Lincoln Electric IM10133 POWER WAVE R500 - Manual (Page 9)

A-3 INSTALLATION
POWER WAVE ® R500
A-3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read
this
entire installation section before you start installa-
tion.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Only qualified personnel should
perform this installation.
• Turn the input power OFF at the
disconnect switch or fuse box before working on
this equipment. Turn off the input power to any
other equipment connected to the welding system
at the disconnect switch or fuse box before work-
ing on the equipment.
• Do not touch electrically hot parts.
• Always connect the POWER WAVE
® R500
grounding lug to a proper safety (Earth) ground.
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SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION
The POWER WAVE ® R500 will operate in harsh envi-
ronments. Even so, it is important that simple preven-
tative measures are followed in order to assure long
life and reliable operation.
• The machine must be located where there is free
circulation of clean air such that air movement in
the back, out the sides and bottom will not be
restricted.
• Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine
should be kept to a minimum. The use of air filters
on the air intake is not recommended because nor-
mal air flow may be restricted. Failure to observe
these precautions can result in excessive operating
temperatures and nuisance shutdown.
• Keep machine dry. Shelter from rain and snow. Do
not place on wet ground or in puddles.
• Do not mount the POWER WAVE ® R500 over com-
bustible 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 .060” (1.6mm) thick, which shall
extend not less than 5.90” (150mm) beyond the
equipment on all sides.
WARNING
LIFTING
Both handles should be used when lifting POWER
WAVE
® R500. When using a crane or overhead device
a lifting strap should be connected to both handles.
Do not attempt to lift the POWER WAVE
® R500 with
accessories attached to it.
STACKING
The POWER WAVE ® R500 cannot be stacked.
TILTING
Place the machine directly on a secure, level surface
or on a recommended undercarriage. The machine
may topple over if this procedure is not followed.
INPUT AND GROUND CONNECTIONS
Only a qualified electrician should connect the
POWER WAVE
® R500. Installation should be made in
accordance with the appropriate National Electrical
Code, all local codes and the information in this man-
ual.
MACHINE GROUNDING
The frame of the welder must be grounded. A ground
terminal marked with a ground symbol is located next
to the input power connection block.
See your local and national electrical codes for prop-
er grounding methods.
HIGH FREQUENCY PROTECTION
Locate the POWER WAVE ® R500 away from radio
controlled machinery. The normal operation of the
POWER WAVE
® R500 may adversely affect the oper-
ation of RF controlled equipment, which may result in
bodily injury or damage to the equipment.
• Lift only with equipment of ade-
quate lifting capacity.
• Be sure machine is stable when
lifting.
• Do not operate machine while
suspended when lifting.
FALLING
EQUIPMENT can
cause injury.
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WARNING