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BOC Smootharc Multi 180/200 Operating manual
Switch on to electrical
safety for single-phase
equipment
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BOC welding machines are designed and manufactured
to conform to IEC 60974 or AS 60974. This Standard not
only covers themachine but also the input cable and plug
requirements including the size of theplug that should
beused.
X
Rated duty cycle
I
0
Rated no-load
supply current
I
1
Rated
supply current
AS 60974-1
Formula in clause 3.33
Maximum effective supply current
I
1eff
= √ I
1
2
× X + I
0
2
(1-X)
The I
1eff
determines thecorrect plug, input cable
andinput current required for each machine.
10A
I
1eff
≤
I
1eff
≤
I
1eff
≤
I
1eff
≤
1.5 – 2.5 mm
2
min – max cable size
size must be indicated
on the cable
15A
1.5 – 4 m m
2
25A
2.5 – 6 mm
2
32A
4 – 10 mm
2
Before operating your welding machine, follow the instructions in the operating manual provided. For more information refer to
WTIA TN 22 – Welding Electrical Safety (Revised 2003) and WTIA TN 07 Health &Safety in Welding. If you have any queries please
contact BOC 131 262 (AU), 1800 111 333 (NZ).