Lincoln Electric IM512 INVERTEC RACKS - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
INVERTEC RACKS - 7 -
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
K898 Series Aluminum Racks (4)
The K898 series of Invertec racks are compact power
source racks. Up to four or eight power sources can
be powered from a single external power supply
source. K898 series of racks accommodates the
Lincoln family of portable Invertec power sources and
portable Pro-Cut plasma cutters.
The frame is designed with 1/8 ” wall tubular aluminum
for a rugged lightweight construction. The lightweight
design makes the rack ideal where the number of
power sources required for the job fluctuates and
where portability is important.
The Aluminum Rack (4) is a versatile rack which may
be easily expanded or reduced to meet the require-
ments on the job site.
K898 Series Aluminum Racks (4)
With Main With Factory
Disconnect Installed 115 V
Product and Main Fusing* Power Pack
K898-1 Yes Yes
K898-2 Yes No
K898-3 No Yes
K898-4 No No
* All units are shipped without fuses which are ordered
separately.
K898-1, -2 Primary Aluminum Rack (4)
with Disconnect
K898-1, -2 are basic aluminum racks with main fusing
and disconnect capability.
K898-3, -4 Aluminum Slave Unit (4)
K898-3, -4 slave units mechanically and electrically
connect with primary racks K898-1, -2 to expand them
into a unit that accommodates up to eight power
sources. Slave units have main disconnect capability
provided by the primary rack (K898-1, -2).
The more economical slave units are also stand alone
racks where the customer is required to provide main
fusing and disconnect for the rack.
K912 Series Steel Rack (8)
The steel racks are economically designed for job
sites where 5 to 8 machines need to be available on
demand. with the optional disconnect and power
pack, electrical hookups and versatility are greatly
enhanced. The steel racks (8) are designed for job
sites where easy portability is not a major concern.
K912 series of racks accommodates the Lincoln fami-
ly of portable Invertec power sources and portable
Pro-Cut plasma cutters.
K912 Series Steel Racks (8)
With Main With Factory
Disconnect Installed 115 V
Product and Main Fusing* Power Pack
K912-1 Yes Yes
K912-2 Yes No
K912-3 No Yes
K912-4 No No
* All units are shipped without fuses which are ordered
separately.
K912-1, -2 Steel Rack (8) with Disconnect
K912-1, -2 are steel racks with main fusing and dis-
connect capability.
K912-3, -4 Steel Rack (8) without
Disconnect
K912-3, -4 are more economical units where the cus-
tomer is required to provide main fusing and discon-
nect for the rack.
POWER UP PROCEDURE
Recommended procedure for the first time setup at a
job site. Power up the rack in the following sequence.
Step 1
With racks main disconnect
“ OFF ” , turn “ OFF ” all
power source control switches located on the front of
the rack.
Step 2
Turn
“ ON ” all power sources switches located at the
back or front of each power source.
Step 3
Turn
“ ON ” the rack ’ s main disconnect located on top
of the rack.
Step 4
Turn
“ ON ” one power source control switch located