Installation, Caution – Lincoln Electric CLASSIC I SVM134-A User Manual

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COOLING SYSTEM

The cooling system has been filled at the factory with a
50-50 mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water.
Check the radiator level and add a 50-50 solution as
needed. (See the engine manual or antifreeze con-
tainer for alternate antifreeze recommendations.)

MUFFLER

This welder is supplied with an adjustable rain cap for
the muffler. Install the rain cap using the clamp provid-
ed with the outlet facing away from the direction in
which this unit will be transported. This will minimize
the amount of water and debris that could enter the
muffler during transportation.

EXHAUST SPARK ARRESTER

Some federal, state, or local laws may require that
engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters
when they are operated in certain locations where
unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard. The stan-
dard mufflers included with these welders do not qual-
ify as spark arresters. When required by local regula-
tions, a suitable spark arrester must be installed and
properly maintained.

Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine dam-
age or performance loss. Contact the engine manu-
facturer for specific recommendations.

TRAILERS

If you use a non-Lincoln trailer, you must assume
responsibility that the method of attachment and usage
does not result in a safety hazard nor damage the
welding equipment. Some of the factors to be consid-
ered are as follows:

1. Design capacity of the trailer vs. the weight of the

Lincoln equipment and likely additional attach-
ments.

2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of

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. This
includes when being moved and when standing by
itself for operation or service.

4. Typical conditions of use, such as travel speed,

roughness of the surfaces where the trailer will be
used, environmental conditions, likely maintenance.

5. Conformance with federal, state, and local laws.

Consult applicable federal, state, and local laws
about specific requirements for use on public high-
ways.

INSTALLATION

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