Lincoln Electric PIPELINER 200G, Operator'S Manual

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INSTALLATION
PIPELINER 200G
A-3
POLARITY CONTROL AND CABLE SIZES
With the engine off, route the electrode and work
cables through the strain relief bracket on the base
and connect to the studs located below the fuel tank
mounting rail. (see size recommendations below). For
Positive polarity, connect the electrode cable to the
terminal marked “Positive”. For Negative polarity,
connect the electrode cable to the “Negative” stud.
These connections should be checked periodically
and tightened if necessary.
When welding at a considerable distance from the
welder, be sure you use ample size welding cables.
LIFT BAIL
A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.
TRAILERS (
See ACCESSORIES SECTION)
If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, he 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 considered are as follows:
1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln
equipment and likely additional attachments.
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 when
being moved and when standing by itself while
being operated or serviced.
4. Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed; rough-
ness of surface on which the trailer will be operat-
ed; environmental conditions; likely maintenance.
Amps
200
Duty Cycle
60%
Up to 200 ft
(61.0m)
1
200-250 ft
(61.0-72.2m)
1/0
Cable Sizes for Combined
Length of Electrode Plus
Work Cable
RECOMMENDED COPPER CABLE SIZES
5. Conformance with federal, state, and local laws. (1)
(1) Consult applicable federal, state, and local laws
regarding specific requirements for use on pub-
lic highways.
VEHICLE MOUNTING
Improperly mounted concentrated loads may
cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other
components to fail.
• Only transport this Equipment on serviceable vehi-
cles which are rated and designed for such loads.
• Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle is
stable under conditions of use.
• Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo-
nents such as suspension, axles and tires.
• Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of
vehicle.
• Follow vehicle manufacture’s instructions.
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ANGLE OF OPERATION
To achieve optimum engine performance the Pipeliner
200G should be run in a level position. The maximum
angle of operation for the engine is 60 degrees in a
direction to cause the air intake manifold to be angled
up, 45 degrees for the air intake manifold to be angled
down; and 50 degrees for the welder control panel to
be angled up or down. If the engine is to be operated
at an angle, provisions 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 15 gallons.
• Lift only with equipment of
adequate lifting capacity.
• Be sure machine is stable
when lifting.
• Do not lift this machine using
lift bale if it is equipped with a
heavy accessory such as trail-
er or gas cylinder.
FALLING • Do not lift machine if lift bale is
EQUIPMENT can damaged.
cause injury. • Do not operate machine while
suspended from lift bale.
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