A-5
INSTALLATION
V160-S
A-5
QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELEC-
TRODE CABLE)
A quick disconnect system is used for the welding
cable connections. The stick electrode cable will need
to have a plug attached.
1. Cut off welding cable lug, if present.
2. Remove .75 in. (19mm) of welding cable insulation.
3. Slide rubber boot onto cable end. The boot end
may be trimmed to match the cable diameter. Use
soap or other nonpetroleum-based lubricant to
help slide the boot over the cable, if needed.
4. Cut 45-50% of the copper strands back 1/4” (6
mm).
5. Fold copper strands over cut strands and insert
into ferrule.
6. Slide the copper ferrule into the brass plug.
7. Tighten set screw to collapse copper tube. Screw
must apply pressure against welding cable. The
top of the set screw will be well below the surface
of the brass plug after tightening.
OUTPUT CONNECTION FOR TIG WELDING
A one piece Gas Valve Tig Torch is recommended for
use with the V160-S. A K960-1 Tig Torch adapter is
required. See accessories section.
REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION
A remote control receptacle is provided on the lower
center case front of the welder for connecting a
remote control to the machine. The V160-S will auto-
matically sense if a remote control connection is
made. In Lift TIG mode (GTAW), WITHOUT a remote
control device connected to the V160-S, the output
will come on automatically. WITH a remote control
device connected to the unit, the output will need to
be triggered, i.e. a Foot Amptrol. Refer to the Optional
Accessories section of this manual for available
remote controls.
The following items can be connected to the 6 pin
socket on the front panel:
• Remote control potentiometer (K857) for Stick
welding.
•
Remote Foot Amptrol (K870), Hand Amptrol (K963-3).
19 mm
.75 in.
WELDING CABLE
BOOT
TRIM, IF REQ'DF
TO FIT OVER CABLE
6 mm
.25 in.
WELDING CABLE
12 mm max.
.50 in. max
WELDING CABLE
COPPER FERRULE
SET SCREW
BRASS PLUG
COPPER TUBE
