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- Page 1 LARGE WELDING CART HEAVY-DUTY (375 LB. MAXIMUM) OWNER & ASSEMBLY MANUAL ENGLISH ITEM# 345 REV 11.20.2023...
- Page 2 Above all, our employees will provide the same respect and caring attitude within the organization as they are expected to share with every Forney customer. Our goal will be to exceed our customers’ expectations by empowering our team, guided by shared values and commitments.
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Page 3: Warranty
In fact, the majority of issues can be fixed over the phone! Please be near your unit when you call, so the Forney technician can guide you. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents WARRANTY ..................................3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................4 SYMBOLS LEGEND ................................5 SAFETY SUMMARY ................................5 INSTALLATION ..................................10 MAXIMUM SHELF CAPACITY ............................10 CART SPECIFICATIONS ..............................10 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............................11 OPERATION ..................................12 ASSEMBLY ...................................12 CART ACCESSORIES ..............................17 CART FEATURES ................................18 AIR COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION ..........................18 WWW.FORNEYIND.COM... -
Page 5: Symbols Legend
BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT, READ THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY RULES AND HAZARDS. In the event of these instructions not being clear, please contact your Forney Authorized Dealer or Forney Customer Service 1-800-521-6038. Symbols Legend MEANING... - Page 6 EMF Information Welding current, as it flows through the welding cables, will cause electromagnetic fields. There has been and still is some concern about such fields. However, after examination, the committee of the National Research Council concluded that: “The body of evidence, in the committee’s judgment, has not demonstrated that exposure to power-frequency electric and a magnetic field is a human health hazard.”...
- Page 7 air, do not weld unless you (the machine) and all bystanders are wearing air-supplied respirators. • Do not heat metals coated with, or that contain, materials that produce toxic fumes (such as galvanized steel), unless the coating is removed. Make certain the area is well ventilated, and the operator and all bystanders are wearing air-supplied respirators.
- Page 8 • Have fire extinguisher equipment handy for immediate use. A portable chemical fire extinguisher, type ABC, is recommended. • Wear ear plugs when welding overhead to prevent spatter or slag from falling into the ear. • Make sure the welding area has a good, solid, safe floor, preferably concrete or masonry, not tiled, carpeted, or made of any other flammable material.
- Page 9 Pressure Vessels PRESSURE VESSELS MAY BURST! Compressed gas tanks or cylinders are designed and may be UM-coded according to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 rules. Pressure vessels may fail suddenly with a violent explosion that could cause serious injury, death, or property damage. All pressure vessels including compressed air tanks should be inspected once every two years.
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Page 10: Installation
Maximum Shelf Capacities WARNING! DO NOT UNEVENLY LOAD THIS CART! LOADING ONLY THE TOP OF THIS CART MAY CAUSE IT TO TIP EASILY AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALWAYS LOAD LARGE OR HEAVY TOOLS, MACHINES, AND EQUIPMENT WITH THE CART ON A FLAT SECURE SURFACE AT GROUND LEVEL. ALWAYS LOAD THIS CART FROM THE BOTTOM UP TO AVOID UNEVEN LOADING. -
Page 11: Package Contents
Package Contents (A) M6 x 12mm (B) M6 x 35mm (C) M6 x 60mm (D) M6 Lock (E) M6 Lock (F) 4mm Allen (G) 10mm Screw, Black Screw, Black Bolt, Black Nut, Black Nut, Black Wrench (H) Upright (I) Gas Cylinder (J) Cart Shelves, (K) Cart Base (L) Rubber Shelf... -
Page 12: Operation
Install the 4 (M) and (N) Casters on each of the 4 corners of the base plate using 4 of Screw (A) and 4 of Washer (E) for each caster. Note: Forney advises that the 2 locking casters (M) are installed on the rear of the baseplate next to the compressor cutouts as shown below. - Page 13 Step 3: Place the Black Gas Cylinder Support (I) on Base Plate (K) lining up the holes on the tabs with the threaded holes on the base plate. Use 4 (A) Screws to secure the cylinder support in place. Parts Used in Step 3 (A) x4 (I) x1 Step 4: Install Middle Shelf (J), making sure to slot the tab into the middle gap of the Gas Cylinder Support (K) as...
- Page 14 Note: The handles must be installed before installing the Top Shelf (J) in Step 6. Parts Used in Step 5 (O) x2 (A) x4 Note: If handles become damaged with use, Forney ITEM# 34301 is interchangeable with included handles. WWW.FORNEYIND.COM...
- Page 15 Step 6: Similar to the middle shelf, install Top Shelf (J) and slot the tab into the top gap on Cylinder Support (K) as shown in Figure 6.1 below. Install both (C) Bolts through the top holes of the Green Upright Supports (H) and into the middle shelf.
- Page 16 Step 7: Attach both Cable Hooks (Q) with 2 Screws (A) to any of the 12 accessory points on the sides and rear of the cart. Note: These accessory points are also designed for use with the Forney Accessory Tray (ITEM# 34501 - Sold Separately).
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Page 17: Cart Accessories
Installation Instructions - Forney Cart Accessory Tray (ITEM# 34501 – Sold Separately) (A) M6 x 12mm (B) M4 x 8mm (C) 4mm Allen/ (D) Cart Screw, Black Screw, Black Phillips Key Accessory Tray, Green Step 1: Secure side hooks onto the Green Cart Accessory Tray (D) with 2 (B) Screws as shown in Figure 1.1. -
Page 18: Cart Features
To unlock the caster caster brakes, step downward on the traction lines of the locking lever and release it. The casters should automatically unlock, and the lever will return to its original position. Air Compressor Compatibility – This cart was specifically designed to house Forney’s line of Fornair Compressors ®... - Page 19 Step 3: Lock both casters on the cart and slide your compressor into the bottom shelf on the handle side. Centering the compressor on this shelf will aid in correctly seating the rubber feet to the cutouts on the baseplate. Step 4: Continue pushing the Fornair air compressor onto the bottom shelf of the cart until it falls into place on the ®...
- Page 20 Forney Industries, Inc. 2057 Vermont Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 +1-800-521-6038 www.forneyind.com...
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