Lincoln Electric IM10085 ACTIV8 - Manual (Page 11)

A-2 INSTALLATION
ACTIV8™
A-2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
• ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
SHOULD PERFORM THIS
INSTALLATION.
• Turn the input power OFF at the
disconnect switch or fuse box
before attempting to connect or
disconnect input power lines,
output cables or control cables.
• Only qualified personnel should perform this
installation.
• Do not touch metal portions of the ACTIV8™
work clip when the welding power source is on.
• Do not attach the work clip to the wire feeder.
• Connect the work clip directly to the work, as
close as possible to the welding arc.
• Turn power off at the welding power source
before disconnecting the work clip from the
work.
• Only use on power sources with open circuit
voltages less than 110 V DC.
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LOCATION
For best wire feeding performance, place the
ACTIV8™ on a stable and dry surface. Keep the
wire feeder in the upright position. Do not operate
the wire feeder on an angled surface of more than
15 degrees.
Do not submerge the ACTIV8™.
WARNING
The ACTIV8 is rated IP23 and is suitable for outdoor
use in the upright position.
The handle of the ACTIV8™ is intended for moving
the wire feeder about the work place only.
When suspending a wire feeder in a hanging device,
insulate the hanging device from the wire feeder
enclosure.
HIGH FREQUENCY PROTECTION
Locate the ACTIV8™ away from radio controlled
machinery. The normal operation of the ACTIV8™
may adversely affect the operation of RF con-
trolled equipment, which may result in bodily
injury or damage to the equipment.
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WELD CABLE SIZES
Table A.1 located below are copper cable sizes rec-
ommended for different currents and duty cycles.
Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to
work and back to the welder again. Cable sizes are
increased for greater lengths primarily for the purpose
of minimizing cable drop.
CAUTION
** Tabled values are for operation at ambient temperatures of 104°F(40°C) and below. Applications above 104°F(40°C) may require cables
larger than recommended, or cables rated higher than 167°F(75°C).
RECOMMENDED CABLE SIZES (RUBBER COVERED COPPER - RATED 167°F or 75°C)**
CABLE SIZES FOR COMBINED LENGTHS OF ELECTRODE AND WORK CABLES
AMPERES
200
200
225
225
250
250
250
250
300
325
350
400
400
500
PERCENT
DUTY
CYCLE
60
100
20
40 & 30
30
40
60
100
60
100
60
60
100
60
0 to 50Ft.
(0 to15m)
2
2
4 or 5
3
3
2
1
1
1
2/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
2/0
50 to 100Ft.
(15 to 30m)
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
2/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
2/0
100 to 150 Ft.
(30 to 46m)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
150 to 200 Ft.
(46 to 61m)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
3/0
200 to 250 Ft.
(61 to 76m)
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
4/0
4/0
4/0
TABLE A.1