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INSTALLATION
RANGER 305G
A-5
The 14 pin connector is used to directly connect a
wire feeder or TIG Module (K930-2) control cable. In
the CV-WIRE mode, the RANGER 305G auto-sensing
circuit automatically makes the RANGER 305G
Output Control inactive and the wire feeder voltage
control active when the control cable is connected to
the 14 pin connector.
NOTE: When a wire feeder with a built in welding volt-
age control is connected to the 14 pin connector, do
not connect anything to the 6 pin connector.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
MACHINE GROUNDING
Because this portable engine driven welder creates its
own power, it is not necessary to connect its frame to
an earth ground, unless the machine is connected to
premises wiring (home, shop, etc.)
To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equipment
to which this engine driven welder supplies power
must:
• Be grounded to the frame of the welder using a
grounded type plug.
• Be double insulated.
Do not ground the machine to a pipe that carries
explosive or combustible material.
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When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its
frame must be securely connected to the metal frame
of the vehicle. When this engine driven welder is con-
nected to premises wiring such as that in a home or
shop, its frame must be connected to the system earth
ground. See further connection instructions in the sec-
tion entitled "Standby Power Connections" as well as
the article on grounding in the latest U.S. National
Electrical Code and the local code.
In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should
be connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid
earth ground such as a metal water pipe going into
the ground for at least ten feet and having no insulat-
ed joints, or to the metal framework of a building
which has been effectively grounded.
The U.S. National Electrical Code lists a number of
alternate means of grounding electrical equipment. A
machine grounding stud marked with the symbol is
provided on the front of the welder.
WELDING TERMINALS
The RANGER 305G is equipped with a toggle switch
for selecting "hot" welding terminal when in the
"WELD TERMINALS ON" position or "cold" welding
terminal when in the "REMOTELY CONTROLLED"
position.
WELDING OUTPUT CABLES
With the engine off connect the electrode and work
cables to the output studs. The welding process dic-
tates the polarity of the electrode cable. These con-
nections should be checked periodically and tightened
with a 3/4" wrench.
Table A.1 lists recommended cable sizes and lengths
for rated current and duty cycle. Length refers to the
distance from the welder to the work and back to the
welder. Cable diameters are increased for long cable
lengths to reduce voltage drops.
TABLE A-1
CABLE INSTALLATION
Install the welding cables to your RANGER 305G as
follows.
1. The gasoline engine must be OFF to install welding
cables.
2. Remove the flanged nuts from the output terminals.
3. Connect the electrode holder and work cables to
the weld output terminals. The terminals are identi-
fied on the case front.
4. Tighten the flanged nuts securely.
5. Be certain that the metal piece you are welding (the
“work”) is properly connected to the work clamp and
cable.
6. Check and tighten the connections periodically.
• Loose connections will cause the output termi-
nals to overheat. The terminals may eventually
melt.
WARNING
TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OF
ELECTRODE AND WORK CABLES
Cable Length
0-100Ft. (0-30meters)
100-150 Ft. (30-46m meters)
150-200 Ft. (46-61 meters)
Cable Size for
305 Amps
100% Duty Cycle
1 / 0 AWG
2 / 0 AWG
3 / 0 AWG
CAUTION