INSTALLATION
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A-6
SAE-400 SEVERE DUTY
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WELDING OUTPUT CABLES
With the engine off, connect the electrode and work
cables to the studs provided. These connections
should be checked periodically and tightened if neces-
sary.
Listed in Table A.1 are copper cable sizes recom-
mended for the rated current and duty cycle. Lengths
stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and
back to the welder again. Cable sizes are increased
for greater lengths primarily for the purpose of mini-
mizing cable voltage drop.
Table A.1 Combined Length of Electrode and
Work Cables.
MACHINE GROUNDING
Because this portable engine driven welder creates its
own power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to
an earth ground, unless the machine is connected to
premises wiring (home, shop, etc.).
To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equipment
powered by this engine driven welder must:
a) be grounded to the frame of the welder using a
grounded type plug,
or
b) be double insulated.
When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its
frame must be securely connected to the metal frame
of the vehicle. When this engine driven welder is con-
nected to premises wiring such as that in a home or
shop, its frame must be connected to the system earth
ground. See the article on grounding in the latest U.S.
National Electrical Code and the local code.
In general, 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 insulated
joints, or to the metal framework of a building which
has been effectively grounded. The U.S. National
Electrical Code lists a number of alternate means of
grounding electrical equipment. A machine grounding
stud marked with the
symbol is provided on the
welding generator frame foot.
Up to 100 FT.
(Up to 30m)
2/0 AWG
100-200 FT.
(30m-61m)
3/0 AWG
200-250 FT.
(61m-76m)
4/0 AWG
AMPS
@60%
Duty Cycle
400
TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OF ELEC-
TRODE AND WORK CABLES
SPARK ARRESTOR
Some federal, state or local laws may require that
diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark
arrestors when they are operated in certain locations
where unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard.
SAE-400 Severe Duty machines are factory equipped
with either a muffler that qualifies as a spark arrestor or
with a separate Spark Arrestor Unit.
Qualified mufflers have a clean out service plug, and
will have “USDA FS 51001C QUALIFIED SPARK
ARRESTOR” stamped on the muffler shell. If a spark
arrestor is required, and the muffler is not stamped,
secure the separate spark arrestor to the outlet tube of
the muffler using the clamp provided.
Any type of spark arrestor must be serviced and prop-
erly maintained.
An incorrect spark arrester may lead to damage to
the engine or adversely affect performance.
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WARNING
Allow engine to cool before
Do not operate engine while
servicing spark arrestor!
servicing spark arrestor!
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Spark Arrestor and Muffler may be hot!
CAUTION
WARNING
