Lifting Options; Power Supply Location And Mounting; Primary Input Power Connections; Section 3 System: Installation - ESAB A120 Operating Manual

SECTION 3 SYSTEM:
INSTALLATION
3.01

Unpacking

1. Use the packing lists to identify and account for
each item.
2. Inspect each item for possible shipping damage.
If damage is evident, contact your distributor and
/ or shipping company before proceeding with the
installation.
3. Record Power Supply and Torch model and serial
numbers, purchase date and vendor name, in the
information block at the front of this manual.
3.02

Lifting Options

The Power Supply includes hand holds in the front and
rear panels for hand lifting only. Be sure unit is lifted
and transported safely and securely.
WARNING
!
Do not touch live electrical parts.
Disconnect input power cord before
moving unit.
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause
serious personal injury and can damage
equipment.
• Only persons of adequate physical strength should
lift the unit.
• Lift unit by the handles, using two hands. Do not
use straps for lifting.
• Use optional cart or similar device of adequate
capacity to move unit.
• Place unit on a proper skid and secure in place
before transporting with a fork lift or other vehicle.
3.03 Power Supply location and
Mounting
NOTE!
It is recommended that the unit be
secured to a suitable surface using the
mounting rails.
1. First choose an appropriate location for mount-
ing the power supply. Choose one that allows
for free movement of torch leads, complies with
ventilation per section 2.04 and provides a safe
firm surface where the unit can be secured.
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2. Place the unit in the desired position and mark
where the four keyway holes in the mounting rails
touch.
3. Remove the unit and using these markings,
prepare holes for mounting hardware.
4. Insert proper hardware. If using hardware that
screws into the mounting surface, leave all four
loose enough for the thickness of the rail to slide
under the head and washer if used.
5. Lower the power supply over the mounting
hardware and slide forward or backward until the
keyway stops against the mounting hardware.
6. Secure the hardware to the rail.
3.04

Opening the Contactor Cover

The input power cord is connected to the main contac-
tor, the contactor is located inside a box with a snap on
cover. The cover is held in place with two or more snap
lock tabs. To remove the cover release the front latch and
tilt the cover up about ½ inch. Then squeeze both sides
of the cover and lift it straight up. See the Primary Input
Power Connections section for the necessary changes
to the Contactor. Remember to replace the Contactor
Cover when the changes are complete.
3.05

Primary Input Power Connections

CAUTION
!
Check your power source for correct
voltage before plugging in or connecting
the unit. Check the Voltage Selector at
the rear of the unit for correct setting be-
fore plugging in or connecting the unit.
The primary power source, fuse, and
any extension cords used must conform
to local electrical code and the recom-
mended circuit protection and wiring
requirements as specified in Section 2.
INSTALLATION
CUTMASTER A120
Art# A-11478
Contactor cover
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