GT POWER GT200W, Operating Instructions Manual

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GT200W
PROFESSIONAL WELDER GENERATOR
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Installation
Cable Installation
Install the welding cables to your GT200W as
follows. See the previous page for the loca-
tion of parts.
1. The gasoline engine must be OFF to in-
stall welding cables.
2. Connect the electrode holder and work
cables to the weld output terminals. Nor-
mally, the electrode cable is connected to
the positive (+) output stud.
4. Push in and turn to secure welding cables
to welding sockets
5. Be certain that the metal piece you are
welding (the “work”) is securely connected
to the work clamp and cable.
6. Check the connections periodically.
CAUTION:
• Loose connections will cause the
output studs to overheat and the
studs may eventually melt.
• Do not cross welding cables at out
put stud connection. Keep isolated
and separate from one another.
For more information on welding, see WELD-
ING OPERATION in the OPERATION sec-
tion of this manual.
Machine Grounding
Because this portable engine driven welder
or generator creates its own power, it is not
necessary to connect its frame to an earth
ground, unless the machine is connected to
premises wiring (your home, shop, etc.).
To prevent dangerous electric shock, other
equipment to which this engine driven welder
supplies power, 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, the machine grounding stud must be
securely connected to the metal frame of the
vehicle.
In general if the machine is to be grounded, it
should be connected with a #8 or larger cop-
per 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.
A machine grounding stud marked with the
symbol is provided on the front of the welder.
WARNING:
Do not ground machine to a pipe which
carries explosive or combustible mate-
rial.
Plugs and Hand Held Equipment
For further protection against electric shock,
any electrical equipment connected to the
generator receptacles must use a three-
blade, grounded type plug or an approved
double insulated tool with a two blade plug.
WARNING:
Never operate this machine with dam-
aged or defective cords. All electrical
equipment must be in safe operating
condition.
Auxiliary Power Receptacles
The control panel of the GT200W features
a single “Monster” 32A single phase auxilliary
power outlet with a 15A adapter cord. This al-
lows maximum generator output (24A max.)
through a single plug and the ability to run
large powertools without tripping the circuit