Safety Precautions; Suitable Location; Stacking; Tilting - Lincoln Electric RED-D-ARC WELDERENTALS ES 276i Operator's Manual

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Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.

SAFETY PRECAuTIONS

WARNING
ELECTRIC ShOCK
• have an electrician install and
service this equipment.
• Turn the input power off at the
fuse box before working on
equipment.
• Do not touch electrically hot parts.
• be sure to discharge capacitors with the proce-
dure outlined in the Maintenance Section of this
manual before working in that area of the
equipment.
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SELECT SuITAbLE LOCATION
The ES 276i will operate in harsh environments. Even
so, it is important that simple preventative measures
are followed in order to assure long life and reliable
operation.
• The machine must be located where there is free cir-
culation of clean air such that air movement in the
back and out the front will not be restricted.
• Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine
should be kept to a minimum. Failure to observe
these precautions can result in excessive operating
temperatures and nuisance shutdown.
• Keep machine dry. Shelter from rain and snow. Do
not place on wet ground or in puddles.
CAuTION
• DO NOT MOuNT OVER COMbuSTIbLE SuRFACES.
Where there is a combustible surface directly
under stationary or fixed electrical equipment,
that surface shall be covered with a steel plate at
least .06"(1.6mm) thick, which shall extend not
less than 5.90"(150mm) beyond the equipment on
all sides.
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STACKING

ES 276i's cannot be stacked.
INSTALLATION

TILTING

Place the machine directly on a secure, level surface.
The machine may topple over if this procedure is not
followed.

hIGh FREQuENCY PROTECTION

Locate the ES 276i away from radio controlled
can kill.
machinery.
The normal operation of the ES 276i may adverse-
ly affect the operation of RF controlled equipment,
which may result in bodily injury or damage to the
equipment.
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INPuT CONNECTIONS

The ES 276i should be connected only by a qualified
electrician. Installation should be made in accordance
with all local and national electric codes and the infor-
mation detailed below.

INPuT FuSE AND SuPPLY WIRE

Refer to the Technical Specifications page at the
beginning of this chapter for the proper fuse sizes and
supply cable sizes.
• Fuse the input circuit with recommended super lag
fuses or delay type circuit breakers.
• Install the proper fuse in the fuse holder in the main
disconnect panel.

INPuT SuPPLY CONNECTIONS

Be sure the voltage phase and frequency of the input
power is as specified on the rating plate, located on
the rear of the machine.
Supply line entry provision is in the case rear panel.
POWER INPuT CONNECTION
A 10 ft. power cord is provided and wired into the
machine. Follow the power cord connection instruc-
tions. Incorrect connection may result in equipment
damage.
Single Phase Input: Connect green lead to ground
per National Electrical Code. Connect black and white
or brown leads to power. Wrap red lead with tape to
provide 600V insulation.
Three Phase Input: Connect green lead to ground
per National Electrical Code. Connect black, red and
white or brown leads to power.
ES 276i
CAuTION
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