Lincoln Electric GX 271 Welding System User Manual


 
A-8
INSTALLATION
GX 271 Chopper
A-8
Connection of GX-271 to premises wiring must be done by a licensed electrician and must comply with
the National Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical codes.
230 Volt
60 Hz.
3-Wire
Service
POWER
COMPANY
METER
230 VOLT
115 VOLT
115 VOLT
LOAD
N
NEUTRAL
BUS
GROUND
PREMISES
DISCONNECT AND
SERVICE
OVERCURRENT
PROTECTION
GND
N
NOTE: No. 8 COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE SEE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE FOR ALTERNATE WIRE
SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS.
230 VOLT
GROUNDED CONDUCTOR
35 AMP
230 VOLT
DOUBLE
POLE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW
SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME
AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES
SERVICE OVERCURRENT
PROTECTION.
50 AMP, 115/230
VOLT PLUG
NEMA TYPE 14-50
50 AMP, 115/230 VOLT
RECEPTACLE
Figure A.1
CONNECTION OF GX-271 TO PREMISES WIRING
Table A.1
Extension Cord Length Recommendations
WARNING
Current Voltage Load Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (AWG)
(Amps) (Volts) (Watts) 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG
15 120 1800 30 (9) 40 (12) 75 (23) 125 (38) 175 (53) 300 (91)
15 240 3600 60 (18) 75 (23) 150 (46) 225 (69) 350 (107) 600 (183)
20 240 4800 60 (18) 100 (30) 175 (53) 275 (84) 450 (137)
25 240 600 90 (27) 150 (46) 225 (69) 250 (76)
30 240 7200 75 (23) 120 (37) 175 (53) 300 (91)
35 240 8400 100 (30) 150 (46) 250 (76)