A-4

INSTALLATION

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For the 230/460/575V/ 60 HZ model which is not equipped with a plug, an input cord, or a receptacle, the input power supply leads must be connected directly to the Reconnect Panel as shown in Figure A.3. Refer to Technical Specifications at the begin- ning of this chapter for proper wire sizes.

1.Strip 1/2" (13mm) of insulation from the input power supply leads.

2.Connect the input power leads to terminals L1 and L2 on the Reconnect Panel Assembly.

3.Torque the terminal screws to 16 in.-lbs. (1.8nm).

FIGURE A.3 - Input Power Connection For 230/460/575 Volt Models.

CONNECT SHIELDING GAS

Customer must provide cylinder of appropriate type of shielding gas for gas metal arc welding for the process being used. See Figure A.4 for the location of the com- ponents used to connect the air supply cylinder.

WARNING

Gas under pressure is explosive.

Always keep gas cylinders in an

upright position and always keep

chained to undercarriage or sta-

tionary Y support. See American National Standard Z-49.1, “Safety in Welding and Cutting” published by the American

Welding Society.

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1.Set the gas cylinder on the rear platform of the WIRE-MATIC 255.

2.Hook the chain in place to secure cylinder to rear of welder.

3.Remove the cylinder cap.

4.Inspect the cylinder valves for damaged threads, dirt, dust, oil or grease.

a. Remove dust and dirt with a clean cloth.

NOTE: DO NOT ATTACH THE REGULATOR IF OIL, GREASE OR DAMAGE IS PRESENT! Inform your gas supplier of this condition. Oil or grease in the pres- ence of high pressure oxygen is explosive.

5.Stand to one side away from the outlet and open the cylinder valve for an instant to blow away any dust or dirt which may have accumulated in the valve outlet.

BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FACE AWAY FROM THE VALVE OUTLET WHEN OPENING THE VALVE.

6.Inspect the regulator for damaged threads, dirt, dust, oil or grease.

a. Remove dust and dirt with a clean cloth.

NOTE: DO NOT USE THE REGULATOR IF OIL, GREASE OR DAMAGE IS PRESENT! Have an authorized repair station clean the regulator or repair any damage.

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Lincoln Electric SVM 119-A service manual Connect Shielding GAS