Lincoln Electric SVM175-A Remote Control Machine Grounding, Electrical Output Connections

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A-7		INSTALLATION		A-7
	REMOTE CONTROL		MACHINE GROUNDING
	The RANGER 305D is equipped with both a 6-pin and		Because this portable engine driven welder creates its
	a 14-pin Amphenol connector. The 6-pin connector is		own power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to
	primarily used to connect a remote control device, such		an earth ground, unless the machine is connected to
	as a K857, or a TIG Amptrol, such as the K870 or		premises wiring (home, shop, etc.)
	K812. The 14-pin Amphenol connector is primarily		To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equipment
	used to directly connect a wire feeder, TIG module, or
	Spool Gun module control cable. See	Accessories	to which this engine driven welder supplies power
	section for more information.		must:
	NOTE: Both the 6-pin and 14-pin Amphenols share the		• Be grounded to the frame of the welder using a
	same output control auto-sensing and contactor circuit-
	ry; for this reason, there can only be one device		grounded type plug or be double insulated.
	plugged into the Ranger 305D at any time.		WARNING
	Switch operation is covered in “Operation” section.		Do not ground this machine to a pipe that carries explo-
	ELECTRICAL OUTPUT CONNECTIONS		sive or combustible material.
	See Figure A.1 for the location of the 120 and 240 volt		When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its
	receptacles, weld output terminals, and ground stud.		frame must be electrically bonded to the metal frame of
	Output stud covers are provided on code 11275 and		the vehicle. Use a #8 or larger copper wire connected
	above.		between the machine grounding stud and the frame of
			the vehicle. When this engine driven welder is con-
			nected to premises wiring such as that in a home or
			shop, its frame must be connected to the system earth
			ground. See further connection instructions in the sec-
			tion entitled "Standby Power Connections" as well as
			the article on grounding in the latest National Electrical
			Code and the local code.
	Figure A.1 - RANGER 305D OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

Note: Different models appearance may vary slightly.

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Note: Output stud covers not shown. Code 11275 and above

RANGER 305D