Franklin EF1-230V, Operating Manual

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Technical Specifications
Stock code _________________ EF1-230V
Supply voltage ______________ 230 V +/- 15% (194 V to 264 V)
Supply frequency ____________ 50/60 Hz (40 Hz to 70 Hz)
Supply power _______________ 2.8 kW / 3.5 kVA
Supply protection ____________ Class 1 earthed (grounded)
Environmental protection ______ IP65
Operating temperature ________ -15 ºC (5 ºF) to +45 ºC (113 ºF)
Shipping dimensions 460 mm (18") wide x 210 mm (8.3") deep
x 210 mm (8.3”) high
Shipping weight _____________ 3.6 kg (8 lb)
Power Supply
Welder must be powered with:
• A quality 230 VAC, 50 Hz power supply with maximum tolerance of ± 15%.
• A quality generator capable of supplying a minimum of 2.8 kW (3.5 kVA).
Note that an earth-spike (grounding rod) must be used with generators.
If used with a 110v to 230v step-up transformer follow these specifications:
• Safety Isolating transformer: 3.3 kVA minimum.
• Auto transformer: 3.3 kVa minimum.
Extension Cords / Cables
Extension cables must comply with or be equivalent to H07RN-F
specifications. Cable use must comply with the following table.
Wire Size
Metric
AWG Wire
Size
Maximum
Length,
meters
Maximum
Length, feet
1.5 mm 15 25 82
2.5 mm 13 50 164
4.0 mm 11 75 246
Note:
All cable must be unwound from reel to prevent inductive heating
effects.