Recommended Electrical-Supply Specifications; Supply From Power Generators - ESAB EMP 205ic AC/DC Instruction Manual

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Recommended electrical-supply specifications

WARNING!
An electrical shock or fire hazard is probable if the following electrical service guide
recommendations are not followed. These recommendations are for a dedicated
branch circuit sized for the rated output and duty cycle of the welding power source.
Recommended electrical supply specifications: 120–230 V, 1 – 50/60 Hz
Specification
Input current at maximum output
Maximum recommended fuse* or circuit breaker
rating
*Time delay fuse UL class RK5, refer to UL 248
Maximum recommended fuse* or circuit breaker
rating
Normal operating UL class K5, refer to UL 248
Minimum recommended cord size
Maximum recommended extension cord length
Minimum recommended grounding conductor
size
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Supply from power generators

The power source can be supplied from different types of generators. However, some
generators may not provide sufficient power for the welding power source to operate
correctly.
Generators with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) or with equivalent or better type of
regulation, with rated power of minimum 8 kW 1 phase, are recommended.
0463 652 001
230 V AC
33 A
40 A
50 A
13 AWG (2.5 mm
50 ft (15 m)
13 AWG (2.5 mm
- 20 -
120 V AC
30 A
30 A
50 A
2 2
) 13 AWG (2.5 mm
25 ft (8 m)
2 2
) 13 AWG (2.5 mm
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