Linde BOC RAPTOR 250R MIG Operating Manual page 9

DO
✓ Use the correct input current,
✓ cable and ✓ plug in accordance
with AS 60974-1 for your safety and
to get the maximum performance
from your welding machine.
Example
If the I rating on your
1eff
machine is 27A then you must
use a 32A plug as a 15A is
undersized for the welding
current being used and may
cause the cable to overheat.
DON'T
✖ Don't risk damage to your
machine or cause tripping and/
or fire by using the wrong input
current, cable or plug.
✖ Don't tamper with plugs or
file down earth pins. Doing so
will void warranty.
Always
✓ Inspect cables and plugs
regularly. ✓ Contact a qualified
electrician for advice and/or
upgrade and, if needed, to replace
any damaged plugs or cables.
How important is the correct input
cable and plug on a welding machine?
The size of the plug depends on a formula that
not only uses the maximum current draw but
also the duty cycle of the power source. The use
of any welding power source will not only cause
the machine itself to heat up, but the input
For your safety, BOC meets AS/NZS Standards for safe electrical compliance.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)
and number
All BOC welding machines undergo an
independent certification process to meet
Australian and New Zealand regulations
regarding electrical safety. The triangle-
circle-tick (RCM) symbol signifies that BOC
has taken the necessary steps to have the
product comply with the electrical safety
and/or electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Check the rating plate on your machine.
All welding machines that comply with IEC 60974
or AS 60974 must have a rating plate similar to
the one shown. Welding machines draw some
current when idle (not welding) and a higher
current when welding. Effective rated primary
current (I1eff ) combines the conductor heating
due to these two levels of current. I1eff is the
maximum rated effective supply current that
determines the minimum plug and input cable
rating as well as the minimum capacity of the
input circuit that the machine gets plugged
into to safely operate the machine. Look for the
I1eff on the welding machine's rating plate and
ensure that you have the correct input circuit to
support this power draw.
What if I don't have a 240 volt 15 amp or 32 amp outlet?
If you don't have a suitable power outlet, you
should contact a qualified electrician to advise
whether the wiring in your building will cater for
a 15 amp or 32 amp outlet. You may also need
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cable, plug and mains power circuit will increase
in temperature as well. That's why it's important
to understand input and output currents and to
make sure that the input circuit is correctly rated
to supply the required input draw. This allows
the machine to operate at or near maximum
output and protects the circuit board from
tripping, overheating and/or catching fire.
legislative requirements as specified by the
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
(ERAC). Depending on the machine, BOC may
be required to have a 32A single phase plug
to ensure that when the machine runs at its
maximum output, the input supply plug and
lead will not overheat. For your safety, please
check for this symbol before buying any welding
machine in Australia and New Zealand.
Example of BOC rating plate
to upgrade your circuit breakers and possibly
switchboard to suit. Failure to do this may cause
an electrical fire in the building which may
void insurances.
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