Stick Electrode Cable Connection - Lincoln Electric SQUARE WAVE SVM141-A Service Manual

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4. Hold the TIG adapter, with cables and hoses installed,
firmly in place by securing it into the Twist-Mate recep-
tacle on the power source or into a padded vise.
Apply a thin film of lubricant to the boot's lead in
chamfer area. Also apply lubricant to the lead in
chamfer and 2" diameter on the TIG adapter. Next
align the strain relief boot keys with the TIG adapter
slots. Now firmly push the boot onto the adapter,
rocking the boot to assist installation.
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY
5. Examine the strain relief boot and TIG adapter for
correct assembly. The boot should nest into the
Twist-Mate receptacle on the power source. The
boot face will be 1/8 inch away from the machine
front. All electrical surfaces should be completely
covered when in the Twist-Mate receptacle on the
power source. For more details see M19116PRINT
included with the machine.
INSTALLATION
STICK ELECTRODE CABLE
CONNECTION
The Twist-Mate connection allows fast and reliable stick
electrode attachment to the electrode terminal of the
Square Wave TIG 275 welding power supply.
Assemble the electrode cable by attaching the correct
Twist-Mate adapter and electrode holder to an ade-
quately-sized welding cable. See Table A.1 and A.2 for
recommended sizes and corresponding hardware.
Assemble the correct Twist-Mate adapter plug to the
stick electrode cable as detailed in Work Cable
Connection.
DO NOT CONNECT A TIG TORCH AND STICK ELEC-
TRODE CABLE AT THE SAME TIME.
BOTH BE ELECTRICALLY HOT WHENEVER THE
OUTPUT CONTACTOR IS ENERGIZED.
SQUARE WAVE TIG 275
WARNING
THEY WILL
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