Welding On Equipment With Electronic Controls - Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MTP4SZ Owner's Manual

Welding on Equipment with
Electronic Controls
Proper welding procedures are required to avoid damage
to electronic controls, sensors and associated compo-
nents. The component should be removed for welding if
possible.
The following procedure must be followed if the component
must be welded while installed on equipment with elec-
tronic controls. This procedure will minimize the risk of
component damage.
NOTE: Do not ground the welder to electrical
components such as the control ground or sensors.
Improper grounding can cause damage to electrical
components. Clamp the ground cable from the welder to
the component being welded. Place the clamp as close
as possible to the weld to reduce the possibility of
damage.
Stop the engine. Turn the Key switch to the OFF
1.
position.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the
2.
battery.
Open any installed Battery Disconnect switch.
3.
Unplug the control system if possible.
4.
Connect the welding ground cable as close as
5.
possible to the area to be welded.
Protect the wiring harness from welding debris and
6.
splatter.
Use standard welding methods to weld the
7.
materials.
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