Section 4 - Installation; Environment; Location; Explanation Of Supply Voltages - Pro-Tec Welding PRO-TEC 215 MP Operating Manual

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INSTALLATION

SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION

4.1 Environment

This Power Source is designed with an Ingress Pro-

tection (IP) Rating of IP23S and is suitable for:

a) Welding Indoors when the area is adequately ven-

tilated to remove welding fumes away from user.

b) Weld Outdoors ONLY when it is NOT RAINING

c) An environment where –



The risk of an electric shock or electrocution by arc

welding is low;



Normal work practices are used; and



It is not possible for a welder or any other workers

to be in contact with the workpiece, in the event of

coming into contact with a "hot" welding circuit.

DANGER – DO NOT weld in rain or in water or

near water or leave the Power Source outdoors

while it is raining.

4.2 Location

Be sure to locate the Power Source according to the

following guidelines:



In areas free from oil, steam, corrosive gases moisture,

standing water and dust.



In areas with ambient temperatures between 32° F to

104° F (0°C to 40° C).



In areas not subjected to abnormal vibration or shock.



In areas not exposed to direct rain or sunlight.



Place at a distance of 12 in. (300mm) or more from

walls or similar that could restrict natural air flow for

cooling.

DANGER –

TEC

Sources be electrically connected by a Suitably

Trained and Qualified Tradesperson.

4.3 Explanation of Supply Voltages

208 VAC, 220 VAC, 230 VAC and 240 VAC are often used inter-

changeably for commonly available higher powered electrical prod-

ucts. 110 VAC, 115 VAC and 120 VAC are often used interchangea-

bly for commonly available lower powered electrical products.

However, the use of these various voltage terminologies is largely

inaccurate.

110/115 VAC: Are outdated and typically no longer supplied by

utilities. 120 VAC replaces 110/115 VAC.

120 VAC:

120 Volts AC is the common low voltage

supplied by US / Canadian utilities. See Sec-

tion 3.9 or 3.10 regarding usage at this volt-

age.

208 VAC:

208 Volts AC is a specific voltage supplied to

commercial facilities. See Section 3.9 or 3.10

regarding usage at this voltage.

230 VAC:

Is outdated and typically no longer supplied by utili-

ties. 240 VAC replaces 230 VAC.

240 VAC:

240 Volts AC is a specific voltage supplied to

commercial facilities. See Section 3.9 or 3.10

Operating Manual No: PWOM-215/250MP-001

advises that these Power

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regarding usage at this voltage.

4.4 Electrical Input Power Guide

Failure to follow these electrical input power

guide recommendations could create an

electric shock or fire hazard. These recom-

mendations are for a dedicated circuit sized

for the rated output and duty cycle of the

power source.

In dedicated circuit installations, the

Code allows the receptacle outlet or conductor rating to be

less than the rating of the circuit protection device. See NEC

articles 210.21, 630.11 and 630.12.

NOTE 2: Actual input voltage should not exceed ± 10% of

indicated required input voltage.

215MP Single Phase Input Power Guide

TEC

Single Phase Input

208 / 230 /

Supply Voltage

240 VAC

Max Input Supply Current:

31.1/28.1/26.9 A

Minimum Recommended

Fuse or Circuit Breaker:

Delay Fuse (UL class RK5)

35/30/30 Amps

Normal Fuse (UL class K5)

40/35/35 Amos

Minimum Recommended

12 AWG

Grounding Conductor Size

Minimum Recommended

12 AWG

Input Conductor Size

250MP Single Phase Input Power Guide

TEC

Single Phase Input

208 / 230 / 240

Supply Voltage

VAC

Max Input Supply Current:

43.1/39.0/37.4 A

Minimum Recommended

Fuse or Circuit Breaker:

Delay Fuse (UL class RK5)

45/40/40 A

Normal Fuse (UL class K5)

50/45/45 A

Minimum Recommended

12 AWG

Grounding Conductor Size

Minimum Recommended

12 AWG

Input Conductor Size

NOTE 3: These products configures the Power Source to the

operating parameters for 120 / 208 / 230 / 240 VAC.

4.5 Extension Cord Recommendations

DANGER – Never use an extension cord outdoors that is

not marked for outdoors use. Make sure equipment is OFF

before connecting extension cord to outlet. Do not use an

extension cord when wet. Inspect extension cord thor-

oughly before each use. Do not use if damaged. Uncoil

extension cord and do not cover it with any other material.

Input Supply Voltage

Recommended Conductor Size

Maximum Extension Cord Length

National Electrical

120 VAC @

20 A

15 A

33.4 A

24.9 A

40 Amps

30 Amps

With a 20

amp individu-

al branch

circuit pro-

tected by

time-delay

fuse or circuit

breaker.

120 VAC /

20A Outlet

15 A Outlet

24.9 A

33.0 A

40 A

30 A

With a 20

amp individu-

al branch

circuit pro-

tected by

time-delay

fuse or circuit

breaker.

Single Phase Input Voltage

208 / 230 / 240 VAC

120 VAC

12 AWG

50 ft.

25 ft.

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