Connection; Connecting Output Cables For Tig Or Spot Welding - Panasonic YC-300BZ3YHD Operating Instructions Manual

Connection

6. Connection
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The installation shall be done by qualified installation personnel and should conform to all national
and local codes.
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Important
Type and capacity of protection devices, such as breaker and fuse, to be applied should conform to
all national and local codes.
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Type and size of cables to be applied should conform to all national and local codes.
Touching current carrying parts may cause a fatal accident like an electric
shock, burn injury and so on. To prevent physical accidents like an electric shock,
burn injury and so on, make sure to observe the followings.
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Make sure to turn off the switches of this product and the distribution box before starting connections.
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Do not perform any connection work with moistened hands.
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Make sure to insulate all bare current-carrying parts like joints and so on by tape, etc.
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Do not strain cables, or let them make contact with the welding arc area.
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For safety reasons, make sure to provide this product and base material with grounding work done by qualified
electricians.
* In case of using a water coolant, the water coolant should also be provided it with grounding work.
Observe the followings to prevent a fire caused by overheat of cables.
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Use cables at least with specified thickness.
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Fasten all cable connections securely.

6.1 Connecting output cables for TIG or SPOT welding

This section explains the connection in case of using a
special torch.
* In case of using other torches and/or extension cables:
see section "Configuration: Peripheral equipment".
Name
1 Weld torch side
(1a) Torch cable
Air cooling type torch:
Gas hose
(1b)
Water cooling type torch:
Return water hose
(1c) Torch switch
2 Base metal cable
Remote controller (Optional
3
unit)
(*) Insert it into the "(-)/(+) terminal" in line with the guide respectively,
and turn it clockwise until it is locked.
Note
About the base metal cable
Connect the attached fingertip joint (D1XSK50) to the
base metal cable that is a welding cable or cabtire
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WARNING
CAUTION
Connect to (Power source side)
(*)
- terminal (for torch)
GAS OUTLET
Return water port of Water coolant
TORCH SWITCH outlet
(*)
+ terminal (for base metal)
REMOTE CONTROLLER outlet
• Connect the cables in the order shown in the following
table referring the figure on the right.
• The polarity relation between the torch and base material
is electrode minus (DCEN).
(3)
cable (excluding the class-1 cabtire cable and vinyl
cabtire cable) of 38mm
(1c)
(1a)
(2)
(1b)
2
or more.
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