Angle Of Operation; Machine Grounding; Lift Bail; Trailers - Lincoln Electric SAE-300 HE Operator's Manual

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ANGLE OF OPERATION

Engines are designed to run in the level condition
which is where the optimum performance is achieved.
The maximum angle of continuous operation is 20º
degrees in all directions, 30º intermittent (less than 10
minutes continuous) in all directions.
CAUTION
DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES.
Where there is a combustible surface directly under sta-
tionary or fixed electrical equipment, the surface shall
be covered with a steel plate at least .06"(1.6mm) thick,
which shall extend not more than 5.90"(150mm) beyond
the equipment on all sides.
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MACHINE GROUNDING

According to the United States National Electrical
Code, the frame of this portable generator is not
required to be grounded and is permitted to serve as
the grounding means for cord connected equipment
plugged into its receptacle.
Some state, local, or other codes or unusual operating
circumstances may require the machine frame to be
grounded. It is recommended that you determine the
extent to which such requirements may apply to your
particular situation and follow them explicitly. A
machine grounding stud marked with the symbol
provided on the welding generator frame foot. In gen-
eral, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be
connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid
earth ground such as a metal water pipe going into
the ground for at least ten feet and having no insulat-
ed joints, or to the metal framework of a building
which has been effectively grounded. The U.S.
National Code lists a number of alternate means of
grounding electrical equipment.
INSTALLATION

LIFT BAIL

A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.
FALLING
EQUIPMENT can
cause injury.
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TRAILER
If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, he must assume
responsibility that the method of attachment and usage
does not result in a safety hazard nor damage the weld-
ing equipment. Some of the factors to be considered are
as follows:
1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equip-
ment and likely additional attachments.
2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of
is
the welding equipment so there will be no undue
stress to the framework.
3. Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to
ensure stability side to side and front to back when
being moved and when standing by itself while
being operated or serviced.
4. Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed, rough-
ness of surface on which the trailer will be operat-
ed; environmental conditions, likely maintenance.
5. Conformance with federal, state and local laws.
(1) Consult your federal, state and local laws regarding specific
requirements for use on public highways.
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SAE-300 HE
WARNING
• Lift only with equipment of adequate
lifting capacity.
• Be sure machine is stable when lifting.
• Do not lift this machine using lift bail if
it is equipped with a heavy accessory
such as trailer or gas cylinder.
• Do not lift machine if lift bail is
damaged.
• Do not operate machine while
suspended from lift bail.
(SEE OPTIONAL FEATURES)
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