Welder Installation; Site Selection; Power Source Connection; Assembling The Welder - Clarke HOT SHOT SPOOL GUN WELDER FLUXCORE/MIG 135SG Mode D'emploi

WELDER INSTALLATION

SITE SELECTION

Select a clean, dry location with adequate
working space around all components.
The power supply is fan cooled by air flow
through the front and side panels. This air
flow must not be obstructed. Provide at least
two feet of space on all sides of the unit to
allow for free flow of air.

POWER SOURCE CONNECTION

POWER REQUIREMENTS
This welder is designed to operate on a
properly grounded 120 volt, 60Hz, single-
phase alternating current (ac) power source
fused with a 20 amp time delayed fuse or cir-
cuit breaker. It is recommended that a quali-
fied electrician verify the ACTUAL VOLT-
AGE at the receptacle into which the welder
will be plugged and confirm that the recepta-
cle is properly fused and grounded. The use
of the proper circuit size can eliminate nui-
sance circuit breaker tripping when welding.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS WELDER if the
ACTUAL power source voltage is less than
105 volts ac or greater than 132 volts ac.
Contact a qualified electrician if this problem
exists. Improper performance and/or damage
to the welder will result if operated on inade-
quate or excessive power.
CONNECT TO POWER SOURCE
WARNING
High voltage danger from power source!
Consult a qualified electrician for proper
installation of receptacle at the power source.
This welder must be grounded while in use to
protect the operator from electrical shock. If
you are not sure if your outlet is properly
grounded, have it checked by a qualified elec-
trician. Do not cut off the grounding prong or
alter the plug in any way and do not use any
adapters between the welder's power cord
and the power source receptacle. Make sure
the POWER switch is OFF then connect your
welder's power cord to a properly grounded
120 Vac, 60 Hz, single phase, 20 amp power
source.
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EXTENSION CORDS
For optimum welder performance, an exten-
sion cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. If necessary, care
must be taken in selecting an extension cord
appropriate for use with your specific welder.
Select a properly grounded extension cord
that will mate directly with the power source
receptacle and the welder power cord with-
out the use of adapters. Make certain that
the extension is properly wired and in good
electrical condition. Extension cords must be
a #12 gauge cord at the smallest. Do not use
an extension cord over 25 ft. in length.

ASSEMBLING THE WELDER

The following procedures describe the
process required to assemble, install, main-
tain, and prepare to weld with your new
spool gun welder.
UNPACKING THE WELDER
1. Remove any cartons or bags containing
parts/accessories. (Most parts are
shipped INSIDE the welder door.)
2. Open the cartons or bags packed with your
welder and inspect their contents for damage.
3. Layout the parts and compare them to
the packing list in Table 3 to familiarize
yourself with the parts and what they are
called. This will help you when reading
the manual.

PACKING LIST

Table 3 contains a list of the items you will
find packed in the carton.
Table 3. Packing List
ITEM
Welder
Face Shield
Face Shield Handle
Shaded Lens
Welder Handle
Handle Screws
Front and Back Foot
Foot Screws
Wire Brush/Hammer
Parts Bag
Contact Tip 0.024
Contact Tip 0.030
Contact Tip 0.040
Nozzle
Wire .030 Fluxcore
Manual, Instruction
QTY.
1
1
1
1
1
2
1 ea.
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1/2 lb.
1