5-7. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals

2

6

3

Do not place anything between weld cable terminal and copper bar.

4

5

1Positive (+) Weld Output Terminal

2Negative (−) Weld Output Terminal

For Direct Current Electrode Posi- tive (DCEP), connect work cable to

1Negative (−) terminal and electrode holder to Positive (+) terminal.

For Direct Current Electrode nega- tive (DCEN), reverse cable con- nections.

Y Failure to properly connect weld cables may cause ex- cessive heat and start a fire, or damage your machine.

3 Weld Output Terminal

4 Supplied Weld Output Terminal Nut

5 Weld Cable Terminal

6 Copper Bar

Remove supplied nut from weld output terminal. Slide weld cable terminal onto weld output terminal and secure with nut so that weld cable terminal is tight against cop- per bar. Do not place anything be- tween weld cable terminal and copper bar. Make sure that the surfaces of the weld cable termi- nal and copper bar are clean.

Tools Needed: 3/4 in

Correct Installation

Incorrect Installation

803 596−B / 803 778-A

5-8. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*

Weld Output

Terminals

YTurn off power before connectingto weld out- put terminals.

YDo not use worn, dam- aged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.

 

Weld Cable Size** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit

 

 

 

Not Exceeding***

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100 ft (30 m) or Less

150 ft

200 ft

250 ft

300 ft

 

350 ft

400 ft

 

(45 m)

(60 m)

(70 m)

(90 m)

 

(105 m)

(120 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welding

10 − 60%

60 − 100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duty

Duty

 

10 − 100% Duty Cycle

 

 

Amperes

 

 

 

Cycle

Cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

4 (20)

4 (20)

4 (20)

3 (30)

2 (35)

1 (50)

 

1/0 (60)

1/0 (60)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

150

3 (30)

3 (30)

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

 

3/0 (95)

3/0 (95)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

200

3 (30)

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

 

4/0 (120)

4/0 (120)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

250

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120)

 

2 ea. 2/0

2 ea. 2/0

 

(2x70)

(2x70)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120)

2 ea. 2/0

 

2 ea. 3/0

2 ea. 3/0

(2x70)

 

(2x95)

(2x95)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*This chart is a general guideline and may not suit all applications. If cable overheats, use next size larger cable.

**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere.

( ) = mm2 for metric useS-0007-F

***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications representative at 920-735-4505.

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145 DX specifications

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