Installation, Safety precautions, Location / ventilation – Lincoln Electric COMMANDER SVM153-A User Manual

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Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all operating and maintenance
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.

ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

• Use in open, well ventilated areas or

vent exhaust outside

• Do not stack anything near the engine.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

• Do not operate with doors open or

guards off.

• Stop engine before servicing.

• Keep away from moving parts

Only qualified personnel should install, use or ser-
vice this equipment

LOCATION / VENTILATION

The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict-
ed 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.

STORING

1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not

in use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where
it can’t be accidentally damaged from construction
activities, moving vehicles, and other hazards.

2. Drain the engine oil and refill with fresh 10W30 oil.

Run the engine for about five minutes to circulate oil
to all the parts. See the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual for details on changing oil.

3. Remove the battery, recharge it, and adjust the

electrolyte level. Store the battery in a dry, dark
place.

STACKING

Commander 500 machines cannot be stacked.

ANGLE OF OPERATION

To achieve optimum engine performance the
Commander 500 should be run in a level position. The
maximum angle of operation for the Deutz engine is 30
degrees fore and aft, 40 degrees right and 45 degrees
left. If the engine is to be operated at an angle, provi-
sions must be made for checking and maintaining the
oil level at the normal (FULL) oil capacity in the
crankcase. When operating the welder at an angle, the
effective fuel capacity will be slightly less than the
specified 25 gallons (94.6 liters).

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INSTALLATION

COMMANDER 500