Location/Ventilation; Stacking; Angle Of Operation; Lifting - Lincoln Electric IM870-A Operator's 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 operating and mainte-
nance 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.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
•Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside
•Do not stack anything near the
engine.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
•Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts
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Only qualified personnel should install, use or
service this equipment

LOCATION/VENTILATION

The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted
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.
INSTALLATION
DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES.
Where there is a combustible surface directly
under stationary or fixed electrical equipment,
that surface shall be covered with a steel plate at
least .06"(1.6mm) thick, which shall extend not
less than 5.90"(150mm) beyond the equipment on
all sides.
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STACKING

These machines cannot be stacked.

ANGLE OF OPERATION

To achieve optimum engine performance the machine
should be run in a level position. The maximum angle
of operation for the Perkins engine is 30 degrees in all
directions. If the engine is to be operated at an angle,
provisions must be made for checking and maintain-
ing the oil level at the normal (FULL) oil capacity in the
engine crankcase. When operating the welder at an
angle, the effective fuel capacity will be slightly less
than the specified 22.5 gallons.

LIFTING

The equipment lift bail should be used to lift the
machine.
FALLING
EQUIPMENT can • Do not operate machine while
cause injury.
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SAE-400 SEVERE DUTY
CAUTION
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 trail-
er or gas cylinder.
• Do not lift machine if lift bail is
damaged.
suspended from lift bail.
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