ESAB AC/DC Digital Meter Kit for Heliarc 252 Power Source Troubleshooting instruction

INSTRUCTIONS for

F15-289

January, 1996

AC/DC DIGITAL METER KIT

Item No. 36226

for Heliarc 252 Power Source

INSTALLATION

To install Meter Kit, proceed as follows:

Before installing this kit, make sure all primary in-

put power to to the power source is disconnected

and/or lock out procedures are in place.

1. Remove the two (2) screws from the upper corner

of the control panel on the power source and

open the control panel.

2. Remove the black plastic hole plug from the Volt/

Amp (V/A) switch mounting hole.

3. Install the meter panel assembly from the rear of

the control panel by inserting the V/A switch into

the hole in the control panel and securing the PC

board with two (2) #4-40 screws and washers

provided.

4. Place the black rubber switch seal on the switch

from the outside of the control panel and tighten.

5. Connect the 16-pin ribbon cable provided be-

tween connector “P2” of the power source main

control PC board and connector “P1” of the meter

PC board.

6. Close the power source control panel and secure

with the two (2) screws previously removed.

OPERATION

1. With the V/A switch in the “V” position, the meter

will read “Actual” output voltage.

2. With the V/A switch in the “A” position, the meter

will read “Pre-set” amps until the arc is struck.

Then it will read “Actual” amps.

F15-289 09 / 2004

Figure 1 Replacement Parts - Meter Kit 36226

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