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INSTALLATION
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with the earth for ten feet or more.
b) A 3/4” (19mm) galvanized pipe or a 5/8” (16mm)
solid galvanized iron, steel or copper rod driven
at least eight feet into the ground.
The ground should be securely made and the ground-
ing cable should be as short as possible using cable of
the same size as the work cable, or larger. Grounding
to the building frame electrical conduit or a long pipe
system can result in re-radiation, effectively making
these members radiating antennas.
6. Keep cover and all screws securely in place.
7. Electrical conductors within 50 ft (15.2m) of the
welder should be enclosed in grounded rigid metal-
lic conduit or equivalent shielding, wherever possi-
ble. Flexible metallic conduit is generally not suit-
able.
8. When the welder is enclosed in a metal building, the
metal building should be connected to several good
earth driven electrical grounds (as in 5 (b) above)
around the periphery of the building.
Failure to observe these recommended installation
procedures can cause radio or TV and electronic
equipment interference problems and result in unsatis-
factory welding performance resulting from lost high
frequency power.
INPUT CONNECTIONS
Be sure the voltage, phase, and frequency of the input
power is as specified on the rating plate, located on the
rear of the machine.
208/230 volt models have a NEMA 6-50P plug
attached to the input power cord and a NEMA 6-50R
receptacle is included. Other voltage models have an
input power cord but no plug or receptacle.
Have a qualified electrician provide input power supply
to the receptacle or cord in accordance with all local
and national electrical codes. Use a single phase line
or one phase of a two or three phase line. Choose an
input and grounding wire size according to local or
national codes. Refer to the
Technical Specifications
page at the beginning of this section. Fuse the input
circuit with the recommended super lag fuses or delay
type
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circuit breakers. Using fuses or circuit breakers
smaller than recommended may result in “nuisance”
shut-offs from welder inrush currents even if not weld-
INPUT RECONNECT PROCEDURE
On multiple input voltage welders, be sure the machine
is connected per the following instructions for the volt-
age being supplied to the welder.
Failure to follow these instructions can cause immedi-
ate failure of components within the welder.
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Multiple voltage models are shipped connected for the
highest voltage. To change this connection refer to the
following instructions.
For the lowest rated voltage connection
(Refer to figure A.1):
1. Remove the sheet metal cover.
2. Disconnect lead H3 from the power switch and insu-
late with the insulation from the H2 lead.
3. Connect lead H2 to the power switch where H3 was
connected.
4. Tighten connections.
5. Replace sheet metal cover and all screws
For the highest rated voltage connection
(Refer to figure A.1):
The machine is normally shipped connected for the
highest rated voltage, however verify the following:
1. Remove the sheet metal cover.
2. Disconnect lead H2 from the power switch and insu-
late with the insulation from the H3 lead.
3. Connect lead H3 to the line switch where H2 was
connected.
4. Tighten connections.
5. Replace sheet metal cover and all screws.
CAUTION
1Also called “inverse time” or “thermal/magnetic” circuit breakers; circuit break-
ers which have a delay in tripping action that decreases as the magnitude of
the current increases.
ing at high currents.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Turn the input power OFF at the
disconnect switch or fuse box
before working on this
equipment.
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