installation; Installing Welding Generator; Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame - Miller Electric BLUE STAR 145 DX User Manual

5-1. Installing Welding Generator

Movement
Location

5-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame

Electrically bond generator frame
to vehicle frame by metal-to-metal
contact.
Y Bed liners, shipping skids, and some running
gear insulate the welding generator from the ve-
hicle frame. Always connect a ground wire from
the generator equipment grounding terminal to
bare metal on the vehicle frame as shown.
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION
Y Always securely fasten welding generator
onto transport vehicle or trailer and comply
with all DOT and other applicable codes.
2
GND/PE
Airflow Clearance
(460 mm)
18 in
(460 mm)
18 in
(460 mm)
OR
3
1
18 in
18 in
(460 mm)
18 in
(460 mm)
Shown with
optional
running gear.
Ref 151 556 / Ref. 800 652 / 803 594-B / S-0854
Y Always ground generator
frame to vehicle frame to pre-
vent electric shock and static
electricity hazards.
1 Metal Vehicle Frame
2 Equipment Grounding
Terminal
3 Grounding Cable
Use #10 AWG or larger insulated
copper wire.
Y If unit does not have GFCI
receptacles, use
protected extension cord.
install1 11/02* − Ref. 151 556 / S-0854
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