Lincoln Electric IM958 manual Trode Cable and Work Cable, Shielding GAS Connection

A-6	INSTALLATION			A-6
QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELEC-		SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION
TRODE CABLE and WORK CABLE)		Obtain the necessary inert shielding gas. Connect the
A quick disconnect system is used for the welding		cylinder of gas with a pressure regulator and flow
cable connections. The stick electrode cable will need		gage. Install a gas hose between the regulator and
to have a plug attached.		gas inlet (located on the rear of the welder). The gas
1. Cut off welding cable lug, if present.		inlet has a 5/16-18 right hand female thread; CGA
		#032.	WARNING
tion.
2. Remove 1.00 in. (25mm) of welding cable insula-			CYLINDER could explode
may be trimmed to match the cable diameter. Use
			if damaged.
3. Slide rubber boot onto cable end. The boot end			• Keep cylinder upright	and
soap or other nonpetroleum-based lubricant to
help slide the boot over the cable, if needed.			chained to a support.
WELDING CABLE	BOOT	• Keep cylinder away from areas where it
		could be damaged.
1.00 in.	TRIM, IF REQ'D	• Never allow the torch or welding electrode
25 mm	TO FIT OVER CABLE	to touch the cylinder.
4. Insert copper strands into ferrule.		• Keep cylinder away from live electrical cir-
		cuits.
	COPPER FERRULE	___________________________________________
WELDING CABLE		REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION
		A remote control receptacle is provided on the lower
5. Slide the copper ferrule into the brass plug.		center case front of the welder for connecting a
		remote control to the machine. Refer to the Optional
6. Tighten set screw to collapse copper tube. Screw		Accessories section of this manual for available
		remote controls.
must apply pressure against welding cable. The
top of the set screw will be well below the surface
of the brass plug after tightening.

SET SCREW

COPPER TUBE BRASS PLUG

7.Slide rubber boot over brass plug. The rubber boot must be positioned to completely cover all electri- cal surfaces after the plug is locked into the recep- tacle.

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