Lincoln Electric V155-S Input Connections, Safety Precautions, Select Suitable Location, Tilting

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A-3	INSTALLATION			A-3
Read entire installation section before starting		TILTING
		Place the machine directly on a secure, level surface.
installation.		Do not place or operate this machine on a surface with
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS		an incline greater than 15° from horizontal. The
		machine may topple over if this procedure is not fol-
	WARNING	lowed.
	ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.	INPUT CONNECTIONS
	form this installation.			WARNING
	• Only qualified personnel should per-	ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
	• Disconnect input power by removing
	plug from receptacle before working		• Have a qualified electrician install
	inside INVERTEC® V155-S. Allow		•	and service this equipment.
	machine to sit for 5 minutes mini-			Disconnect input power by removing
	mum to allow the power capacitors		plug from receptacle before working
	to discharge before working inside		inside INVERTEC® V155-S. Allow
	this equipment.		machine to sit for 5 minutes minimum
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.		to allow the power capacitors to discharge before
•	wear dry insulating gloves.	working inside this equipment.
• Always connect the INVERTEC® V155-S to a power		• Do not touch electrically live parts.
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supply grounded according to the National
Electrical Code and local codes.				GROUND CONNECTION
------------------------------------------------------------			The frame of the welder must be
			grounded. A ground terminal marked
SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION			with the symbol is located on the under
			panel for this purpose. See your local
This machine can operate in harsh environments.			and national electrical codes for proper
However, it is important that simple preventative mea-			grounding methods.
sures are followed to assure long life and reliable oper-				CAUTION
ation:
• Do not use this machine for pipe thawing.		A grounding conductor is supplied in the input
• This machine must be located where there is free cir-		cord, it is important that the supply receptacle
culation of clean air without restrictions for air move-		ground is connected.
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• Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine				WARNING
machine with paper, cloth or rags when switched on.
should be kept to a minimum.		This installation should be performed by a quali-
• This machine has a protection rating of IP23. Keep
it dry when possible and do not place it on wet		fied electrician to ensure correct connections of
ground or in puddles.		the leads to the plug spades.
• Locate the machine away from radio controlled		• The electrical system must be made by skilled
machinery. Normal operation may adversely affect
the operation of nearby radio controlled machinery,		technicians with the specific professional and
which may result in injury or equipment damage.		technical qualifications and in compliance with
Read the section on electromagnetic compatibility in		the regulations in force in the country where the
this manual.		equipment is installed.
• Do not operate in areas with an ambient temperature		• The welding power source supply cable is pro-
greater than 40°C.		vided with a green or yellow/green wire that must
STACKING		ALWAYS be earthed. This green or yellow/green
		wire must NEVER be used with other voltage con-
The INVERTEC® V155-S cannot be stacked.		ductors.
		• lnstall only plugs that confirm with safety regula-
		tions.

INVERTEC® V155-S