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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
3.7 Output Connections
3.7.1 Output Cables
Choose plasma cutting output cables on the basis of one 4/0 AWG, 600 volt insulated copper cable for each 400
amps of output current.
Note:
Do not use 100 volt insulated welding cable, it is not sucient.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PLASMA UNIT WITH COVERS REMOVED.
HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK
HAZARD. INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE
COOLING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENT!
ANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH
COVERS REMOVED:
• DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECT.
• HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS
(POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER.
WARNING