Lincoln Electric IM10144 POWER WAVE S700 - Manual (Page 21)

A-14 INSTALLATION
POWER WAVE ® S700
A-14
RECOMMENDED WORK CABLE
SIZES FOR ARC WELDING
Connect the electrode and work cables between the
appropriate output studs of the Power Wave ®
S700
per the following guidelines:
• Most welding applications run with the electrode
being positive (+). For those applications, connect
the electrode cable between the wire drive feed plate
and the positive (+) output stud on the power source.
Connect a work lead from the negative (-) power
source output stud to the work piece
• When negative electrode polarity is required, such
as in some Innershield ® applications, reverse the
output connections at the power source (electrode
cable to the negative (-) stud, and work cable to the
positive (+) stud).
Negative electrode polarity operation WITHOUT
use of a remote work sense lead (21) requires the
Negative Electrode Polarity attribute to be set. See
the Remote Sense Lead Specification section of
this document for further details.
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For additional Safety information regarding the elec-
trode and work cable set-up, See the standard
“SAFETY INFORMATION” located in the front of this
Instruction Manual.
The following recommendations apply to all out-
put polarities and weld modes:
• Select the appropriate size cables per the
“Output Cable Guidelines” below. Excessive volt-
age drops caused by undersized welding cables and
poor connections often result in unsatisfactory weld-
ing performance. Always use the largest welding
cables (electrode and work) that are practical, and
be sure all connections are clean and tight.
Note: Excessive heat in the weld circuit indicates
undersized cables and/or bad connections.
• Route all cables directly to the work and wire
feeder, avoid excessive lengths and do not coil
excess cable. Route the electrode and work cables
in close proximity to one another to minimize the
loop area and therefore the inductance of the weld
circuit.
• Always weld in a direction away from the work
(ground) connection.
Table A.1 shows copper cable sizes recommended 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