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INSTALLATION

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FIGURE A.1 — Dual Voltage Machine Input Connections

 

 

 

 

 

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3. The 208/230 volt 50/60 Hz model POWER MIG® is

OUTPUT POLARITY CONNECTIONS

 

 

 

 

shipped with a 7 ft.(2.1m). input cable and plug con-

 

 

 

 

nected to the welder.

 

The welder, as shipped from the factory, is connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Using the instructions in Figure A.2, have a qualified

for electrode positive (+) polarity. This is the normal

 

 

polarity for GMA welding.

 

 

 

electrician connect a receptacle (Customer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplied) or cable to the input power lines and the

If negative (–) polarity is required, interchange the con-

 

 

system ground per the U.S. National Electrical Code

 

 

nection of the two cables located in the wire drive com-

 

 

and any applicable

local codes. See “Technical

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partment near the front panel. The electrode cable,

Specificationsat the beginning of this chapter for

which is attached to the wire drive, is to be connected

proper wire sizes. For long runs over 100 feet, larg-

 

 

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to the negative (–) labeled terminal and the work lead,

er copper wires should be used. Fuse the two hot

which is attached to the work clamp, is to be connect-

lines with super lag type fuses as shown in the fol-

ed to the positive (+) labeled terminal.

 

lowing diagram. The center contact in the receptacle

 

 

 

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is for the grounding connection. A green wire in the

 

 

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input cable connects this contact to the frame of the

 

 

welder. This ensures proper grounding of the welder

 

 

 

 

frame when the welder plug is inserted into a

 

 

 

 

grounded receptacle.

 

 

 

FIGURE A.2 — Receptacle Diagram

 

 

CONNECT TO A SYSTEM

 

 

GROUNDING WIRE. SEE

 

 

THE UNITED STATES

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CODE AND/OR LOCAL

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DETAILS AND MEANS FOR

PROPER GROUNDING.

 

 

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CONNECT TO HOT WIRES

OF A THREE-WIRE, SINGLE

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