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LIFTING
Lift the machine by the lift bail only. The lift bail is
designed to lift the power source only. Do not attempt
to lift the Power Wave AC/DC 1000 with accessories
attached to it.
ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS
Do not use the Power Wave AC/DC 1000 in an out-
door environment. The Power Wave AC/DC 1000
power source should not be subjected to falling water,
nor should any parts of it be submerged in water.
Doing so may cause improper operation as well as
pose a safety hazard. The best practice is to keep the
machine in a dry, sheltered area.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
(EMC)
The EMC classification ot the Power Wave AC/DC
1000 is Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) group
2, class A. The Power Wave AC/DC 1000 is for indus-
trial use only.
Locate the Power Wave away from radio controlled
machinery.
The normal operation of the Power Wave AC/DC
1000 may adversely affect the operation of RF
controlled equipment, which may result in bodily
injury or damage to the equipment.
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INSTALLATION
POWER WAVE® AC/DC 1000
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Only qualified personnel should per-
form this installation.
• Turn the input power OFF at the dis-
connect switch or fuse box before
working on this equipment. Turn off
the input power to any other equip-
ment connected to the welding sys-
tem at the disconnect switch or fuse
box before working on the equip-
ment.
• Do not touch electrically hot parts.
• Always connect the Power Wave grounding lug
(located inside the reconnect input access door)
to a proper safety (Earth) ground.
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LOCATION AND MOUNTING
Place the welder where clean cooling air can freely
circulate in through the rear louvers and out through
the case sides and front. Dirt, dust, or any foreign
material that can be drawn into the welder should be
kept at a minimum. Do not use air filters on the air
intake because the air flow will be restricted. Failure to
observe these precautions can result in excessive
operating temperatures and nuisance shutdowns.
STACKING
Power Wave AC/DC 1000 machine cannot be
stacked.
WARNING
DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SUR-
FACES.
Where there is a combustible surface directly under
stationary or fixed electrical equipment, the surface
shall be covered with a steel plate at least
.06”(1.6mm) thick, which shall extend not more than
5.90”(150mm) beyond the equipment on all sides.
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CAUTION
• 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.
FALLING • Do not lift machine if lift bail is
EQUIPMENT can damaged.
cause injury. • Do not operate machine while
suspended from lift bail.
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WARNING
CAUTION