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VANTAGE
441X/LE500X
®
WELDING OUTPUT CABLES
With the engine off, route the electrode and work cables through
the strain relief bracket provided on the front of the base and
connect to the terminals provided. These connections should be
checked periodically and tightened if necessary.
Listed in Table A.2 are copper cable sizes recommended for the
rated current and duty cycle. Lengths stipulated are the distance
from the welder to work and back to the welder again. Cable sizes
are increased for greater lengths primarily for the purpose of
minimizing cable voltage drop.
TABLE A.2
OUTPUT CABLE GUIDELINES
CABLE SIZES FOR COMBINED LENGTHS OF ELECTRODE AND WORK
Percent Duty
Amperes
CABLES [RUBBER COVERED COPPER - RATED 167°F (75°C)]**
Cycle
0 to 50 Ft. 50 to 100 Ft. 100 to 150 Ft. 150 to 200 Ft. 200 to 250 Ft.
200
60
2
200
100
2
250
30
3
250
40
2
250
60
1
250
100
1
300
60
1
300
100
2/0
2/0
350
40
1/0
1/0
400
60
2/0
2/0
400
100
3/0
3/0
500
60
2/0
2/0
600
60
3/0
3/0
600
80
2-1/0
2-1/0
600
100
2-1/0
2-1/0
** Tabled values are for operation at ambient temperatures of 104°F (40°C) and below. Applications above
104°F (40°C) may require cables larger than recommended, or cables rated higher than 167°F (75°C).
PULSE WELDING
When pulse welding, always use 4/0 cable. The cables must be
sized based upon the peak current of the pulse waveform, not the
average current. Do not coil the electrode or work cable. Limit
the combined length of the electrode and work cable to 60 feet.
Undersized cables, coiled cables and long lengths all increase
cable inductance and lower pulse welding performance.
CABLE INSTALLATION
Install the welding cables to your Vantage
WARNING
1. The engine must be OFF to install welding cables.
2. Remove the anged nuts from the output terminals.
3. Connect the electrode holder and work cables to the weld
output terminals. The terminals are identi ed on the case
front.
4. Tighten the anged nuts securely.
5. Be certain that the metal piece you are welding (the "work")
is properly connected to the work clamp and cable.
6. Check and tighten the connections periodically.
2
2
1
1/0
2
2
1
1/0
3
2
1
1/0
2
1
1
1/0
1
1
1
1/0
1
1
1
1/0
1
1
1/0
2/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
3/0
3/0
4/0
3/0
3/0
4/0
3/0
4/0
2-3/0
2-1/0
2-2/0
2-3/0
2-1/0
2-2/0
2-3/0
441X/LE500X as follows.
®
CAUTION
•
Loose connections will cause the output terminals to
overheat. The terminals may eventually melt.
•
Do not cross the welding cables at the output terminal
connection. Keep the cables isolated and separate from
one another.
A-8
INSTALLATION
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