Chicago Electric Wire Feed Welder MIG 170 - Manual (Page 6)

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Grounding
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH
FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION:
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Have a plug installed by a certified electrician.
Do not use the welder if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility
before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician,
do not use adapter plugs.
1. The green wire inside the cord is connected to
the grounding system in the welder. The green
wire in the cord must be the only wire connected
to the welder’s grounding system and must never
be attached to an electrically “live” terminal.
Never leave the grounding wire disconnected
or modify the Power Cord Plug in any way.
2. Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having
the same configuration as the plug. If the tool must
be reconnected for use on a different type of electric
circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified
service personnel; and after reconnection, the tool
should comply with all local codes and ordinances.
3. A 250 V~ plug will need to be installed
by a certified electrician before use.
4. The plug shown (NEMA 6-50p) is for use on a
50 A circuit. A different 250 V~ plug and outlet
combination may be used, provided it is rated
to handle the electrical requirements of the tool
and is installed by a certified electrician.
250 V~ 3-Prong Plug (6-50p) and Outlet (6-50r)
(for up to 250 V~ and up to 50 A)
DO NOT USE
125 V~ PLUG.
NOTE SIZE
DIFFERENCE.
Extension Cords
Do not use an extension cord on this welder.
Replacement Cords
1. A qualified electrician can install either of the
following UL-listed, 3 wire cords as a replacement
cord for this welder:
12 AWG up to 6 feet long,
10 AWG up to 75 feet long, or
6 AWG up to 175 feet long.
2. Do not install a thinner or longer
cord on this welder.
3. Do not patch cords of any length together for this
item, patches may allow moisture to penetrate
the insulation, resulting in electric shock.
SAFETY
MAINTENANCE
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
SETUP