Installing cables (X5 WF HD200)

Connect the interconnection cable first to the wire feeder and then to the power source. For the connector descriptions and their locations, refer to X5 Wire Feeder HD200.

Connecting interconnection cable to wire feeder

1.

Connect the welding current cable to the wire feeder. Push the cable as far as it goes and turn the connector clockwise to tighten the cable to its place.

Tighten the welding current cable as much as you can by hand. If the welding current cable connection is loose, it may overheat.

2.

Push the shielding gas hose to the shielding gas hose connector so that it locks down.

3.

Connect the control cable to the connector. Rotate the collar clockwise to lock it in place.

4.

If you have the optional cooling unit, connect the coolant liquid hoses to the continuation hose connectors. The outlet and inlet connectors are color-coded.

5.

Secure cable strain relief.

>>  Release the strain relief block screws to open the top section. Then place the cable pack to the block and secure it by closing the top section and replacing the screws.

>>  If not already, connect the strain relief block to the interface on the rear of the wire feeder.

When connecting the cables to the wire feeder, route the cables neatly.

The interconnection cable heats up during welding, the cables must be handled with caution.

Connecting interconnection cable and earth return cable to power source

1.

Attach the cable's strain relief (1) to the rear fixing plate.

2.

Connect the welding current cable to the plus (+) connector (2) on the power source.

3.

Connect the earth return cable to the minus (-) connector (5) on the power source.

4.

Connect the control cable (3) to the power source.

5.

Connect the shielding gas hose (4) to the gas bottle.

6.

If you have the optional cooling unit, connect the cooling liquid hoses (6). The hoses are color-coded.

Most MIG/MAG applications and filler wires run the wire feed unit's welding current cable connected to the positive terminal of the power source. The polarity can be selected by connecting the welding current cable and earth return cable accordingly to either the positive or negative connectors on the power source.

For TIG welding, the polarity (+/-) must be switched. The polarity can be selected by connecting the welding current cable and earth return cable accordingly to either the positive or negative connectors on the power source.

For double wire feeder installation, use the interconnection cable designed for two wire feeders.

Ensure that you have connected and tightened all the cables properly.

Strain relief replacement

Removing and replacing the strain relief at the power source end of the interconnection cable:

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