Quick Disconnect Plug; Shielding Gas Connection; Remote Control Connection - Lincoln Electric invertec v205-t Operator's Manual

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QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELEC-
TRODE CABLE and WORK CABLE)
A quick disconnect system is used for the welding
cable connections. The stick electrode cable will need
to have a plug attached.
1. Cut off welding cable lug, if present.
2. Remove .75 in. (19mm) of welding cable insulation.
3. Slide rubber boot onto cable end. The boot end
may be trimmed to match the cable diameter. Use
soap or other nonpetroleum-based lubricant to
WELDING CABLE
.75 in.
19 mm
help slide the boot over the cable, if needed.
4. Cut 45-50% of the copper strands back 1/4" (6
mm).
WELDING CABLE
5. Fold copper strands over cut strands and insert
into ferrule.
WELDING CABLE
6. Slide the copper ferrule into the brass plug.
7. Tighten set screw to collapse copper tube. Screw
must apply pressure against welding cable. The
top of the set screw will be well below the surface
of the brass plug after tightening.
COPPER TUBE
8. Slide rubber boot over brass plug. The rubber boot
must be positioned to completely cover all electri-
cal surfaces after the plug is locked into the recep-
tacle.
INSTALLATION

SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION

Obtain the necessary inert shielding gas. Connect the
cylinder of gas with a pressure regulator and flow
gage. Install a gas hose between the regulator and
gas inlet (located on the rear of the welder). The gas
inlet has a 5/16-18 right hand female thread; CGA
#032.
BOOT
TRIM, IF REQ'D
•Keep cylinder away from areas where it could
TO FIT OVER CABLE
be damaged.
•Never allow the torch or welding electrode to
touch the cylinder.
•Keep cylinder away from live electrical circuits.
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.25 in.

REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION

6 mm
A remote control receptacle is provided on the lower
center case front of the welder for connecting a
COPPER FERRULE
remote control to the machine. Refer to the Optional
Accessories section of this manual for available
remote controls.
.50 in. max
12 mm max.
SET SCREW
BRASS PLUG
V205-T AC/DC TIG
WARNING
CYLINDER could explode
if damaged.
•Keep cylinder upright and chained
to a support.
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