4 INSTALLATION
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WARNING!
Secure the equipment - particularly if the
ground is uneven or sloping.
4.3 Mains supply
NOTE!
This equipment does not comply with IEC 61000-3-12. If it is connected to a public low voltage
system, it is the responsibility of installer or the user of the equipment to ensure, by
consultation with the distribution network if necessary, that the equipment may be connected.
Make sure that the welding power source is connected to the correct supply voltage and that it is
protected by the correct fuse rating. A protective earth connection must be made in accordance with
regulations.
The power source will automatically adjust to the supplied input voltage.
Recommended MCB sizes and minimum cable area
Fabricator EM 401i / EM 401i with cooling unit
Mains voltage 380V 3~50/60Hz 400V3~ 50/60Hz 415V3~ 50/60Hz
Mains cable area 4×6 mm
2
4×6 mm
2
4×6 mm
2
Maximal current rating I
max
29A 28A 26A
I
1eff
MIG/MAG 21A 20A 19A
MMA 22A 21A 20A
Input protection device
(distribution box) Miniature circuit
breaker (MCB)
Type Cand32A
Fabricator EM 501i with cooling unit
Mains voltage 380V3~ 50/60Hz 400V3~ 50/60Hz 415V3~ 50/60Hz
Mains cable area 4×6mm
2
4×6mm
2
4×6mm
2
Maximal current rating I
max
41A 38A 38A
I
1eff
MIG/MAG 30A 28A 27A
MMA 31A 29A 28A
Input protection device
(distribution box) Miniature circuit
breaker (MCB)
TypeCand32A