Extension Cords - Chicago Welding 98871 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

grounded Welders
1. The grounding prong in the plug is
connected through the green wire inside
the cord to the grounding system in
the welder. The green wire in the cord
must be the only wire connected to the
welder's grounding system and must
never be attached to an electrically "live"
terminal.
2. The welder must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes
and ordinances.

Extension cords

1. If an extension cord is used, it must
have the following wire size: up to 30
feet, use 10 AWg size wire; 30 to 50
feet, use 8 AWg wire; Over 50 feet,
use 6 AWg wire.
2. As the distance from the supply outlet
increases, you must use a heavier gauge
extension cord. Using extension cords
with inadequately sized wire causes a
serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss
of power and possible welder damage.
3. The smaller the gauge number of the
wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.
For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry
a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
4. When using more than one extension
cord to make up the total length, make
sure each cord contains at least the
minimum wire size required.
5. If you are using one extension cord
for more than one welder, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum to
determine the required minimum cord
size.
SKU 98871 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
6. If you are using an extension cord
outdoors, make sure it is marked with the
suffix "W-A" ("W" in Canada) to indicate it
is acceptable for outdoor use.
7. Make sure the extension cord is properly
wired and in good electrical condition.
Always replace a damaged extension
cord or have it repaired by a qualified
electrician before using it.
8. Protect the extension cords from sharp
objects, excessive heat, and damp or
wet areas.
SyMBOLOgy
Wire Feed (Speed)
Workpiece Ground Cable
Gun Cable
Overheat Shutdown Indicator
Cooling Fan
Housing Ground Point
V~
Volts Alternating Current
A
Amperes
OcV
Open Circuit Voltage
Kilovolt Amperes
KVA
(Volts / 1000 * Amperes)
IPM
Inches Per Minute
AWg
American Wire Gauge
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