Electricity Supply - Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i Service Manual

SAFETY/INSTALLATION

3.06 Electricity Supply

low a supply voltage may cause poor welding performance in STICK mode such as the arc snuffing out during welding.
Too high a supply voltage will cause components to overheat and possibly fail. The Welding power Source must be:
• Correctly installed, if necessary, by a qualified electrician.
• Correctly earthed (electrically) in accordance with local regulations.
• Connected to the correct size power point and fuse as per the Specifications on page 3-2.
The Fabricator 211i must be electrically connected by a qualified electrical trades-person. Damage to the
PCA (Power Control Assembly) could occur if 265 VAC or higher is applied to the Primary Power Cable
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill; SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE is present after removal of input power. DO NOT
TOUCH live electrical parts.
SHUT DOWN welding power source, disconnect input power employing lockout/tagging procedures. Lock-out/tagging
procedures consist of padlocking line disconnect switch in open position, removing fuses from fuse box, or shutting
OFF and red-tagging circuit breaker or other disconnecting device.
Power Cords Included With Power Supply
Attached to the power supply is an input power cord with a 208/230Volt 50 Amp NEMA 6-50 P for plug. Supplied
adapter allow for connection of the power supply input cable plug to 115 V input power.
Manual 0-5158
The Electricity Supply voltage should be within 208/230V AC ± 10% or 115 V AC ± 10%. Too
Art# A-11275
Figure 3-3: 115 VAC Adapter
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