ESAB FC-5C Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS for

FC-5C FOOT OPERATED

REMOTE CURRENT AND CONTACTOR CONTROL

This remote control is designed for use with any
power source that employs a single (common) cur­rent and contactor control 14-pin Amphenol recep­tacle. It contains a potentiometer which controls the
current output when the Panel/Remote Switch (PRS)
on the power source is placed in the "Remote"
position. This remote control also consists of a
switch when the PRS is placed in the "Remote"
position. Both the potentiometer and switch are
operated when the FC-5C pedal is depressed. See
the schematic diagram in your respective power
source instruction literature.

Interconnection of these functions to the main power
source is provided by a single mating 30-ft. cable/
plug assembly provided.

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Make sure all primary power to Power Source is disconnected before installation of these plugs.

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WARNING

By depressing the foot pedal, the weld start sequence
circuit will energize, and the welding current will in­crease or decrease semi-linearly within the range pre­set on the power source "Current" control potentiom­eter.

To use the remote control, proceed as follows:

1. Plug the FC-5C control cable into current/contactor
control receptacle on the power source.

2. Set the Remote/Panel toggle switch to the Remote
position.

3. Set the Current Control on the power source panel to
the maximum current range to be used.

4. Depress foot pedal as desired to weld.

FACE VIEW

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BROWN

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(SW Closed)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Treadle In Down Position

Revision OR 05 \ 2003
0558004303 Printed in U.S.A.

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FC-5C Foot Control Assembly (30 ft.)

ESAB P/N 0558004234

ESAB

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products

PO Box 100545, Florence SC 29501-0545

REPLACEMENT PARTS for

FC-5C FOOT OPERATED

REMOTE CURRENT AND CONTACTOR CONTROL

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FC-5C Foot Control Assembly (30 ft.)

ESAB P/N 0558004234

0558004303

Item Part No. Description

1 0558004235 Base with Pads
2 0558004236 Pivot Pin Assy. with Axle
3 0558004237 Microswitch with Screws
4 0558004238 Pinion Gear with Set Screws
5 0558004239 Treadle with Pad
6 0558004240 Torsion Spring
7 0558004241 Rack
8 0558004242 Compression (Rack) Spring
9 0558004243 Convoluted Sleeving
10 0558004244 Rack Housing with Screws
11 0558004245 Strain Relief Bushing
12 0558004246 Pot - 10K LIN, 2W High Life FC-5C
13 0558004247 Cable FC-5C per Foot (30)
14 952248 Plug, 14 Pin Male
15 23601944 Clamp, Cable