A-2
INSTALLATION
ACTIV8™
A-2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
• ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
SHOULD PERFORM THIS
INSTALLATION.
• Turn the input power OFF at the
disconnect switch or fuse box
before attempting to connect or
disconnect input power lines,
output cables or control cables.
• Only qualified personnel should perform this
installation.
• Do not touch metal portions of the ACTIV8™
work clip when the welding power source is on.
• Do not attach the work clip to the wire feeder.
• Connect the work clip directly to the work, as
close as possible to the welding arc.
• Turn power off at the welding power source
before disconnecting the work clip from the
work.
• Only use on power sources with open circuit
voltages less than 110 V DC.
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LOCATION
For best wire feeding performance, place the
ACTIV8™ on a stable and dry surface. Keep the
wire feeder in the upright position. Do not operate
thewirefeederonanangledsurfaceofmorethan
15degrees.
DonotsubmergetheACTIV8™.
WARNING
TheACTIV8isratedIP23andissuitableforoutdoor
useintheuprightposition.
ThehandleoftheACTIV8™ isintendedformoving
thewirefeederabouttheworkplaceonly.
Whensuspendingawirefeederinahangingdevice,
insulate the hanging device from the wire feeder
enclosure.
HIGH FREQUENCY PROTECTION
Locate the ACTIV8™ away from radio controlled
machinery. The normal operation of the ACTIV8™
may adversely affect the operation of RF con-
trolled equipment, which may result in bodily
injury or damage to the equipment.
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WELD CABLE SIZES
Table A.1 located below are copper cable sizes rec-
ommended for different currents and duty cycles.
Lengthsstipulatedarethedistancefromthewelderto
work and back to the welder again. Cable sizes are
increasedforgreaterlengthsprimarilyforthepurpose
ofminimizingcabledrop.
CAUTION
**Tabledvaluesareforoperationatambienttemperaturesof104°F(40°C)andbelow.Applicationsabove104°F(40°C)mayrequirecables
largerthanrecommended,orcablesratedhigherthan167°F(75°C).
RECOMMENDED CABLE SIZES (RUBBER COVERED COPPER - RATED 167°F or 75°C)**
CABLESIZESFORCOMBINEDLENGTHSOFELECTRODEANDWORKCABLES
AMPERES
200
200
225
225
250
250
250
250
300
325
350
400
400
500
PERCENT
DUTY
CYCLE
60
100
20
40&30
30
40
60
100
60
100
60
60
100
60
0 to 50Ft.
(0 to15m)
2
2
4or5
3
3
2
1
1
1
2/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
2/0
50 to 100Ft.
(15 to 30m)
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
2/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
2/0
100 to 150 Ft.
(30 to 46m)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
150 to 200 Ft.
(46 to 61m)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
3/0
200 to 250 Ft.
(61 to 76m)
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
4/0
4/0
4/0
TABLE A.1
