Attaching The Work Clamp To The Work Cable; Connecting Welder To Power Supply - Craftsman 113.201892 Owner's Manual

4. Back out the slotted-head screwtocated near the
end of the electrode holder until the cable end can
be placed under the rectangular clamp plate.
5. Insert the end of the cable under the clamp plate
so that the forked end of the cable passes on each
side of the screw.
6. Tighten the slotted head screw very firmly.
7. Slide the handle back into place on electrode
holder and position it until the hole in handle is
directly over the handle locking screw hole. Install
the handle locking screw and tighten.
ATTACHING
THE WORK CLAMP
TO THE WORK CABLE
1. Attach the terminal on end of work cable to the
work clamp, at the ho_e near the nose of the
clamp with the 1/4-20 x 3/4-inch screw, 1/4-20
nut, 17/64-inch flat washer and 1/4-inch
tockwasher furnished in the loose: parts bag.
2. Do not use either of the holes in handle ends of
work clamp.
SCREW
3. Tighten the screw firmly enough to insure good
contact and prevent the cable terminal from
slipping on the clamp.
CONNECTING WELDER TO POWER SUPPLY
CAUTION: To avoid damage to unit, fire or electrical
hazards, do not attempt to connect this welder to a
regular household outlet. Make sure the power-line
voltage and frequency agree with the ratings shown
on the cabinet.
Electrical connections between the welder and
grounded 230-volt, single-phase, 60-cycfe a-c
power source should be made by a qualified
electrician. All wiring must comply with the National
Electrical Code (ANSl/NFPA70) and local codes.
1. Install an individual (separate) line for the
welder with delayed action_ type circuit breaker
or fuses in the line. For best results, this circuit
should be as short as possible. The size of the
supply conductors wilt depend upon their
length as shown in the table below.
Supply Conductor (Inc. Extension Cords)
Up to 30 feet .......... No. !0 AWG Copper
30 to 50 feet ........... No. 8 AWG Copper
Over 50 feet ............ No. 6 AWG Copper
NOTE -- These conductor sizes are for use with
a welder having a rated input not more than 60
,
3.
4.
5
GREEN W{RE
ECEPTACLE
FUSES OR C{F{CUtT BnEAKERS
Con_ecl Io g_ound buss
in
power
panel.
CoP_nect !:o hot ',vires of a
$ingte phase system only,
amps at 20% duty cycle in accordance with
Article 630 of the National Electrical Code
(ANSI Ct) and may not be adequate for other
loads. Consult a qualified electrician before
using for other loads.
Connect 230-volt power lines and ground as
shown in figure.
Install 50 ampere circuit breakers or fuses of the
delay action type such as "Fustron" or
"Fusetat",
Use Sears Cat. #20691 Power Receptacle
available through most Sears Retail or Cata}og
outlets or any certified 50 amp, 250 volt. 2 pole, 3
wire, grounding type receptacle.